Besusjesus

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Hey all, i'm looking to buy some sticky summer tires finally for my 15x8 wheels, i have been looking at the Nitta NT05's. This car is not daily driven so wear is not really a concern..Any other brands/tires i should look at that wont break the bank? Thanks.

18psi

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There are quite a bit. The RE71R impressed me quite a bit

dleavitt

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RE71R is griptastic. I've enjoyed my Dunlop ZII Star Specs as well. Not as grippy, but last longer.

Besusjesus

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Good to know, thanks...any issue running a 205 on the 8 inch wheel? My local tire center doesn't think it will work well.

18psi

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because they're dumb

tell them to stop being dumb or you'll take your business elsewhere

.......in fact, you should probably do that anyway if they're dumb

dleavitt

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Nope, in fact that is the best size tire for an 8 inch wheel from a performance standpoint.

Besusjesus

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Thanks guys, i'll go with some 205's and drive a bit further to a les schwab.

OGRacing

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here on this forum we like Maxxis or Hoosier. 225/45r15 on a 8 or 9. Vr-1 for street/autocross/track day Rc-1 for chiseled jaw HPDE drivers/nasa contingency. Hoosier for racers in PTD

thumpetto007

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205 RE-71R on the 8 inch rim is the stickiest street tire you can buy. If you can find the new batch of Rival S tires, they are a very close second in terms of grip, but have worse turn in feel.