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Old 04-24-2006 | 08:54 PM
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I have an 04 vho that's putting 440hp and 513tq at the wheels, and I have a problem getting the tires to hook. Are there any tires for 20inch wheels that stick better than the stock goodyear tires I have now? Or do I just need to get 16inch wheels with ET streets?
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I have an 04 VHO, but I only put down about 400 rwhp for the moment. I went to 18" wheels with 305/55's, and they hook great.

I would think some 305/40 or 305/50 20 inchers would make a world of difference.
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will these tires be use for everyday street use or track use?
as far as street tires goes i've been hearing good things about the toyo proxies.
for track use, you can go with a stock 16" aluminum wheel with a 28x11.5 et streets or et street drag radial. that'll be you best bet for the lightest combo around. both are good tires.
Old 04-24-2006 | 09:22 PM
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I have an 04 VHO, but I only put down about 400 rwhp for the moment. I went to 18" wheels with 305/55's, and they hook great.

I would think some 305/40 or 305/50 20 inchers would make a world of difference.
what kind of tires are these?
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The toyos are good....my Nittos hook great for a street tire in a 285/50
Old 04-24-2006 | 09:32 PM
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thanks for the infor, I've been tearing up my goodyears. Hope to get dynatech and headers and highflow cat bolt on system next. Looking for more power. Just put 2.9 pulley and retuned. Motor is stock! Trans has yank sc 3000 stall, blue clutches, kevlar band and billet servos. Need cai and possible boost cooler
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You won't find a street tire that will hook with your kind of setup, my toyo proxies won't even hook with my truck on motor (320rwhp/337rwtq) and its just a spin fest on nitrous (472rwhp/545rwtq) Id reccomend either some ET Streets or ET Street Drag Radials.
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what about some Nitto NT555s?
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