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Old 12-09-2008, 08:42 AM   #1
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Question What new tires?!
I am going to need to get new tires for my Mach soon and was looking into different brands. I am pretty much set on Nitto NT555's up front at either 265/35R18 or 275/35R18 depending on what can fit on my lowered stang. out back I need 295/35R18. Nitto does not make them according to their site in the 555 so I am left to look into other brands. I have BFG KDW2s out back now an do not like them (sorry Art), they are tooo noisy. I am looking for a good balance of performance and affordability so don't say Michelin PS2s. I would like a tire that has at least a 300 treadwear rating as well. Any recommendation you all might have would be appreciated.

Anyone know anything about these..Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval?
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Old 12-09-2008, 11:17 PM   #2
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Old 12-10-2008, 12:10 AM   #3
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Are you willing to run spacers? What's the widest tire you can fit on your rim? Will it rub your fender well if you push out very far? On the other hand I run NT450s all around and they're ok for a performance oriented street tire.
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Old 12-10-2008, 01:44 AM   #4
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Old 12-10-2008, 08:21 AM   #5
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Are you willing to run spacers? What's the widest tire you can fit on your rim? Will it rub your fender well if you push out very far? On the other hand I run NT450s all around and they're ok for a performance oriented street tire.
I really do not want to run spacers and if I do I am pretty sure I would rub the fender lip. I am not really looking for a tire with a 200 Treadware rating and trying to stay away from a $300 to $350 tire. I would like the same size I have now.
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Adam,
I have been looking on tire rack and a number of those tires on the search you have have low treadware ratings (this is my DD) and some cost way too much.
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So your constraints are

size 295/35R18
tread 300+~
cost <$300~
performance


Mmmm.

F1 GS-D3
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=7
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Adam,
I have been looking on tire rack and a number of those tires on the search you have have low treadware ratings (this is my DD) and some cost way too much.
You may be looking for a tire that doesn't exist. Ebay those Pilot Sports, see if you can score a pair cheap.
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Old 12-10-2008, 01:11 PM   #9
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Here are my perameters:

Size: 295/35R18
Tread: 300+ (Looking for something that will last me more than 20K)
Cost: < $275
Performance: Summer or All-Season- High to UltraHigh Performance preferably
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'03 Zinc Yellow Mach 1(Yazmine)
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So your constraints are

size 295/35R18
tread 300+~
cost <$300~
performance


Mmmm.

F1 GS-D3
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=7
Those Goodyears seem like a possibility, might be little high on price, good looking out though Ben.
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