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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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.

"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

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

"Gill" > wrote in message
...
> 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.

Yeah, I have the KDWS in 225/55-16 on my 95 GT, and they are a lot better
than the Dunlop SP-5000 tires I replaced. So far I have about 20,000 miles
on them, and they look like they'll go another 20K. Like Gill said, they're
not bad in the rain, and I'll add that they're also not horrible in snow.
The Dunlops were bad in rain and really bad in snow.

For all-season high performance type tires, I'd go with the BFGs again in a
heartbeat.


-Bill J.
95 GT

That's what I had on my 347 powered 89 before I went to the Kumho Ecsta MXs.
After 8 track events the tread separated from the left rear. I realize that
track events are not what these tires were made for but at $225 a pop I went
with the Kumhos for $130. I was rewarded by setting my fastest lap ever so
the performance is definitely there. Let's see how they hold up, 4 events so
far...


"dave" > wrote in message
. ..
>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" > wrote in message
...
> 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
>
Firestone Firehawks...they came standard on my '96 GT coupe. Got 14k out
of them. Replaced them with same. Got another 14k. Plus, the tread seemed to
"attract" every nail and screw in the road...I must've flattened all eight
tires at least once during their lifespan.

Next episide...went with Coopers at the dealer's suggestion. Bad move there,
too. Tread separation and cupping. And I kept my front end within spec. and
rotated them. At least they lasted 19k before imploding.

Final episode...Yokahamas from Discount Tire. Standard 225/55R-16 @ $139.00.
Not exactly cheap (none of them are!), but what a sweet-riding tire.
Excellent wet/dry traction. I've only racked up 10k on them, but no
uneven/excessive wear...yet. But, just on the basis of driveability, they're
the best tires I've had on this car so far.
>

I've got Yokohama's on the rear right now.. 255/60R's. They ride nice,
but... don't handle well (but they're 60R-15's ya know.. lotta sidewall..
lotta flex!). But they DO have pretty decent dry AND wet traction. I've gone
off the interstate with cheap tires before.. wasn't fun. Almost went off a
bridge into the Arkansas river actually. Damn "flash floods".

-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


"tom" > wrote in message news:cK_xd.2428$iH.2347@fed1read02...
>
> "pheonix1t" > wrote in message
> ...
> > 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
> >
> Firestone Firehawks...they came standard on my '96 GT coupe. Got 14k
out
> of them. Replaced them with same. Got another 14k. Plus, the tread seemed
to
> "attract" every nail and screw in the road...I must've flattened all eight
> tires at least once during their lifespan.
>
> Next episide...went with Coopers at the dealer's suggestion. Bad move
there,
> too. Tread separation and cupping. And I kept my front end within spec.
and
> rotated them. At least they lasted 19k before imploding.
>
> Final episode...Yokahamas from Discount Tire. Standard 225/55R-16 @
$139.00.
> Not exactly cheap (none of them are!), but what a sweet-riding tire.
> Excellent wet/dry traction. I've only racked up 10k on them, but no
> uneven/excessive wear...yet. But, just on the basis of driveability,
they're
> the best tires I've had on this car so far.
> >
>
>

On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 19:22:52 -0600, "2.3Sleeper"
> wrote:

>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

I don't know about the 930 series but when I had to replace my rears
on my Bird that had 910's they replaced them withBridgestone G 009
series tires. They run about the same cost as the 910's, handle as
well, and they have a higher speed rating. Fair in the rain too.

One I don't recommend is the Good Year F1 GS 245/45/ZR17's that are on
my Vert. They break traction too easily and are poor in wet
conditions. Definatly dry weather tires.

...Ron
--
68' Camaro RS
88' Firebird Formula
00' Mustang GT Vert

Ive got a set of Goodyear MT/R's on my daily driver / weekender. :-D Put a
set of those babies on the mustang!

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ngler+MT% 2FR


:-D

Carl


"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

Since you brought it up, I work for Kumho here in Akron and it loosely
translates to "peaceful water (lake)".
I hear this comment every once in a while and even have had customers email
spam filters send emails back rejected for containing the word CUM(KUM) in
the text !!! ;)

They are really a good value for the dollar but I wish they had a name like
the one they use in Europe on some of their tires (Marshall).

Gary B.

"Richard" > wrote in message
news:vvOxd.558455$%k.545939@pd7tw2no...
>
>
>
> "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
>
>
>

Been very happy with eagle f1 gs d3's good handling wet or dry
"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.
>>
>>
>>"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

I was just giving you a hard time, chief. :-)

Carl

"ZombyWoof" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 18:54:47 -0800, "Carl Saiyed"
> > wrote something wonderfully witty:
>
> >Ive got a set of Goodyear MT/R's on my daily driver / weekender. :-D Put
a
> >set of those babies on the mustang!
> >
>
>http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....eModel=Wrangle
r+MT%2FR
> >
> >
> Why on earth would I put a set of off-road tires on a Mustang?
> --
> "Either kill me or take me as I am,
> because I'll be damned if I ever change..."
>
> The Marquis de Sade