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DR size, only used at track?

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fly4spd

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i searched the forums but got inconclusive answers. I just got myexhaust on, bbk lts, O/R x-pipe and dumped 40 flows. now i cant keep traction, I've done enough reading and talking to people and have decided on nitto 555Rs. the questions i have are: will 275s fit my otherwise stock 83 GT without modification? should i get the 275s over the 245s? (I'm definately not done modding yet) and should i get the largest side wall or smallest? The tires will only be on at the track, maybe to and from.
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AJ
 

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Do you have 16 inch wheels? I would go with the 245/50's in this case. They will give you plenty of traction for what you need and also keep the stock tire diameter which is important for gearing.
 

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right now i do have 16 inch rims, but I was only going to use them at the track, and get a set of extra rims anyway. Will the 245s be enough traction for future mods? i've never used DRs before so i really don't know how much more traction they get.
i'll probally try to get around 300 hp within the next year, so more than 300 ft/lbs (i think).
 

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they should be plenty, especially with nitto 555r's, but you should be able to get traction anyway, especially with factory gearing.
 
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