pont82fbird

what do you guys think the best tires for an fbody are i had gt qualifiers on my car and they were great except in the rain. just wondering wjat everyone else uses:hail:

MdFormula350

i would search www.tirerack.com and look at what they have to offer..

fb305svs

I personally have liked the bfg's - specifically the kdw g force tires...

good tread life, and grip, absolutely great in the rain.

Steve

Jed

I've had several sets of tires on my Formula over the years. Right now I have BFG G Force kdws tires and they are awesome all around - I'd definitely buy 'em again.

fb305svs

yeah right now i currentl;y have a set of the kdws's on my car... awesome for reg driving, all weather

KCobain147

I plan to go with a set of Michelin Pilot HG4's..good all around tire

ctandc

I'll jump on the BFG G force wagon ...


Replaced the rear tires on my IROC with a set of 275/40/17 BFG KDWS... they rock!!! Before, even with good tread on the rear tires, it was not fun to drive in the rain. Now I find myself having to make myself slow down, as it's so much better, ESPECIALLY in the wet stuff.

JUST the tires also got rid of a nasty speed-related vibration I had.

In a month or two I'll be replacing the fronts with the same. I have some used Eagle GSC's on the front now, and while they seem okay...they are WAY LOUD at speed.


HTH

firebirdpl

definitly the BFG G-Force KDWS i have them on my formula, true all season sport car tire, great dry weather handling too. got caught in upstate NY in a blizzard that dumped 26" of snow car still held the road. i swear by them

Drakar

If your cheap you could always get BFG Comp T/A's

fb305svs

comp t/a = ehhhhh, ok


also, my friend on his mustang picked up a set of goodyear zr's... he is in love with them.

Berlinetta00

Im the Goodyear type here. If you have the money, the Eagle F1s are one of the best sport tires on the market, but will run you around $400 a tire. For best results on a budget, look at the Dunlop Sp 5000 or 9000 series, or for directional performance, Eagle HP. Both of these will run you around $150 a tire installed. The Dunlops are AA traction rated and Z rated (Traction and speed ratings), one of the best values around. They also have a wide veriety of tire sizes.

fb305svs

what size are you looking for btw?

Eagle F1's


BFG gforce kdw

here ya go!

87GTA Runner

Just ordered Bridgestone SO3 Pole Positions for my 18" wheels I just got. I'll let you know when I get them.

bigbrianiroc-z

i just bought a set of cooper cobras for my back tires they look very aggresive and seem to hook up better than my other tires. i know cooper isent really a name senanomous with performance car tires but i think these tires are great. ill look for a pic of them on tirerack.com but if i cant find them ill just take a picture of them tomarow after school.

bigbrianiroc-z

here is a pic of a cooper cobra.

bigbrianiroc-z

here is what they say about them: The Cobra ZHP 01 is a low-profile, ZR speed rated ultra high performance tire that delivers the utmost in wet and dry handling. The ZHP 01’s directional tread design features a bold center rib and sweeping lateral grooves for rapid steering response and hydroplaning resistance. Its tread compound has been optimized for excellent grip on wet and dry surfaces. Unique to this tire is its advanced casing construction which gives the tire its uniformity and high speed stability. The ZHP 01’s unique sidewall features recessed serrated lettering for a great appearance and a flange protector to protect those expensive alloy wheels. The ZHP 01 is indoor wheel tested for speeds up to 168 mph (270 km/h). This equates to a “W” speed symbol as indicated in the service description.

Z28 Boy

i have the BFG G-Force T/A KDWs...they are AWESOME!!!

but, i dont drive in the rain, so i dunno how they are with the wet stuff. but, i have heard that they are really good in the rain.

-brian

fb305svs

the nice thing about the gforce series tires is they have a SUPER stiff sidewall... i would recommend them to anyone, and keep in mind they put these tires on the SVT cobras for a while too.

aimeesc

*sigh* I just spent a month trying to decide on a type of tire. Remind me next time I get rims, not to get 15's. BFE's don't have alot of 15's. 235 60/15 is what I have now. *sigh*

Der91Z

iTrader: (1)

I like riding around on the Nitto NT555-R. They hook better than any street tire and isn't that bad in the rain as some people claim them to be. I had the Bridgestone RE730s before the NT555-R's and they are also great and long lasting while providing very good grip and great in the rain. Only negative about them is the rim guard that makes it a little harder to put weights on the wheel. If you use stick on weights, than it isn't a problem.

gtaguy87

these tires grip awesome good in rain and dry didnt get the best tread life worth it for the price and traction

RICHRAD

Oh there's more sizes out there, but they have to be special ordered. I did , but didn't get much use out of them before I went with 16" rims. Anyways the size I ordered was 245/50ZR/15 (not 205/15 or 225/15). These tire post are always a reminder to me that I need to put them up for sale . Like I said ,there are several 15" sizes ,but they get very costly. I paid over $200 a tire for those Dunlop sport D40 m2's. But they are a badass tire for a 15" rim. Anyone out there looking for some fat ,low profile meats?

smallwood

Nitto 555 R's !

TwnTrboZ28

Does anyone use drag radials for daily driving? If so, how well do they hook and wear on the street. I'm still trying to see what tires to get cause i am going to need some tractionthis spring!

Hawk92z-TDZ

I got a m8 that uses BFG Drag's in the summer on his 12 sec. stang, he says there great untill it rains.

azvolfan

I have Falken 502 Ziex on the from of my Trans Am. I would go with them again in a heart beat.

I have Dunlop 5000 on the Camaro. I like them also but they are little more expensive than the Falkens.

firebirdpl

BFG G Force KDWS got them on my formula right now they are great even in snow

wyclefsirocz

i have 15" iroc rims on my 89 iroc and considering i don't have alot of cah plus there no really good tires in 235/60r15.

i put on 235/60r15
bf t/a radials(white wall lettering in)
they were only 65 a tire

and i'm havin no problems, good in the rain, not to bad in the snow.
i'm runnin 2.01 in the 60' and
14.54@94.1 in the 1/4
so traction isn't my problem..

but if u have the cash and if they make it in ur size get the KDW's
they are really good

92 zzz28

Boy is this an open question!!
I have Bridgestone Potenza S-03s on the rear 275/40-17 and Bridgestone Potenza RE-730s on the front 255/40-17. I am happy with them. I would like to get some Drag Radials. Im thinkin 315/35-17. yeah that would do it!!

smallwood

I drive on Nitto Drags daily with my 4th gen. Lots of power, manual trans, and no problem whatsoever in rain. They suck when they're cold, though. I have to take it easy for the first couple of miles.

355formulatpi

I guess i'll be different, i have a set of kumho supra 712's, and u can't beat them for the money! And they hold up supprisinglly well! Awesome in the rain, and dry! At about $315, a set for 245/50/zr16's! So rip them all day long, in a year or so,if for some reason they don't last longer, you can afford new ones!!! Later!!

bigals87z28

HEY, whos bashin the Comp T/A's? for my 15in Z rim, they work fine... i just wish they still had the white lettering... i dont have any problems in water, or regular driving... the shocks and struts are another story....

Gumby

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/ [free shipping]

Dunlop SP Sport 5000

This Z-rated version of the Sport 5000 family features an asymmetrical tread that delivers improved grip and performance in all seasons.

·Innovative asymmetrical tread design on 55 Series and lower sizes provides optimum balance of grip and performance.

·Large, stable interconnected tread blocks provide exceptional dry cornering grip and stability.

·Exclusive high performance all- season tread compound optimizes traction, control and tread wear in all driving conditions.

·Full-face, cross cut siping delivers superior traction in all- seasons.

·Four deep circumferential grooves effectively disperse water from the tread patch and resist hydroplaning.

·Full-width twin steel belts with Jointless Nylon Band, JLB, stabilize tread and deliver better wear and more control at speed.

firebirdpl

dunlops have great tread but i hear have thin sidewalls

Kandied91z

iTrader: (7)

no.1 is michelin pilot

no.2 is toyo proxies

tied for 3 is the bfg comp/ta's, bridgestone potenza, pretty much anything perelli

firebirdpl

had toyos they sucked in the rain

Kandied91z

iTrader: (7)

have to have the all weather........if they can go through michigan weather than they are just fine.

Gumby

Im in Toledo,OH and them Dunlops are awsome, rain snow or shine They stick, I can turn and I can stop at my own will. My only problems in the winter are all the people going slow.

There Z rated which is real nice, all weather and the price aint bad with free shipping. The tread wear is awsome.

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Z-rated ultra high performance on wet, dry and snowy roads

Treadwear: 340
Traction: A
Temperature: A
Speed Rating: ZR

firebirdpl

i feel the same way about the bfg gfroce kdws after using the formula in upstate ny

JPrevost

I'm with you on this for a daily driver. At the track these tires suck. They don't grip as well dry as the 711 or the dunlop sp8000's I know that for a fact. Everything else about them is great though. Good tread life (longer than my dunlops), low noise, great rain, but crappy snow. Infact in the snow I'd rather be on slicks, that way I CAN'T move (which would be a good thing, let other people drive).
I'm looking into their new 711 series tires. They're even cheaper and at $250 a set they look just like the dunlop sp8000's. If they're anywhere near the same I'd be happy.

liobes

man its like a hung jury...no general consensus - not one tire brand REALLY sticks out
although I'll have to say that the BFG G-Forces got a good response....

wyclefsirocz

you can get top of the line z rated tirs or you cn go get the pepboys special, how much do u wanna spend and what do u plan on using them for, do ur car get stored for the winter and never driven in the rain, or is something that is your daily diver and has to get you back and forth from work and home in evrything.

92camaro44

will Size:275/40-17 BFGoodrich
g-Force T/A KDW fit my stock 16's?

Kandied91z

iTrader: (7)

they should.....is it a good idea? i say no, others will probably say yes.

the sidewall will bulge to much and you won't have nearly the control as a 255.


for a 16" rim i really like the michelin pilot 245/50 h's. they are a decent price and work really great!!

i know alot of people like bfg's, i don't care for them myself. but, it's just my opinon.

either way you'll be fine, just go with the right size for your rim; anything larger than a 255 and your asking for problems.

355formulatpi

Am i missing something here, or is he trying to put a 17 inch tire, on a 16 inch rim?? Later!!!!!!

Kandied91z

iTrader: (7)

ha............didn't even notice that....


wow it was late..that's definately not going to work.

j91z28d1

just buy nitto 555 R. this is a performance web site. there fine in the rain, just like any tire when there balled they spin when its wet. learn to drive.

if I had to pick a street tire to race on a wet track it would be a new nitto 555R

giorgiov

I am looking for some Dunlop d40 m2 235/60r/15 do you have some of them? how many? and in what condition?

giorgiov

Do you have any Dunlops sport sp D40 M2 235/60r/15 for sale?

Beater79TA

You do realize you revived a thread that is 14 years old.