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Need new 17" tires
Thanks for all the help so far.
The Superformance Cobra I just bought has the original tires on it. I would like recommendations for new 17" tires. I will not be driving in the winter months and do not plan to drive in the rain, but we all know it can happen. I think I will only put about 1,500 miles on a year so I am not worried about wearing them out, I expect them to age out before I wear them out. The more grip the better. I only plan on doing street driving, no track use. I have been thinking about Toyo Tire PROXES R888R's. Is anybody running them? What are you using, do you like them? Thanks Ray |
I am going to try nitto nt555g2. The mustang guys like them.
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for the rear. Designed to be paired with 555G2's in front. The rear R2's for 15", 17", 18" wheels stand at 28" tall. That adds a nice 1" rake to the stance if you like that look. |
Sizes??? Many tires come in limited sizes.
315/35/17 and 255/40/17 I've tried: Nitto R555 300 compound, good street tire, just not up to 570hp/585tq. Nitto NT-01 by far stickiest non-drag radial, 100 compound, handles best, no good wet (wouldn't recommend driving on wet roads at all). FFR recommends: Toyo (sister companies BTW) Proxies R888R, 100 compound, sticky, good in rain, everyone says they are too noisy. Yes, people in Cobras. I've never tried them. Tire pressures: 22 psi for these in a Cobra. Drag radials are not recommended for lateral loads, so if you are going to do any cornering, manufacturers do not recommend. |
MKS427,
The car currently has 275/40R17 front and 315/35R17 rear, 335/35R17 will also fit. Ray |
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I decided on Nitto NT05's . Had them on for about a month, so far so good. Much better grip than my old tires.
Ray SP02290 |
I second the Nitto NT05. 200 treadwear so they are sticky, but not so sticky they throw crap onto your fenders.
I’ve had mine for a few years. Real happy. |
I now have the R888rs on my car. They are not noisy compared to the NT-01, except when they start to push. They probably push a little easier, but they will work if you get caught in the rain.
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17” wheels
I too have 17’s and would appreciate any and all info that comes through. Thanks for the help.
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I read this on Tirerack: "Half mileage for rear if different size than front" (I'm researching staggered tires for my wife's SUV - looking at PS4-SUV from Michelin)
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They must think us guys with wider rear tires like to smoke them. :eek: Where do they get these crazy ideas from?!
A tangent, but speaking of SUVs and Michelins, I recently put new Michelin CrossClimates on my Grand Cherokee - very happy with them. (all 4 the same size, though) |
I’m looking for tire selection too. I’m coming off the Nitto 05r, and they are “ok”. I notice they are not as sticky compared to the risk of driving and coming up to a puddle. They are definitely designed for drive to and from the track. Nothing more. Running on 17s
I think I will looking more of a street tire. Does anyone know how the Nitto 05r compare to the 05? |
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