I don't race or auto-x or anything. I've got a set of cheapo something or other on it now,and I wanna put a nice all-weather set of tires on it. Eagle GT's? Bridgestone Potenzas? What's the best recommendation for around 200 bucks a tire?

 

Nitto makes a great tire for the money and well within your budget

 

What size rims are you rolling on. If it's the stock 17x8 you can fit 275/40 on the back and 245/45 on the front for a staggered look but don't put 274/40 on the fronts. Too much lateral movement in the sidewall. It will negatively affect steering. They are great in the rear tho

 

BFGoodrich G-Force sports...i reccomend them to anyone, they handle fantastically, and they're cheap. I got mine for $115 ea mounted, balanced, with warranty.


http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=g-Force+Sport

 

Ditto. Just got a set from the Rack for my '03 GT 'vert last month. You can't go wrong with 'em, great bang for the buck tire.

 

Which ever tire brand you decide to buy, be sure you ask when the tires were made. Tires should be changed when they reach six years old. I only put 4000 miles a year on my mustang, so age not mileage is my concern. The four numbers in the rectangle on the tire; first two is the week and the last two is the year. Don't buy any tire that is to old.

 

Good to know. Who picked the 6 year date or how was it arrived at and forgive me for my inquisitive mind but why. Do they dry out or do bands separate. What happens to them at 6 years

 

Yea I got the g-force sports on mine and when they warm up a bit they stick like glue! It's actually a challenge to lose traction. They grip outstanding in wet weather too! Best bang for your buck. I'd Recommend 275 rears and 245 up front. Great stance and great handling.

 

Well op that's pretty much it. I would call this question answered

 

go on the tire rack website,they explain all about what happens to a tire when it becomes to old.

 

Nitto 555 xtreme are a great tire. Long lasting good grip price is decent and they look good with meguires

 

Aren't the xtreme tires a summer tire though?

 

I would say get some bfg gforce t/a kdws. I've had them for a long time and I really like them. They are a ultra high performance all season tire. Unfortuntly it looks like they are phasing them out which is a bummer.

 

I use the Nitto 555s on my 03 and 06 year round with no problems. Don't get much snow in Texas, but feel great in the rain.

 

Its always summer in Texas

 

So the North gets A/C deletes and we get Nitto's.

 

Yea pretty much one of the guys that works at the shop drives a civic with a cai a fart can and believe it or not he's bout to install an AC delete. I think its like an 07 whatever the new body style is. Good for what 4 HP I believe lol. Should be good for around 130 to the rear wheels haha

 

True haha
Down here we get a few months nice and cold bout mid 30's here in corpus

 

Did I say rear wheels lol I meant front wheels

 

beware: as of June 13, BFG says these tires are on international hold (for whatever reason) so they're going to be hard to come by