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ScuEleanor
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Hey I have a 67' Mustang that I am putting 17x8 wheels on. I was wondering what would be the BEST Z-rated tire brand to put on my car? thanks

David

Posts: 77 | From: Santa Clara | Registered: Jan 2002  |  :
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If money is not a factor go with pirelli p-zero's or dunlops z rated. Both companies offer great z rated tires. With me money is always a factor so on my Cobra I run 255\40 Nitto 555. This is an awesome tire and the 255 fits nice on the 8 inch rim. Nitto's have one of the biggest footprints and are great in the rain and especially the dry weather. They run about 140$ a tire out of Discount Tire Direct. Hope this helped.

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It matters what you plan on doing. Are you going to road race or auto cross? Drag race or weekend warrior. The Pirelli's ride harder and are better for track stuff. I just bought some nitto 555 and love them they feel a little softer and seem to grip better. I heard yokahama makes a good tire also.

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Ya, the Pzeros are a road race tire...but they work good in that department....those are what Saleen comes with. I tried to drag with those at first and that got me nowhere...literally. I'm running Yokohama AVS sports YZ rated and I'm pretty happy w/ them. I'd also try some BFG's, they seem to have alot of good feeback.
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I like my Bridgestone SO-2's.

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Thanks for the advice. I am planning on running the car mostly on the street, taking it to the track a couple of times, but I want good traction. I probably won't drive the car in the rain.

David

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If money is really an issue then go with kumho! They seem to be the best for your money.

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