Better rain tires

Printable Version

Mustang Forum >> Ford Mustang Tech >> Wheels & Tires brought to you by Tire Rack >> Better rain tires

Page: [1]

Mustang Forums Sponsor   Tire & Wheel Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack 877-522-8473

Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>

Better rain tires - 1/29/2008 2:19:43 PM    wthalliii Posts: 829 Joined: 11/27/2006 From: Dallas, TX area Status: offline I have an 07 GT with stock 17" bulletts and stock Pirelli P Zero Neros. Now that I have a CAI and  a Brenspeed 93 tune, I've noticed that its really easy to get sideways on a wet street. I'd like some tires that would be better in the rain. Also, I'd like a little wider tires. But I don't want to risk any rubbing or anything. Maybe a 255? I don't want to spend my life savings on these, either. And I'm happy with 17" rims. This is my daily driver. I drive on mixed freeways and surface streets. What kind of tires would you recommend? _____________________________ Bill Information about my car - includes links to vendors. Pictures of my car. Post #: 1

RE: Better rain tires - 1/29/2008 2:45:26 PM    Stoenr Posts: 3426 Joined: 5/21/2005 From: S.burbs Chicago Status: offline 255/50/17  is the best fit, gets wider than stock, yet keeps the same overall diameter. very popular among S197's with 17's that want a wider tire on the stock rim. _____________________________ WWW.06GT.COM 12.83_107.15 (in reply to wthalliii) Post #: 2

RE: Better rain tires - 1/30/2008 9:43:24 AM    wthalliii Posts: 829 Joined: 11/27/2006 From: Dallas, TX area Status: offline Anybody have any advice on which tires would be better for a daily driver that work well on wet or dry streets? I mean, which brand / model would be a significant improvement over the stock Pirellis but not cost an arm and a leg? _____________________________ Bill Information about my car - includes links to vendors. Pictures of my car. (in reply to wthalliii) Post #: 3

RE: Better rain tires - 1/30/2008 9:55:30 AM    colin@tirerack Posts: 367 Joined: 11/1/2006 Status: offline You could consider the fuzion ZRI's or kumho SPT's in size 255/50-17.  They will both have better dry and wet traction than the nero's.   _____________________________ Colin Email: colin@tirerack.com Phone: 877-522-8473 Tire Rack Website (in reply to wthalliii) Post #: 4

RE: Better rain tires - 1/30/2008 10:11:05 AM    v8 all the way!   Posts: 105 Joined: 2/27/2007 Status: offline Michelin pilot sport a/s is a sick tire to go with if you want a good tire in the rain _____________________________ CAI, 3:73 gears, Pro 5.0 short throw shifter, SLP Loudmouth 1's, BBK O/F X pipe, Black Deep Dish Bullits (295/35/18 Rear) (255/40/17 Front), Ford racing springs, underdrive pulleys (in reply to colin@tirerack) Post #: 5

RE: Better rain tires - 1/30/2008 10:11:43 AM    wthalliii Posts: 829 Joined: 11/27/2006 From: Dallas, TX area Status: offline Thanks, guys. _____________________________ Bill Information about my car - includes links to vendors. Pictures of my car. (in reply to colin@tirerack) Post #: 6

Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic.

Page:   [1]

Forum Rules & FAQ Today's Posts Most Active Topics RSS Feeds Make A Donation Mustangs: Classic Mustang Mustang II Fox Body Mustang sn95 Mustang New Edge Mustang s197 Mustang Mustang Clubs 2007 GT500 Mustang 2009 Mustang Ford Mustang Prices

Featured Sponsors

Advertising Info

Top 10 Posters
pro50sc 17752 nanaki 14679 88bluegt 14517 dan04cobra 14505 addermk2 13835 ride of the 13603 hotrods_n_bo 13286 2000gt4.6 12490 mustangman02 11875 1slo85 11651

New Vendors
BMR Fabrication
Year One
Auto Badges
Trickflow
Speedware Motorsports
LTM Global
Late Model Restoration
Southern Mustang Parts
4walls
BrandMotion