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07SallyGT

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Thank god its finally time to replace my factory tires....Does anyone have any suggestions as far as brand and type of tires to purchase next? Size wise i guess im sticking to the factory 235 55 17, Im scared of anything else Id rather not be driving a 4x4 mustang.
 

'68StangGT

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I had bad luck with Michelins to the point that I will never buy them again ... may have just been me, or the day they made those tires, but .....

General makes a good tire called the Exclaim UHP, but they are not that good in the winter .... great summer tire though

If you need a good all around tire, I've read some good comments about a relatively new tire from Dunlop called the SP Sport Signature and that is supposed to be a good all season tire

Two more to check out are the Kumho Ecsta SPT and the Yokohama S.Drive series tires

(don't know your budget, but all those will suit your needs, I'm sure)

Do some research and let us know what you decided to buy .....

then after you have had them on for a month or so, come back again and let us know how they still feel, if you are happy with them etc

Good luck
 
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I have some yokohama S-drives and the difference from stock to those were night and day with the handling, they stick VERY well. I love um and ill probably buy another set when these get worn
 

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I'm going to give the Goodyear F1 all seasons a try but I'm also going to stagger the rear size to a 255/45/18
 
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If you want a little wider tire but with the same height you could do some 255/50/17.
 

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I used to run Kumho Ecstas ASXs on my 240. They were great all season tires with an incredible 420 treadwear rating for a W-and Z rated tire. Kinda hard compound which was a little less grippier in the dry then some other compounds but in the rain it really did its job.

Give tirerack a shot. Enter your car info and see the options (along with pricing for reference) take a look at the reviews and go from there. That's how I always looked for tires and i never had a problem with choice.
 

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If you got the money I'd Eagle F1s are great. I replaced my stock tires with another set of Pirelli P-Zero Neros. You just can't beat them for the price. But I figure if I get really into drag racing I'll just buy a set of dedicated drag tires.
 
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