Tires my friends.. Tires.

Mineral_Grey_Gt · July 9th, 2011, 03:21 AM

I really can't speak for the Kumho's in that size, but I have the ASX's on my GT. They have good grip for spirited backroad driving and have fairly good wet handling characteristics while being fairly quiet at highway speeds. The only down fall to them IMHO, is that they roll on their sidewalls more than expected.

adryan · July 9th, 2011, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by Skargon

They make or break your car's Power.. And Reputation..

They Put up, Or Shut up..

They can cost 35$ for a Used one,

Or 500$ For a Brand New one. "Racing tires.. Etc."

My Stang' is running low on Tread, Which isn't good.
Because when I try to put some power down, I spin my wheels;
Even when I'm going 13-16 MPH.. I can floor it in First and Spin a Wheel, Sometimes Both.

And one day, When a Honda Civic, With a fart can.. beats me because of Wheel spin and bad tires.. I'm going to cry.

Hell, I have a 400$ Budget for tires..

I cant go over by a penny, And I'm planning on getting them next month;

Any Advice for me? Keep in mind, I have a V6 with Gutted Cats, And An aftermarket muffler of some kind, Its too rusted to tell. Lol

SO im not running huge horsepower, Just a bunch of Little Horses running around in there..

Anyone have a good Brand of tire they like for a Set/Install 400$ Or Less?

Hold on to your funds until you find the right one. I had snow tires on and needed to replace my stock 16" summers. I had a budget of $500. Searched online on craigslist and kijiji, called people and also looked for people selling at a higher price. I looked for 18's with tires on them, but also considered 17's or simply putting brand new 16" 245's. Posted what I liked on here and asked for advise. McQueen said to keep looking.... So I did. One guy online posted staggered 18's (wheels and tires) for $1000 and has been there about a month. He said he had a guy do a no show that day so I told him I'll give him $600 in half an hour if I liked it.

I ended up getting from him 4 sets of 18x8.5 5 spoke chrome deep dish (Ruff Racing) with 18x245 Cooper Zeon uni-directionals and 2 sets of 18x9.5 same wheel and 275's of the same tires for the rear (plus 1 snow tire).... ALL FOR $600 (in 30 minutes).

Just wait and look around and try to haggle if you can... quick cash is king.

Good luck man on your search.

polemonkey · July 9th, 2011, 12:53 PM

i run NT455's they do pretty good in the rain, i dont hydoplane nemore. i got them put on for $85 but that was also back when i was working in a tire shop and only had to pay for cost. lol i cant tell u how long they will last bc i've only had them a few months

mcqueen · July 9th, 2011, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by Smoothgrandmama

I will never put another sumitumo tire on my car.

Yeah after my last set, I think I'll pay the extra and go with some nice Nittos instead.

ReverendDexter · July 9th, 2011, 12:59 PM

Man... that wheel size is REALLY limiting your options. The only decent tires I can find on tirerack in your size are the Kumho ASX (which I've ran in the past and do like for an allseason) and a Bridgestone Potenza (which at $91 tire will break your budget once you include shipping/mounting).

Honestly, for $400, I'd be scrounging craigslist for some takeoff wheels that have tires on 'em. I've seen Bullitts and stock GT wheels with halfway decent rubber go for half that on my local CL, so you should be able to find something used in your price range (and then not be stuck with 15s when those tires are done for).

spaseghost · July 10th, 2011, 03:37 PM

discounttires.com

MRKsD3 · July 10th, 2011, 03:45 PM

If it's just gonna be for DD and you plan to upgrade our wheels soon anyway (staggered 17/18s

), why not just look for decent looking USED ones for about $30-$40 a pop?

1slowv6 · July 10th, 2011, 04:24 PM

Nexxen N3000's will keep you within budget

MRKsD3 · July 10th, 2011, 04:27 PM

^ that's what I'm running right now... Got them used for $40 each with 80% treadlife left...

1slowv6 · July 11th, 2011, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by MRKsD3

^ that's what I'm running right now... Got them used for $40 each with 80% treadlife left...

wow you lucked out!!

im running them and idk how much they were cause i got them through my dads wheel shop but i paid like 940 for the wheels and tires so id say thats a good deal

dschack · July 12th, 2011, 12:53 PM

A set of Barum Bravuris 2s would run you less than 400. I work at discount tire and we sell quite a few of them. It's a good reliable asymmetrical tire that we dont get back for blowouts and seperation (manufacturer defects). 85 bucks a tire with lifetime balance and rotations is def not a raw deal. If you need any other help lmk, I work with these tires every day.

P.s. please for the love of god don't buy falken's, they are absolute garbage

ReverendDexter · July 12th, 2011, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by dschack

A set of Barum Bravuris 2s would run you less than 400. I work at discount tire and we sell quite a few of them. It's a good reliable asymmetrical tire that we dont get back for blowouts and seperation (manufacturer defects). 85 bucks a tire with lifetime balance and rotations is def not a raw deal. If you need any other help lmk, I work with these tires every day.

Other than those aren't available in a 15"...

dschack · July 12th, 2011, 01:05 PM

Other than they definitely are...

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...=TXSINT&cs=205

Unless they don't sell them where you are, which would be weird but i assume you can get that tire at any discount tire

ReverendDexter · July 12th, 2011, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by dschack

Other than they definitely are...

Tire Details - Discount Tire

Unless they don't sell them where you are, which would be weird but i assume you can get that tire at any discount tire

I pulled that information from here: Barum -Bravuris 2

I missed the part where it said "initially" before "be available in 16 different sizes suitable for 16" to 20" rims."

I still say finding a set of 17" takeoffs with half-way decent tires is the best way to go in the long run.

The Cheeks McDuke · July 12th, 2011, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

I pulled that information from here: Barum -Bravuris 2

I missed the part where it said "initially" before "be available in 16 different sizes suitable for 16" to 20" rims."

I still say finding a set of 17" takeoffs with half-way decent tires is the best way to go in the long run.

+1 thats what I did, I got 4 SN95 17" GT rims with 50% Continental tires for 100...I stole them pretty much from the woman, she told me to make an offer...so I did.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · July 12th, 2011, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

I still say finding a set of 17" takeoffs with half-way decent tires is the best way to go in the long run.

in this i can agree 100%...did this on my last v6

v6dave · July 12th, 2011, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by SALEEN961

Falkens suck, they just don't offer good wet traction or treadlife

I'm running Yokohama AVID ENVigor (H&V)'s in a 245/50R17 size and they are spectacular

Agreed, and agreed. May as well get some nicer rims so you can accommodate a slightly wider tire for better drive ability and traction. Id be checking out used bullitt rims on craigslist or something. But I have Yokohamas on my sixxer and they are amazing, they have seen some crazy weather, flash floods, blizzards etc...

dschack · July 12th, 2011, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER

in this i can agree 100%...did this on my last v6

I got my 17s with brand new falken ze512s (garbage tires BTW) but you can't put decent tires on 17s for cheap, I paid about $400 for just my 275 Yokohama S-drive rears.

My point is for 400 he might be able to get some Rims but the tires prob won't be great so it may be smarter for him to just get new stock size tires

v6dave · July 12th, 2011, 03:24 PM

looks like someone needs to save about 200$ more haha, but do it right with 17's and a tire around 10 or more in wide.

ReverendDexter · July 12th, 2011, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by dschack

I got my 17s with brand new falken ze512s (garbage tires BTW) but you can't put decent tires on 17s for cheap, I paid about $400 for just my 275 Yokohama S-drive rears.

My point is for 400 he might be able to get some Rims but the tires prob won't be great so it may be smarter for him to just get new stock size tires

245/45R17s are still pretty cheap, and it's exactly what would fit the most common GT takeoff size, 17x8s.

Huge +1 to Falken Ze512s being utter trash. I've ended up with two different sets on used wheels I bought, and both sets were horrid.

July 9th, 2011, 12:59 PM	#25
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	Man... that wheel size is REALLY limiting your options. The only decent tires I can find on tirerack in your size are the Kumho ASX (which I've ran in the past and do like for an allseason) and a Bridgestone Potenza (which at $91 tire will break your budget once you include shipping/mounting). Honestly, for $400, I'd be scrounging craigslist for some takeoff wheels that have tires on 'em. I've seen Bullitts and stock GT wheels with halfway decent rubber go for half that on my local CL, so you should be able to find something used in your price range (and then not be stuck with 15s when those tires are done for). __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

July 10th, 2011, 03:37 PM	#26
spaseghost Regular It makes my wife horny 16.3@84@5kft Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 257 iTrader: 0 reviews	discounttires.com __________________ 2003 Mustang - 3.8, 5spd., bbk, eibach no isos, duals, hids, 72k 1968 RS/SS Camaro - 350, .090 over, .500" lift, flows, M21 2004 Nissan Armada - HIDs, LEDs, sippy and DVDs 2002 F150 - Screw, 5.4l, GOTTS w/ K&N, flow super 44

July 10th, 2011, 03:45 PM	#27
MRKsD3 Wing on, wing off... JULY 2011 ROTM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Compton, CA Posts: 4,235 iTrader: 0 reviews	If it's just gonna be for DD and you plan to upgrade our wheels soon anyway (staggered 17/18s ), why not just look for decent looking USED ones for about $30-$40 a pop? __________________ SIG BY WABASHACOBRA99

July 10th, 2011, 04:24 PM	#28
1slowv6 Enthusiast 2000 v6 mustang Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: St. petersburg FL Posts: 738 iTrader: 1 reviews	Nexxen N3000's will keep you within budget __________________ If Nissan motorsports is Nismo..Wouldn't Honda motorsports be Homo?

July 10th, 2011, 04:27 PM	#29
MRKsD3 Wing on, wing off... JULY 2011 ROTM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Compton, CA Posts: 4,235 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ that's what I'm running right now... Got them used for $40 each with 80% treadlife left... __________________ SIG BY WABASHACOBRA99

July 9th, 2011, 03:21 AM	#21
Mineral_Grey_Gt Regular 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: California Posts: 420 iTrader: 0 reviews	I really can't speak for the Kumho's in that size, but I have the ASX's on my GT. They have good grip for spirited backroad driving and have fairly good wet handling characteristics while being fairly quiet at highway speeds. The only down fall to them IMHO, is that they roll on their sidewalls more than expected.

July 9th, 2011, 12:53 PM	#23
polemonkey Regular 2001 Mustang V6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: jefferson city missouri Posts: 97 iTrader: 0 reviews	i run NT455's they do pretty good in the rain, i dont hydoplane nemore. i got them put on for $85 but that was also back when i was working in a tire shop and only had to pay for cost. lol i cant tell u how long they will last bc i've only had them a few months

July 12th, 2011, 12:53 PM	#31
dschack Enthusiast 2000 sixxer, 1988 Fox Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 505 iTrader: 0 reviews	A set of Barum Bravuris 2s would run you less than 400. I work at discount tire and we sell quite a few of them. It's a good reliable asymmetrical tire that we dont get back for blowouts and seperation (manufacturer defects). 85 bucks a tire with lifetime balance and rotations is def not a raw deal. If you need any other help lmk, I work with these tires every day. P.s. please for the love of god don't buy falken's, they are absolute garbage __________________ Last edited by dschack; July 12th, 2011 at 12:58 PM.

July 12th, 2011, 01:05 PM	#33
dschack Enthusiast 2000 sixxer, 1988 Fox Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 505 iTrader: 0 reviews	Other than they definitely are... http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...=TXSINT&cs=205 Unless they don't sell them where you are, which would be weird but i assume you can get that tire at any discount tire __________________

July 12th, 2011, 03:24 PM	#39
v6dave Regular 2001 Saleen S281 S/C Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 71 iTrader: 0 reviews	looks like someone needs to save about 200$ more haha, but do it right with 17's and a tire around 10 or more in wide. __________________ 2000 V6 Mustang (DD) 2001 Saleen S281 supercharged

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