Another tire question
Looks like I started some controversy regarding my last post (Tire Size question). This is a different question on the same subject (tires).
I talked to my brother's buddy this past weekend and told him that I'm getting new tires for my 'Stang (2002). I mentioned that I like to get 275/40s all the way around. He said to do the following: Get 245s for the fronts and 275s for the rears. This guy has been drag racing for 10 years and road racing for 12 years so I think he's a pretty good source for information.
So, my question:
How should I set my tires up?
a) Get 275s (or the max. width) on all 4 tires or...
b) Get 245s in the front and 275s in the rear
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
Plus, what's a good yet INEXPENSIVE tire? I've seen pretty good reviews on the Kumhos or Sumitomos (reviews.stangnet.com).
Thanks!
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2002 Black Mustang GT
- Cold Fusion Wet Nitrous System (75 shot)
- K&N Air Filter
- Cold Air Intake
- Saleen Springs
- Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter
- 3.73 gear
- BBK Long-tube headers
- Dr. Gas Off-road X-pipe
- Borla Exhaust
- Saleen lower control arms
- Saleen underdrive pulleys
Best 1/4 (w/o NOS): 13.68 @ 102mph
Best 1/4 (w/NOS): 12.93 @ 108mph
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