Are 315s worth it?

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silvrgt

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Are 315 drag radials worth it on a bolt ons/3.73s 02 5 speed gt mustang??

 

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Phantom959

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Wouldn't you like to know?

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I have them so yes. Better grip & they look great on the back.

 

joshheat25

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yes Much better grip and better looks!

 

silentbullitt

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We just put some 325's on my wife gt and let me tell you. Her car looks and feels great with those 17x10.5's back there.

 

SonicBlue2v03GT

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315's are worth it yes. Cost more since they probably will be DR's at that size. but definitely better traction, not to mention looking damn good

 

mcmmotorsports

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What about regular 315's, not D/R's, for a 50 mile a day Daily Driver? D/R's for 250 miles a week doesn't seem like a good idea.

 

loosescrew79

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Of course its a good idea. Mo rubba da betta.

 

grendel

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mcmmotorsports said:

What about regular 315's, not D/R's, for a 50 mile a day Daily Driver? D/R's for 250 miles a week doesn't seem like a good idea.

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sumitomo (sp?) make a 315/35/17 for like 120 i think

 

StevenGT-02

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I have been looking at new wheels, but afraid 315s are too wide so now im thinking 18" with 285 in back and 255 up front...

 

hotmustang331

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^ too wide??? Is that possable LOL. Well anyways I love my 285s, they helped traction a bunch but I can still light them up in 1st and hold about 4K in second from a dead stop and a 3K launch. Rolling they spin in 1st and spin when I hit second, and can still chirp 3rd. GET THE 315s, you will not regret it.

 

Fast02

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another vote for 315's.

If I had the ca$h and thought I could control my burn out habit I would go wider like 325-335's.

 

propellerhead

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"but what's with the but shots?"

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Any clearance issues? Like hitting the fender? The tailpipes?

 

Jamessocal

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propellerhead said:

Any clearance issues? Like hitting the fender? The tailpipes?

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Nope, mine fit fine with room to spare.
Pics in sig.

 

propellerhead

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"but what's with the but shots?"

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Jamessocal said:

Nope, mine fit fine with room to spare.
Pics in sig.

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Cool. You have an 04 too. Can you post a pic of how close the inner edge of the tire is to the tail pipe?

 

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green_fow_six

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mcmmotorsports said:

What about regular 315's, not D/R's, for a 50 mile a day Daily Driver? D/R's for 250 miles a week doesn't seem like a good idea.

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I would go for it too but keep in mind also that you will lose a little efficiency(less gas milege), since it takes more power to turn those big @ss wheels(heavier and more friction). Other than off the line traction, you would be slower than the same car with narrower tires. But I see more positives than negatives so...

 

Jamessocal

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propellerhead said:

Cool. You have an 04 too. Can you post a pic of how close the inner edge of the tire is to the tail pipe?

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Here you go, hope this helps.

 

joshheat25

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I have bassani exhaust and it rubbs a little bit on the passenger side but I plan on cutting some excess metal off the gas tank to make room! 315's ar fine for a daily driver! Sumatoma makes a Good Overall tire one tip is to put like 25-30 psi in them or else thes tires will wear in the middle!

 

propellerhead

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"but what's with the but shots?"

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Jamessocal said:

Here you go, hope this helps.

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Thanks! That helps. I think I will go for 17x10.5 and 315s.

 

propellerhead

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"but what's with the but shots?"

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joshheat25 said:

I have bassani exhaust and it rubbs a little bit on the passenger side but I plan on cutting some excess metal off the gas tank to make room! 315's ar fine for a daily driver! Sumatoma makes a Good Overall tire one tip is to put like 25-30 psi in them or else thes tires will wear in the middle!

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Are you saying you had clearance issues with 315?

 

joshheat25

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Yea With Bassani Exhaust But If I were to cut off the excess metal on my gas tank I could move the exhaust over some more so It wouldn't hit!