[Kingpin's Stang]

What kind of tires are on your ride on? I'm thinking of getting some Nitto 555RII but want to know what everyone thinks of them and if there is something else I should be looking at or considering.

I had my stang re-tuned (new pulley & pulley adjustments) and dyno'd and made 330 hp on 9psi. I'll be going to a smaller pulley soon in hopes of making 15-16psi and possibly spraying on top of this. I currently have Yokohama on it but when I get on it, it gets sideways in a hurry...any help or suggestion would be greatly appreciated :

[Bigdrumma22]

I've got BFG KDW's (old tread pattern) which are great in dry weather... not so much when it's wet, it can get scary!

[Wiked]

Originally Posted by Bigdrumma22

I've got BFG KDW's (old tread pattern) which are great in dry weather... not so much when it's wet, it can get scary!

Same tires here
I have 275's all the way around, and I like these in the wet weather A LOT more than my old Nitto's.

[Agent Jones]

Originally Posted by Wiked

Same tires here
I have 275's all the way around, and I like these in the wet weather A LOT more than my old Nitto's.

+1

I almost died today...

[Kingpin's Stang]

thanks for the info...is anyone running 305's

[Wiked]

Originally Posted by Agent Jones

+1

I almost died today...

lol, is this how you found my welcome thread?

[Bigdrumma22]

Originally Posted by Wiked

Same tires here
I have 275's all the way around, and I like these in the wet weather A LOT more than my old Nitto's.

The car had Nitto 555's on the front when I got it and BFGs on the back, so I bought a new matching set of the BFG's. You like them in wet weather? I had a similar incident one day when it was just a lil' slick after a mist. Was going from 90 onto 281(37)N on that nice big curve by the alamodome. It's marked like 35mph I think, but we all know no one goes those speeds. I normally take it at about 60-65mph when dry, so since it was wet I went about 50-55mph. BIG MISTAKE!!! I fishtailed almost at the end of the turn and went sliding into the other on ramp from 90 the other direction that also goes onto 281(37) before finally regaining control. My heart was in my throat... definitely scariest moment ever, because if there would have been a car in that other lane, I woulda been screwed! And this was with just a lil' mist, wasn't even pouring or anything.

[BlackSunshine01]

the little mist is what gets ya. it just sits on top of the oil thats on the road. not really enough water to kinda wash it off the readway.

[Agent Jones]

Originally Posted by Bigdrumma22

The car had Nitto 555's on the front when I got it and BFGs on the back, so I bought a new matching set of the BFG's. You like them in wet weather? I had a similar incident one day when it was just a lil' slick after a mist. Was going from 90 onto 281(37)N on that nice big curve by the alamodome. It's marked like 35mph I think, but we all know no one goes those speeds. I normally take it at about 60-65mph when dry, so since it was wet I went about 50-55mph. BIG MISTAKE!!! I fishtailed almost at the end of the turn and went sliding into the other on ramp from 90 the other direction that also goes onto 281(37) before finally regaining control. My heart was in my throat... definitely scariest moment ever, because if there would have been a car in that other lane, I woulda been screwed! And this was with just a lil' mist, wasn't even pouring or anything.

yeah you should go a little closer to those speeds when wet. Its harder to drive with only a little mist than a full down pour because when it first starts to rain thats when its the most dangerous because the oil doesnt mix with the water. Later the oil gets washed away.

[Bigdrumma22]

Originally Posted by Agent Jones

yeah you should go a little closer to those speeds when wet. Its harder to drive with only a little mist than a full down pour because when it first starts to rain thats when its the most dangerous because the oil doesnt mix with the water. Later the oil gets washed away.

Oh yeah, I learned my lesson after that one! When it's pouring which is once a year here anyways, it will hydroplane on the highway at about 45mph and the traction control goes all crazy, but like I said... it doesn't rain that much here anyways.

[texMUSTANGusmc]

im running nitto555 with 245 infront and 295 in rear. i love them, wet or dry

[Kingpin's Stang]

Originally Posted by texMUSTANGusmc

im running nitto555 with 245 infront and 295 in rear. i love them, wet or dry

What kind of power are you putting down with them?

[texMUSTANGusmc]

dyno at 338, they stick pretty good, i've jacked aroundwith them a lot(burn outs) and still got a shit load of thread. i think anything after either 275 or 285 you have to have at least a 10in. but past 285 you have to have 10.5.

[Kingpin's Stang]

thanks for the info

[86sleeper]

I have Sumitumo 275's on the rear. not too good for traction, but they get good mileage.
I also have a set of old BFG DR's that hook well on the street above 40mph.

[86sleeper]

Originally Posted by Kingpin's Stang

I'll be going to a smaller pulley soon in hopes of making 15-16psi and possibly spraying on top of this.

this is after the built motor, right?

[Kingpin's Stang]

Originally Posted by 86sleeper

this is after the built motor, right?

The motor is already built.

Originally Posted by Kingpin's Stang

Close to $30,000 with $7k being labor...
Vortech V2 supercharger, Viper 6 speed, Intercooler and chrome piping, 8.8 rear end, 3.73 gears, Mac Long tube header and X-pipe, Borla exhaust, Ford Thunderbird SC forged Crank, 3.8L Ford Thunderbird SC block bored and stroked 4.1L, Eagle Rods, Wiseco Pistons (8.5 to 1), Polydyn coated pistons, and bearings, New ford oil pump, ARP hardware (studs), Heads, Ported, polished 3.8 mustang heads, Ferrea Valves, Comp 915 springs, Ls1 retainers, Comp cams blower grind (don't know the specs, I will look up) comp cams push rods, ford replacement lifters, new gaskets and seals through out the long block and I'm still going...

[95 GTS]

I have daily driven nitto 555Rs and done about 40k on them. I have never once had a problem or a close call. I HAVE driven them BALD in torential rain and had to go 50 on I35 but so did everyone else. You recall last summer? I drove through that rain for 120 miles a day every time it rained... safely.

I had Khumo MXs up front which are stickey and GREAT in the rain and nittos in the back. I prefer that mixed setup for maximum grip, handling and treadwear for a stickey setup.

[Bigdrumma22]

Originally Posted by 95 GTS

I had Khumo MXs up front which are stickey and GREAT in the rain and nittos in the back. I prefer that mixed setup for maximum grip, handling and treadwear for a stickey setup.

The Kumho MX's were my next choice if the BFG's weren't available... they might be my next set when the time comes.