Tires.....ASAP!

mustangmuscle · 07-03-2005, 10:29 PM

Hope this is the right place to post this....if not, I apologize....

Long story short....had a blow-out on I-85 today and gotta get some new skins for my car. Looking for something reasonably priced, good wet and dry traction. Considering something along the lines of 245's up front and 285-295 out back without "breaking-the-bank". Already planning on some other mods and wasnt counting on having to buy tires too.....but gotta do it now. Blow-outs are no fun....

Thanks!

Chris

QWKSNKE · 07-03-2005, 10:38 PM

nitto 555's are a good bang for the buck in most tire sizes.

mustangmuscle · 07-03-2005, 10:42 PM

Thanks for the reply and info.....do really appreciate it. Heard good things about the 555's will check them out.

BTW....have had lots of recommendations on the Kumho Ecsta MX.....know anything about them?

Sincerely,
Chris

Shorty · 07-03-2005, 10:51 PM

i believe TheJeanyus has the Ecsta. if i remember correctly he said the tread wear sucked. he can elaborate more.

Italian LX · 07-03-2005, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mustangmuscle

BTW....have had lots of recommendations on the Kumho Ecsta MX.....know anything about them?

If that's what TheJeanyus runs on his '03, then I would say that they are a good tire, but the treadwear has a lot to be desired.

I second the 555's. I have run many different tire brands of high-performance tires and I have never run a tire that even came close to the 555. They have excellent dry and wet weather traction and great handling characteristics. Also, the treadwear is very low for such a performance oriented tire.

mustangmuscle · 07-03-2005, 11:24 PM

Thanks guys! Great info and I really appreciate it!
Any recommendations on where to find these tires at a good price?

Chris

TheJeanyus · 07-03-2005, 11:48 PM

Get the NT555s. The Ecsta MXs have great traction both wet and dry, but they wear out FAST. Go with a 275/40 all the way around. That's what the car has stock, and it would look goofy with 245s on the front. Plus you can rotate them that way.

mustangmuscle · 07-04-2005, 05:16 AM

Thanks for the info Joseph. The Kumho Ecsta MX are very highly recommended by several who have them on their Cobra's, but no one has mentioned that they wear out so fast. I do appreciate it.

Was considering going wider in the back than the front. Was told you cant go wider than a 295 up front on stock wheel, and that is really pushing it. Saw a guy with a black Vert with the 245/295 set-up looked just too mean....Think that looks goofy, huh?

Where to get the 555's for the best price?

Thanks again!

Chris

Craig K. · 07-04-2005, 06:10 AM

http://forums.qwiksnake.com/showthread.php?t=2354

also try TireRack or Discount Tire

Italian LX · 07-04-2005, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig K

also try TireRack or Discount Tire

Unless they recently changed, TireRack doesn't sell Nitto.

07-03-2005, 10:29 PM	#1
mustangmuscle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Auburn Posts: 792	Tires.....ASAP! Hope this is the right place to post this....if not, I apologize.... Long story short....had a blow-out on I-85 today and gotta get some new skins for my car. Looking for something reasonably priced, good wet and dry traction. Considering something along the lines of 245's up front and 285-295 out back without "breaking-the-bank". Already planning on some other mods and wasnt counting on having to buy tires too.....but gotta do it now. Blow-outs are no fun.... Thanks! Chris __________________ 04 Red Fire Cobra JLT RAI MGW Shifter Bassani cat-back Bassani catted-X MM FLSFC's BF IRS Brace Lukem80 Special Edition Hi-perf springs BF 2.76 S/C pulley SCT XCAL2 DiabloSport MAFia NGK TR6 Plugs Steg Stage 4 Eaton Afco D/P H/E Metco 2# Lower KB BAP SPEC 3+ clutch w/SPEC steel fw 60# inj's 491rwhp/504rwtq

07-03-2005, 10:38 PM	#2
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: Tires.....ASAP! nitto 555's are a good bang for the buck in most tire sizes. __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

07-03-2005, 10:42 PM	#3
mustangmuscle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Auburn Posts: 792	Re: Tires.....ASAP! Thanks for the reply and info.....do really appreciate it. Heard good things about the 555's will check them out. BTW....have had lots of recommendations on the Kumho Ecsta MX.....know anything about them? Sincerely, Chris __________________ 04 Red Fire Cobra JLT RAI MGW Shifter Bassani cat-back Bassani catted-X MM FLSFC's BF IRS Brace Lukem80 Special Edition Hi-perf springs BF 2.76 S/C pulley SCT XCAL2 DiabloSport MAFia NGK TR6 Plugs Steg Stage 4 Eaton Afco D/P H/E Metco 2# Lower KB BAP SPEC 3+ clutch w/SPEC steel fw 60# inj's 491rwhp/504rwtq

07-03-2005, 10:51 PM	#4
Shorty Pr0j3ct P1mp T1t3, y0! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere wondering why Crimson stole my avatar Posts: 2,022	Re: Tires.....ASAP! i believe TheJeanyus has the Ecsta. if i remember correctly he said the tread wear sucked. he can elaborate more. __________________ 93 GT----225rwhp/287rwtq--------1/4 mile= (but getting better)

07-03-2005, 11:24 PM	#6
mustangmuscle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Auburn Posts: 792	Re: Tires.....ASAP! Thanks guys! Great info and I really appreciate it! Any recommendations on where to find these tires at a good price? Chris __________________ 04 Red Fire Cobra JLT RAI MGW Shifter Bassani cat-back Bassani catted-X MM FLSFC's BF IRS Brace Lukem80 Special Edition Hi-perf springs BF 2.76 S/C pulley SCT XCAL2 DiabloSport MAFia NGK TR6 Plugs Steg Stage 4 Eaton Afco D/P H/E Metco 2# Lower KB BAP SPEC 3+ clutch w/SPEC steel fw 60# inj's 491rwhp/504rwtq

07-03-2005, 11:48 PM	#7
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Re: Tires.....ASAP! Get the NT555s. The Ecsta MXs have great traction both wet and dry, but they wear out FAST. Go with a 275/40 all the way around. That's what the car has stock, and it would look goofy with 245s on the front. Plus you can rotate them that way. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

07-04-2005, 05:16 AM	#8
mustangmuscle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Auburn Posts: 792	Re: Tires.....ASAP! Thanks for the info Joseph. The Kumho Ecsta MX are very highly recommended by several who have them on their Cobra's, but no one has mentioned that they wear out so fast. I do appreciate it. Was considering going wider in the back than the front. Was told you cant go wider than a 295 up front on stock wheel, and that is really pushing it. Saw a guy with a black Vert with the 245/295 set-up looked just too mean....Think that looks goofy, huh? Where to get the 555's for the best price? Thanks again! Chris __________________ 04 Red Fire Cobra JLT RAI MGW Shifter Bassani cat-back Bassani catted-X MM FLSFC's BF IRS Brace Lukem80 Special Edition Hi-perf springs BF 2.76 S/C pulley SCT XCAL2 DiabloSport MAFia NGK TR6 Plugs Steg Stage 4 Eaton Afco D/P H/E Metco 2# Lower KB BAP SPEC 3+ clutch w/SPEC steel fw 60# inj's 491rwhp/504rwtq

07-04-2005, 06:10 AM	#9
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Re: Tires.....ASAP! http://forums.qwiksnake.com/showthread.php?t=2354 also try TireRack or Discount Tire __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS