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    ok i need to get new tires for my T/A, my only problem is that there are so many tires and i dont know which one to get. I would appreciate any info or tips on which ones to get.
    Thanks
    Tony

    99 T/A WS-6
    SLP strut tower brace, SLP sub-frame connectors, SLP intake, SLP Loudmouth exhaust, shift kit, SLP suspension system, SLP y-pipe
    2004 Mineral Gray Mustang Mach1 (stock, but ordering the SLP Loudmouth)
    88 IROC-Z, ZZ430 CRATE MOTOR, Flowmaster exhaust, MOSER 12-bolt with gears, and a few other mods.

  • #2
    I have BFG Comp TAs on my 3rd gen and i love them they handle great in wet and dry

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    • #3
      What worked for me

      I have burn through some tires about seven sets a year and went through many different brands. The best grip and handleing in wet and dry were the Dunlop sport 5000 they lasted the longest better then the Michelin pilot sports. They have a wicked tread design too best deal is on tirerack.com I have them on my 99 z28 convertible, my 02 trans am ram air, and my 92 trans am gta. Can't hurt to look into let me know if you find something better.

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      • #4
        I Would Recomend The BFG's KD's Which Are The Softest Rubber Compound For A Street Tire...
        -[LS1 VORTECH SS]-

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        • #5
          Can't go worng with the KD's, that's a wicked tire. Not good if you're going to be driving in the rain though. Try the KDW for that. They even have a KDWS (yes, a snow tire). That's what was on my WS6 when I bought it and I have no complaints about them. I'll be upgrading to the KD's though, because it never sees the rain, let alone the snow.
          Dave M
          Life, liberty, and the pursuit of all who threaten it!


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          • #6
            How about the Goodyear F1 GS D3's
            Kbddsfc,B&M Ripper,Ws6 Rims,Hotchkiss Stb,Bmr Lca,Gwphr,Strange 4:10's,LPEds,Borla,AS&M Headers,RT cat,Powerslot rotors,Hawk Pads R/Pf pads Fr,Mba shift knob,Slp Hood&Airbox,Holley Powershot filter,Fernco mod, Lt4km,Firebat decals,T/A Girdle,HPP.160stat,Bilstein shocks,Z06 Brakes,AFS ZR1's,GSD3's.

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            • #7
              I'm shocked that nobody has mentioned the Firestone Firehawk!
              Tracy
              2002 C5 M6 Convertible
              1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
              Current Mods:
              SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids

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              • #8
                Originally posted by TraceZ
                I'm shocked that nobody has mentioned the Firestone Firehawk!
                OK..... Firehawk SZ50EP. The best wet and dry tire out there. Treadwear is awesome, wet performance is stellar and in the dry they rate right up there with the best. IMHO, it is the best all around tire for the street.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Joe 1320
                  OK..... Firehawk SZ50EP. The best wet and dry tire out there. Treadwear is awesome, wet performance is stellar and in the dry they rate right up there with the best. IMHO, it is the best all around tire for the street.
                  I second that. All in favor say I.
                  2002 Electron Blue Vette, 1SC, FE3/Z51, G92 3.15 gears, 308.9 RWHP 321.7 RWTQ (before any mods), SLP headers, Z06 exhaust, MSD Ignition Wires, AC Delco Iridium Spark Plugs, 160 t-stat, lots of ECM tuning

                  1995 Z28, many mods, SOLD

                  A proud member of the "F-Body Dirty Dozen"

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Jeff 95 Z28
                    I second that. All in favor say I.
                    "I"
                    Tracy
                    2002 C5 M6 Convertible
                    1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
                    Current Mods:
                    SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids

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                    • #11
                      "Nay"



                      Firehawks are bad, but too expensive for me...I bought some Nitto Extreme NT555, and I love em'.

                      Actually...you can't go wrong with any of the tires recommended. It's pretty much up to the size of your pocket.

                      Christopher Teng

                      1999 · A4 · 3.73's · Auburn LSD · Whisper Lid · K&N · Pacesetter Headers/Y-pipe
                      Magnaflow Cat & Catback · MSD Coils/Wires · Bosch +4 Plugs · EGR Bypass
                      B&M SuperCooler · 160* Stat · Descreened MAF · SLP CAI · BMR STB & SFC
                      Strano Sways · Eibach Springs · Bilstein HD Shocks · Hawk-Pads · Brembo Blanks
                      Speedlines · Nitto 555s · Texas Speed Mail Tune

                      Lots of Weight Savings · Stubby Antenna · Corbeau TRS · Zaino · 273K

                      F-Body Dirty Dozen

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by LimTeng99TransAm


                        Firehawks are bad
                        Translation, he means bad as in good. LOL
                        2002 Electron Blue Vette, 1SC, FE3/Z51, G92 3.15 gears, 308.9 RWHP 321.7 RWTQ (before any mods), SLP headers, Z06 exhaust, MSD Ignition Wires, AC Delco Iridium Spark Plugs, 160 t-stat, lots of ECM tuning

                        1995 Z28, many mods, SOLD

                        A proud member of the "F-Body Dirty Dozen"

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by LimTeng99TransAm
                          "Nay"



                          Firehawks are bad, but too expensive for me...I bought some Nitto Extreme NT555, and I love em'.

                          Actually...you can't go wrong with any of the tires recommended. It's pretty much up to the size of your pocket.
                          Mine were on sale... $165.00 each from Tirerack. That is cheap!
                          Tracy
                          2002 C5 M6 Convertible
                          1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
                          Current Mods:
                          SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids

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                          • #14
                            I had originally planned on getting Firehawks, but availability issues at that time caused me to opt for the BFG KDW. I'm totally satisfied with the BFG's....great wet & dry performer.

                            I thought I had read that the Firehawk SZ's were being discontinued....?????
                            DWS
                            Silver M6 '95 Formula-sold to MCKNBRD

                            Zaino all the way!!

                            '03 Z06....Donaldson Blackwing, CAGS, '04 Z06 shocks, ceramic pads

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                            • #15
                              161 for my Nittos...hummm...dangit!

                              Christopher Teng

                              1999 · A4 · 3.73's · Auburn LSD · Whisper Lid · K&N · Pacesetter Headers/Y-pipe
                              Magnaflow Cat & Catback · MSD Coils/Wires · Bosch +4 Plugs · EGR Bypass
                              B&M SuperCooler · 160* Stat · Descreened MAF · SLP CAI · BMR STB & SFC
                              Strano Sways · Eibach Springs · Bilstein HD Shocks · Hawk-Pads · Brembo Blanks
                              Speedlines · Nitto 555s · Texas Speed Mail Tune

                              Lots of Weight Savings · Stubby Antenna · Corbeau TRS · Zaino · 273K

                              F-Body Dirty Dozen

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