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84LX89GT · 03-10-2003, 10:37 PM

A BFG radial T/A is an S-speed rated tire with a softer sidewall and worse handling characteristics than the Z rated Comp T/A you're looking at. In fact, auto manufacturers recommend not using a tire with a lower speed rating that stock which in the case of a fox mustang GT, is a V-speed rated tire ('87-'93). An H-rated tire would be good enough for most performance use, but an S-speed rated tire is more of a higher mileage, lower cost, lower performance type driving tire.
Also what size rim are you using, is it a 15, 16 or 17 inch rim?
I would definately go with the comp T/A if those are your options. It's a good wearing/handling tire so it should be good for sprited driving.

03-10-2003, 10:37 PM	#3
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	A BFG radial T/A is an S-speed rated tire with a softer sidewall and worse handling characteristics than the Z rated Comp T/A you're looking at. In fact, auto manufacturers recommend not using a tire with a lower speed rating that stock which in the case of a fox mustang GT, is a V-speed rated tire ('87-'93). An H-rated tire would be good enough for most performance use, but an S-speed rated tire is more of a higher mileage, lower cost, lower performance type driving tire. Also what size rim are you using, is it a 15, 16 or 17 inch rim? I would definately go with the comp T/A if those are your options. It's a good wearing/handling tire so it should be good for sprited driving. __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)