Tire debate
2/2/05 | 09:21 PM
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Originally posted by Mellow Yellow@February 2, 2005, 8:41 AM
He isn't running stock wheels, if I am not mistaken he has the 03-04 Mach 1 wheels.
This is the second person I've seen with 275/40/17s on an 8" rim.(Wild stray is the other) I did not think this was recommended. Everything I've read indicates that 255mm is kind of the outer limit for the stock rim. What are the pros and cons of this, cause 275s certainly look better? (also not trying to highjack this thread. Just curious.)
2/4/05 | 09:01 AM
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Originally posted by swingle007@January 31, 2005, 4:59 PM
I'm running those Bridgestone Fuzions that were mentioned above....Put 275/40/17 on the rears....Great street/track tire you can grab at Firestone for a decent price....rated up to 168+ mph as well, per my buddy at Firestone.....
John
I'm running those Bridgestone Fuzions that were mentioned above....Put 275/40/17 on the rears....Great street/track tire you can grab at Firestone for a decent price....rated up to 168+ mph as well, per my buddy at Firestone.....
John
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2/6/05 | 03:54 PM
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When I have a choice I will not buy French made or own, unfortunately sometimes French parts are part of an American package. For her birthday I got my wife a new Cannondale it killed me that it had French rims, it kills me the Mustang’s transmission is French. At least I have a choice with any aftermarket items I get. I’ll be getting Studded Coopers for winter and Goodyear for summer. Remember who our allies are we are at war.
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2/6/05 | 07:29 PM
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This is the second person I've seen with 275/40/17s on an 8" rim.(Wild stray is the other) I did not think this was recommended. Everything I've read indicates that 255mm is kind of the outer limit for the stock rim. What are the pros and cons of this, cause 275s certainly look better? (also not trying to highjack this thread. Just curious.)
I am experimenting with tire height on my car and I am running 275's right now, but they will not be my permanent tires/wheels. They do perform very well on the car though with the stock rims. I am changing wheels, tires and gears around shortly.
I am experimenting with tire height on my car and I am running 275's right now, but they will not be my permanent tires/wheels. They do perform very well on the car though with the stock rims. I am changing wheels, tires and gears around shortly.
2/8/05 | 07:14 PM
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Well after talking to some guys at America's Tire they recommended that I go with Kumho Ecsta ASX 255/50-17. Nice looking tire that has high marks for performance and handling. $300 bucks mounted and balanced with my stock tires as trade in. I like non directional tires which these are. Here's a picture of the tire.
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