dsp4848
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I've been doing some research on what rear tire to go with next. I've got a Paxton supercharger that is probably putting down 625-650 WHP or so (haven't dyno'd but will at some point). The current rear tires I have are the 285/35/19 Continental ExtremeContact DW and they hold up okay unless I am giving it WOT in first or second gear. Sometimes second gear won't spin too crazy if I ease into the throttle on a grippy road, but that's only sometimes. I'd like a tire that will hook in 2nd gear without issue - I realize asking this out of 1st gear is a stretch. The car is my DD and is generally a fun street car. As far as wheel sizing goes, I'm thinking I'll order a pair of 19x11 M350's to complement what I already have.
Part of me wants to go with a 325/30/19 street tire like the new Continental ExtremeContact Sport but the other part of me wants to go with an R compound in the rear, like the Nitto NT05R in a 305/35/19. For those of you that have had experience with a 325 street tire vs a slightly smaller R compound, what would be the better choice for grip on the street?
Part of me wants to go with a 325/30/19 street tire like the new Continental ExtremeContact Sport but the other part of me wants to go with an R compound in the rear, like the Nitto NT05R in a 305/35/19. For those of you that have had experience with a 325 street tire vs a slightly smaller R compound, what would be the better choice for grip on the street?
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