So I just got my LSR (LS body, GSR engine, ITR tranny) tuned. Making 331 WHP. I believe I have 16x7 wheels with what looks like generic tires (came with my car). I took my car for a test run and I had pretty much no traction at all. I was doing what seemed like burn outs while going 60+ MPH! Keep in mind I also have a light flywheel and ITR tranny so everything is just spinning FAST.

So here's what I'm thinking: If I go with something like 17x8 I should theoretically have more traction, correct?

Would 17x8 fit my Integra without the wheel rubbing? My car is lowered about an inch maybe 1.5"

 

a wider tire with good low tread wear will give you grip. the bigger the tire as in diameter it makes it slower on acceleration. so a 15x8 will give you a faster time than a 17x8 wheel.

also you will prob get rubbing with the 17's.

 

get some toyo dag radials

 

Or how about a traction bar???

 

I want to get a traction bar when I have some more money saved up. I guess my first step is getting better tires. Do engine dampers help with traction?

 

traction bar doesn't exactly do what you would think the name says. it just helps with wheel hop.

i think you would be fine with a 205 wide tire as long as it is a UHP summer tire. (bridgestone re-11, dunlop star spec, kumho xs, etc.)