The Best/Your favorite Tires --need opinions--

WhiteShadow · February 5th, 2012, 11:07 AM

So I tried this type of thread before and it got jacked by you guys bickering and fighting, so here goes another so I can actually get an answer.

All I simply want is to know your best experience with a tire, so talk about

1. road noise
2. comfort
3. treadlife/wear
4. grip
5. rim size and tire size.

thats all i really need to know. so chime in on any of those things. I'm needing to choose tires in the next couple weeks, so lets not let this thread get out of hand. thanks.

btw im going to

SlowSix · February 5th, 2012, 01:05 PM

BFG or nitto imo. I really like my BFG, they grip amazing. I've heard a lot of good things about nitto though.

Reaper_88 · February 5th, 2012, 01:18 PM

+1 on the nittos.

Another great tire is the Hankook RS3, it's almost a full autocross/track tire. Hooks like crazy

goren813 · February 5th, 2012, 01:52 PM

Nitto 555's. Mid range price but great performance. Couldn't tell you how long they last quite yet. 245/40/18. Only have them on front right now. Had Nexxen N3000's all around and they lasted damn near forever. Good tire as well but more pricey then the Nitto.

Zatrekaz · February 5th, 2012, 02:53 PM

Summitomos = Meh... bard wear and just an "Ok" tires

Nittos - I have had one Nitto and I can tell you it seems to be a lot better than the summitomo in terms of grip and road noise.

Got some Michellins come in soon, will see how they compare.

Green_6er · February 5th, 2012, 08:46 PM

Riken raptor zr's were great for the short time that i had them. they had some road noise at slower speeds 20-40 but they gripped amazing. on 17's they were on they actually road better than the kumho ecsta ats i have on my 16's. not sure about tread life. another plus around $100 per wheel for 17's new!

mcqueen · February 5th, 2012, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by WhiteShadow

So I tried this type of thread before and it got jacked by you guys bickering and fighting, so here goes another so I can actually get an answer.

Any bickering/fighting in this thread will result in infractions. This is everyones' one and only warning.

02GT89 · February 5th, 2012, 08:52 PM

I have to vote for the nitto invos for this reason

1. There cheap
2. Quite
3. I have traction at any rate in rain or snows
4. I still have 20% tread left after 20k miles with plenty of traction with the 4.10s

5. They have an aggressive look to them.

The tire sizes are

295 18

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Green_6er · February 5th, 2012, 09:01 PM

you should really look into the rikens they are a little noisy but the grip is orgasmic.

ESG-642T · February 5th, 2012, 09:05 PM

Normal 555s
or
Invo

02GT89 · February 5th, 2012, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by Green_6er

you should really look into the rikens they are a little noisy but the grip is orgasmic.

I've never heard of these have a link I'd like to check them out

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Green_6er · February 5th, 2012, 09:16 PM

they are made by Michelin. tire rack doesn't carry them. Onlinetires.com - RIKEN - Riken® Raptor? ZR

02GT89 · February 5th, 2012, 09:19 PM

What's the price ?

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Green_6er · February 5th, 2012, 09:20 PM

Riken Raptor ZR Performance Tires - SummitRacing.com

mustangmike! · February 5th, 2012, 10:24 PM

Sumo vs Nitto = Nitto all day long. Only tires I can compare. Haven't had the Nitto's long and tread life

lol funny. 285 and not to noisy at all .. But i come from a town w/ big jacked up trucks running HUGE Off road tires that have a HORRID sound on the road ... lol

02GT89 · February 5th, 2012, 10:35 PM

I swear by nitto, falken (some) , continental (some) , Pirelli (some) mostly nitto tho especially the Invo ...

...

Did I mention the Invo

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02mustang3.8 · February 6th, 2012, 12:19 AM

actually i'm in need of new tires, been running on cheap kelly charger GTs and need new rears. any recommendations for 225/55/16's i'm looking at nittos since everyone seems to be saying them.

Zatrekaz · February 6th, 2012, 12:55 AM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

Any bickering/fighting in this thread will result in infractions. This is everyones' one and only warning.

But but but...... ok, FINE

02GT89 · February 6th, 2012, 04:56 AM

Zat your such a fucking ...... Great person glad to see you here

P.s troll says nitto

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mcqueen · February 6th, 2012, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz

But but but...... ok, FINE

You're lucky mods can't give mods infractions. You and your back-sass

View Poll Results: Favorite Tire Brand (best experience)
Nitto	11	61.11%
BF Goodrich	2	11.11%
GoodYear	1	5.56%
Michelin	1	5.56%
Bridgestone	1	5.56%
Pirelli	0	0%
Dunlop	0	0%
Falken	0	0%
Yokohama	2	11.11%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

February 5th, 2012, 11:07 AM	#1
WhiteShadow Enthusiast 2001 Mustang V6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 617 iTrader: 0 reviews	The Best/Your favorite Tires --need opinions-- So I tried this type of thread before and it got jacked by you guys bickering and fighting, so here goes another so I can actually get an answer. All I simply want is to know your best experience with a tire, so talk about 1. road noise 2. comfort 3. treadlife/wear 4. grip 5. rim size and tire size. thats all i really need to know. so chime in on any of those things. I'm needing to choose tires in the next couple weeks, so lets not let this thread get out of hand. thanks. btw im going to __________________ Whiteshadow build Thread Updated 4/10/2012 Divorced Dual Borla Stinger Exhaust Catback Video

February 5th, 2012, 01:05 PM	#2
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	BFG or nitto imo. I really like my BFG, they grip amazing. I've heard a lot of good things about nitto though. __________________ Build Thread

February 5th, 2012, 01:18 PM	#3
Reaper_88 [{4114 K-73}] 2000 Mustang V6 Manual Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 927 iTrader: 1 reviews	+1 on the nittos. Another great tire is the Hankook RS3, it's almost a full autocross/track tire. Hooks like crazy __________________ BAMA-K&N-C&L-TI LLC-VAP Auto-Steeda-MAC-Thrush-Koni-H&R-Maximum Motorsports WTB MAC Flow Path mufflers or Bassani mufflers PM me if you have a pair

February 5th, 2012, 01:52 PM	#4
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nitto 555's. Mid range price but great performance. Couldn't tell you how long they last quite yet. 245/40/18. Only have them on front right now. Had Nexxen N3000's all around and they lasted damn near forever. Good tire as well but more pricey then the Nitto. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

February 5th, 2012, 02:53 PM	#5
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Summitomos = Meh... bard wear and just an "Ok" tires Nittos - I have had one Nitto and I can tell you it seems to be a lot better than the summitomo in terms of grip and road noise. Got some Michellins come in soon, will see how they compare. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

February 5th, 2012, 08:52 PM	#8
02GT89 eating 1 ricer at a time 2002 mustang GT not sure only ran on the streets so far! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,444 iTrader: 3 reviews	I have to vote for the nitto invos for this reason 1. There cheap 2. Quite 3. I have traction at any rate in rain or snows 4. I still have 20% tread left after 20k miles with plenty of traction with the 4.10s 5. They have an aggressive look to them. The tire sizes are 295 18 Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ Power in the hands of a few Buy your coffee from 02gt89 I guarantee better than starbucks click here

February 5th, 2012, 09:05 PM	#10
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,319 iTrader: 0 reviews	Normal 555s or Invo __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

February 5th, 2012, 09:19 PM	#13
02GT89 eating 1 ricer at a time 2002 mustang GT not sure only ran on the streets so far! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,444 iTrader: 3 reviews	What's the price ? Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ Power in the hands of a few Buy your coffee from 02gt89 I guarantee better than starbucks click here

February 5th, 2012, 10:24 PM	#15
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	Sumo vs Nitto = Nitto all day long. Only tires I can compare. Haven't had the Nitto's long and tread life lol funny. 285 and not to noisy at all .. But i come from a town w/ big jacked up trucks running HUGE Off road tires that have a HORRID sound on the road ... lol __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

February 5th, 2012, 10:35 PM	#16
02GT89 eating 1 ricer at a time 2002 mustang GT not sure only ran on the streets so far! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,444 iTrader: 3 reviews	I swear by nitto, falken (some) , continental (some) , Pirelli (some) mostly nitto tho especially the Invo ... ... Did I mention the Invo Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ Power in the hands of a few Buy your coffee from 02gt89 I guarantee better than starbucks click here

February 6th, 2012, 12:19 AM	#17
02mustang3.8 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	actually i'm in need of new tires, been running on cheap kelly charger GTs and need new rears. any recommendations for 225/55/16's i'm looking at nittos since everyone seems to be saying them.

February 6th, 2012, 04:56 AM	#19
02GT89 eating 1 ricer at a time 2002 mustang GT not sure only ran on the streets so far! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,444 iTrader: 3 reviews	Zat your such a fucking ...... Great person glad to see you here P.s troll says nitto Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ Power in the hands of a few Buy your coffee from 02gt89 I guarantee better than starbucks click here

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