What kind of rubber are you running now? Stickier tires make all of the difference... Just keep away from the Kumho 712's, mmmmmmk? Those things went up through third gear, in a 235/40/17 size no less, on a car with a lot less HP/TQ than yours seems to have. What I wouldn't have given for some nice Firestone SZ50's...
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