New Tires for the Mustang
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09-20-2004 | 10:06 PM
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New Tires for the Mustang
What kind of tires do you guys recommend as a good all season tire? I need to be able to drive in both dry and wet conditions. Also, I don't normally drive the car in snow, but if I get caught in it, I need a tire that will at least do decently to get me home. Thanks for the help.
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09-27-2004 | 12:41 PM
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Tires
I'm in the same boat. I'm looking (needing) to get new tires. What are the best tires for all purpose use that still look good? The stock rim is 17x8, correct? (I have a '01 GT convertible) Where is the best place to get a wheel/tire combo? Thanks!
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09-27-2004 | 08:54 PM
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The options are endless, but important consideration must be made to intended use, where you live and budget.
If your stang is a daily driver but used at the track, you could have a set of all season, and a set for running at the track. Or, go with a performance tire and avoid the snow.
Regarding the letter ratings, these are called "speed ratings". This is related to how much heat the tire can withstand. Use this table below for reference:
P - 93 mph
Q - 99 mph
S - 112 mph
T - 118 mph
U -124 mph
H - 130 mph
V - 149 mph
W - 168 mph
Y -186 mph
Z - 149+
In the case of the mustang, you generally need a W, Y, or a Z rated tire. Snow tires, however, are rated less.
BTW, the stock rims are actually 7.5 x 17 but commonally called 8 inch wide.
For a good all-season tire, I would use this Continental Tire:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
For a summer only tire, these are GREAT choices for the money:
Kuhmo Ecsta Supra 712:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
Sumi HTRZ II:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
Yoko AVS ES 1000
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
A good choice might be to use a perf summer tire and then a all-season tire in the winter is you think snow could be an issue. Of course, there is always the option of a snow tire too if you live where snow is heavy and must drive the Mustang.
If your stang is a daily driver but used at the track, you could have a set of all season, and a set for running at the track. Or, go with a performance tire and avoid the snow.
Regarding the letter ratings, these are called "speed ratings". This is related to how much heat the tire can withstand. Use this table below for reference:
P - 93 mph
Q - 99 mph
S - 112 mph
T - 118 mph
U -124 mph
H - 130 mph
V - 149 mph
W - 168 mph
Y -186 mph
Z - 149+
In the case of the mustang, you generally need a W, Y, or a Z rated tire. Snow tires, however, are rated less.
BTW, the stock rims are actually 7.5 x 17 but commonally called 8 inch wide.
For a good all-season tire, I would use this Continental Tire:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
For a summer only tire, these are GREAT choices for the money:
Kuhmo Ecsta Supra 712:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
Sumi HTRZ II:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
Yoko AVS ES 1000
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
A good choice might be to use a perf summer tire and then a all-season tire in the winter is you think snow could be an issue. Of course, there is always the option of a snow tire too if you live where snow is heavy and must drive the Mustang.
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