I just bought a Red 2000 Lightning and among other things it needs a new set of tires. I about fell over dead when I looked up the prices on a replacement set of OEM GoodYear 295/45/18 (from Tire Rack). Is there an equivalant from one of the other companies out there that might work as well or better than them? I'm considering a set of Yokohama Geolander H/T, but they aren't an exact replacement - 255/55/18.
Thanks,
Robert

 

let me guess, in another week you'll be complaining about your gas milage and the cost of gas in CA

look to spend almost 200$ a tire.

 

Nitto NT555's They are the same size as the OEM's and are just a little cheaper. I paid about $195 a tire for the front and about $160 for the rear. I don't think they corner as well as the F1's but they have only been on for about 3 weeks. I'm running NT55's up front and NT555R's in the rear. Just don't put a sub standard tire on your L!!

 

Yeah they are a really good tire for doing burnouts. I do have to ask. Do you know what a Lightning is?

 

I have toyo proxi s/t same size as oem and i think they were around 225 each

 

the F1's on Tirerack right now are $191 a tire. I dont know why anyone would complain about that. You can get a full set for 8 and change. Enjoy the 10mpg

 

Awww c'mon.. I get at LEAST 10.5-11mpg...on the highway

 

Some of you guys actually check the mileage

 

i think i get about 10 also, but thats because i cant seem to drive without atleast 6psi going in

 

i got some Nitto NT 555's on my truck yesterday. They look great and were 211 a piece installed and balanced locally. I got 19,000 miles out of the orignal f1's

 

just my .02 worth i can't see buying any other brand when goodyear are by far the best preformance tire. So you save a dollor or two but what have you got not goodyear eagles.

 

I don't know guys. His first post is to complain about something. Most people that buy an L are happy and ask for advice. I've got a brother like that who is never happy. I mean holy cow, 255's are even narrower than what comes on an Expy.

Oh well I'm going to watch the St. Louis vs Vancouver game. Enjoy

 

Wait until he checks the prices at the local Goodyear store, or at the dealer. heheheh

 

Boy, you guys are a tough crowd. I wasn't complaining - just asking a simple question. I've been a lurker on this board for a long time and now question myself as to why I bother sticking around. This board's search engine sucks, you guys are rude & don't even give a newbie a break. I have owned performance cars before, had an original numbers matching rare muscle car (back in the days before they were a big deal), hang out with a bunch of pro racers and I've never seen anyone cut into someone new like you guys before.
Adios
Robert

 

Robert, I have to agree with you that some of the replys seemed a little harsh, and you'll get that from time to time. There's always an a$$hole in every crowd, so hang in there this site as well as nloc are great. Lots of smart willing to help people. $191.00 is about as cheap as you'll find for f1s.You need a decent tire on a lightning. Good luck and don't give up posting.