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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

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