Suggestions on what tire/brand/model to go with...
I have decided to go with the 275/40/17's on the rear (stock rims). My cobra is mildly modded and I drive mainly on the street, with some track time as well(i drive maybe 500 miles/yr). I was wondering what tires would be best for my application....
I was leaning towards the 555R's because they run a little more narrow than the BFGoodrich tires and might last a little longer.... Thoughts????
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-Steve-
1993 Mustang Cobra
#3146 Vibrant Red with 3.55's, Ford Racing Springs, Hotchkis Caster/Camber Plates, Strange Adjustible Shocks/Struts, Hotchkis Upper and Lower Control Arms, Steeda Short Throw Shifter, O/R Headers and H-Pipe, 2 Chamber Flowmasters, K&N airfilter, 2003 10th Aniv. Cobra Red/Black Seats
The BFG's will not yeild any milage whatsover. Managed about 800 miles with the last set I had, but my power level has a bit to do with that also......lol! I actually run the KDW's up front and they wear like any other performance tire.
The Nitto's will get decent milage, and perform better than you average street tire. If you looking for something that will work a little better at the drag strip, I'd give them a shot.
Most performance tires like the KDW's aren't meant for drag racing. They are generally desinged for wet and dry condtions, high speed, and OEM tire pressure.
Then again, it sounds as if you'll dry-rot whatever tire you go with long before you reach it's expected mileage limits. I'm in the same boat with my fronts. I've only got about 2000 miles on them but they're 3 years old.
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93' Cobra with a cogged NOVI 2k, R331
For primarily street use 555 extremes work relly well. However, 275's look goofy on the stock rims (hang over to far). My drag tires (555R's) are on stock wheels. For my street/autocross tires I have some Kumho MX's on 9.25" wide stock widend wheels. Both tires are 275's. The wider wheels look much better.
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