Re: Re: Hotchkis Kit and Tire Rub Questions

From: Josh Battles (josh.lists@omg-stfu.com)
Date: Fri Sep 16 2005 - 09:34:12 EDT


srp@cox.net said:
>
> Get the Nitto NT-450 Extreme Performance for the front-- 275-50-17s... Look
> nearly the same design as the Toyo-- and the correct height.. put the other
> set of 275-55s away for next year.
>
> Treadwear: 300
> Traction: A
> Temperature: A
>
> Speed Rating: VR
>
>
> The Nittos run $130.99 each from Discount tire.
>
> Welcome to big/little.
>
> Sam

I dunno, I think a 275/40/17 would be better as it'll afford more clearance.
Plus, there are way more tires available in this size.

I've got a friend who runs 275/40s on his Dak, and it's much lower than a
Hotchkis TVS equipped one. He doesn't have any issues with rubbing. Here's a
pic.
http://omg-stfu.com/temp/P1010040.JPG

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