Hey folks,

I was browsing the latest Tire Rack ad and it appears that a few more tires are available in OEM or near OEM size. Any comments about performance/preference for the following versus stock rubber:

Michelin Pilot Sport 295/45ZR $327
Pirelli PZero Asimmetrico 295/35YR $363
BFGoodrich Comp T/A 295/45ZR $291
Bridgestone Potenza S-02 295/35ZR $350
" " Pole Position 295/35ZR $360

Thanks


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Steve F.
'99 Red Lightning
'00 Bimota SB8R
'94 Probe GT

 

I have heard nothing but good things about the potenza pole positions. That's my next set. Also, they are a 295/35 so the sidewall height will be less than with the current eagle f1s.

 

Toyo TS-1 is also supposed to be a pretty good tire. Size is 295/35ZR.

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1999 Black Roush-Lowered Lightning - w/Super Chip (YEEEOW!), JBA Headers, F-1 Cobra hood, Power Surge air kit, CD Changer, Towing Package,Grey Rhino, clear corner lenses.



[This message has been edited by sixpipes (edited 12-03-1999).]

 

The BFGoodrich Comp T/A 295/45ZR $291 is the softest compound of them all and will hold very well on slick streets and bite hard on the track. Not great mileage because of the soft compound. Also looks like they might be the cheapest at @ $291.00 each.


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Andre J Terranova
"BAD*99" Tx. Tag
Red Lightning,
Red Premier Tonneau Cover,
Red Shadow Cowl Cover, SuperChip,
3:73 Gears,
K&N Filter,
Edelbrock muffler,
Laptop Computer at Side,
G-Tech,
Kleen Wheels.
[05-11-1999 #1132]
<*(((><
"Only Little Boys Wear Bow Ties"

 

My 2cents. I have had very good luck with Goodrich comps. (295/18) onmy 97 cobra. I drove it pretty hard and still had usable treat at 26000 mi. They rode much smoother and handled better than the goodyears that the car came with. Ive had other numerous applications with the comps. and have always liked them better than the goodyears. the potenzas at 295/35 will change your speedo reading and will fill up less of your wheel well(a little) .
Im getting my L back today with its new motor. Cant wait>

 

Hey HIPO
Make sure that your tread doesn't get too off balance from front to rear (from like going to the track too often). If you have to take it into the dealer, they MAY frown upon it (its happened to me)!

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'99 WHITE LIGHTNIN'
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Mobil 1
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Best ET to date-13.54 @101.51MPH--10/29/99
best MPH to date-102.33

'98 Red Lincoln Continental

 

I sell goodyear 295/45ZR18 from shop I work at for 229.99+shipping. As to rotating the tires. I doe mine every 3K with oil change. Just hit 10K, and not half worn. I do roast them, and has been to track 3 times.

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99.5 Black Lighting
cd,tow pack,ford bed liner,wantto lower

 

What is the average mileage on a set of stock tires(F-1) and what is the recomended rotation mileage?

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Michael Gunterman
San Jose, CA.
hipo67gt@aol.com
Silver 2000 Lightning (on order)
1994 Bronco XLT, 6"lift
1968 Camero,327 4-speed
1967 Mustang GT, K-code coupe
1967 Mustang Fastback,351C 4-speed,14.6@94mph 1/4mi
1966 Mustang Coupe, 289 auto, 14.2@98mph 1/4 mi.