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Old December 20th 04, 10:30 PM
Deputy Dog
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Default 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
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> 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



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Old December 21st 04, 02:33 AM
Mark Conklin
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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



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Old December 21st 04, 02:22 AM
2.3Sleeper
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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



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Old December 22nd 04, 01:15 AM
RSCamaro
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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
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88' Firebird Formula
00' Mustang GT Vert
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Old December 21st 04, 03:11 AM
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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


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Old December 21st 04, 08:22 PM
tom
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"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.
>



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Old December 21st 04, 10:44 PM
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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

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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.
> >

>
>



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Old December 21st 04, 05:16 AM
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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



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Old December 21st 04, 03:54 PM
Mark Conklin
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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

>
>



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Old December 21st 04, 06:32 AM
Gill
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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.

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