Crossle Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 For guys running 275's+ in a street tire, not a drag tire. Does the car act like the rear is swaying or walking around when it gets wet outside? I am talking about under light load/cruise at highway speeds, or less if it is really wet out. Not talking about torrential down pour, but wet enough to show some spray off the back of the car around 40mph+ Any input is appreciated in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledhead36 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 No worries on a 345 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 what brand tire and what 32nds or mm of tread depth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 no. Ran a 275 35 drag radial on the mustang and never had any issues. Even went a winter on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN1647545504 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 You will be fine. 315s here with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I run 275's and there has never been an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BStowers023 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I've never heard of that happening with a street tire. My ET Streets did it bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 what brand tire and what 32nds or mm of tread depth Falken, almost to tread bars. That is what I figured, but wanted to verify gentlemen. Not a lot of experience with that type of tire on a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 (edited) If I did the math right, mine are 546mm wide, and they handle like BALLOONS! Serious post, btw. Especially on a light car (or truck bed), you're spreading the weight over a wide footprint, adding lubrication (h20)... things can get iffy fast. Edited July 9, 2013 by nurkvinny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 The only time my car felt like that, the last alignment guy didn't tighten the toe adjustment of my rear wheels enough and I had massive toe-in. The tar patches on the road would cause the grip between the two tires to vary making the rear "dance" in the rain. So I'd say, get your alignment checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Has more to do with the tread pattern/compound. Some tires/patterns tend to tramline badly. I feel it worse in the rain with grooves or tar snakes. The TTRS w/ 275 NT05's will literally try to drive out of the lane when it hits those tar snakes in the wet. A4 w/ 235 NT05's did the same thing. Not on other tires though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanB Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I run 275/40/17 BFG G-Force Sports all around in rain or shine and they're very grippy, no rear sway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Mine are almost bald and still no issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 The only time my car felt like that, the last alignment guy didn't tighten the toe adjustment of my rear wheels enough and I had massive toe-in. The tar patches on the road would cause the grip between the two tires to vary making the rear "dance" in the rain. So I'd say, get your alignment checked. It just came off the rack, I am servicing the car. For some reason the second time onto the rack the left rear toe was out of wack as if something shifted. Second go round everything was ok-ish until it went from dry to wet. Trying to eliminate or consider the tires as a problem having little experience with wider contact patches due to the symptoms I am experiencing. It should also be noted that the rear suspension/sub frame/ wheels have been nut and bolted at this point to eliminate shifting due to loose components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I think it's more about alignment or a loose suspension component. I never had such problem with the rear unless it was slicks in a heavier rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Mine are almost bald and still no issues Well, other than the fact they are bald and won't perform their jobs anywhere near the intended abilities. You should refer to them as "slicks" and save any harassment by assholes on CR... Wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 i don't think i have a car with less than 285's, and no problems here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 The only time my car felt like that, the last alignment guy didn't tighten the toe adjustment of my rear wheels enough and I had massive toe-in. The tar patches on the road would cause the grip between the two tires to vary making the rear "dance" in the rain. So I'd say, get your alignment checked. Same thing with my car. The rear toe adjustment was the problem. The car was scary to drive in the rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFKINPowerz Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I run 275's and I have never had any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmy43016 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 +1 on all saying 275's with zero issue...mine are completely bald and I still have no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprabst Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 345/30 19's No problems even in the rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOZZER Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 275 Mickey drag radial pros and 275 Hoosiers... No issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M0nk3y Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 265 RS3s, not on the criteria but I'd add my $0.02 cents. Under cruising conditions my rear is planted. The RS3s are not well known for rain performance, they suck. I'd first rule your tire is on its way out and can't properly channel the water. If a new tire doesn't fix then I would suspect your toe is out of spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesthetic_Influx Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Used to run 275's on the Z32TT, Dunlop Star Specs and SP9000's, and never had an issue at highway speeds in the wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 325 25 20s here...only have about 2k on them so far but very very solid in rain. I was pleasantly surprised. Car has to make quite a difference too...TC? suspension travel? tire design? etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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