Who's rubber are you driving on? - Page 5

ausie · 04-27-2005, 07:02 AM

Come to think of it, they were not cheap. I spent close to a total of $900.00 this year on tires. I did it in stages though over the winter. Since my wheels are a caryover from the 01, the tires had over 10k of wear on them. First to go was the 10 inch x 18 rears since there was no tread left and the remaining compound had no grip either. After I got the 10 inch I noticed that the tires would spin much easier than it did with the stock 8 inch when driving the 01. Since I now have an 04 and the same wheels, I have noticed a big difference with the Proxies on. At least they met my goals in finding a tire that has more tread blocks or continuous rubber per tire foot print. Although the KDWII's have some beefy tread blocks too. So far they top my list for a street tire. Now it is time to fix the other slip (add pully and idlers) and see what happens. Perhaps a set of Mickies T's for the rear if I get another set of wheels. I am hearing some good things about them at the car shows.

rpalmer · 08-03-2005, 06:31 PM

Not bad, not great, just inexpensive. I'd do something different next time.

As another poster observed, they run on the narrow side.

-RP

ososlow99svt · 08-09-2005, 09:51 PM

im running the nitto 555 and have been pretty happy with them. i run 285's in the rear and they seem to hook up pretty good on the street, but not reel well at the track. they also do good in the rain.

zobes99cobra · 08-20-2005, 04:15 PM

I am running 275/35/18 inch dunlops...best tires ive ever had

04-27-2005, 07:02 AM	#61
ausie Don't let the dog drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 1,883	Come to think of it, they were not cheap. I spent close to a total of $900.00 this year on tires. I did it in stages though over the winter. Since my wheels are a caryover from the 01, the tires had over 10k of wear on them. First to go was the 10 inch x 18 rears since there was no tread left and the remaining compound had no grip either. After I got the 10 inch I noticed that the tires would spin much easier than it did with the stock 8 inch when driving the 01. Since I now have an 04 and the same wheels, I have noticed a big difference with the Proxies on. At least they met my goals in finding a tire that has more tread blocks or continuous rubber per tire foot print. Although the KDWII's have some beefy tread blocks too. So far they top my list for a street tire. Now it is time to fix the other slip (add pully and idlers) and see what happens. Perhaps a set of Mickies T's for the rear if I get another set of wheels. I am hearing some good things about them at the car shows. __________________ 2004 SVT Cobra, Silver, February 2004 SVT Build # 2485 out of 3768 SLP Loudmouth Cat-back UPR double lock firewall adjuster UPR GMS extreme double hook quadrant Wheels: Ford SVT 10th anniv. wheels (track duty) SVE 10th anniv. style 17x9F, 10x10.5R BBS RK Plasma 18x8.5F, 18x10R (retired) (retired) 2001 black SVT Cobra, October 2001 missed but not forgotten

08-03-2005, 06:31 PM	#62
rpalmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North of Boston Posts: 67	Fuzions Not bad, not great, just inexpensive. I'd do something different next time. As another poster observed, they run on the narrow side. -RP __________________ '99 Rio Red Red Red, Magnaflow cat back, C&L MAF, 4.10's

08-09-2005, 09:51 PM	#63
ososlow99svt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: middle tennessee Posts: 14	im running the nitto 555 and have been pretty happy with them. i run 285's in the rear and they seem to hook up pretty good on the street, but not reel well at the track. they also do good in the rain.

08-20-2005, 04:15 PM	#64
zobes99cobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Medford, Ok Posts: 12	I am running 275/35/18 inch dunlops...best tires ive ever had

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