Mach needs new shoes

Blown 5.0 · 07-16-2006, 07:53 AM

I have a dilemma, The Goodyears on the Mach are shot. They are dry rotted and hard as a rock. Not to mention are getting near the wear bars, (with only 18000 miles on the clock? ). Now for the dilemma, I want a good tire that will work well on strait line traction as well as hold in the twisties, But i also want a tire that will last at least 25000 miles, ( they will probaly dry rot before the mileage.) I have looked at a lot of tires, But i have never had a factory hot rod before with these kind of choices. I have decided on the size 245/45/17 for the front and 275/40/17 on the rear. (want to keep stock wheels) I have never been a fan of Goodyear tires, but i would buy a set if i believed this was the best tire. ( a lot of places reccomend the F1 GS D3 ) I like the looks of the tires with the V tread design but i know looks is not always the best choice. So what tire choices would yall recommend ? P.S. I dont want to say money is no object, because i have to work everyday, But i do believe you get what you pay for. So any feed back would be appericated very much

Italian LX · 07-16-2006, 10:25 AM

As always, I recommend Nitto 555 street radial, hands down! It's an excellent performance tire with all-around performance and good wear rating. I have tried many brands and styles of performance street tires over the past 12 years and have never been as satisfied as I have been with the Nittos.

wickmaster · 07-16-2006, 11:07 AM

Nitto's are good tires. But you always have a trade off. Good traction or high mileage. 20,000 miles for tires is pretty damn good. Hell, I was changing tires on my bike (GSX-R1000) every 1500 miles. Yes, fifteen hundred miles. For good traction you will sacrifice longetivity for high mileage you will sacrifice good traction. You probally wont get much better than what you have now. so if you are happe with that then go with the same tires you currently have.

redhorse · 07-16-2006, 08:54 PM

I like the Nittos that are on our '04 Solara but take a look at the Kumo Performance tires. I have a set on my '03 GT and they are really doing well to date.

Purple1995Pony · 07-17-2006, 08:44 AM

BFG gForce/TA KDW ~ excellent all around tire wet or dry

QWKSNKE · 07-17-2006, 04:06 PM

+1 on the Nitto 555's.

thegiecks · 07-18-2006, 01:55 PM

i give a hand up to the BFG's

EZMachN · 07-19-2006, 07:53 AM

Nitto 555 on mine and they holding strong at 15k miles. Plenty of tread left.

lukem80 · 07-25-2006, 08:03 AM

where is the best place to guy Nittos? locally or websitey

Italian LX · 07-25-2006, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukem80

where is the best place to guy Nittos? locally or websitey

I've been getting mine at http://www.discounttire.com

Here's a direct link for the 555 street radial:

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...%2FPerformance

Keep in mind that the prices include UPS ground shipping and I usually recieve shipments from them within a day or two.

07-16-2006, 07:53 AM	#1
Blown 5.0 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Looking for more ways to add BOOST Posts: 167	Mach needs new shoes I have a dilemma, The Goodyears on the Mach are shot. They are dry rotted and hard as a rock. Not to mention are getting near the wear bars, (with only 18000 miles on the clock? ). Now for the dilemma, I want a good tire that will work well on strait line traction as well as hold in the twisties, But i also want a tire that will last at least 25000 miles, ( they will probaly dry rot before the mileage.) I have looked at a lot of tires, But i have never had a factory hot rod before with these kind of choices. I have decided on the size 245/45/17 for the front and 275/40/17 on the rear. (want to keep stock wheels) I have never been a fan of Goodyear tires, but i would buy a set if i believed this was the best tire. ( a lot of places reccomend the F1 GS D3 ) I like the looks of the tires with the V tread design but i know looks is not always the best choice. So what tire choices would yall recommend ? P.S. I dont want to say money is no object, because i have to work everyday, But i do believe you get what you pay for. So any feed back would be appericated very much

07-16-2006, 10:25 AM	#2
Italian LX Daddy x4 ...we're done Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oxford, AL Posts: 11,551	Re: Mach needs new shoes As always, I recommend Nitto 555 street radial, hands down! It's an excellent performance tire with all-around performance and good wear rating. I have tried many brands and styles of performance street tires over the past 12 years and have never been as satisfied as I have been with the Nittos. __________________ -Brian '86 Mustang GT Convertible '88 Mustang LX coupe '11 Odyssey TE '21 Insight Touring

07-16-2006, 11:07 AM	#3
wickmaster Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 65	Re: Mach needs new shoes Nitto's are good tires. But you always have a trade off. Good traction or high mileage. 20,000 miles for tires is pretty damn good. Hell, I was changing tires on my bike (GSX-R1000) every 1500 miles. Yes, fifteen hundred miles. For good traction you will sacrifice longetivity for high mileage you will sacrifice good traction. You probally wont get much better than what you have now. so if you are happe with that then go with the same tires you currently have.

07-16-2006, 08:54 PM	#4
redhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Trussville, Al Posts: 819	Re: Mach needs new shoes I like the Nittos that are on our '04 Solara but take a look at the Kumo Performance tires. I have a set on my '03 GT and they are really doing well to date.

07-17-2006, 08:44 AM	#5
Purple1995Pony Friends' Dad/Dad-in-Law Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 510	Re: Mach needs new shoes BFG gForce/TA KDW ~ excellent all around tire wet or dry

07-17-2006, 04:06 PM	#6
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: Mach needs new shoes +1 on the Nitto 555's. __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

07-18-2006, 01:55 PM	#7
thegiecks Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 17	Re: Mach needs new shoes i give a hand up to the BFG's __________________ Will AKA BEEFY

07-19-2006, 07:53 AM	#8
EZMachN Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 515	Re: Mach needs new shoes Nitto 555 on mine and they holding strong at 15k miles. Plenty of tread left.

07-25-2006, 08:03 AM	#9
lukem80 日本語 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Montgomery Posts: 1,661	Re: Mach needs new shoes where is the best place to guy Nittos? locally or websitey