tires

Mustang Forums Mustang Classifieds Photo Gallery Calendars Search Live Chat Contact MF Sponsors
Mustang Recalls Mustang TSB's News Timeslips Timeline Wallpaper Member List Register Login

tires

Printable Version

Mustang >> Ford Mustang Tech >> 6 Cyl (V6) Applications >> V6 General Discussion >> tires

Page: [1]

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

tires - 9/24/2007 11:55:15 AM

v6stang07

Posts: 4789
Joined: 1/27/2006
Status: offline

Ok well as some of u know....I had a terrible tragety with hydroplaning the other day so now I am in the market for new tires.
I really want a summer tire for the performance but I live in Auburn which would probably only see ice 2 days out of the year but my dad is worried. Still I know I can get a lot better performing tire if it were strictly a summer tire. My main concern is hydroplaning resistance/water traction and then second treadwear......my sumitomo's that I am replacing have only been on my car for 15 months.....that really gets expensive.

any suggestions.....I was looking into kumho's or toyo's or maybe nitto 555's

_____________________________

Post #: 1

RE: tires - 9/24/2007 12:06:11 PM

Stallion22

Posts: 88
Joined: 12/19/2006
Status: offline

I have kumho's on mine and have only had one problem with hydroplaning.. it was right after a stop sign and i was at 35mph when i switched to second (automatic) and i spun out... freaked me out but it was really really bad outside that day.. Also to check to make sure they were alright i went to a parking lot when it was raining and they are all good, just that one incident.

i dont know if that helps but..

_____________________________

(in reply to v6stang07)

Post #: 2

RE: tires - 9/24/2007 12:15:20 PM

v6stang07

Posts: 4789
Joined: 1/27/2006
Status: offline

what kumho's are they.....all season or summer???

I really havnt had that much problems with mine but recently they have been really bad....n anytime I take off I will spin

_____________________________

(in reply to Stallion22)

Post #: 3

RE: tires - 9/24/2007 12:54:10 PM

Stallion22

Posts: 88
Joined: 12/19/2006
Status: offline

all season

_____________________________

(in reply to v6stang07)

Post #: 4

RE: tires - 9/24/2007 1:38:25 PM

nanaki

Computer Geek, how c@n I h3lp u?
Posts: 14693
Joined: 8/23/2004
Status: online

Nitto 555Rs. great all season tire

_____________________________

2004 Mustang GT - SOLD! :(

2007 BMW 328i

2007 Corvette

(in reply to Stallion22)

Post #: 5

RE: tires - 9/24/2007 1:55:10 PM

RyansQuick6

Posts: 2963
Joined: 12/15/2006
From: Lafayette/Gulf of Mexico, LA
Status: offline

I'd recommend the Khumo 711's over the 712 Ecsta Supras for normal crap southern weather driving.

I've run both, the 712's are a better performance tire, but the 711's are less prone to hydroplaning. I've never had any real issues with either one, I plan to run 712's after the T1R's on mine crap out. The Toyo's are just too expensive, and I've had excellent luck with the Khumos in the past.

Ryan

_____________________________

(in reply to nanaki)

Post #: 6

RE: tires - 9/24/2007 2:05:11 PM

v6stang07

Posts: 4789
Joined: 1/27/2006
Status: offline

Thanks man....i think looked at them at my local shop 2day and they were my favs

< Message edited by v6stang07 -- 9/24/2007 2:29:27 PM >

_____________________________

(in reply to RyansQuick6)

Post #: 7

RE: tires - 9/24/2007 2:27:26 PM

v6stang07

Posts: 4789
Joined: 1/27/2006
Status: offline

ryan i cant find the 711's on their web site.....what is the actual name of them??

_____________________________

(in reply to v6stang07)

Post #: 8

RE: tires - 9/24/2007 2:41:06 PM

RyansQuick6

Posts: 2963
Joined: 12/15/2006
From: Lafayette/Gulf of Mexico, LA
Status: offline

They are Ecsta 711's look at the link, the 2nd one on the list.
http://www.kumhousa.com/tires/passenger/high-performance.do
The Ecsta Supra 712 are the last one on the list.
http://www.kumhousa.com/tires/passenger/ultra-high-performance.do

_____________________________

(in reply to v6stang07)

Post #: 9

RE: tires - 9/24/2007 2:48:44 PM

RyansQuick6

Posts: 2963
Joined: 12/15/2006
From: Lafayette/Gulf of Mexico, LA
Status: offline

I was just shopping, I think I'm gonna roll with the Kumho Ecsta MX, they're the only ones that run in the sizes I need.

_____________________________

(in reply to RyansQuick6)

Post #: 10

RE: tires - 9/24/2007 2:58:26 PM

v6stang07

Posts: 4789
Joined: 1/27/2006
Status: offline

yea i saw those n really liked them too....how worried should i b about getting a summer only tire?? i live in auburn...it doesnt snow but it is cold 2 months out of the year

_____________________________

(in reply to RyansQuick6)

Post #: 11

RE: tires - 9/24/2007 3:16:18 PM

RyansQuick6

Posts: 2963
Joined: 12/15/2006
From: Lafayette/Gulf of Mexico, LA
Status: offline

Well;
A.) October 20th, you won't need tires, cuz you'll be sitting at home watching Auburn get smoked by LSU
2.) I live in Louisiana, so yes they will be fine in the rain, believe me, I drive in it almost every day, and I've run several sets of kumho's and recommend them to everyone that wants a good tire at a decent price.
D.) Don't ever question me! lol

Ryan

_____________________________

(in reply to v6stang07)

Post #: 12

RE: tires - 9/24/2007 3:28:26 PM

v6stang07

Posts: 4789
Joined: 1/27/2006
Status: offline

well the 20th i will actually probably be in louisianna yellin Kodi to get out on the field and kick LSU's ass since cox cant tell when there is no coverage versus triple

k well thanks then I will prolly go with the 711's or 712's or maybe the Mx's cause I really liked those too...I will just take my time if its cold and save my wild side for the summer
thanks man

_____________________________

(in reply to RyansQuick6)

Post #: 13