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Deputy Dog December 20th 04 10:30 PM

New Meats recommendations?
 
I just put a set of Nitto's on the 96 GTS. IMO better than the BFG comp
T/A's I just wore out. Stickier less road noise.

Dave

"ZombyWoof" > wrote in message
...
> Anybody have any recommendations for a new set of meats on a `01Black
> drop-top? The stock 225/55/R16 Goodyears Eagle LS's were ok, but I
> have read some really ****ty reviews on most tire sites on the Eagle
> LS's. Any viable alternatives out there that impressed the hell out
> of anyone?
> --
> "Either kill me or take me as I am,
> because I'll be damned if I ever change..."
>
> The Marquis de Sade




2.3Sleeper December 21st 04 02:22 AM

My favorite all around tire is the Potenza 910 Series. I am not sure if that
one is even made. I think the 930 replaced that series.

Don Manning



"ZombyWoof" > wrote in message
...
> Anybody have any recommendations for a new set of meats on a `01Black
> drop-top? The stock 225/55/R16 Goodyears Eagle LS's were ok, but I
> have read some really ****ty reviews on most tire sites on the Eagle
> LS's. Any viable alternatives out there that impressed the hell out
> of anyone?
> --
> "Either kill me or take me as I am,
> because I'll be damned if I ever change..."
>
> The Marquis de Sade




Mark Conklin December 21st 04 02:33 AM

Tell us more - What are you expecting these tires to do? Do you care about
wet weather ability? Will the car see snow? I bought Kumho Ecsta MX tires
for my car but it is a weekend driver only. I think they are about the best
value you can get.



"ZombyWoof" > wrote in message
...
> Anybody have any recommendations for a new set of meats on a `01Black
> drop-top? The stock 225/55/R16 Goodyears Eagle LS's were ok, but I
> have read some really ****ty reviews on most tire sites on the Eagle
> LS's. Any viable alternatives out there that impressed the hell out
> of anyone?
> --
> "Either kill me or take me as I am,
> because I'll be damned if I ever change..."
>
> The Marquis de Sade




pheonix1t December 21st 04 03:11 AM

ZombyWoof wrote:

> Anybody have any recommendations for a new set of meats on a `01Black
> drop-top? The stock 225/55/R16 Goodyears Eagle LS's were ok, but I
> have read some really ****ty reviews on most tire sites on the Eagle
> LS's. Any viable alternatives out there that impressed the hell out
> of anyone?


depends what you use the car for!
Is this a weekend only ride? Is this your 'work' car?

I've had firestones, bridgestones, yokohamas....ALL were better than
good-year! The firestones were the best! They cost a lot less than
good-year, traction (snow/wet/dry) was MUCH better than good-year! The
ride was also better!
But, this is for a daily driver (car for work). I just rack up the
miles on it.

I needed the best tires for all seasons. Firestones were amazing.


Oskar



December 21st 04 04:15 AM

"bust a gut" LOL that is what cracked me up...

-Mike

--
A happy kid behind the wheel of a 98 Mustang GT
Cold air intake
FRPP 3.73 gears
Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter
Flowmaster 40 Series mufflers (self-installed woohoo)
Hi-speed fan switch
255/60R-15 rear tires
Subframe connectors


"ZombyWoof" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 02:11:50 GMT, pheonix1t
> > wrote something wonderfully
> witty:
>
> >ZombyWoof wrote:
> >
> >> Anybody have any recommendations for a new set of meats on a `01Black
> >> drop-top? The stock 225/55/R16 Goodyears Eagle LS's were ok, but I
> >> have read some really ****ty reviews on most tire sites on the Eagle
> >> LS's. Any viable alternatives out there that impressed the hell out
> >> of anyone?

> >
> >depends what you use the car for!
> >Is this a weekend only ride? Is this your 'work' car?
> >
> >I've had firestones, bridgestones, yokohamas....ALL were better than
> >good-year! The firestones were the best! They cost a lot less than
> >good-year, traction (snow/wet/dry) was MUCH better than good-year! The
> >ride was also better!
> >But, this is for a daily driver (car for work). I just rack up the
> >miles on it.
> >
> >I needed the best tires for all seasons. Firestones were amazing.
> >
> >
> >Oskar
> >

> Yeah, I run Firestone SZ50's on my Vette and love them over the stock
> Goodyears. This is my daughters Base Drop-Top Mustang and I am just
> looking for a decent all around all-weather tire. The SZ50's are way
> more tire then she needs on that car. Even within manufacturers there
> are series of tires, so what would be a good Firestone for that car?
> Oh and I'm not overly concerned about price or I'd just go get some
> Flakens at Pep-boys.
>
> No way I can buy a tire call a Kum-ho. I just can't get over that
> name. I bust a gut every time I see it.
> --
> "Either kill me or take me as I am,
> because I'll be damned if I ever change..."
>
> The Marquis de Sade




Mark Conklin December 21st 04 04:54 AM

Silly name or not, Kumho's are a great value. Ecsta ASX high performance all
season tires can be had for $73 each. Check out TireRack.com and read some
of the reviews there.


"ZombyWoof" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 19:33:53 -0600, "Mark Conklin"
> > wrote something wonderfully witty:
>
>>Tell us more - What are you expecting these tires to do? Do you care about
>>wet weather ability? Will the car see snow? I bought Kumho Ecsta MX tires
>>for my car but it is a weekend driver only. I think they are about the
>>best
>>value you can get.
>>

>
> No way I can buy a tire call a Kum-ho. I just can't get over that
> name. I bust a gut every time I see it.
>>

> Just a good all-round all season tire. This is my daughters car and I
> was just going to replace the Goodyears until I read the reviews and
> said no way at the price they charge for them. A $130.00 tire should
> get much better ratings from customers then it does. I have no
> problem paying the $130.00 a tire or even more, if it is a decent
> tire. No Auto-Xing in it or anything.
>>
>>"ZombyWoof" > wrote in message
. ..
>>> Anybody have any recommendations for a new set of meats on a `01Black
>>> drop-top? The stock 225/55/R16 Goodyears Eagle LS's were ok, but I
>>> have read some really ****ty reviews on most tire sites on the Eagle
>>> LS's. Any viable alternatives out there that impressed the hell out
>>> of anyone?
>>> --
>>> "Either kill me or take me as I am,
>>> because I'll be damned if I ever change..."
>>>
>>> The Marquis de Sade

>>

>
> --
> "Either kill me or take me as I am,
> because I'll be damned if I ever change..."
>
> The Marquis de Sade




dave December 21st 04 05:16 AM

I put the BFG KD t/a on my 99 gt. Nice tires as far as I'm concerned. Awful
when cold for traction, and handling, but once their warm , very good.
Useless for anything much more than dry traction. They hook up well when
warm, and wear seems very good. My 99 is procharged. and don't need it
everyday, so take it with a grain of salt.
Dave

"ZombyWoof" > wrote in message
...
> Anybody have any recommendations for a new set of meats on a `01Black
> drop-top? The stock 225/55/R16 Goodyears Eagle LS's were ok, but I
> have read some really ****ty reviews on most tire sites on the Eagle
> LS's. Any viable alternatives out there that impressed the hell out
> of anyone?
> --
> "Either kill me or take me as I am,
> because I'll be damned if I ever change..."
>
> The Marquis de Sade




pheonix1t December 21st 04 05:22 AM

ZombyWoof wrote:
> On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 02:11:50 GMT, pheonix1t
> > wrote something wonderfully
> witty:
>
>
>>ZombyWoof wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Anybody have any recommendations for a new set of meats on a `01Black
>>>drop-top? The stock 225/55/R16 Goodyears Eagle LS's were ok, but I
>>>have read some really ****ty reviews on most tire sites on the Eagle
>>>LS's. Any viable alternatives out there that impressed the hell out
>>>of anyone?

>>
>>depends what you use the car for!
>>Is this a weekend only ride? Is this your 'work' car?
>>
>>I've had firestones, bridgestones, yokohamas....ALL were better than
>>good-year! The firestones were the best! They cost a lot less than
>>good-year, traction (snow/wet/dry) was MUCH better than good-year! The
>>ride was also better!
>>But, this is for a daily driver (car for work). I just rack up the
>>miles on it.
>>
>>I needed the best tires for all seasons. Firestones were amazing.
>>
>>
>>Oskar
>>

>
> Yeah, I run Firestone SZ50's on my Vette and love them over the stock
> Goodyears. This is my daughters Base Drop-Top Mustang and I am just
> looking for a decent all around all-weather tire. The SZ50's are way
> more tire then she needs on that car. Even within manufacturers there
> are series of tires, so what would be a good Firestone for that car?


after doing a bit of reading on tirerack, it looks like the FireHawk
Indy 500's are the way to go. All-season tires, great performance and
great price.


> Oh and I'm not overly concerned about price or I'd just go get some
> Flakens at Pep-boys.
>
> No way I can buy a tire call a Kum-ho. I just can't get over that
> name. I bust a gut every time I see it.


Richard December 21st 04 06:27 AM




"ZombyWoof" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 02:11:50 GMT, pheonix1t
> > wrote something wonderfully
> witty:
>
> >ZombyWoof wrote:
> >

> No way I can buy a tire call a Kum-ho. I just can't get over that
> name. I bust a gut every time I see it.
> --

Maybe you are just pronouncing it wrong, Not Kum-ho but Coom-ho. Maybe it
means something in Korean.

--
Richard

'94 GT 'vert
Under Drive Pulleys
Transgo HD2 Reprogramming Kit
High Stall Torque Converter
4:10 Gears
Gripp Sub Frame Connectors (welded)
FRPP Aluminum Drive shaft
FRPP M5400-A Suspension
Laser Red




Gill December 21st 04 06:32 AM

ZombyWoof wrote:
> Anybody have any recommendations for a new set of meats on a `01Black
> drop-top? The stock 225/55/R16 Goodyears Eagle LS's were ok, but I
> have read some really ****ty reviews on most tire sites on the Eagle
> LS's. Any viable alternatives out there that impressed the hell out
> of anyone?

I run BFG's KDWS G-Force T/A 275/40/17 on 9" rims
They're not like drag radials but slideways action is good and wear
seems OK too. They're good in the wet also.

--
Tropic Green Y2K 5 Speed Mustang GT
With Bits and Pieces
http://tinyurl.com/5d6dy


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