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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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I think you will be happy with the Potenza's. I found some pics of these on a 2005+ Mustang and they looked great, all the info seemed to be positive also.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 03:35 AM
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David,

For what it is worth. I just recently installed a set of Potenza RE750 255/50-17s all the way around. I have already had the opportunity to run them up to 150mph on the Autobahn and flog them in the Bavarian Alps. I must say, they are very quiet and stable during high speed runs and stick very well during hard cornering. You would not go wrong if you chose this tire.
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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by davids2toys
If i was to go with the Kuhmo's, it would be the SPT,s. they actually got pretty good reviews on tire rack!
Have you made any progress in your tire search?
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Earl
Have you made any progress in your tire search?
Yes, 2 nights ago I got a great package deal on the fusion ZRi's!
They look great, Ford should have gone with 255,s right from the factory, I dont know what they were thinking!!!
So far, very quiet and stable. As far as the holeshot characteristics goes...more smoke and less noise than the stockers!
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 01:53 PM
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Let's see them.
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 01:14 PM
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I will take some pics as soon as the weather clears around here!
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by davids2toys
Yes, 2 nights ago I got a great package deal on the fusion ZRi's!
They look great, Ford should have gone with 255,s right from the factory, I dont know what they were thinking!!!
So far, very quiet and stable. As far as the holeshot characteristics goes...more smoke and less noise than the stockers!
I loved the ZRi's on my last car. I'm looking at getting them in 245 for this car. Where did you order them from?

BTW, more smoke would mean less traction, but you also say less noise which would mean more traction.
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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I did not order them, I got them at the local firestone store...with a hazard warranty and many discounts
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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OK, here is a few pics
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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Looks good David and I like your SHR quarter window scoops. By the looks of this picture you might have to recenter your rearend. Do you have an adj panhard bar on your car?

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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 07:32 AM
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I thought the same thing and checked his sig looking for lowering springs which are usually the cause but I didn't see any. The axle center must have been off center from the factory, and the wheel spacers are amplifying the issue.
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 09:32 AM
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No, it's fine...it is the angle of the driveway, LOL
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by davids2toys
No, it's fine...it is the angle of the driveway, LOL
We got by a driveway.
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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David,
You have much less gap on the rear than I do, no lowering springs, huh?

My real question is: is that your Cobra in the pic? Is it a kit and if so which one?
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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Yes it is mine, it is a unique motorcars kit,
428, 4 spd toploader, jag rear...I just bought it 2 days ago, I sold my 60 vette last year, and this is the replacement...lol
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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Sweet!
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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Hey Rich,
Check out the pics above
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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SuperSweet!
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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Thanks, 1 more with Stang in background
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