wich ones should i go with?

G PURE 260 STANG T · 12-20-2006, 07:03 AM

i really really need new tires mine are almost slicks and i get NO traction so wich ones do you guys think i should go with
the bf goodrich g-fore t/a kdw
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...ance&tc=MTAHZ9
or
the goodyear eagle f1
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...%2FPerformance

i like them both a friend of mine has the g-force ones and he likes them

and also what is the largest tire size i can get for the rear tires, i also kinda want to get skinnier ones in the front what size should i get for the front?

thanks guys
max

G PURE 260 STANG T · 12-22-2006, 07:37 AM

if you guys dont want to say wich ones would be better can you at least say what the bigges tire size i can get with stock bullits on a 02 gt would be and will the rear ones look bigger and fill out the wheel well better

machnjo · 12-23-2006, 08:05 AM

I've got both and like them both. GSD3s on the GT and BFG KDWs on the Mach. As for the size, on 17x8s, I think the biggest you can get are 255/40s, maybe you can squeeze 275/40s, but I'm not sure.

phil_the_thrill · 12-23-2006, 08:30 AM

i got eagle ones and they last a long time. i dont notice any wear since i got them. i dont know how good they are with traction because i have nothing to compare them to but they last long

MAD SAMURAI · 12-26-2006, 10:29 AM

I just got the BFG KDW II's (295/35/18) for the rear and so far they are great. IMO they look pretty aggressive. Either way you go, I think you will be happy!

whitethunder46 · 12-26-2006, 10:59 AM

Overall the GS D3 is definitely a better tire hands down. The KDW2 is a great tire, don't get me wrong, but there's been reports of uneven and strange treadwear. But that may have been fixed since this was when they first came out.

When it comes to tires, you get what you pay for.

If you can come up with the money, GS-D3's would be my vote

G PURE 260 STANG T · 12-26-2006, 10:27 PM

ok well i did some reaserch and i think im gonna go with the kdw2 im gonna go with 235/40/17 up front and for the rear i guess 255/40/17 i really want to get 275's in the back but A i cant find any and B i dont know if its safe but if you guys say i could run 275's safely them im gonna cause i want the rear to look boss as hell lol

whitethunder46 · 12-26-2006, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G PURE 260 STANG T

ok well i did some reaserch and i think im gonna go with the kdw2 im gonna go with 235/40/17 up front and for the rear i guess 255/40/17 i really want to get 275's in the back but A i cant find any and B i dont know if its safe but if you guys say i could run 275's safely them im gonna cause i want the rear to look boss as hell lol

Stick with 245/45/17.

A.) 40 sidewall on either a 235 or 255 will look like rubberband poop.
b.) there will be minimal difference really from the 235 to 255, just get 245 all the way so you can still rotate tires. Trust me, if you aren't willing to pay more for a better tire, no sense in just wasting that money when you can't rotate tires.

stanger00 · 12-26-2006, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitethunder46

Stick with 245/45/17.

A.) 40 sidewall on either a 235 or 255 will look like rubberband poop.
b.) there will be minimal difference really from the 235 to 255, just get 245 all the way so you can still rotate tires. Trust me, if you aren't willing to pay more for a better tire, no sense in just wasting that money when you can't rotate tires.

rotating directional tires is expensive. i also havent had rims and tires long enough to know though

G PURE 260 STANG T · 12-27-2006, 08:53 AM

can i get 275 though cause i really want them?

r3dn3ck · 12-27-2006, 09:28 AM

275's are too wide. If you want them that bad then get 9" rims. You lose mad sidewall strength when you bulge them out by sticking them on too skinny a rim.

I run 275/40/17 on all 4 corners with 95R rims. You should be able to find some rims for cheap on craigslist.

G PURE 260 STANG T · 12-27-2006, 11:36 AM

i just went ahead and got 255/45/17 in the back and 235/45/17 up front i hope the fronts dont look weird at all but i think its gonna look pretty good

12-20-2006, 07:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
G PURE 260 STANG T I HEART MUSTANGS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 223	wich ones should i go with? i really really need new tires mine are almost slicks and i get NO traction so wich ones do you guys think i should go with the bf goodrich g-fore t/a kdw http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...ance&tc=MTAHZ9 or the goodyear eagle f1 http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...%2FPerformance i like them both a friend of mine has the g-force ones and he likes them and also what is the largest tire size i can get for the rear tires, i also kinda want to get skinnier ones in the front what size should i get for the front? thanks guys max __________________ I LOVE THE SMELL OF V8 IN THE MORNING!! MODS- slp lm1 catback vrs off road x-pipe mac long tubes upr cai pro products plenum pro products 75-mm t-body steeda short shifter frpp 4.10 gears sct xcal2 93 octane tune

12-22-2006, 07:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
G PURE 260 STANG T I HEART MUSTANGS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 223	if you guys dont want to say wich ones would be better can you at least say what the bigges tire size i can get with stock bullits on a 02 gt would be and will the rear ones look bigger and fill out the wheel well better __________________ I LOVE THE SMELL OF V8 IN THE MORNING!! MODS- slp lm1 catback vrs off road x-pipe mac long tubes upr cai pro products plenum pro products 75-mm t-body steeda short shifter frpp 4.10 gears sct xcal2 93 octane tune

12-23-2006, 08:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
machnjo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,086	I've got both and like them both. GSD3s on the GT and BFG KDWs on the Mach. As for the size, on 17x8s, I think the biggest you can get are 255/40s, maybe you can squeeze 275/40s, but I'm not sure. __________________ 2004 Screaming Yellow Mach 1 (5spd) 2002 Mineral Grey GT (auto, DD) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2534038/1 Sig courtesy of wnracing

12-23-2006, 08:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
phil_the_thrill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Troy, Missouri Posts: 246	i got eagle ones and they last a long time. i dont notice any wear since i got them. i dont know how good they are with traction because i have nothing to compare them to but they last long __________________ Now accepting donations! If you do the speed limit then get the f*** out of my way! "America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed." -Eleanor Roosevelt Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy.

12-26-2006, 10:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	Overall the GS D3 is definitely a better tire hands down. The KDW2 is a great tire, don't get me wrong, but there's been reports of uneven and strange treadwear. But that may have been fixed since this was when they first came out. When it comes to tires, you get what you pay for. If you can come up with the money, GS-D3's would be my vote __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

12-26-2006, 10:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
MAD SAMURAI Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BELLA VISTA AR. Posts: 36	I just got the BFG KDW II's (295/35/18) for the rear and so far they are great. IMO they look pretty aggressive. Either way you go, I think you will be happy!

12-26-2006, 10:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
G PURE 260 STANG T I HEART MUSTANGS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 223	ok well i did some reaserch and i think im gonna go with the kdw2 im gonna go with 235/40/17 up front and for the rear i guess 255/40/17 i really want to get 275's in the back but A i cant find any and B i dont know if its safe but if you guys say i could run 275's safely them im gonna cause i want the rear to look boss as hell lol __________________ I LOVE THE SMELL OF V8 IN THE MORNING!! MODS- slp lm1 catback vrs off road x-pipe mac long tubes upr cai pro products plenum pro products 75-mm t-body steeda short shifter frpp 4.10 gears sct xcal2 93 octane tune

12-27-2006, 08:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
G PURE 260 STANG T I HEART MUSTANGS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 223	can i get 275 though cause i really want them? __________________ I LOVE THE SMELL OF V8 IN THE MORNING!! MODS- slp lm1 catback vrs off road x-pipe mac long tubes upr cai pro products plenum pro products 75-mm t-body steeda short shifter frpp 4.10 gears sct xcal2 93 octane tune

12-27-2006, 09:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,015	275's are too wide. If you want them that bad then get 9" rims. You lose mad sidewall strength when you bulge them out by sticking them on too skinny a rim. I run 275/40/17 on all 4 corners with 95R rims. You should be able to find some rims for cheap on craigslist.

12-27-2006, 11:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
G PURE 260 STANG T I HEART MUSTANGS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 223	i just went ahead and got 255/45/17 in the back and 235/45/17 up front i hope the fronts dont look weird at all but i think its gonna look pretty good __________________ I LOVE THE SMELL OF V8 IN THE MORNING!! MODS- slp lm1 catback vrs off road x-pipe mac long tubes upr cai pro products plenum pro products 75-mm t-body steeda short shifter frpp 4.10 gears sct xcal2 93 octane tune

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