What tires do you have/recommend?

B's04gt · December 22nd, 2011, 03:17 PM

I am happy with my 555's. But I couldn't tell you the price of them... Ordered them as a package deal 18/9 & 18/10 with tires from American Muscle.. They are a good all around tire.

Walters97Racing · December 22nd, 2011, 03:28 PM

rims are 17x9 and 17x10.50

Ive got the Nt555's on the front. they are 245/45/17
They are a great handling tire. Ive had my tires squealing when cornering before, but ive never felt like Im totally out of control with them.
Now as for the nt05's that I have on the back. Wow I love them. they are 315/40/17's and man do they hook. I had them on my fathers roush for a while Before I put them back on mine. They only thing I hate about them is the lack of tread. Every time I look at them I feel like im going to have to replace tires soon. I think when I do replace the rears, Im going to put the 315 nt555's on.

I hate my extreme 4x4

mustangmike! · December 22nd, 2011, 05:43 PM

Just remember, different brands will fit different.

275/35/18 Sumitomo shit tires up front on 18x9

Had 285/35 out back and dis liked on the 18x10 wheel. Was to small.

So I bumped up to a 285/40/18 Nitto 555
LOVE

285/35 rear:

REAR 285/35

Front 275/35

285/40 Nitto 555 out back

StoneColdStang · December 22nd, 2011, 05:47 PM

Why do you put wider tires on the back?

I have 235/55/17 on my car all around and it seems fine to me. I dont see why people use wider tires unless they are drag racing

goren813 · December 22nd, 2011, 06:53 PM

I run the 555's up front (245/40/18) and still have Nexxen N300 on back (275/35/18).

The nitto's up front are nice, I liked the Nexxen's as well, time to get new rears and probably going with 555's at 285/35/18. Nexxen's lasted awhile and were a good tire, they actually run more pricey than the Nitto's I have (they came with the rims when I purchased them (new)).

...I run wider on back because I run a staggered wheel set up. Front rims 9"wide, rears 10.5". Weeeee.

Edit: See garage for pics

mustangmike! · December 22nd, 2011, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by StoneColdStang

Why do you put wider tires on the back?

I have 235/55/17 on my car all around and it seems fine to me. I dont see why people use wider tires unless they are drag racing

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StoneColdStang · December 22nd, 2011, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by mustangmike!

Traction, sexy ... you dont have muscle in your blood yet son ... stay long time .. read more ... type less ... we can teach you the ways of the force.

iPAPKE · December 22nd, 2011, 09:12 PM

Emphasis, read more type less.

I currently have on my 2004.
(2) 18x9 Chrome Saleen Wheels
(2) 18x10 Chrome Saleen Wheels
(2) Sumitomo High Performance HTR Z II 275/35-18 Tires
(2) Sumitomo High Performance HTR Z II 285/35-18 Tires

My front tires last a couple thousand miles before becoming cupped. Within those couple thousand miles, ride quality is excellent, with little or no road noise. This is with an alignment, and no suspension issues. And I can't rotate my staggered directionals. So this summer I'm going to try my luck with the 555s and Black Saleens .

6ER THEN I 8ER! · December 22nd, 2011, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by StoneColdStang

Why do you put wider tires on the back?

I have 235/55/17 on my car all around and it seems fine to me. I dont see why people use wider tires unless they are drag racing

why are you running 05+ size tires on your car? please tell me its an s197..if not

mustangmike! · December 22nd, 2011, 09:44 PM

W.
Lets not wreck this post due to noob, lets keep it in his own post. Sorry OP.

AndyG47 · December 22nd, 2011, 09:46 PM

1. Hankook Ventus - 245/45/17

2.

3. felt about the same to me.

4. PepBoys - I forget the price but it was "Buy 3 get 1 free."

_

StoneColdStang · December 22nd, 2011, 11:45 PM

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER!

why are you running 05+ size tires on your car? please tell me its an s197..if not

Because when I hit a pothole I like the comfort of knowing my tire wont blow out and wreck my suspension

But yea when i bought the car it came with those, I plan to change them out in the summer.

What determines what size tires I get in regards to the height size? I see people with 35/40/ and 45. What size should I get?

mustangmike! · December 23rd, 2011, 01:24 AM

Originally Posted by StoneColdStang

Because when I hit a pothole I like the comfort of knowing my tire wont blow out and wreck my suspension

But yea when i bought the car it came with those, I plan to change them out in the summer.

What determines what size tires I get in regards to the height size? I see people with 35/40/ and 45. What size should I get?

dont hit the pot hole dumb ass

6ER THEN I 8ER! · December 23rd, 2011, 01:30 AM

Originally Posted by StoneColdStang

Because when I hit a pothole I like the comfort of knowing my tire wont blow out and wreck my suspension

But yea when i bought the car it came with those, I plan to change them out in the summer.

What determines what size tires I get in regards to the height size? I see people with 35/40/ and 45. What size should I get?

try not to hit pot holes...btw you should think more about blowing out running that size tire on your car then if you were running the correct size...then again you're probly still a 4x4 so it's not as bad...

and since you don't know....the center digits in a tire size is the percentage of the width which is the first set of digits...the final set of digits is the wheel size...easy enough right

stephen · December 23rd, 2011, 10:55 AM

I recommend Pirelli P6. This particular tire has a somewhat softer compound which reduces the tendency for the rear tires to break loose during turns.

They are available at America's tire for around $100 each.

SlowSix · December 23rd, 2011, 11:40 AM

Nittos run a bit small don't they?

mustangmike! · December 23rd, 2011, 11:57 AM

I thought the summos did over the nitto's but I went from a 35 to a 40 ?

StoneColdStang · December 26th, 2011, 12:12 AM

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER!

try not to hit pot holes...btw you should think more about blowing out running that size tire on your car then if you were running the correct size...then again you're probly still a 4x4 so it's not as bad...

and since you don't know....the center digits in a tire size is the percentage of the width which is the first set of digits...the final set of digits is the wheel size...easy enough right[/

Of course I know this 6er.

and its not like I'm going to go out hunting for potholes, but accidents happen, just like when you slid of the road and wrecked your GT

6ER THEN I 8ER! · December 26th, 2011, 01:13 AM

Originally Posted by StoneColdStang

Of course I know this 6er.

and its not like I'm going to go out hunting for potholes, but accidents happen, just like when you slid of the road and wrecked your GT

i never wrecked my GT

i sold it 3ish months ago to buy my new v6

if you're gonna play the troll here at least get your facts strait

whyxitx · December 26th, 2011, 01:20 AM

noob post is noob.

6er, didn't you actually see your GT not too long ago?

December 22nd, 2011, 03:28 PM	#2
Walters97Racing Enthusiast 1996 Mustang 3.8l Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 503 iTrader: 0 reviews	rims are 17x9 and 17x10.50 Ive got the Nt555's on the front. they are 245/45/17 They are a great handling tire. Ive had my tires squealing when cornering before, but ive never felt like Im totally out of control with them. Now as for the nt05's that I have on the back. Wow I love them. they are 315/40/17's and man do they hook. I had them on my fathers roush for a while Before I put them back on mine. They only thing I hate about them is the lack of tread. Every time I look at them I feel like im going to have to replace tires soon. I think when I do replace the rears, Im going to put the 315 nt555's on. I hate my extreme 4x4 __________________ 96 v6 - needs v8 03 Roush - needs turbo 06 F250 6.0 - needs stepladder

December 22nd, 2011, 05:43 PM	#3
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	Just remember, different brands will fit different. 275/35/18 Sumitomo shit tires up front on 18x9 Had 285/35 out back and dis liked on the 18x10 wheel. Was to small. So I bumped up to a 285/40/18 Nitto 555 LOVE 285/35 rear: REAR 285/35 Front 275/35 285/40 Nitto 555 out back __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

December 22nd, 2011, 05:47 PM	#4
StoneColdStang Regular Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	Why do you put wider tires on the back? I have 235/55/17 on my car all around and it seems fine to me. I dont see why people use wider tires unless they are drag racing Last edited by StoneColdStang; December 22nd, 2011 at 06:07 PM.

December 22nd, 2011, 06:53 PM	#5
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	I run the 555's up front (245/40/18) and still have Nexxen N300 on back (275/35/18). The nitto's up front are nice, I liked the Nexxen's as well, time to get new rears and probably going with 555's at 285/35/18. Nexxen's lasted awhile and were a good tire, they actually run more pricey than the Nitto's I have (they came with the rims when I purchased them (new)). ...I run wider on back because I run a staggered wheel set up. Front rims 9"wide, rears 10.5". Weeeee. Edit: See garage for pics __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

December 22nd, 2011, 09:44 PM	#10
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	W. Lets not wreck this post due to noob, lets keep it in his own post. Sorry OP. __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

December 22nd, 2011, 09:12 PM	#8
iPAPKE iPoopke Regular 2004 Mustang Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 844 iTrader: 0 reviews	Emphasis, read more type less. I currently have on my 2004. (2) 18x9 Chrome Saleen Wheels (2) 18x10 Chrome Saleen Wheels (2) Sumitomo High Performance HTR Z II 275/35-18 Tires (2) Sumitomo High Performance HTR Z II 285/35-18 Tires My front tires last a couple thousand miles before becoming cupped. Within those couple thousand miles, ride quality is excellent, with little or no road noise. This is with an alignment, and no suspension issues. And I can't rotate my staggered directionals. So this summer I'm going to try my luck with the 555s and Black Saleens .

December 23rd, 2011, 10:55 AM	#15
stephen Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,262 iTrader: 0 reviews	I recommend Pirelli P6. This particular tire has a somewhat softer compound which reduces the tendency for the rear tires to break loose during turns. They are available at America's tire for around $100 each.

December 23rd, 2011, 11:40 AM	#16
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	Nittos run a bit small don't they? __________________ Build Thread

December 23rd, 2011, 11:57 AM	#17
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	I thought the summos did over the nitto's but I went from a 35 to a 40 ? __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

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