What tires to buy?!

90LxDroptop · 12-12-2001, 11:04 PM

Hey everyone...I'm looking for a good set of tires (just 2 for the rear) and I was wondering what does everyone suggest? I dont' really want nitto's tho...i was thinking bfgoodrich comp t/a's??? if anyone has any suggestions i would greatly appreciate it!!! thanx

90LxDroptop · 12-12-2001, 11:08 PM

I forgot to mention...It's a daily driver(in the spring at least...garaged for the winter) so street racing tires...

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 12-12-2001, 11:51 PM

i would say grind your fender lip, and slap on a pair of mickey thompson 28x10.5 et streets.

blueneonman1 · 12-13-2001, 12:07 AM

Kumho Ecstas are a great choice. They have a great treadwear, nice tread pattern, and they stick really good. It only takes about 20min driving to get them nice and soft. They are cheap too. I think 255/40s go for $125

1BAD89 · 12-13-2001, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Kumho Ecstas

Go to www.tirerack.com
245's are like $105. They are really a great tire.

88COBRA · 12-13-2001, 12:37 AM

Falken!

They hook like crazy and they look awesome! I am posting a pic of my 275/40/17.

Ian

hdflex · 12-13-2001, 03:37 AM

so far the bfgoodrich's have held up.i have a couple of buds that use the same tire and there happy with them for durability, try a 275/40h, the only draw back is there a hard tire so launching is hard without spinning.

MustangDanny · 12-13-2001, 08:30 AM

I have the BF Goodridge Comp T/A Radial tires (not the drag radial) and I'm not thrilled with them. They are great for a long lasting tire, but as far as drag (street or track), I'd opt for a Nitto drag radial. I've heard a lot of good reports with them. Long life and unmatchable drag performace. Some people I've heard lay down 1.7 second 60' times with these tires.

MustangDanny · 12-13-2001, 08:33 AM

Here are my meats...

jetuomi · 12-13-2001, 09:20 AM

HEY, I went Toyo Proxes T1-S 245 45 17"'s AFTER my FALKEN blew out on me at 110 km/h.. They weren't z-rated Falkens, and they sucked, so if you go Falken, please go Z-rated or don't buy them.. They just aren't stiff enough for high speed driving !

venumus93 · 12-14-2001, 08:37 PM

I've got the falken ZIEX Z-rated 245/45 17's & like them, got a 2.22 60' time on the track. Cool looking, too! I want to put stickier tire son next though to lower my 60' times....thinking nitto's for my 17" rims, but I have an old couple of 15" rims(10-hole) that i may put the 'drag' tires on....My tire man said the Kumho's are the best way to go on the street right now! Good luck! later!

Stang Runner · 12-14-2001, 09:59 PM

Kumho Ecstas I have 245's and they dont hook up at all with the new parts on the car.

blueneonman1 · 12-14-2001, 10:58 PM

My tires, the kumho escstas. they have nice tread.

blueneonman1 · 12-14-2001, 10:59 PM

this is what they look like on my rims...

blueneonman1 · 12-14-2001, 11:01 PM

Another shot...

12-12-2001, 11:04 PM	#1
90LxDroptop Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Arlington Hts. IL Posts: 315	What tires to buy?! Hey everyone...I'm looking for a good set of tires (just 2 for the rear) and I was wondering what does everyone suggest? I dont' really want nitto's tho...i was thinking bfgoodrich comp t/a's??? if anyone has any suggestions i would greatly appreciate it!!! thanx __________________ 90 LX Convertible 5.0 AOD 3.73 Gears, Underdrive Pulleys, TransGo shift kit, A servo, Subframe Connectors, o/r h-pipe, 2 chamber flows, Pony Wheels

12-12-2001, 11:08 PM	#2
90LxDroptop Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Arlington Hts. IL Posts: 315	I forgot to mention...It's a daily driver(in the spring at least...garaged for the winter) so street racing tires... __________________ 90 LX Convertible 5.0 AOD 3.73 Gears, Underdrive Pulleys, TransGo shift kit, A servo, Subframe Connectors, o/r h-pipe, 2 chamber flows, Pony Wheels

12-12-2001, 11:51 PM	#3
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	i would say grind your fender lip, and slap on a pair of mickey thompson 28x10.5 et streets. __________________ 1984 Bronco II, 36" Michelin Military Tires, 95 EFI 5.0, NP435 Tranny, NP208 Doubler, NP205 Transfer Case, Fill Size Solid Dana 44 Front End, WH Progressive Rate Rock Crawling Coils, Bronco 8.8 Rear, Skyjacker Softride Leafs, 5.13 Gears, Detroit Locker. Final Crawl Ratio Of 175:1 88 GT Best 60ft. 2.181 Best ET 14.350 Best MPH 98.01 ~WRECKED!!!!~

12-13-2001, 12:07 AM	#4
blueneonman1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 208	Kumho Ecstas are a great choice. They have a great treadwear, nice tread pattern, and they stick really good. It only takes about 20min driving to get them nice and soft. They are cheap too. I think 255/40s go for $125 __________________ Blue Streak - '95 5.0L Mustang GT convertible \| Saleen heat extractor fiberglass hood \| K&N custom CAI \| Taylor Spiro Pros \| Walbro 255lph pump \| Kirban AFPR \| MSD Cap/Rotor/Blaster TFI \| 2 chamber flows w/ dumps \| BBK LTs \| BBK short h-pipe \| No smog or EGR \| NOS 75hp dry kit w/ heater & purge \| Battery in trunk\| Chassis Eng. subframes \| Custom 6-pt rollbar \| King Cobra clutch \| Steeda adj. clutch cable w/ double hook quad. & firewall adj. \| B&M Ripper shifter \| FMS C springs \| Pro3i C/C plates \| Lakewood 70/30 struts \| Comp. Eng. 3-way shocks \| Chassis Eng. LCAs \| Fan switch \| 180* thermo FMS\| Kumho Ecsta 255/40's all around \| Coolest neon lighting on a Mustang EVER! Don't find yourself in front of me...my brakes SUCK! saving up for a complete Cobra package Homepage: http://www16.brinkster.com/blueneonman/ Best 1/4 time: 13.5 @ 101 Best 1/8 time: 8.6 @ 84

12-13-2001, 12:37 AM	#6
88COBRA STANGPOWER.COM Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,045	Falken! They hook like crazy and they look awesome! I am posting a pic of my 275/40/17. Ian __________________ My WebSites: VortechPower.com - Brand new site for Vortech users! NOVIPOWER.COM - Devoted to the performance of the NOVI supercharger STANGPOWER.COM - A small community based in Canada for Mustangs *MORE WebSites Coming soon* PLEASE NOTE: I am not an affiliate (nor do I work for) any Mustang parts retailers - I create informational Mustang WebSites

12-13-2001, 03:37 AM	#7
hdflex Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: canada Posts: 7	well so far the bfgoodrich's have held up.i have a couple of buds that use the same tire and there happy with them for durability, try a 275/40h, the only draw back is there a hard tire so launching is hard without spinning. __________________ 1985 mustang gt cobra, 3:55 gears nos, 306,panhard,torque arm,lower control arms,strut tower brace,k-member,subframe connectors,cobra-r rims,line lock,cervini hood,baer brake system,fully adjustable kyb struts and shocks,caster camber plates,h&r lowering springs,autometer gauges(dash)spec clutch,svo flywheel,mac equal length shorty's,dynomax super turbo cat back 2.5",clear tail lights,and lots more will have pics soon dyno:454 horse at 5600rpm 413 torque at 4800 rpm

12-13-2001, 08:30 AM	#8
MustangDanny Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 70	I have the BF Goodridge Comp T/A Radial tires (not the drag radial) and I'm not thrilled with them. They are great for a long lasting tire, but as far as drag (street or track), I'd opt for a Nitto drag radial. I've heard a lot of good reports with them. Long life and unmatchable drag performace. Some people I've heard lay down 1.7 second 60' times with these tires. __________________ -- -1991 LX 5.0 Sedan, 5 spd (new 'Z' tranny), 3.73, aluminum DS, Hedman headers, 190 LPH, MAC CAI, Flowmaster catback. (170K miles on motor) Best ET: 14.434 @ 96.04 MPH - 2.205 60' (Radials) My Notch

12-13-2001, 08:33 AM	#9
MustangDanny Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 70	Here are my meats... __________________ -- -1991 LX 5.0 Sedan, 5 spd (new 'Z' tranny), 3.73, aluminum DS, Hedman headers, 190 LPH, MAC CAI, Flowmaster catback. (170K miles on motor) Best ET: 14.434 @ 96.04 MPH - 2.205 60' (Radials) My Notch

12-13-2001, 09:20 AM	#10
jetuomi Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada Posts: 214	HEY, I went Toyo Proxes T1-S 245 45 17"'s AFTER my FALKEN blew out on me at 110 km/h.. They weren't z-rated Falkens, and they sucked, so if you go Falken, please go Z-rated or don't buy them.. They just aren't stiff enough for high speed driving ! __________________ 1994 GT (black on black) A few mods, click below to check out the car... My CAR

12-14-2001, 08:37 PM	#11
venumus93 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: West Melbourne, FL, USA Posts: 237	I've got the falken ZIEX Z-rated 245/45 17's & like them, got a 2.22 60' time on the track. Cool looking, too! I want to put stickier tire son next though to lower my 60' times....thinking nitto's for my 17" rims, but I have an old couple of 15" rims(10-hole) that i may put the 'drag' tires on....My tire man said the Kumho's are the best way to go on the street right now! Good luck! later! __________________ 93Cobra#3974, 114K miles 3.55's, flo's, pullies, C&L 1/4: 13.985 60': 2.088 (street tires) MPH: 99.58

12-14-2001, 09:59 PM	#12
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	Kumho Ecstas I have 245's and they dont hook up at all with the new parts on the car. __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

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