Falchion

Yeah, looks like it might be a good choice. They have a size 235/60 R16 that should work real good on the V6 Mustang!

The Tirerack has them for only $60/tire in that size......

Kumho tire at the Tirerack

Here's the link to their Web site

Kumho Web Site

dafaic

wonder why the 55's are more is that because it's considered low profile? Did some quick reading on what the tire #'s mean. So the 235's would be nice and wide!

dafaic

HEy whats IUP?

Falchion

Interior Upgrade package....

The 55 sidewall size will throw your speedometer off. Maybe go with 235/60 R16 instead?

bison

235 is the width of the tire (not the tread) in millimeters. This isn't quite as straightforward as it sounds, since the width of the tire varies depending on the width of the wheel it's mounted on, and the load on the tire.

55 is the profile of the tire (the distance between the rim and the tread) expressed as a percentage of the tire's width. So a 235/55 tire measures about 235 x .55 = 129.25 mm from the rim to the tread.

To calculate the outside diameter of a tire you multiple the width of the tire by the profile, multiply by 2 to get both sides of the tire, convert to inches, and add the diameter of the wheel.

So the stock tire is: 215 x .65 x 2 = 279.5mm. Converted to inches this is 279.5 / 25.4 = 11.00 inches (there are 25.4 mm per inch). Add the wheel and you get 11.00 + 16.00 = 27.00 inches.

The diameter of a 235/60-16 tire is: 235 x .60 x 2 = 282.0 mm; 282.0 / 25.4 = 11.10 inches + 16.00 = 27.10 inches.

So a 235/60-16 tires makes a pretty good match for the original 215/65-16s.

235/55-16 is too small: it works out to about 26.2 inches in diameter, which is going to give you about 2 mph error at 65 mph.

bison

See Rik's posts (with pictures!) in the other tire thread:

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?sh...pic=14163&st=20

StangerX

Personal Experience - I've Had Khumo tires on my cars & I've had BF Goodrich tires on my cars. I prefer the BF Goodrich. On my 05 V6, the Goodrich tires ride outstanding. I haven't spun my tires once. Breaking is excellent, and I have awesome wet traction. I live in Charleston SC, I've put nearly 10k on my car, and I've driven through a TON of rain and deep puddles (only when I have to).

The stock tires are outstanding, and while I have nothing yet to compare them against, I have found the ride to be supurb on them. They give amazing traction, handling, and control. When I'm due to replace the tires, I am considering either the white lettered goodrich's (spec/non-spec, not sure), or a set of Michelins. Always love the ride quality of Michelin tires, and since they own Goodrich, I see it as a step up.

I abhor Khumo tires. I've had 3 sets of them on 2 different cars (because of cost), and I have disliked all 3 sets. They rode rough, wet traction was apalling, and there was definately a lack of control.

That's my 2 cents. Hope it helps some. Take it for what you will - one man's testamony.

bison

Which Khumos did you have that you didn't like?

dafaic

QUOTE(StangerX @ February 28, 2005, 5:55 PM)
I abhor Khumo tires. I've had 3 sets of them on 2 different cars (because of cost), and I have disliked all 3 sets. They rode rough, wet traction was apalling, and there was definately a lack of control.

Yes what kumhos are you talking of. I asure you they are not these. I persoanlly stand by these you can't cruise at 80 in blistering rain on just any tire with no suffering in traction. These things lay down a path and it's hard to believe the first time i noticed it i started laughing I just couldn't figure it out how a $30-$40 tire can do that when a $90 firestone couldn't. I wish i had thought of what that other guy did and trade while mine were new. I got an extra $100 laying around right now i think i am going to call the tire place and see if i can work out a deal...

Falchion

Thanks for your impession of the BFG tires that come with the Mustang. I was thinking of replacing them when my car comes in, but maybe now I won't have to!

I'll at least give them a try and see?

See Rik's posts (with pictures!) in the other tire thread:

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?sh...pic=14163&st=20
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dafaic

DISCOUNT TIRE WANTS $77/TIRE

Falchion

For what kind of tire? Make/model/size?

dafaic

the hp4 716 235/60/16

Falchion

That size would be almost the same as stock for your speedo!

That might be a good way to go for somebody who doesn't like the stock tires.

Here's a link to a tire size calulator to compare sizes.....

Tire Calulator