tire recomendations
08-17-2003, 01:53 PM
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tire recomendations
hey guys, i just got a set of 17x9 cobra r's and i was wondering what tires are best, no all weathers just solid ashphalt ripping performance tires, i was looking into either bf goodrich or goodyear.
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08-17-2003, 02:16 PM
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tire recomendations
Ilike BF Goodrich255s in the rear and 215s in the front. they are about $200 per tire but are great tires for high performance, my dad likes them so much that he is going to put them on the that me and him are restoring which is a 1972 Gran Torino Sport. They are kind of pricy but they are well worth it<IMG src=smileys/smiley1.gif border="0">.
08-17-2003, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Mustang88LXKid
I like BF Goodrich 255s in the rear and 215s in the front. they are about $200 per tire but are great tires for high performance, my dad likes them so much that he is going to put them on the that me and him are restoring which is a 1972 Gran Torino Sport. They are kind of pricy but they are well worth it<img border="0" src=smileys/smiley1.gif border="0">.
08-17-2003, 08:34 PM
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nittos are soft and sticky... 17x9 i would run 265/40/17 or 275/35/17 on all four corners.. that way you have killer grip on all four corners and with a nine inch rim you really can't go any thinner than like a 255
08-25-2003, 07:22 PM
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tire recomendations
I have a 2002 GT with the following setup:
Ford Racing throttle body
C&L Mass air meeter
3:73 gears
Superchip
Bassani full exhaust w/x-pipe
Tri-Ax shifter
Let me tell you that at the track my car could not hookup at all! I spun through first gear and partially through second with the stock tires. I bought a set of 2003 Cobra rims and a set of Yokohama AVS ES100's and let me tell you..those tire really hook up! I went extreme and bought 275/40 17's but they fit just fine with not alterations. Try them I bet you'll like them.
Ford Racing throttle body
C&L Mass air meeter
3:73 gears
Superchip
Bassani full exhaust w/x-pipe
Tri-Ax shifter
Let me tell you that at the track my car could not hookup at all! I spun through first gear and partially through second with the stock tires. I bought a set of 2003 Cobra rims and a set of Yokohama AVS ES100's and let me tell you..those tire really hook up! I went extreme and bought 275/40 17's but they fit just fine with not alterations. Try them I bet you'll like them.
