Radial T/A vs. Comp T/A ZR

GhettoPop · 03-10-2003, 11:17 AM

Looking to put 225 or 245 rubber on all 4 corners in a 90 GT. Radial T/A vs. Comp T/A ZR?

429mustang · 03-10-2003, 04:47 PM

Aren't they totally different tires as far as price/quality? I'm sure the Comp T/A zr would be way better as far as handling, etc. but they're gonna cost a bunch more.

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.

GhettoPop · 03-10-2003, 11:02 PM

I'm running stock 15x7 turbines with 225/60 15 Dunlop D60 A2, don't like em! I do like white lettering.......

GhettoPop · 03-11-2003, 12:17 PM

Well, I'm still debating which tire to go with.....but I want to go with a little wider rubber all around, which tire will fit the 15x7 turbines and not cause problems up front? How does the 245/60-15 sound?

302 LX Eric · 03-11-2003, 07:34 PM

I've got the BFG Comp T/A ZRs on my Mustang. Overall they are a nice cruising tire. I like them. Definitely not a very sticky tire tough

I've got the 245's mounted on my stock 'pony' wheels. If you'd like to see a pic, you can under the media center under my user name.

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03-10-2003, 11:17 AM	#1
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Radial T/A vs. Comp T/A ZR Looking to put 225 or 245 rubber on all 4 corners in a 90 GT. Radial T/A vs. Comp T/A ZR?

03-10-2003, 04:47 PM	#2
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	Aren't they totally different tires as far as price/quality? I'm sure the Comp T/A zr would be way better as far as handling, etc. but they're gonna cost a bunch more. __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

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)

03-11-2003, 07:34 PM	#6
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	I've got the BFG Comp T/A ZRs on my Mustang. Overall they are a nice cruising tire. I like them. Definitely not a very sticky tire tough I've got the 245's mounted on my stock 'pony' wheels. If you'd like to see a pic, you can under the media center under my user name. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

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03-10-2003, 11:02 PM	#4
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	I'm running stock 15x7 turbines with 225/60 15 Dunlop D60 A2, don't like em! I do like white lettering.......

03-11-2003, 12:17 PM	#5
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Well, I'm still debating which tire to go with.....but I want to go with a little wider rubber all around, which tire will fit the 15x7 turbines and not cause problems up front? How does the 245/60-15 sound?