Tire Advice Please!!!

98gt5sp · 08-22-2002, 07:03 PM

I'm getting ready to buy 255/40/17 and 275/40/17 tires for my 17X8" front and 17X9" rear Bullitt Mustang wheels. Last time I bought tires I did not do enough research, and I got Kumho Ecsta Supras thinking they would be fine for straight/off-the-line traction. They obviously aren't. Any advice on a good tire for off-the-line traction with reasonable durability (20k miles or so) would be greatly appreciated. I've heard good things about the Nitto NT-555 Extreme Radials (not the drag radials), and the Bridgestone Potenzas. Thanks a lot,

-98gt5sp

Hammer · 08-22-2002, 07:46 PM

The Nitto 555 Extreme Radials, Bridgestone Potenzas, Michelin Pilots, and BFG Firehawks are all good compromises (but not replacements for) drag radials.

98SteedaGT · 08-23-2002, 08:31 AM

I have 285/35/ZR18-W Nitto 555 Extreme's on my car, and I love them.... They do very well in holding ground during cornering, just as good for off the line (still not as good as slicks, but you have to decide what you really want?... Longer treadlife comes at a price, as does more traction) I would advise against getting the 555R Drag Radials, they will give you the best traction off the line, but be prepared to replace them after about 10K mi of "highway" driving. The only reason I would get the Drags is if you have two sets of wheels, and can take them off when not going to the track. The 555Ex I have should last about 30K, given I don't act dumb and boil them over at ever light...

A friend of mine has a 97 Z28 6spd with the Potenzas in it, he can rip off low 13's in his car with little to no spin.. On the street when I ride with him, they seem to hold about the same as they do on the track, they may slip some, but not like other tires..

Dkvby · 08-23-2002, 12:56 PM

G-Force K/D , S-03, pilot sport ..... all good

LX XLR8R · 08-26-2002, 08:48 AM

dunlop 8000sp..1.7 60 ft on stock suspenision..o wait it could of been the driver

08-22-2002, 07:03 PM	#1
98gt5sp Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Washington Posts: 40	Tire Advice Please!!! I'm getting ready to buy 255/40/17 and 275/40/17 tires for my 17X8" front and 17X9" rear Bullitt Mustang wheels. Last time I bought tires I did not do enough research, and I got Kumho Ecsta Supras thinking they would be fine for straight/off-the-line traction. They obviously aren't. Any advice on a good tire for off-the-line traction with reasonable durability (20k miles or so) would be greatly appreciated. I've heard good things about the Nitto NT-555 Extreme Radials (not the drag radials), and the Bridgestone Potenzas. Thanks a lot, -98gt5sp __________________ 1998 Silver Mustang GT 5sp My Mods My Web Page Rice Hater's Club - Member # 78

08-22-2002, 07:46 PM	#2
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	The Nitto 555 Extreme Radials, Bridgestone Potenzas, Michelin Pilots, and BFG Firehawks are all good compromises (but not replacements for) drag radials. __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

08-23-2002, 08:31 AM	#3
98SteedaGT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 330	I have 285/35/ZR18-W Nitto 555 Extreme's on my car, and I love them.... They do very well in holding ground during cornering, just as good for off the line (still not as good as slicks, but you have to decide what you really want?... Longer treadlife comes at a price, as does more traction) I would advise against getting the 555R Drag Radials, they will give you the best traction off the line, but be prepared to replace them after about 10K mi of "highway" driving. The only reason I would get the Drags is if you have two sets of wheels, and can take them off when not going to the track. The 555Ex I have should last about 30K, given I don't act dumb and boil them over at ever light... A friend of mine has a 97 Z28 6spd with the Potenzas in it, he can rip off low 13's in his car with little to no spin.. On the street when I ride with him, they seem to hold about the same as they do on the track, they may slip some, but not like other tires.. __________________ // 1998 GT-Steeda Conversion \\ -- Sold // Now own 2001 F-150 SuperCrew 5.4L \\

08-23-2002, 12:56 PM	#4
Dkvby Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Van, B.C. Posts: 13	G-Force K/D , S-03, pilot sport ..... all good __________________ 97 SVT Engine

08-26-2002, 08:48 AM	#5
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	dunlop 8000sp..1.7 60 ft on stock suspenision..o wait it could of been the driver __________________ 95 undecided cubes, AFR 185s,undecided cam, undecided intake, and a 150 hit 89 "turbonotch" 2.3T You might want to hold on..i saw this on a cartoon once

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