Tire Recommendations 275/40 -17
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Melting Slicks
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Tire Recommendations 275/40 -17
OK, so here goes a subjective question that I'd like to have an objective discussion about, and/or real experience. And, let me say now, thank you for your time.
I have an 89 six speed coupe I'm looking to replace the original 275/40-17 Good Year tires. It looks like the replacement selections for my criterion are becoming sparse.
I would like to stay with a match set all the same size, summer performance tire (no all seasons), and have the tires sent to me, such as through Tire Rack or Tire Direct. I can mount and balance.
In the past,m I have used, and liked, the performance and price of Continental Extreme DW tires, but it looks like they aren't available in the size (275/40-17) any longer.
So if you may, please leave me some objective information. I'd like to make a smart purchase.
Once again, THANK YOU, and here's to a prosperous 2017!
I have an 89 six speed coupe I'm looking to replace the original 275/40-17 Good Year tires. It looks like the replacement selections for my criterion are becoming sparse.
I would like to stay with a match set all the same size, summer performance tire (no all seasons), and have the tires sent to me, such as through Tire Rack or Tire Direct. I can mount and balance.
In the past,m I have used, and liked, the performance and price of Continental Extreme DW tires, but it looks like they aren't available in the size (275/40-17) any longer.
So if you may, please leave me some objective information. I'd like to make a smart purchase.
Once again, THANK YOU, and here's to a prosperous 2017!
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You are driving on 27 year-old tires? 
Discount Tire as a number of choices in that size, including the Extreme DW and the Nitto 555.
Discount Tire as a number of choices in that size, including the Extreme DW and the Nitto 555.
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- pull up the size and start shopping. IMO, the best bang for the buck for a weekend driver would be the BFG's. FWIW, check the customer survey below - http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....romSurvey=true
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...y.jsp?type=UHP
i'll be buying tires for my 90 in the next month or so, and they're my first choice. years ago, I ran BFG comp t/a's (in 16 inch size) on my 85 - no issues and decent 40K mile tire. I've purchased about 12 sets of tires from the tire rack over the years, and never a problem. order on Monday, and on my door step Wednesday. local mount and balance and it's good to go!
Last edited by Joe C; Jan 1, 2017 at 09:30 AM.
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I just had Discount Tire mount a set of Nitto 555s on my 91. I have previously run BFG Comps, Michelin Pilot Sports, Goodyear Eagles... and am impressed with Nittos. Would have loved to get another set of Pilots but for the price the 555s perform nearly as well. Great grip, quiet and a comfortable ride
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I recently put on a set of Nitto 555 G2's on my '92 and so far really like the tires.
Last edited by JimLentz; Jan 4, 2017 at 03:04 PM.
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i got 4 new Nitto 555 from Walmart online for 527 bucks had them mounted all in was around 600 bucks best deal i could find on them. i will say i got a 10% discount on the tires so that didn't hurt. after looking around for awhile and some reading for the money they sound like good tires.
