TIRE BRANDS???

jmel · 10-24-2001, 06:34 PM

Hey, guys. Does anyone have an opinion on tire brands for their Mustangs? I'm running GoodYear Eagle GS-Cs now, and it is time to replace them. I liked the performance, but they are pretty pricey. Does anyone have Comp TA's, Yokohamas, or Firestones,etc? How do you like them? Thanks for the opinion. Jake

89 ATI · 10-24-2001, 06:43 PM

I like my Firestone SZ50's. Good handling tire and good in wet weather.

jmel · 10-24-2001, 06:47 PM

Yes, good in wet weather is definitely a priority. I should have mentioned that my car is a daily driver that will see rain, snow, or sun. How much do they cost?

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 10-24-2001, 07:26 PM

I have Comp T/A's. I like the handling of them alot but i dont have anything to compare them with as i just bought the car. I also havent had any rain yet. Ive heard thier good in the rain but notso in the snow. I dont have the snow problem

They look awesome though.

Later

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'89 LX Hatchback 5spd, Flowmasters, K+N, B+M Ripper shifter, Ford Racing 10.5" Clutch, Kick a** stereo coming soon!

SYSTEM OF A DOWN rules!!

slo95 · 10-24-2001, 09:39 PM

I have had the BFG Comp T/A HR4 and now the ZR series, niether are any good in rain (I think) and worse in snow. Rearend goes out a lot in the rain, have to watch the accelerator in the wet stuff - especially around turns. Snow is worse.
On a side note, Mustang's have a lot of torque, rear drive, lightwieght, so most tires will have some faults in other than optimal conditions.

John · 10-24-2001, 10:28 PM

I have the sz50s 245/50/16 om my baby. Even tho she dosent see alot of drive time, when i do drive to work, it rains here alot in the afternoons she handles like a dream. A dream I tell ya

. List is like 250 a tire, but I know the manager at a firstone dealer, so my price is way below that

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89 Notch: ASP Pullies,
K&N Air,B&M shift kit, C4, JW 2800 torque conv., B&M Zgate shifter, Trans. cooler,FMS 3 core rad., FMS 4:10's, 1.5" cowl, cold air kit, hooker shorties(jet hot coated), O/R H-Pipe, ASP solid mounts, Energy Sus. Trans. Mnt. BBK 70mm TB, MSD 6al, Dual elec. fans, 5.0 Firepower Kit, Scorpion 1.6 RR's, Flowmasters, 73 mm MAF, cobra intake(ported), 1" phenolic spacer,ported stock heads and crower #512 cam.

SLIGHTLY_INSAIN · 10-25-2001, 01:00 AM

i just got some toyo proxies 225x55 r16 they are good so far.

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1993 white 5.0 vert
limited edition
22k on the clock
StOcK

My Mustang

sgwinn · 10-25-2001, 11:49 AM

Bought Yokohama AVS Intermediates (4) from Tirerack.com and love them. Z rated, and much stickier than most tires. Fantastic in rain. Handling is much improved. Downside is they are only supposed to last 20,000 to 25,000 miles. I only drive it for fun, so 3-4k miles a year is fine.

Mr 5 0 · 10-25-2001, 12:50 PM

I have Firestone Firehawk SZ50's. Excellent tire; very good traction, good in the wet, too. I don't drive the 'Stang in snow but no conventional performance tire will help a V-8 Mustang in snow. Lost cause.

I paid about $140. each for the SZ50's at a local tire warehouse (special ordered).

10-25-2001, 01:20 PM

BFG, Nittos, and Yokahama would be my tire brands of choice. I've had good luck w/ all 3, but I really like my BFG Comp TA ZR1's. The looks are great and as long as you give it light throttle in the rain (as w/ any tire on a Stang), driving on wet pavements good too. Snow/ice are a different story for these cars......plus I love mine way too much to risk sliding into a tree.

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'90 LX 5.0;12K original miles;FMS 3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside weld-on subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini 3" turbo hood;A/C delete;gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS custom chip;Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat intake (12.299 @ 113mph w/ a 1.78 60')
....soon to be b

10-24-2001, 06:34 PM	#1
jmel Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Middletown, Ohio 45042 Posts: 33	TIRE BRANDS??? Hey, guys. Does anyone have an opinion on tire brands for their Mustangs? I'm running GoodYear Eagle GS-Cs now, and it is time to replace them. I liked the performance, but they are pretty pricey. Does anyone have Comp TA's, Yokohamas, or Firestones,etc? How do you like them? Thanks for the opinion. Jake

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10-24-2001, 06:43 PM	#2
89 ATI Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Lafayette, Indiana Posts: 120	I like my Firestone SZ50's. Good handling tire and good in wet weather.

10-24-2001, 06:47 PM	#3
jmel Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Middletown, Ohio 45042 Posts: 33	Yes, good in wet weather is definitely a priority. I should have mentioned that my car is a daily driver that will see rain, snow, or sun. How much do they cost?

10-24-2001, 07:26 PM	#4
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	I have Comp T/A's. I like the handling of them alot but i dont have anything to compare them with as i just bought the car. I also havent had any rain yet. Ive heard thier good in the rain but notso in the snow. I dont have the snow problem They look awesome though. Later ------------------ '89 LX Hatchback 5spd, Flowmasters, K+N, B+M Ripper shifter, Ford Racing 10.5" Clutch, Kick a** stereo coming soon! SYSTEM OF A DOWN rules!!

10-24-2001, 09:39 PM	#5
slo95 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 168	I have had the BFG Comp T/A HR4 and now the ZR series, niether are any good in rain (I think) and worse in snow. Rearend goes out a lot in the rain, have to watch the accelerator in the wet stuff - especially around turns. Snow is worse. On a side note, Mustang's have a lot of torque, rear drive, lightwieght, so most tires will have some faults in other than optimal conditions.

10-24-2001, 10:28 PM	#6
John Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Ft.Myers, FL. Posts: 150	I have the sz50s 245/50/16 om my baby. Even tho she dosent see alot of drive time, when i do drive to work, it rains here alot in the afternoons she handles like a dream. A dream I tell ya . List is like 250 a tire, but I know the manager at a firstone dealer, so my price is way below that ------------------ 89 Notch: ASP Pullies, K&N Air,B&M shift kit, C4, JW 2800 torque conv., B&M Zgate shifter, Trans. cooler,FMS 3 core rad., FMS 4:10's, 1.5" cowl, cold air kit, hooker shorties(jet hot coated), O/R H-Pipe, ASP solid mounts, Energy Sus. Trans. Mnt. BBK 70mm TB, MSD 6al, Dual elec. fans, 5.0 Firepower Kit, Scorpion 1.6 RR's, Flowmasters, 73 mm MAF, cobra intake(ported), 1" phenolic spacer,ported stock heads and crower #512 cam.

10-25-2001, 01:00 AM	#7
SLIGHTLY_INSAIN I AM ME!!!! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lake Forest Park wa USA Posts: 93	i just got some toyo proxies 225x55 r16 they are good so far. ------------------ 1993 white 5.0 vert limited edition 22k on the clock StOcK My Mustang

10-25-2001, 11:49 AM	#8
sgwinn Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 84	Bought Yokohama AVS Intermediates (4) from Tirerack.com and love them. Z rated, and much stickier than most tires. Fantastic in rain. Handling is much improved. Downside is they are only supposed to last 20,000 to 25,000 miles. I only drive it for fun, so 3-4k miles a year is fine.

10-25-2001, 12:50 PM	#9
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	I have Firestone Firehawk SZ50's. Excellent tire; very good traction, good in the wet, too. I don't drive the 'Stang in snow but no conventional performance tire will help a V-8 Mustang in snow. Lost cause. I paid about $140. each for the SZ50's at a local tire warehouse (special ordered).

10-25-2001, 01:20 PM	#10
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	BFG, Nittos, and Yokahama would be my tire brands of choice. I've had good luck w/ all 3, but I really like my BFG Comp TA ZR1's. The looks are great and as long as you give it light throttle in the rain (as w/ any tire on a Stang), driving on wet pavements good too. Snow/ice are a different story for these cars......plus I love mine way too much to risk sliding into a tree. ------------------ '90 LX 5.0;12K original miles;FMS 3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside weld-on subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini 3" turbo hood;A/C delete;gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS custom chip;Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat intake (12.299 @ 113mph w/ a 1.78 60') ....soon to be b