almost time for new tires . . .

Stangrider · Aug 26, 2004

almost time for me to buy new tires for the 01 GT. It's all stock, for now. any recommendations? i've called for a quote on the stock goodyears (1154.00), dunlop (925), and am going to get a call back tomorrow for a quote on Toyo. i really don't have a budget, but 1154 is a little insane.

thanks in advance!

streetstang03 · Aug 26, 2004

stay away from the stock goodyears call discount tires and get a set of Nitto NT555s for about $630 i love mine

smokin'Red35th · Aug 27, 2004

I just got new tires. I talked to the owner of the local tire shop about it, he reccommended toyos based on the fact that i was on a budget but i still wanted good all around performance for dry/wet conditions. I also mentioned Nittos, he told me that Toyo is the company that makes nitto tires and that nitto 555 are an "older" design, albeit cheaper in price. Basically i ended up with 4 Toyo T1A Proxes and paid $159 each. with balancing i paid a total of $697 or so for all four tires.
Let me tell you, WELL WORTH THE MONEY!!!! I am more than satisfied with the performance of these tires as well as the price.
These tires heat up quick and are pretty sticky when warm. I am also VERY impressed with their wet weather performance.
I HIGHLY RECCOMEND TOYO T1A PROXES

Mega-Man · Aug 27, 2004

I have the Toyo Proxes 4. I've said a lot about them, and so have many others if you search on the net--nothing but good things. They stick, they don't have much road noise, and I simply love'em! Not too bad in the rain as well, although I still have stock gears (wife found out about my appointment tomorrow to get new gears and had to cancel...) <cry!>

Ajax_02GT · Aug 27, 2004

streetstang03 said:
call discount tires and get a set of Nitto NT555s for about $630 i love mine

I bought some Nitto NT555s for my GT from Discount Tire too and I've been pleased with them so far as well.

thall79 · Aug 27, 2004

I got the BF Goodrich G-Force Sports at discount tires online (www.tires.com) for $469.

I really like them and they are BF's.

tjm73 · Aug 27, 2004

If you are sticking with the stock size 245/45R17....I run BFG Traction T/A tires. They are great. Fantastic wet and dry performance and they have a 440 treadwear. They don't squeel and they ride nice. And they are only $116 ea. at Tire Rack. May be cheaper elsewhere. I bought mine locally for almost the same money.

COramprat · Aug 27, 2004

There are some excellent deals here:

Tiresavings.com

Enter the size you want and check the prices.

holler · Aug 27, 2004

coramprat said:
There are some excellent deals here:

Tiresavings.com

Enter the size you want and check the prices.

nice site... good alternative from tirerack.

ANybody familiar with GT radial Champiro HPZ's? they are selling some 265/35/18 for only $115!

https://www.tiresavings.com/tireShop.php?action=findMan2&tirename=CHAMPIRO+HPZ

I think i am gonn try them out anyway. (gonna use them for my fronts only) can't beat the price...

YardSpecial · Aug 27, 2004

Nitto's rule for price alone.

I have 4 on my 02 and love them.

Paid only $115 ea, no tax or shipping from tires.com (discount tire)

Toyo's are over priced big time, was quoted $170 ea for the Prox 4's

Quite sure its not better for the money.

stang976 · Aug 27, 2004

you should try the potroast 275/45/ZR17's. check out the cool tread pattern----> View attachment 523076

YardSpecial · Aug 27, 2004

Mega-Man · Aug 27, 2004

Cavallo said:
Toyo's are over priced big time, was quoted $170 ea for the Prox 4's. Quite sure its not better for the money.

That's what I got'em for, but hey, it's their upper-end tire (AFAIK). However, I'll make you a deal, if we ever hook-up I'll let you take my car for a spin and let you be the judge. For me, I am VERY happy with $170 per tire and would / will do it again--no question. They are just an awesome ride.

spikeGT_99 · Aug 27, 2004

170 a piece for proxes 4?????? someone was trying to stick it in and break it off. i seen them for 105 a piece online and nobody charges 60 bucks a piece for install, i been looking at the proxes 4s cuz the t1a toyos are a little pricey for me, and nobody around here sells nittos , i am just not too fond of the traction t/a tread pattern. and if the proxes 4s are half as good as mega has said i should like them.

YardSpecial · Aug 27, 2004

You are on Mega........

My point was the stock Goodyear's where toast at 18K miles.

Nobody had Toyo's on their car to try out.

One of our members had Nito's and loved them.

I mount and balance my own tires, so I save coin that way.

Les Schwab quoted my $170 for the Toyo's.

Mega I will be at the car show on sunday, stop by !!

Mega-Man · Aug 27, 2004

Here's a site which has them for sale, but keep in mind, the $170.00 price I paid included the tires, balancing, and installation. You can also see people's feedback on the tire.

EDIT:
Take note, the Proxes 4 were Toyo's highest rated tire--by consumers. 4.6 outta 5.0

EDIT #2:
I was told, with proper rotation, they could last 40,000 miles. (Taking into consideration how one drives, of course.)

http://www.1010tires.com/tiresearch.asp?brand=yes&tirebrand=Toyo

I'll do my best to make the show on Sunday, Cavallo, but the wife has me going on redoing the downstairs bathroom... LOL

Good luck!

YardSpecial · Aug 27, 2004

Screw the house, its a FREE show.

Only $20 bucks to show your car.

Drag her butt out there for a couple hours !
Or do what I do, send her shopping for the day !!

DJT03GT · Aug 27, 2004

I got Toyos proxes T1S, I think there great, threw rain, snow, and the hot summer days. Hook at the track a 100 times better then the stock tire. Im starting to look for new tires myself.

Mega-Man · Aug 27, 2004

Cavallo said:
Screw the house, its a FREE show. Only $20 bucks to show your car. Drag her butt out there for a couple hours ! Or do what I do, send her shopping for the day !!

LOL O.K., I'll see what I can do--go ahead and shoot me the details.

YardSpecial · Aug 27, 2004

Go to the Northwest Regional forum, i posted the info...........

Or here:
http://mustanglife.tenmagazines.com/forums/topic.ten-id-65042-s-les_schwab_car_show

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