Which 275/40/17 do you recommend (choices inside)

merc123

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I'm not sure which tire to choose. First thing's first, would the 275/40/17 fit on my Pro-kit lowered GT front and back with 17x9 Cobra R's? I probably WON'T be in snow but there is a possiblity of torrential rain. I need a tire that will last for more than 10,000 miles of spirited driving and has excellent traction. I couldn't find Nitto 555 tires in that size on Discount Tire or else they'd be on the list.

Kumho Ecsta ASX $150.00 each Treadwear: 420 Traction: A Temperature: A Speed Rating: ZR	BF Goodrich g-Force Sport $167.00 each Treadwear: 340 Traction: A Temperature: A Speed Rating: ZR	BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW $203.00 each Treadwear: 300 Traction: A Temperature: A Speed Rating: ZR
BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDWS $177.00 each Treadwear: 400 Traction: A Temperature: A Speed Rating: ZR	Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S $186.00 each Treadwear: 400 Traction: A Temperature: A Speed Rating: ZR

 

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96BlueStangGT

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merc123 said:

I couldn't find Nitto 555 tires in that size on Discount Tire or else they'd be on the list.

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Here you go. I've got 12K on my Nittos, and they still look brand new.

P275/40ZR-17 98W
$164.00 ea.
Treadwear: 300
Traction: A
Temperature: A
Speed Rating: ZR

 

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hognutz

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I have these and love them. the kdw's have two tread styles.

 

merc123

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Yeah, I remember seeing that tread pattern on tirerack for the KDW's.

 

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Nitto does have a tire that size. i get them for $160 each installed. I vote Nitto.

 

merc123

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Looks like I'll go with the KDW series.

 

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KDW FTW!!!

 

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mransr

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I just got ASX's (well in November)...I'm very happy with them...

I know it's probably not a big deal for many guys here, but I've found them much quieter and better riding than the Goodyear and Kumho Espwhatchamacallems I had before...another plus for me is they aren't directional so they can be cross rotated...

hey, I drive my Mustang 25K a year, stuff like that matters

 

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What I went with:


Yokohama AVS-100
$139.00 each
Treadwear: 280
Traction: A
Temperature: A
Speed Rating: ZR

on 17x9's with H&R Street springs, zero clearance issues:

I have the g-Force Sports on my SHO, & don't care for them.

 

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dsg_gt2004

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i have kdw's on my car and i can get pretty decent traction and they are the stock size (245/45/17..good luck on your choice man

 

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tomustang said:

I trust my life with KDW's, they held all the way down to the steel belts, had great grip all the way down too

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merc123

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I went ahead and bought the KDW's! Tire rack has them for $163 instead of the 203 on discount tire.

 

mity2

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i love my NT555. great compromise between performance and value...

 

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KDW!

 

mustangman9812

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I voted KDW's but I have G-Sports right now

 

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even though i haven't tried the others.....
I love my Nittos..
I have yet to hydroplane in the rain! Which I couldn't say at all with the stock Goodyears........everytime it rained...and I avoid puddles.

 

dsg_gt2004

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mity2 said:

i love my NT555. great compromise between performance and value...

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i had those too...and they would not hook at all man, i was somewhat disappointed

 

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Toyo... <3

 

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Nitto's all the way.. which I know discount tire direct has in that size because that is where I bought mine from.. 150 apice shipped if I remember correctly.

 

Dan_Soprano

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I recently put the KDW's on the Cobra......love em!!!