Tire question

06RedfireGT · January 21st, 2008, 07:24 PM

My stock Pirellis are nearing the end of their life span. Almost 22k miles. I have a question though.

1. What did you guys replace your stock tires with? Size and brand/model?

I don't want the Pirellis, I would really want the Nitto NT555, or BFG KDWII, but neither of those have sizes even close to the stock size. I would also like to go wider. I don't want to spend a fortune either. Thanks for the help guys.

06VistaGT · January 21st, 2008, 10:33 PM

you have the stock 18s right? Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 or BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2should fit fine on those stock rims.

HMUSN · January 21st, 2008, 10:34 PM

I like the BFG's myself.

06VistaGT · January 21st, 2008, 10:35 PM

I would go with the BFGs but my buddy says the Goodyears are good too.

06RedfireGT · January 21st, 2008, 10:42 PM

Goodyears are too expensive, and I like the BFGs better. I have the stock 17s though (17x8) the stock size is 235/55-17 and the diameter is 27.x, but for the BFGs the diameter for a 235/45-17 is 25.4 so I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place

Luis_GT · January 21st, 2008, 10:45 PM

Buy some new wheels

06RedfireGT · January 21st, 2008, 10:50 PM

Trust me, I'd love to, but I don't really have the cash of hand, plus I want a CAI and tuner more that wheels.

Luis_GT · January 21st, 2008, 10:53 PM

eh... you can get my wheels for 125 bucks each over at tire rack and fit 255/45/18 KDW 2 which are 175 bucks each (funny how they are cheaper than 235/50/18)

06RedfireGT · January 21st, 2008, 10:55 PM

But if I'm gonna spend the money on new wheels, its not going to be on those.

Luis_GT · January 21st, 2008, 10:59 PM

Hey... one of the main reasons I'm changing my wheels is bacause they're all scratche up... and I want som fat tires on the rear (which it in itself has proven a difficult task to achive)

kenneth · January 21st, 2008, 11:03 PM

When I buy new tires I think I'll try the Nitto INVO's
Supposed to be some good wet and dry traction tires.

RyanHNT · January 21st, 2008, 11:06 PM

Redfire, I have been going through the same delima, and I think I have decided on the BFG 255/50/17 they are 27.somthing but you will be rotating, I think 9 extra rotations per mile which can be ajusted with a tuner, Time to buy a tuner! Check the tire rack sight they have the specs, but I would like to know if I'm off base with my idea like you I need a tire expert?????

06RedfireGT · January 21st, 2008, 11:06 PM

Those are an option, but the tread looks kinda ricey

I love Nitto tires though, I have the terra grapplers on my Expedition and they are great.

06RedfireGT · January 21st, 2008, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by RyanHNT

Redfire, I have been going through the same delima, and I think I have decided on the BFG 255/50/17 they are 27.somthing but you will be rotating, I think 9 extra rotations per mile which can be ajusted with a tuner, Time to buy a tuner! Check the tire rack sight they have the specs, but I would like to know if I'm off base with my idea like you I need a tire expert?????

Which BFGs?

RyanHNT · January 21st, 2008, 11:11 PM

G-force t/a kwds all season ultra high performance all season

06RedfireGT · January 21st, 2008, 11:13 PM

Meh, those are alright, I would prefer the KDW2s , which are actually just KDW now, they got rid of the old style KDWs.

RyanHNT · January 21st, 2008, 11:15 PM

What do you think of the bridgestone potenza re 750 ultra high performance summer, I don't even drive my stang in the rain so it won't matter if there summer for me.

06RedfireGT · January 21st, 2008, 11:20 PM

I would go with the Nitto NT555 instead, they have similar tread designs, and the Nittos are probably cheaper. What size were you looking at?

RyanHNT · January 21st, 2008, 11:25 PM

What do you all know about the fuzion tire? about 23 years ago I bought a little known tire for my IZUZU Troper ( hey I was a poor school teacher and it was my first new vehicle), It was called a Wrangler with a laso logo on it, of course they were bought out by goodyear and the price went up and what I liked about them vanished but it was a daned good tire at a great price, could the Fusion be good also?

RyanHNT · January 21st, 2008, 11:26 PM

Where are you seeing the Nitto's?

January 21st, 2008, 07:24 PM	#1
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	Tire question My stock Pirellis are nearing the end of their life span. Almost 22k miles. I have a question though. 1. What did you guys replace your stock tires with? Size and brand/model? I don't want the Pirellis, I would really want the Nitto NT555, or BFG KDWII, but neither of those have sizes even close to the stock size. I would also like to go wider. I don't want to spend a fortune either. Thanks for the help guys. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

January 21st, 2008, 10:33 PM	#2
06VistaGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,874 iTrader: 0 reviews	you have the stock 18s right? Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 or BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2should fit fine on those stock rims. __________________ Dyno vid: http://youtu.be/TkxUrW-mpBw

January 21st, 2008, 10:34 PM	#3
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,044 iTrader: 10 reviews	I like the BFG's myself. __________________

January 21st, 2008, 10:35 PM	#4
06VistaGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,874 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would go with the BFGs but my buddy says the Goodyears are good too. __________________ Dyno vid: http://youtu.be/TkxUrW-mpBw

January 21st, 2008, 10:42 PM	#5
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	Goodyears are too expensive, and I like the BFGs better. I have the stock 17s though (17x8) the stock size is 235/55-17 and the diameter is 27.x, but for the BFGs the diameter for a 235/45-17 is 25.4 so I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

January 21st, 2008, 10:45 PM	#6
Luis_GT Banned 2002 BMW 530i don't know and don't care Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,180 iTrader: 0 reviews	Buy some new wheels

January 21st, 2008, 10:50 PM	#7
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	Trust me, I'd love to, but I don't really have the cash of hand, plus I want a CAI and tuner more that wheels. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

January 21st, 2008, 10:53 PM	#8
Luis_GT Banned 2002 BMW 530i don't know and don't care Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,180 iTrader: 0 reviews	eh... you can get my wheels for 125 bucks each over at tire rack and fit 255/45/18 KDW 2 which are 175 bucks each (funny how they are cheaper than 235/50/18)

January 21st, 2008, 10:55 PM	#9
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	But if I'm gonna spend the money on new wheels, its not going to be on those. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

January 21st, 2008, 10:59 PM	#10
Luis_GT Banned 2002 BMW 530i don't know and don't care Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,180 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey... one of the main reasons I'm changing my wheels is bacause they're all scratche up... and I want som fat tires on the rear (which it in itself has proven a difficult task to achive)

January 21st, 2008, 11:03 PM	#11
kenneth Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 11.45@123.61 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cut Off, LA. Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 2 reviews	When I buy new tires I think I'll try the Nitto INVO's Supposed to be some good wet and dry traction tires. __________________ Stock for now.

January 21st, 2008, 11:06 PM	#12
RyanHNT Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 153 iTrader: 0 reviews	Redfire, I have been going through the same delima, and I think I have decided on the BFG 255/50/17 they are 27.somthing but you will be rotating, I think 9 extra rotations per mile which can be ajusted with a tuner, Time to buy a tuner! Check the tire rack sight they have the specs, but I would like to know if I'm off base with my idea like you I need a tire expert????? __________________ 2007 Mustang GT , mod. #1. Airaid CAI. #2, Strange Deveopment, Ext. clearence strut tower brace,#3 Diablo Sport Predator, NITTO 555 extreme ZR 255/50 R17's

January 21st, 2008, 11:11 PM	#15
RyanHNT Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 153 iTrader: 0 reviews	G-force t/a kwds all season ultra high performance all season __________________ 2007 Mustang GT , mod. #1. Airaid CAI. #2, Strange Deveopment, Ext. clearence strut tower brace,#3 Diablo Sport Predator, NITTO 555 extreme ZR 255/50 R17's

January 21st, 2008, 11:13 PM	#16
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	Meh, those are alright, I would prefer the KDW2s , which are actually just KDW now, they got rid of the old style KDWs. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

January 21st, 2008, 11:15 PM	#17
RyanHNT Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 153 iTrader: 0 reviews	What do you think of the bridgestone potenza re 750 ultra high performance summer, I don't even drive my stang in the rain so it won't matter if there summer for me. __________________ 2007 Mustang GT , mod. #1. Airaid CAI. #2, Strange Deveopment, Ext. clearence strut tower brace,#3 Diablo Sport Predator, NITTO 555 extreme ZR 255/50 R17's

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January 21st, 2008, 11:20 PM	#18
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	I would go with the Nitto NT555 instead, they have similar tread designs, and the Nittos are probably cheaper. What size were you looking at? __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

January 21st, 2008, 11:25 PM	#19
RyanHNT Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 153 iTrader: 0 reviews	What do you all know about the fuzion tire? about 23 years ago I bought a little known tire for my IZUZU Troper ( hey I was a poor school teacher and it was my first new vehicle), It was called a Wrangler with a laso logo on it, of course they were bought out by goodyear and the price went up and what I liked about them vanished but it was a daned good tire at a great price, could the Fusion be good also? __________________ 2007 Mustang GT , mod. #1. Airaid CAI. #2, Strange Deveopment, Ext. clearence strut tower brace,#3 Diablo Sport Predator, NITTO 555 extreme ZR 255/50 R17's

January 21st, 2008, 11:26 PM	#20
RyanHNT Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 153 iTrader: 0 reviews	Where are you seeing the Nitto's? __________________ 2007 Mustang GT , mod. #1. Airaid CAI. #2, Strange Deveopment, Ext. clearence strut tower brace,#3 Diablo Sport Predator, NITTO 555 extreme ZR 255/50 R17's

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