recommended tires ??
Forums at Modded Mustangs
Home Register FAQ Members List Calendar Blogs Garage Gallery Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Insurance


Go Back   Forums at Modded Mustangs > Mustang Forums > Modular Mustangs

ModdedMustangs.com is the premier Ford Mustang Forum on the internet. Registered Users do not see the above ads.
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old November 27th, 2006, 12:15 AM   #1
Hardcore Enthusiast
 
1999 Mustang
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,355
Invictus is on a distinguished road
iTrader: 0 reviews
Send a message via AIM to Invictus
Default

recommended tires ??


i ahve 2 extra cobra r wheels that im lookin to mount some decent track tires for saturday nights. a good deal popped up in the weekend paper locally for some goodyear F1 eagles 18" 275/40/18 brand new for
$200

does anyone have any experience with this tire or know anything about it? should i save myself the trouble and just go for some m/ts or nittos?

any feedback appreciated, thanks!
  Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Advertisement
 
Old November 27th, 2006, 12:19 AM   #2
Enthusiast
 
Justincredible's Avatar
 
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Ky
Posts: 523
Justincredible is on a distinguished road
iTrader: 0 reviews
Default

What do you mean by "track tires"?
__________________
9.91@ 134mph 1/4 - 6.17@ 109mph 1/8th - 1.33 60' - Stock ECU & Stock Suspension......and getting faster .

BIVENS RACE CARS FTMFW!!!
  Reply With Quote
Old November 27th, 2006, 12:23 AM   #3
Hardcore Enthusiast
 
1999 Mustang
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,355
Invictus is on a distinguished road
iTrader: 0 reviews
Send a message via AIM to Invictus
Default

just a streetable drag radial that will get me to the track (about 30miles) nothing to serious as i have a stock gt rear end i dont want to shatter an axle or anything. but i would like a tire that would hook up resonably well... just curious as to wether the goodyear f1s were worth my time.
  Reply With Quote
Old November 27th, 2006, 12:27 AM   #4
Enthusiast
 
Justincredible's Avatar
 
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Ky
Posts: 523
Justincredible is on a distinguished road
iTrader: 0 reviews
Default

Your going to have a hard time getting a 18" tire to hook decent.

Just not enough sidewall to absorb the shock.

If your willing to go down to a 15" rim....

The Mickey Thompson Drag Radials are hands down the best DR out there.
__________________
9.91@ 134mph 1/4 - 6.17@ 109mph 1/8th - 1.33 60' - Stock ECU & Stock Suspension......and getting faster .

BIVENS RACE CARS FTMFW!!!
  Reply With Quote
Old December 2nd, 2006, 07:29 AM   #5
Regular
 
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Irving, Tx
Posts: 56
danthelion is on a distinguished road
iTrader: 0 reviews
Send a message via AIM to danthelion
Default

those are a DAMN good deal, sorry for the delayed reply, but i would snag those in a heartbeat. ive wanted those for a long time now, look up some reviews for it, www.tirerack.com. those are badass tires
__________________
k&n fipk intake, bbk longtubes, bbk offroad xpipe, dynomax side-exhaust kit.

miss my bassani goodies =[. dynomax side-exhaust is up for trades!
  Reply With Quote
Old December 2nd, 2006, 10:08 AM   #6
Enthusiast
 
Mustangfan99's Avatar
 
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 576
Mustangfan99 is on a distinguished road
iTrader: 0 reviews
Default

those are nice tires, but personally I like Pirreli
__________________
V6 power!
  Reply With Quote
Old December 3rd, 2006, 01:30 AM   #7
mm's nitrous mod
 
SWEET2KSTANG's Avatar
 
2000 mustang gt
11.79@115.83 (old set up)
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: N.W. AR
Posts: 12,430
SWEET2KSTANG has much to be proud ofSWEET2KSTANG has much to be proud ofSWEET2KSTANG has much to be proud ofSWEET2KSTANG has much to be proud ofSWEET2KSTANG has much to be proud ofSWEET2KSTANG has much to be proud ofSWEET2KSTANG has much to be proud ofSWEET2KSTANG has much to be proud ofSWEET2KSTANG has much to be proud of
iTrader: 8 reviews
Default

18 inch tacky track tires? not gonna happen. it is hard to get a 17 inch DR to get the job done on some days. 15 and 16 inch rim and tire combos will be the best bet.
__________________


project warhorse under construction
being built by MP2 Performance
  Reply With Quote
Old December 4th, 2006, 02:41 AM   #8
Regular
 
UNFStang's Avatar
 
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 52
UNFStang is on a distinguished road
iTrader: 0 reviews
Default

can anyone suggest certain tires for everyday use. i have 03 cobra rims on my 02 GT, and my tires have seen better days. i probably will have to get a new set before the end of the year, but i don't know which brand to go with. i am really just looking for a tire that is for everyday driving, not worried about taking it to the strip. are the kuhmo ecsta's any good? or should i shell out the money for some g-force's or eagle f-1's? also, where is a good site online to find tires cheap other than discount tire. thanks
__________________
2002 Mustang GT
Bilsteins, H&R race, MM CC plates
Cobra brakes, O/R x, mac catback, CAI, tri-ax
  Reply With Quote
Old December 4th, 2006, 03:47 AM   #9
Banned
 
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Posts: 3,831
Tony_90fox has a spectacular aura aboutTony_90fox has a spectacular aura aboutTony_90fox has a spectacular aura about
iTrader: 0 reviews
Send a message via AIM to Tony_90fox
Default

i have tried alot of different combos, but never had drag radials or anything. I dont get the real expensive brands but thats about to change when my car is done. MT fo sho!
__________________
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
[B][U]MM Sapper Squad[/U][/B]
[QUOTE=Regency 2007;1676187]MSO's stupidity has never stopped amazing me since the day he joined this forum.[/QUOTE]
  Reply With Quote
Old December 11th, 2006, 01:40 PM   #10
Proud American
 
MustangMatt96GT's Avatar
 
1996 Mustang GT
10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Lakewood, CO
Posts: 10,168
MustangMatt96GT is a splendid one to beholdMustangMatt96GT is a splendid one to beholdMustangMatt96GT is a splendid one to beholdMustangMatt96GT is a splendid one to beholdMustangMatt96GT is a splendid one to beholdMustangMatt96GT is a splendid one to beholdMustangMatt96GT is a splendid one to behold
iTrader: 3 reviews
Send a message via AIM to MustangMatt96GT
Default

Yeah im needing new tires soon too! I would like a tire that can be used as a daily driver, but also perform well at the track. I want to keep my 17 inch rim, and would like a tire that lasts for I am only 15 and don't have enough money to keep buying tires. Thanks
  Reply With Quote
Old December 11th, 2006, 10:07 PM   #11
Hardcore Enthusiast
 
1999 Mustang
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,355
Invictus is on a distinguished road
iTrader: 0 reviews
Send a message via AIM to Invictus
Default

Just get a wide (275/315) street tire and it should provide all the traction you need on the street.
  Reply With Quote
Old December 11th, 2006, 10:22 PM   #12
Hardcore Enthusiast
 
03 Mustang GT Twin Turbo
10.43 @ 139mph
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Southaven,MS
Posts: 1,471
WAVEBYE is on a distinguished road
iTrader: 0 reviews
Send a message via AIM to WAVEBYE
Default

32x14.5x15 M/T ET Drags FTMFW!
__________________
Nobody gonna take my car
Im gonna race it to the ground
Nobody gonna beat my car
Its gonna break the speed of sound
Oooh its a killing machine
Its got everything
Like a driving power big fat tires
And everything - Deep Purple
  Reply With Quote
Old December 14th, 2006, 10:21 PM   #13
Regular
 
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 51
03darkhorse is on a distinguished road
iTrader: 0 reviews
Default

i like and use the nitto 555r. they are very sticky but u really have to get them hot.
  Reply With Quote
Old December 15th, 2006, 08:31 PM   #14
Proud American
 
MustangMatt96GT's Avatar
 
1996 Mustang GT
10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Lakewood, CO
Posts: 10,168
MustangMatt96GT is a splendid one to beholdMustangMatt96GT is a splendid one to beholdMustangMatt96GT is a splendid one to beholdMustangMatt96GT is a splendid one to beholdMustangMatt96GT is a splendid one to beholdMustangMatt96GT is a splendid one to beholdMustangMatt96GT is a splendid one to behold
iTrader: 3 reviews
Send a message via AIM to MustangMatt96GT
Default

k thanks
  Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Advertisement
 
Reply

Thread Tools


Threads Similar to: recommended tires ??
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
recommended shift rpm to learn david_beniuk V6 Mustangs 14 January 16th, 2008 10:43 PM
Recommended Mods -Need Advice Ashybear 5.0 Mustangs 8 May 31st, 2007 10:29 AM
Is an exhaust recommended if installing supercharger? silvel2edge 2005 - 2010 4 May 29th, 2007 10:02 AM
Chip Recommended bigbadtalontsi 5.0 Mustangs 9 January 20th, 2007 12:03 AM
Recommended exhaust for Mach 1? darkshadowshaker General Tech 4 June 30th, 2006 09:58 PM



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:32 AM.
Modded Mustangs is ©2005-2008, All Rights Reserved, And is Not Affiliated with Ford Motor Company.
Forum is powered by vBulletin ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Ent. Ltd. & SEO by vBSEO 3.3.2 ©2009, Crawlability, Inc.

powered by vBulletin ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Ent. Ltd.