Time for tires

drtbiker · 01-18-2003, 02:26 PM

I have 16" pony rims for the rear i want to go with bfgoodrich dr's 275. But what i need to know is what should i do about the front tires? Are there good bfgoodrich for the frnts if so what size and model should i get. My current tire size in the frnt is 225 and the rear is 245.

any sugestions

thanks

ill be ordering through summit so if anyone wants to link the tires that would be great

drtbiker · 01-18-2003, 02:45 PM

i can get a set of nittos in the rear 16 x 245 for 300dollars

is that a good deal??

bigred90gt · 01-18-2003, 02:58 PM

Thats not a bad price. I was quoted $176 each for the nitto dr's. I was also quoted $126 each for the bfg dr's. I think the tread wear on the bfg's is a little better than the nittos. As far as the front, just ask the tire shop. They'll have suggestions.

Caymon

drtbiker · 01-19-2003, 12:07 AM

hmm any others on tires??? Nittos vs bfgoodrich
i know this has been a topic and sorry to fire it up again its just my tires are shot and i can barely move. Its fun to and exstent but when i cant even get going. It sucks thanks

guys

stangsrule · 01-20-2003, 02:35 PM

I'ld say the biggest question is are these for a daliy driver or a fair weather car? If they are for a daily driver I would say go with the Nittos, they have more tread from the get go and are much better in the wet stuff. If it is a fair weather car than I would say the BFG's are probably going to be a little better traction on the dry stuff but give you fewer miles of wear. That's just my opinion though...

I have and really like the Nitto's...

drtbiker · 01-21-2003, 12:27 AM

well i ended up getting nittos for 270 for the pair i hope i like them

stangsrule · 01-21-2003, 01:38 AM

I got mine for $125 ea on a GP a couple of years ago and have been verry happy with them. They won't last as long as regular tires but they do pretty good considering what they are. They are horrible in the snow though! I got stuck in the Taco Bell drive through 2 winters ago! That's when I decided I needed a beater for the wintertime.

Somehow 450hp and drag radials on a lowered stang just didn't get along with the snow...

01-18-2003, 02:26 PM	#1
drtbiker Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mt. Prospect,IL Posts: 474	Time for tires I have 16" pony rims for the rear i want to go with bfgoodrich dr's 275. But what i need to know is what should i do about the front tires? Are there good bfgoodrich for the frnts if so what size and model should i get. My current tire size in the frnt is 225 and the rear is 245. any sugestions thanks ill be ordering through summit so if anyone wants to link the tires that would be great __________________ 87-ford-mustang-SOLD! mods: 3:73's, off road h-pipe, b303 cam in gt- 40 motor w/ Power Plus intake, edelbrock 70mm tb & egr spacer, 72mm C&L, bbk long tubes, tremec tranny, centerforce dual friction clutch, upr and lwr CA's 255lph FP and soon more to come.... when i have money again SOME ADVICE Don't do burn outs in reverse it is very expensive New times with dead hook on dr's 13.27@103 with 2.0 60 foots w/100lb system Fastest time to date: 12.8@113

01-18-2003, 02:45 PM	#2
drtbiker Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mt. Prospect,IL Posts: 474	i can get a set of nittos in the rear 16 x 245 for 300dollars is that a good deal?? __________________ 87-ford-mustang-SOLD! mods: 3:73's, off road h-pipe, b303 cam in gt- 40 motor w/ Power Plus intake, edelbrock 70mm tb & egr spacer, 72mm C&L, bbk long tubes, tremec tranny, centerforce dual friction clutch, upr and lwr CA's 255lph FP and soon more to come.... when i have money again SOME ADVICE Don't do burn outs in reverse it is very expensive New times with dead hook on dr's 13.27@103 with 2.0 60 foots w/100lb system Fastest time to date: 12.8@113

01-18-2003, 02:58 PM	#3
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	Thats not a bad price. I was quoted $176 each for the nitto dr's. I was also quoted $126 each for the bfg dr's. I think the tread wear on the bfg's is a little better than the nittos. As far as the front, just ask the tire shop. They'll have suggestions. Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

01-19-2003, 12:07 AM	#4
drtbiker Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mt. Prospect,IL Posts: 474	hmm any others on tires??? Nittos vs bfgoodrich i know this has been a topic and sorry to fire it up again its just my tires are shot and i can barely move. Its fun to and exstent but when i cant even get going. It sucks thanks guys __________________ 87-ford-mustang-SOLD! mods: 3:73's, off road h-pipe, b303 cam in gt- 40 motor w/ Power Plus intake, edelbrock 70mm tb & egr spacer, 72mm C&L, bbk long tubes, tremec tranny, centerforce dual friction clutch, upr and lwr CA's 255lph FP and soon more to come.... when i have money again SOME ADVICE Don't do burn outs in reverse it is very expensive New times with dead hook on dr's 13.27@103 with 2.0 60 foots w/100lb system Fastest time to date: 12.8@113

01-20-2003, 02:35 PM	#5
stangsrule Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Indiana Posts: 512	I'ld say the biggest question is are these for a daliy driver or a fair weather car? If they are for a daily driver I would say go with the Nittos, they have more tread from the get go and are much better in the wet stuff. If it is a fair weather car than I would say the BFG's are probably going to be a little better traction on the dry stuff but give you fewer miles of wear. That's just my opinion though... I have and really like the Nitto's... __________________ 92GT Lowered with Ebiach's and Koni's, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, lower G-brace and jacking rails. BBK upper and lower control arms, polyurethane bushings all around and Ken Bell blower, ram-air, 80mm mass air, SMC Alky Injection kit, J&S Knock Gaurd, TwEECer RT and a bunch of other stuff!

01-21-2003, 12:27 AM	#6
drtbiker Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mt. Prospect,IL Posts: 474	well i ended up getting nittos for 270 for the pair i hope i like them __________________ 87-ford-mustang-SOLD! mods: 3:73's, off road h-pipe, b303 cam in gt- 40 motor w/ Power Plus intake, edelbrock 70mm tb & egr spacer, 72mm C&L, bbk long tubes, tremec tranny, centerforce dual friction clutch, upr and lwr CA's 255lph FP and soon more to come.... when i have money again SOME ADVICE Don't do burn outs in reverse it is very expensive New times with dead hook on dr's 13.27@103 with 2.0 60 foots w/100lb system Fastest time to date: 12.8@113

01-21-2003, 01:38 AM	#7
stangsrule Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Indiana Posts: 512	I got mine for $125 ea on a GP a couple of years ago and have been verry happy with them. They won't last as long as regular tires but they do pretty good considering what they are. They are horrible in the snow though! I got stuck in the Taco Bell drive through 2 winters ago! That's when I decided I needed a beater for the wintertime. Somehow 450hp and drag radials on a lowered stang just didn't get along with the snow... __________________ 92GT Lowered with Ebiach's and Koni's, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, lower G-brace and jacking rails. BBK upper and lower control arms, polyurethane bushings all around and Ken Bell blower, ram-air, 80mm mass air, SMC Alky Injection kit, J&S Knock Gaurd, TwEECer RT and a bunch of other stuff!

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