What size tires?For the stock bullits
5/7/05, 08:27 PM
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Nice car! Makes me miss my old 03 Black GT Vert a little.
My BFG G Force KDWS 255/50/R17's have worked great for me. 10,000 miles and very little tread wear! I expect to get 30k with these if the wear continues as is, but as the temps rise I feel that I wish for too much.
I will buy these tires again though. I like them a lot.
Nice car! Makes me miss my old 03 Black GT Vert a little.
My BFG G Force KDWS 255/50/R17's have worked great for me. 10,000 miles and very little tread wear! I expect to get 30k with these if the wear continues as is, but as the temps rise I feel that I wish for too much.
I will buy these tires again though. I like them a lot.
5/8/05, 04:27 PM
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I've heard that the '06 GT will have an 18" wheel option with G-force tires. At least, the Ford Fleet web site lists the wheels.
Does anyone know if these wheels will be 9" or 9.5" wide?
Does anyone know if these wheels will be 9" or 9.5" wide?
5/8/05, 11:04 PM
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Originally posted by mikem+May 7, 2005, 6:46 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mikem @ May 7, 2005, 6:46 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>
I remember an earlier post 255-50-17 doesn't require a speedometer re-calibration.
you are correct 255-50-zr17 are a 1/2 a percent diameter change (smaller). 60mph your really doing 60.3, 100mph your really doing 100.5 mph.
765 rpms up to 769 rpms
however they fill up the wells nicely
heres a picture of them
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Originally posted by AJC@May 6, 2005, 8:03 PM
Originally posted by XG14@April 27, 2005, 11:00 AM
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I have the stock 17'' Bullits and want to know what is the widest tire i can run on these rims?What brands(I like the Nittos).
I have the stock 17'' Bullits and want to know what is the widest tire i can run on these rims?What brands(I like the Nittos).
I remember an earlier post 255-50-17 doesn't require a speedometer re-calibration.
you are correct 255-50-zr17 are a 1/2 a percent diameter change (smaller). 60mph your really doing 60.3, 100mph your really doing 100.5 mph.
765 rpms up to 769 rpms
however they fill up the wells nicely
heres a picture of them
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BF Goodrich G-force. KDWs. very happy with them.
Discount tire gave me 200 for the stock pirrellis with 3800 miles on them and sold me the bf goodrich for 460
5/19/05, 07:48 PM
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[attachmentid=21638]I have the 17" Bullits on my '05 and I've always thought that any muscle looking Mustang like the late early 70 fastbacks looked great with RWL tires. So, in my never ending quest to find a RWL tire in 17" I came across this Goodyear: http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/goody...1_rwl_ci3_l.jpg
The closest size i get to your guys' 255/50/17 suggestion is 255/60/17. Stock of course is 235/55/17. Since it lies in between these numbers, how do you guys think the fit will be. Is it a go? I mean you can't beat the looks. On my 2003 V6 vert I had Goodyear Eagle#1 nascar RWL tires in 16" they looked great, but on this car they'd look even better.
The closest size i get to your guys' 255/50/17 suggestion is 255/60/17. Stock of course is 235/55/17. Since it lies in between these numbers, how do you guys think the fit will be. Is it a go? I mean you can't beat the looks. On my 2003 V6 vert I had Goodyear Eagle#1 nascar RWL tires in 16" they looked great, but on this car they'd look even better.
5/20/05, 05:17 PM
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Well, it's completely up to you. But that tire is a full 2" taller than the stock Pirelli's or any of the 255/50's which are right in the 27" range +/- a tenth of an inch.
It will sure fill up the wheelwell, but you'll have to calibrate the speedo because there will be a big discrepancy in actual vs indicated speed.
Also keep in mind, that these tires are not rated for the speeds your car is capable of producing. Manufacturer doesn't recommend anything under a V rated tire. These are S-rated tires. Ask yourself how often will you take your car above 100 mph, and that might tell you whether or not you want to go with an S-rated tire.
It will sure fill up the wheelwell, but you'll have to calibrate the speedo because there will be a big discrepancy in actual vs indicated speed.
Also keep in mind, that these tires are not rated for the speeds your car is capable of producing. Manufacturer doesn't recommend anything under a V rated tire. These are S-rated tires. Ask yourself how often will you take your car above 100 mph, and that might tell you whether or not you want to go with an S-rated tire.
6/7/05, 10:10 PM
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Originally posted by Rins05GT@May 19, 2005, 6:51 PM
[attachmentid=21638]I have the 17" Bullits on my '05 and I've always thought that any muscle looking Mustang like the late early 70 fastbacks looked great with RWL tires. So, in my never ending quest to find a RWL tire in 17" I came across this Goodyear: http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/goody...1_rwl_ci3_l.jpg
The closest size i get to your guys' 255/50/17 suggestion is 255/60/17. Stock of course is 235/55/17. Since it lies in between these numbers, how do you guys think the fit will be. Is it a go? I mean you can't beat the looks. On my 2003 V6 vert I had Goodyear Eagle#1 nascar RWL tires in 16" they looked great, but on this car they'd look even better.
[attachmentid=21638]I have the 17" Bullits on my '05 and I've always thought that any muscle looking Mustang like the late early 70 fastbacks looked great with RWL tires. So, in my never ending quest to find a RWL tire in 17" I came across this Goodyear: http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/goody...1_rwl_ci3_l.jpg
The closest size i get to your guys' 255/50/17 suggestion is 255/60/17. Stock of course is 235/55/17. Since it lies in between these numbers, how do you guys think the fit will be. Is it a go? I mean you can't beat the looks. On my 2003 V6 vert I had Goodyear Eagle#1 nascar RWL tires in 16" they looked great, but on this car they'd look even better.
this web site lets you compare tire sizes and there impact on the car..
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
6/7/05, 10:13 PM
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Originally posted by slowjoe24@June 6, 2005, 6:27 PM
Andrew................NICE Ride! I love it.
Andrew................NICE Ride! I love it.
Hey thanks Slowjoe24...
Now how do I convince the wife to allow the supercharger? ... current plan is to keep showing her the latest Mustang monthly and get her drooling as bad as me over all the new parts listed in their 05 performance parts catalog!
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