recklessOP Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 blew a tire on the mustang, and the remaining three are pretty much gone, so it's time for a new set... looking to get something in the stock size, 245/45/17. this is my daily driver, so i want a good wet weather / all season tire. looking for something that will last a good long while too, and i don't want to spend an arm and a leg... right now i'm looking at BFG g-Force KDWS tires. they're rated to a decent speed, good for wet weather and light snow, and the tread wear rating on them is 400 so they should last a while. doesn't hurt that they're "only" $127 a piece from discount tire direct, along with free shipping... any other suggestions? i want a decent speed rating, a high tread wear rating, and a comparable price. if you know of anywhere to get them cheaper, please let me know... thanks in advance... smile.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controler Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 The BFG's probably arn't a bad choice, but check out the Continental ContiExtremeContact as well as The Dunlop SP5000's .. here Click on the Survey results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessOP Posted June 14, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2003 thanks... smile.gif anyone else..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornerCarver Posted June 14, 2003 Report Share Posted June 14, 2003 go to www.tirerack.com and put in compition tire for your car and they'll give you a bunch of different recomendations(sp). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted June 14, 2003 Report Share Posted June 14, 2003 I use the regular old radial TA's decent price hook ok. good in rain and snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessOP Posted June 14, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2003 Originally posted by Gas,Grass,or Ass: I use the regular old radial TA's decent price hook ok. good in rain and snow do they even make those in a low profile, 17 inch size..? remember, i need a 26 inch tire for a 17 x 8 inch rim... what's the speed rating on them anyways? i'm looking for something with a "high" speed rating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted June 14, 2003 Report Share Posted June 14, 2003 I heard good things about the Nittos. My friend Joe is real happy with his 555's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted June 14, 2003 Report Share Posted June 14, 2003 Mark (Dremel) has the KDWs on his Supra. Thats what he went 12.60s on. I am looking at them also. very nice tire, though a bit noisy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessOP Posted June 15, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2003 the KDWs sound great, if a bit pricey. i was also considering the nittos. how well do they wear though..? wish i wasn't broke. i might just give in and buy some used tires in the meantime. decisions, decisions... redface.gif no mark, i can't even decide on a tire, let alone a project car... tongue.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supldys Posted June 15, 2003 Report Share Posted June 15, 2003 dunlops rule. any of em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted June 15, 2003 Report Share Posted June 15, 2003 Originally posted by Rotary Mustang: do they even make those in a low profile, 17 inch size..? remember, i need a 26 inch tire for a 17 x 8 inch rim... what's the speed rating on them anyways? i'm looking for something with a "high" speed rating... the continuos rating on them is like 115 I've had TA's to 150plus for short periods of time without trouble. ta's only go to 16" sizes you have to go with the g-force tire to get your size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted June 15, 2003 Report Share Posted June 15, 2003 nitto's suck IMO way too hard they used to have the 555R's with 50 treadwear....those were badass. do a search there have been many topics discussing this. remember the reason internet places can make good prices like that is because they don't install ur tires, if u can get someone to do it cheap then good but i know most places rip you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessOP Posted June 15, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2003 Originally posted by RX7dood: remember the reason internet places can make good prices like that is because they don't install ur tires, if u can get someone to do it cheap then good but i know most places rip you. i've got a friend that'll put them on... not really looking for ultimate traction, just something decent that will last a while... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraKevin Posted June 15, 2003 Report Share Posted June 15, 2003 Did the research for ya: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare2.jsp?compare=true&partNumber=&make=&model=&clarifier=&price=&width=245%2F&ratio=45&diameter=17&sortCode=&speedRating=&qty=&stockMessage=&type= T&URL=&newCompare=true&prevprice=&promoShortText=&promoUrl=&sidewall=&sidewallShown=&frontTire=&frontLeftTire=&rearTire=&rearLeftTire=&goWhere=%252Ftires%252FCompare1.jsp&AddToUser =true&performance=UHPAS&performance=HPAS&performance=PAS&startIndex=0&sortValue=1&compareList=0&qty_445WR7GFTAKDWS_=4&compareList=1&qty_445WR7CEC_=4&qty_445WR75000_=4&qty_445YR7SPO RTASZP_=4&qty_445YR7SPORTAS_=4&qty_445WR70NMS_=4&qty_445WR77000S_=4&compareList=7&qty_445WR7HTRPL_=4&qty_445WR7DBS2_=4&qty_445HR7TA42_=4 Continental ContiExtremeContact's look like one of the best tires I've ever seen and for a great price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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