which tires?

[blackGTny]

i don't know jack bout tires, but i'm up for some new ones. i've had the stock bfgoodrichs on since i bought the car, and their pretty damn bald now. so i have no idea if i should just buy the same ones that are on there now or buy something else.

a stickier tire would be nice, someone recommended nito 555. how do those handle in the rain? any input would be nice. thanks guys.

[RedRyder]

nitto 555 is oooold school. Get the new NT05 series from them.

[blackGTny]

don't wanna break the bank, so where can i get 4 of them for cheap? are they good for daily driving?

[MR.KNOCKOUT]

checkout tirerack
i got the nt05r's on jegs for 210 each....

[V3NOM3S]

get the nitto dr's for out back. I usually get them from summitracing.com

[blackGTny]

get the nitto dr's for out back. I usually get them from summitracing.com

and what tires should i get for the front?

[BondoSHO]

Get something with a mileage warranty, and that will give you traction in the rain. Since you DD the car, I wouldn't suggest DRs.

[MR.KNOCKOUT]

just get the same tires have now....

[1EVLPNY]

I have these on my car now: http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-t1r-ultra-high-performance-summer-tires

Tons of tread (10/32" tread depth) and awesome performance in both dry and wet conditions.

[5litrarag]

You dont race the car ever, nor are you making a bunch of power, so just get yourself a nice set of quiet, smooth, summer performance tires. OEM has lasted all this time, maybe try them....

[V3NOM3S]

I daily drive the Cobra on Nitto DR's NT555R and NT555's on the front.

[Blind]

I daily drive on General Exclaim UHP tires.

Surprising grip, decently stiff sidewalls, tread seems like it will last 40k? And -awesome- in the rain.

They are a great cheap option.

I'd not reccommend anything less than UHP type of tires, theres only one part of your car that touches the road!

[RedRyder]

nitto nt05's on all 4 corners.

[blackGTny]

200 bucks a tire is a little expensive for me... anything good at around 150ish?

[5litrarag]

200 bucks a tire is a little expensive for me... anything good at around 150ish?

Plenty. Do a search for that price point on tirerack.com.

[FORCED-AIR-FASTBACK]

i bought my take off BFG's (oem replacements) for a $125 for all 4 and they were new. The tires are sticky enough for a DD and good enough for a 1.80 60 ft if you ever race it.

[Ogbatman]

My 20" tires were less than $150 each...lol

[BISKIT]

200 bucks a tire is a little expensive for me... anything good at around 150ish?

Gimme a ring, I have wholesale accounts with a couple of the local distributors and also tire rack.

I just got Tess some Falkens for about 150/tire.

[RedRyder]

:eyes: score!

[MR.KNOCKOUT]

you can buy a set of sumitomo's
for less than 400......
i barely spent 4something on
275's up front and 315's

[blackGTny]

so it looks like i'll be getting these:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Ecsta+SPT&partnum=35YR8KU31&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=Ford&autoYear=2008&autoModel=Mustang%20GT&autoModClar=Convertible

someone told me something about running a taller tire... since i don't know shit about tires, was wondering if any of you guys could pitch in on this... i can run 235/50/18 and 255/45/18. which is better?

[Ogbatman]

255/45 is better. 50 is way too tall.

[blackGTny]

they don't have those kumho's in a 255/45 though, only 255/50. fook.

[Ogbatman]

Kumho's?!..:no:

They have the worest road noise ever. Sounds like a bad bearing. Freak'n tires roar. I would never buy those tires again.

[Killer95Stang]

Kumho's?!..:no:

They have the worest road noise ever. Sounds like a bad bearing. Freak'n tires roar. I would never buy those tires again.

I have Kumho's.. and they seem fine... How in the hell can you hear them over your exhaust?

[Ogbatman]

I have Kumho's.. and they seem fine... How in the hell can you hear them over your exhaust?

I had Kumho's on my 96GT.

[blackGTny]

well i looked into the nt555, i saw em online for 154 on discount tire direct but now the're 170... anyone know if i could find em anywhere else for cheaper? if i can get find em for around 154 again i'll just buy those

[Blind]

well i looked into the nt555, i saw em online for 154 on discount tire direct but now the're 170... anyone know if i could find em anywhere else for cheaper? if i can get find em for around 154 again i'll just buy those
I hated the 275/40r17 nt555's I used to have, horrible tires...do not recommend.

[MR.KNOCKOUT]

what size tire are you looking for?

[blackGTny]

something that'll fit my stock 18's. tires on there now from the factory are 235/50/18

[MR.KNOCKOUT]

have you tried tirerack?
check it out....
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?tireIndex=1&autoMake=Ford&autoYear=2008&autoModel=Mustang+GT&autoModClar=Convertible&width=235/&ratio=50&diameter=18&sortCode=53900&skipOver=true&minSpeedRating=V&minLoadRating=S&tab=All

[blackGTny]

yeah i've been through tirerack already, thanks for the heads up tho

[MR.KNOCKOUT]

no problem.....i know of a tire shop tht gives good deals.....

[blackGTny]

i know of a tire shop tht gives good deals.....

i'd like to hear more...

[MR.KNOCKOUT]

no problem buddy....you'd have to drive over there to get a good deal though....
Fairmount Tire
(323) 750-8676

600 W Slauson Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90044

[blackGTny]

gotcha ill try to check it out asap.. thanks man

[MR.KNOCKOUT]

yeah no problem!!! they give good prices.....and have shit load of tires in stock!

[vrt03cobra]

no problem buddy....you'd have to drive over there to get a good deal though....
Fairmount Tire
(323) 750-8676

600 W Slauson Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90044

Can they get Drag Radials also??

[MR.KNOCKOUT]

Can they get Drag Radials also??

they get anything lol....

[vrt03cobra]

they get anything lol....

Nice good to know ...

[MR.KNOCKOUT]

Nice good to know ...

yeah i know another spot but the guy acts like a dick now lol......

[blackGTny]

wow every place i call is giving me prices that will lead up to about 950 for 4 tires installed and everything... was looking at this on AM, if i could dish out a few hundred more i can get new rims also: http://www.americanmuscle.com/machinedgt500-18in-0509-stag.html

[MR.KNOCKOUT]

wow every place i call is giving me prices that will lead up to about 950 for 4 tires installed and everything... was looking at this on AM, if i could dish out a few hundred more i can get new rims also: http://www.americanmuscle.com/machinedgt500-18in-0509-stag.html

you be smashing bro!! hahaha
when did you install you exhaust???

[BondoSHO]

If you are looking to replace your tires in a year, and love tire noise, I recommend the Nittos. If you want a better tire overall, I'd look elsewhere.