What tires would you put on a 99-01 with 9" wide rims?

[bsmith782]

I have 03-04 cobras that are 9" wide. I think im going to switch from my sumitomo htrz III's to BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2's in a 275/40/17 all the way around. Anyone running these or have any other suggestions?

I really just want more grip and longer lasting tire's would be nice too.

 

[kxt]

seems like we just had this question this week... anyway a 275 will be perfect. Tires are dependent on what you want to do with the car and if you want to rotate them. Generally I like the Nitto 555 as a good compromise between wear, grip, ride, loudness, and price. The KDW 2 is also a good overall street tire.

 

[bsmith782]

I know what size, im just wanting to get some feed back on the tires you guys are using. I like the Sumitomo's but they just don't give enough grip after you put 5k or so on them.

 

[kxt]

nitto 555, bfg KDW, or Kumho Escta XS would probably be some to read reviews about. Nitto 555R, BFG drag, or MT drag if you want some serious grip.

 

[cobraracer46]

Goodyear eagle GSD 3 in a 275 40 17 is the best street tire for a 17X9 rim

 

[Hlistr_07RR]

Goodyear eagle GSD 3 in a 275 40 17 is the best street tire for a 17X9 rim

This. It's what I'm running

 

[carnut726]

GSD 3 here also,,, i love them.

 

[E. Green Cobra]

I run 255's and 275's on 18x9's. Bfg KDW's. I'll probably go to 255/285 (40 series) next time. (The 275/35 is too low for my tastes)