what tires does everyone have
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 1,969
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From: South Georgia
I have had good luck with the following:
Kumho Ecsta MX - had them on my 95 Mustang GT
Falken GR Betas - had them for two years on my 96 Vette
Toyo Proxes T1R - have them on the car now.
The Kumhos and Falkens were used on the street as well as autocross/HPDE's and they lasted over 25000 miles.
Kumho Ecsta MX - had them on my 95 Mustang GT
Falken GR Betas - had them for two years on my 96 Vette
Toyo Proxes T1R - have them on the car now.
The Kumhos and Falkens were used on the street as well as autocross/HPDE's and they lasted over 25000 miles.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Antigonish Nova Scotia
a little pricey but I put Michelin Pilot Sport on front and back, they improved handling and ride comfort, however I am a little biased as I worked for Michelin manufacturing tires for 34 years.
LS/MFT
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Cary IL
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12
OK, I know it's weird, but I took the original ZRs off to store them and wanted a set of replacements which looked somewhat like the ZRs. Got a set of Avon Tyres (they're British) and was pleasantly surprised. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ech+M550+A%2FS
And they were inexpensive as well.
Jac
And they were inexpensive as well.
Jac
No J *P tires on my car.
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 85
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From: New Philadelphia Ohio
hi,
I know your looking for 17" or up size tires, but I have a set of general xp2000's on my 87 ( 16" ). they are rock hard so you can impress your freinds by spinning the tires every time you hit the gas and slide sidways through every turn you enter. Also , you can skid to a stop about ten feet past where you tried to stop( even farther i n the rain).
I know I shouldn't bragg about my tires to you since they probably don't make them in the 17" size. Good luck on your search!
Scott
I know your looking for 17" or up size tires, but I have a set of general xp2000's on my 87 ( 16" ). they are rock hard so you can impress your freinds by spinning the tires every time you hit the gas and slide sidways through every turn you enter. Also , you can skid to a stop about ten feet past where you tried to stop( even farther i n the rain).
I know I shouldn't bragg about my tires to you since they probably don't make them in the 17" size. Good luck on your search!
Scott
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,616
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From: Sandhills of North Carolina
I'm cheap! I have Sumitomos 285/40/17 X 9.5 all four corners. They have a good foot print and for a $100.00 tire they're aren't bad. Although I think I have one slightly out of round. Got a little shake above 65. Not bad, just slight. Above 80 you don't even notice it.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Syracuse Indiana