tires anyone?

BurninBurt · 01-22-2001, 12:50 AM

I'm in need for some new rubber out back, they are wussy Tiger Paw 225/60/16's that came with the car when I bought it. What are some good tires for street racing? I need some real meat to take a chunk out of the road! But I also don't want it to take a chunk out of my wallet. Alot of my friends run Patenza's and Pirelli's, and one guy has Nitto's. Any suggestions? (I've got the stock pony 5-star rims)

97snakedriver · 01-22-2001, 12:58 AM

Nittos or BFG DR will be the best you can run legally on the street, but tread life might be an issue. Firehawk S220s are also highly recomended.

stevstum · 01-22-2001, 01:35 AM

I bought a pair of firehawks used with 70% to 80% tread on them for 70$. Go around to the places and ask if they have used tires and pick the best ones.

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Steve Stumbaugh

89 LX 5.0 5sp.
Removed air silencer
Motorcraft 8mm wires
Autolite platinum plugs

LincoConti87 · 01-23-2001, 12:42 PM

i put a set of 4 ss20's on my dads mazda truck..215 75 14's I think for 50 bucks each...some dealers are eager to sell them with the whole bad firestone name thing going round right now.

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Rob meister
89 Mercedes 190E 2.6
87 Lincoln Continental
Ex 86 Mercury Cougar

SLOWPONY · 01-23-2001, 01:10 PM

If you want the best street tire for racing go with ET Streets. They make a 26/10.5/16 and a 26/11.5/16. They are worth the money.

smooth · 01-23-2001, 04:10 PM

yeah but if you plan on driving the car over decent distances (20+ miles) they heat up really fast and aren't exactly the safest once that happens.

StreetStang37 · 01-23-2001, 11:13 PM

Are you looking for Drag Radials, All-Season or what? Not burnin, just curious

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1993 Mustang GT - March Ram Air, K & N filter charger, Pullies, Super Competition Hooker Headers, 2 1/2 in. mendrel bent cat back, High Flow H-Pipe, Pro 5.0 Power Tower

SLOWPONY · 01-25-2001, 10:31 AM

The ET Streets aren't the best tires to try to turn with but for all out traction they are better than any street tire. I drive to work with them which is about 30 miles each way never have any problems. Go to street races and drive with no problems. In Michigan the roads are the worst you'll ever find.

01-22-2001, 12:50 AM	#1
BurninBurt Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Wallace, NC, USA Posts: 24	tires anyone? I'm in need for some new rubber out back, they are wussy Tiger Paw 225/60/16's that came with the car when I bought it. What are some good tires for street racing? I need some real meat to take a chunk out of the road! But I also don't want it to take a chunk out of my wallet. Alot of my friends run Patenza's and Pirelli's, and one guy has Nitto's. Any suggestions? (I've got the stock pony 5-star rims)

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01-22-2001, 12:58 AM	#2
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	Nittos or BFG DR will be the best you can run legally on the street, but tread life might be an issue. Firehawk S220s are also highly recomended.

01-22-2001, 01:35 AM	#3
stevstum Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Salem, Or. USA Posts: 233	I bought a pair of firehawks used with 70% to 80% tread on them for 70$. Go around to the places and ask if they have used tires and pick the best ones. ------------------ Steve Stumbaugh 89 LX 5.0 5sp. Removed air silencer Motorcraft 8mm wires Autolite platinum plugs

01-23-2001, 12:42 PM	#4
LincoConti87 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tallahassee,Florida,USA Posts: 188	i put a set of 4 ss20's on my dads mazda truck..215 75 14's I think for 50 bucks each...some dealers are eager to sell them with the whole bad firestone name thing going round right now. ------------------ Rob meister 89 Mercedes 190E 2.6 87 Lincoln Continental Ex 86 Mercury Cougar

01-23-2001, 01:10 PM	#5
SLOWPONY Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: detroit,mi Posts: 27	If you want the best street tire for racing go with ET Streets. They make a 26/10.5/16 and a 26/11.5/16. They are worth the money.

01-23-2001, 04:10 PM	#6
smooth Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: illinois, USA Posts: 649	yeah but if you plan on driving the car over decent distances (20+ miles) they heat up really fast and aren't exactly the safest once that happens.

01-23-2001, 11:13 PM	#7
StreetStang37 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: San Jose, California USA Posts: 275	Are you looking for Drag Radials, All-Season or what? Not burnin, just curious ------------------ 1993 Mustang GT - March Ram Air, K & N filter charger, Pullies, Super Competition Hooker Headers, 2 1/2 in. mendrel bent cat back, High Flow H-Pipe, Pro 5.0 Power Tower

01-25-2001, 10:31 AM	#8
SLOWPONY Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: detroit,mi Posts: 27	The ET Streets aren't the best tires to try to turn with but for all out traction they are better than any street tire. I drive to work with them which is about 30 miles each way never have any problems. Go to street races and drive with no problems. In Michigan the roads are the worst you'll ever find.