Looking for a good tire to go on the front wheels only. Want to get maximum tread life. Low price would be a plus. Any ideas?
What is a good long lasting tire?
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I have gotten 7k out of my Nitto Dr's so far and they still have a lot of compound on them. I only got 6K out of the F1's before I could see part of the belt through where the tread should've been.
6k with the belt showing?? You must beat the shit out of those tires. And im assuming those were on the rears. My F1s on the front have 15k on them and still look new. I have DRs on the back. hes looking for a front tire
He is looking for front wheels, I dont think that I would buy a set of DR's for the front.
Rick
Rick
that would be a hell of a ride in the rain :uh oh:
I had BFG KDWS tires on my 01 GT. I like them, good tire, long lasting and there made for all weather contidions too.
Same happened to me. Stock F1s done in 6-7k and first set of 555R 315s lasted about 8-9k. The first half of the 555R tread lasted much longer then the second half.
I run 555RII, which are basically the same as the 555R except for the stronger sidewall and better heat characteristics, on the front in 275 and haven't had any real problems in the rain as long as you slow down below 60 mph.
BFG KDW's on the front should last you a long time. I'd say atleast 20,000 miles. Mine were $240 a tire, mounted and balanced. That is for an 18'' rim.
17" rim was $205 a tire, mount and balance.
17" rim was $205 a tire, mount and balance.
BFG KDW-S
Great Tires! Should have dumped the F-1s months ago. Switching to the BFGs eliminated the annoying road noise and crappy handling. Mine get better traction on dry and wet pavement..and that's a big plus for all the hp these things have.
Great Tires! Should have dumped the F-1s months ago. Switching to the BFGs eliminated the annoying road noise and crappy handling. Mine get better traction on dry and wet pavement..and that's a big plus for all the hp these things have.
8k on my pilot sports and I still have 9/32s on them. They aren't cheap though.
That's almost funny!
There is no such thing as a long lasting tire for Cobras only some have a shorter life than others.
There is no such thing as a long lasting tire for Cobras only some have a shorter life than others.
I have 24K on my F1s so far and I'll probably be looking for tires in the couple thousand. I'll probably go for Kuhmo's when the time comes.
Re: That's almost funny!
I don't own stock in BFG...but I am real happy with their tires...Quieter, better handling, wet and dry traction...at a lower cost....You choose...but I don't have to listen to that damned road noise from F-1's anymore......Good luck
I don't own stock in BFG...but I am real happy with their tires...Quieter, better handling, wet and dry traction...at a lower cost....You choose...but I don't have to listen to that damned road noise from F-1's anymore......Good luck
Check TireRack for the Continental ExtremeContact in stock size...275 40 ZR 17. They have a treadwear of 400, which is as good as you can get in a tire that size, plus they are only $120 each. Continental comes as a stock fitment on many German cars, Porsche included. They are not a "cheap" tire like a Goodyear, only inexpensive.
I saw a set on a Jaguar XJR today...sweet car.
I saw a set on a Jaguar XJR today...sweet car.
These look pretty good:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...arch=true&partnum=74WR7ES100&fromCompare1=yes
The sidewall on those Continental's wouldn't help the look of the car! IMO
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...arch=true&partnum=74WR7ES100&fromCompare1=yes
The sidewall on those Continental's wouldn't help the look of the car! IMO
Pilot Sports are an excellent tire but you will pay for it. I have 12k on my 335s which I got used from a guy and they still have at least 6/32. I'm very happy.
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