Now Its Down To Tires

Milos · 03-05-2006, 09:32 PM

Alright dudes, now its down to tires. Props to Lance and Dannyb for the information on what tire to use on the 18x9. I have to order my four tires tomorrow, but I just don't know which ones.

I have to do a LOT of long-distance traveling this coming year so I want something that has a decent sound and comfort (I know it'll be tough with the 18's and lowering springs but.. you know) and also has decent wet traction and tread wear.

I was thinking a 275/35/18 BF Goodrich g-Force Sports, since I have a limited budget of about $700, MAAAYBE $850 if I pushed it.. but no more than $850.

For what I'm looking for, are the g-Forces good?

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...05&rd=18&ar=35

MattJ · 03-05-2006, 09:47 PM

www.tirerack.com

They give reviews and customer ratings of tires.

Milos · 03-05-2006, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattJ

www.tirerack.com

They give reviews and customer ratings of tires.

I know I've been to tirerack.com, and I'm not looking for customer ratings who drive BMWs, I'm asking the Mustang crowd for their opinion my main man. :banana: I was thinking of the g-Force Sport based on the information tirerack gave.

MattJ · 03-05-2006, 09:53 PM

pirelli, bf goodrich, nitto, high end goodyear are all tires. If I were you (and im not shooting your car down) but you arent going to need high traction rated tires and its just going to be a waste of money. Get yourself some nice tires with low treadwear because you travel.

read tirerack anyways because itll tell you generally on how that tire is. If its noisey on a dodge viper, a bmw X series, a ford pinto, and a chevy aveo, its going to be noisey on your mustang too.

Milos · 03-05-2006, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattJ

pirelli, bf goodrich, nitto, high end goodyear are all tires. If I were you (and im not shooting your car down) but you arent going to need high traction rated tires and its just going to be a waste of money. Get yourself some nice tires with low treadwear because you travel.

read tirerack anyways because itll tell you generally on how that tire is. If its noisey on a dodge viper, a bmw X series, a ford pinto, and a chevy aveo, its going to be noisey on your mustang too.

Yeah obviously, if I had a GT or something more sporty I'd obviously go for the more expensive higher traction tire, which is why I shot down the BF Goodrich T/A KDW's, and I thought the g-Force Sports... they've got that decent comfort rating and treadwear.

Justin99gtconv · 03-06-2006, 08:05 AM

On the steeda site in the closeout section they have some great deals dont know what size you need but for example they have bfg t/a kdw in 265/40/18 for $159 dont know how much shipping is but check it out might not be so bad

crzhrse · 03-06-2006, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milos

I know I've been to tirerack.com, and I'm not looking for customer ratings who drive BMWs, I'm asking the Mustang crowd for their opinion my main man. :banana: I was thinking of the g-Force Sport based on the information tirerack gave.

I run T/A KDW2s all the way around, the traction is great dry and i dont have to worry about sliding off the road when it gets a little wet

whitethunder46 · 03-06-2006, 10:23 AM

My suggestions for ur budget:

Kumho Ecsta SPT or Supra 712: 163 and 158
Sumitomo HTR ZII: 161
BFG G-sport: 159

all tires are 275/35/18. After you multiple the privce by 4 for all 4 tires, add another 100 for shipping/mounting/balancing

03stangblue · 03-06-2006, 01:31 PM

I have the 275-35/18 hankook ventus tires from discount tire direct.com and i love them. I drive a lot back and forth to college and the tread wear is very good.

*madmatt* · 03-06-2006, 01:51 PM

GForce hands down. Check the mag reviews of them. Wish I could afford em lol.

Mossberg · 03-07-2006, 08:03 PM

I'm leaning towards mounting the BFG G-force sports to my chrome Saleens that I bought from here. I'm going with 265s though. They are on backorder at tirerack so I may go with the Sumitumos.

WaterDR · 03-07-2006, 08:21 PM

When reading tire reviews, be careful to note the tire size that they are reviewing. Different tire sizes can cause a tire to behave completely differently even if the tire name is the same.

A 205/50/16 is gonna feel a lot different then a 295/35/18. The later will have a much stiffer sidewall.

stanger00 · 03-07-2006, 08:29 PM

i have G-forces and they come with a ton of tread and have big gutters for wet weather traction. if i had got 265's it would of been a way better fit on my 17'9s.

Milos · 03-08-2006, 01:50 PM

I went ahead and bought the BF G-Force Sports, 275/35/18's... hopefully they'll settle real nice on the 18x9's, I'm pretty optimistic about em' though

03-05-2006, 09:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Milos Six-Gunnin' Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 1,043	Now Its Down To Tires Alright dudes, now its down to tires. Props to Lance and Dannyb for the information on what tire to use on the 18x9. I have to order my four tires tomorrow, but I just don't know which ones. I have to do a LOT of long-distance traveling this coming year so I want something that has a decent sound and comfort (I know it'll be tough with the 18's and lowering springs but.. you know) and also has decent wet traction and tread wear. I was thinking a 275/35/18 BF Goodrich g-Force Sports, since I have a limited budget of about $700, MAAAYBE $850 if I pushed it.. but no more than $850. For what I'm looking for, are the g-Forces good? http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...05&rd=18&ar=35 __________________

03-05-2006, 09:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	www.tirerack.com They give reviews and customer ratings of tires. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

03-05-2006, 09:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	pirelli, bf goodrich, nitto, high end goodyear are all tires. If I were you (and im not shooting your car down) but you arent going to need high traction rated tires and its just going to be a waste of money. Get yourself some nice tires with low treadwear because you travel. read tirerack anyways because itll tell you generally on how that tire is. If its noisey on a dodge viper, a bmw X series, a ford pinto, and a chevy aveo, its going to be noisey on your mustang too. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

03-06-2006, 08:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
Justin99gtconv Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton NJ Posts: 208	On the steeda site in the closeout section they have some great deals dont know what size you need but for example they have bfg t/a kdw in 265/40/18 for $159 dont know how much shipping is but check it out might not be so bad __________________

03-06-2006, 10:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	My suggestions for ur budget: Kumho Ecsta SPT or Supra 712: 163 and 158 Sumitomo HTR ZII: 161 BFG G-sport: 159 all tires are 275/35/18. After you multiple the privce by 4 for all 4 tires, add another 100 for shipping/mounting/balancing __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

03-06-2006, 01:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
03stangblue Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 81	I have the 275-35/18 hankook ventus tires from discount tire direct.com and i love them. I drive a lot back and forth to college and the tread wear is very good.

03-06-2006, 01:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,936	GForce hands down. Check the mag reviews of them. Wish I could afford em lol. __________________ RPMPlanets

03-07-2006, 08:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mossberg Insert Creative CT here Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 302	I'm leaning towards mounting the BFG G-force sports to my chrome Saleens that I bought from here. I'm going with 265s though. They are on backorder at tirerack so I may go with the Sumitumos. __________________ 2002 Mineral Grey GT 5 speed FRPP 4.10 gears, Moser 31 Spline Axles, Super 40 Flowmasters, Mac O/R Pro-Chamber, Modular Powerhouse Tune Daily Driver: 2000 Toreador Red Ford Contour SE Sport V6 5 speed, SVT Dual Exhaust

03-07-2006, 08:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,395	When reading tire reviews, be careful to note the tire size that they are reviewing. Different tire sizes can cause a tire to behave completely differently even if the tire name is the same. A 205/50/16 is gonna feel a lot different then a 295/35/18. The later will have a much stiffer sidewall. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

03-08-2006, 01:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
Milos Six-Gunnin' Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 1,043	I went ahead and bought the BF G-Force Sports, 275/35/18's... hopefully they'll settle real nice on the 18x9's, I'm pretty optimistic about em' though __________________

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