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Fuzion the Tire 255/50/17 Looks Good

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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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Bought myself 4 fuzion to put on the stang . Just want to show everyone the difference in stock tire width vs fuzion width. The tire looks so much more aggressive. Bought from Tire Rack 100 bucks each
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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Wow...that puts it in to perspective. Any pics of them installed?
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 08:20 PM
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Noticeable increase in grip/handling limits?
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 01:29 PM
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Thanks for the pic, would like to see them on the car, especially from the rear! I am planning on getting those same tires for mine. How much was shipping? How much did you pay for mount and balance? While I was at a local tire place yesterday getting my wife's tire fixed, they had some Fuzions there. I got a quote for four 255/50/17's, + mount + lifetime balance and road hazard waranty, $650, compared to your $400. But after shipping + m&b, that might not be that far off

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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 05:14 PM
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hey guys. just got them on the car today. i will get some rear shots this weekend
also it was only $49.00 shipping to my zip in sc. Mount and balance was $32 at local place i normally would go but did not have what i needed
more to come later
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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While you're waiting for Mike, you can see the Fuzion ZRi's on my car. I saw the same price he did, went to my local Firestone dealer and he matched the price plus $10/tire to install. They look 100% better than stock. They remind me of the old school look of the 1966 Shelby GT350's. Check out page 4 in my gallery.

http://2005stang.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=50
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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Great looking tire! I'm really getting tired of the skinny looking stock tire.

How's the road noise? Grip?
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 10:53 AM
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Originally posted by Hatchman@June 16, 2005, 10:58 PM
Great looking tire! I'm really getting tired of the skinny looking stock tire.

How's the road noise? Grip?
Hi Brad,

The road noise is about the same as the Pirellis. I cant' tell any difference. The grip is quite a bit better. I drive a 15 mile stretch of mountain curves twice a week and the difference between the stock and the Fuzion's is quite dramatic. It's certainly a great tire for the price. Someone told me that next year, they will raise the prices. Todays prices are to acquaint the public with the product and then the prices will go up.

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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 11:39 AM
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I can't find info on the tread life of these tires... I pack miles on my car like it's nobodys business. I like the pattern, but I don't want tires that will be toast after 20k. I need something that will last a bit longer. Anyone know? I looked on tirerack, and found no info....
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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Originally posted by StangerX@June 17, 2005, 10:42 AM
I can't find info on the tread life of these tires... I pack miles on my car like it's nobodys business. I like the pattern, but I don't want tires that will be toast after 20k. I need something that will last a bit longer. Anyone know? I looked on tirerack, and found no info....
The UTQG rating is 320 A A

Here is a link: http://www.1010tires.com/tire.asp?tirebran...n&tiremodel=ZRi
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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Good info, but I'm looking for a mile rating... any idea on roughly how many miles these tires will make before needing replacement? Perhaps what you're giving me somewhat says that - although I'm having trouble interpreting it.

I don't want to drop the $$$ on them only to find out that in a few months I'll have to buy new ones... I guess that's what I'm asking and attempting to clerify. how would these compare with the stock meats? Thnx for the good info. Very appreciative.
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 01:27 PM
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Originally posted by StangerX@June 17, 2005, 11:29 AM
Good info, but I'm looking for a mile rating... any idea on roughly how many miles these tires will make before needing replacement? Perhaps what you're giving me somewhat says that - although I'm having trouble interpreting it.

I don't want to drop the $$$ on them only to find out that in a few months I'll have to buy new ones... I guess that's what I'm asking and attempting to clerify. how would these compare with the stock meats? Thnx for the good info. Very appreciative.
I don't know if the mfrs. give mileage ratings for performance tires, but I had some Firehawk SZ50's on my '94 GT that were rated UTQG 300 and they lasted 35,000 miles.
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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as promised pic1
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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again
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 05:58 PM
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and again
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 05:58 PM
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last one
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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ahh what the heck really last one ; Miss Bossy
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 06:44 PM
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Hi Mike,

I may be a little biased, but your new tires look teriffic!! Little Miss Bossy is a cutie too.
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by fordpower@June 17, 2005, 7:12 PM
ahh what the heck really last one ; Miss Bossy
Thanks so much for the pics, that is EXACTLY what I'm looking for. Great looking tires, and a cute model
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 03:40 AM
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thanks fella's for the nice comments.....
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