Help me pick out new tires
07-22-2011, 02:09 PM
#1
Help me pick out new tires
Time for new tires. The mustang isn't driven in the snow and rarely, if at all, in the rain. Thus, I'm looking for a good summer tire. I have 9'' wheels on all fours. Looking to get some 275/40/17 tires. I've been looking at Kumho Ecsta XS and Falken Azenis RT-615K. What tires do you guys recommend that will provide me great handling/grip and will last me reasonably long. I'm leaning towards the Kumhos since they should last longer than the Falkens. I don't want Nittos, I will not be drag racing the car, and it may get some autox time eventually. Thanks.
07-22-2011, 02:22 PM
#2
if you want something REALLY nice, look into the Nitto NT-05, not the "R" just the standard version, i had a set one my 95 and they were the best handling tire ive used to date...
the falkens are nice but a little too expensive for my blood for what they offer
another option are a set of Hankook RS-3's they're a REALLY nice tire, they just dont come in my size for the rear
not really a fan of Kumho's we have a set on the wifes Milan, and they wore out WAYYYYY too fast and werent the best handling so, not for me
the falkens are nice but a little too expensive for my blood for what they offer
another option are a set of Hankook RS-3's they're a REALLY nice tire, they just dont come in my size for the rear
not really a fan of Kumho's we have a set on the wifes Milan, and they wore out WAYYYYY too fast and werent the best handling so, not for me
07-22-2011, 02:29 PM
#3
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: El Paso,TX
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I have the nittos 555 in the street version (not DR) they work great and for the price seems like a good deal
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...75&ar=40&rd=17
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...75&ar=40&rd=17
07-23-2011, 06:19 PM
#7
You say no nittos, but I suggest the nt05's as well. Great tire for the money. But they'll only last about 10-12k miles maybe. Kumho's are good tires as well. But for the money, the NT05's are the best.
07-24-2011, 09:28 PM
#8
6th Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: NJ
Posts: 6,817
Idk why you say no nittos... I ahve the 555 extreme performance tires and after maybe 5000 miles they still look brand spankin new and they handle/GRIP great. I'm getting. 2.06 60" at the track and it corners really well...
Besides, you can prob order all 4 at AM, get the discount and then free shipping. Idk. That would be my 1st choice...
Besides, you can prob order all 4 at AM, get the discount and then free shipping. Idk. That would be my 1st choice...
07-25-2011, 05:31 AM
#9
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: gahanna ohio
Posts: 1,394
kinda funn how alot of people say nitto on here...prolly cause there good tire...just cause they say nitto doesnt mean there a drag tire i dont even think they carry a drag slick...they are all street tires and have tread for water along with there autocross tire which is the NT-01 good street performance tire nt-555 extreme and nt-05 and a really good sticky street tire nt-555 dr
