Wheel and spring suggestions?

[TheJeanyus]

Originally Posted by Crzypny

Guess I can always wait on lowering the car an opt to go with the 5 lug conversion now - probably be a better choice in the long run.

That sounds like a good plan to me.

[redhorse]

With everything that has been said, I would say your best action would be to invest in a good set of tires. The best performance mod for handling has to be the tires that you choose. Also the safety factor has to be considered, as stated earlier you are already slipping so get the tires and let the other things work themselves out. Here are a couple ideas and I am sure that there will be other comments. Keep in mind I am going from what I have experienced in a 03 GT so somethings might be different.

1. Stock Goodyear tires that came on my GT; they are Goodyears what else can be said, good handling, good looking. At question would be the tread life and price.

2. Fuzion - Although they are inexpensive, I was very disappointed with these tires. They flat spotted when they sat up for a couple of days and sounded like a frieght train coming down the road. Tread life was horrible to put it lightly.

3. BF Goodrich Sport Performance - Present tire that is now being used, very pleased with the tire. Price was good, good looking tread, good cornering, good tread life 35,000 miles and still have a little life. Very comfortable in the rain. Very little road noise, all in all a very good tire.

4. Ah, the now famous Nitto 555, have put them on a Toyota Solara and it totally changed the car. The car was taken on parts of the Dragon and handled outstanding. Very good ride, tread life is looking very well, handling is great. This will be the tire that goes on the GT next.

Sorry, for the book but the tires have to be the biggest concern in my opinion. Whatever rims or wheels you choose and don't replace the rubber. Nothing will look good with mud on them or bent from traveling into a ditch somewhere because of worn out tires.

[TheJeanyus]

I think this car looks good.



Not sure what suspension setup that is, though.

[slvrbullit]

you could always dig out the ole Centerline Mullet wheels..........................{ducks and runs}

[redhorse]

Originally Posted by slvrbullit

you could always dig out the ole Centerline Mullet wheels..........................{ducks and runs}

Great minds do think alike Tommy; I was thinking the exact same thing.

[rtusnake]

I like the mach wheels. Everyone else seems to hate them though lol

[Crzypny]

Originally Posted by slvrbullit

you could always dig out the ole Centerline Mullet wheels..........................{ducks and runs}

Might as well go ahead and put them on.....someone has already told me I'm a redneck for putting the Mac Pro-dumps on.

Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

I think this car looks good.

Not sure what suspension setup that is, though.

[1sicklx]

Originally Posted by Crzypny

Might as well go ahead and put them on.....someone has already told me I'm a redneck for putting the Mac Pro-dumps on.

I'm sure your neighbors enjoyed that midnight test drive too.

IF it were me, I think I'd go ahead and get the 5 lug swap and gear install all knocked out at the same time [no sense in leaving the gears sitting under your bed for a year] ... as for the wheels ... I like both the '99/'01 and '03 Cobra's ... and while I know you aren't a big fan of "shiny" wheels I am partial to a polished wheel on a black car. So I would go with either the '01's or '03's.