Tire recommendations anyone?
11-13-12, 07:43 AM
#107
275 will fit on the rear, but like msgs350 said... it will look weird
EDIT: Actually, you CAN fit, but it won't work to the benefit you'd think..... Please refer to this forum thread for reference:
http://mustangforums.com/forum/2005-...-inch-rim.html
Just also realized it's a 35 series tire. You don't want two tire diameteres when doing tires, you want them both to be the same.
EDIT: Actually, you CAN fit, but it won't work to the benefit you'd think..... Please refer to this forum thread for reference:
http://mustangforums.com/forum/2005-...-inch-rim.html
Just also realized it's a 35 series tire. You don't want two tire diameteres when doing tires, you want them both to be the same.
Last edited by XxGoKoUxX; 11-13-12 at 07:46 AM.
11-13-12, 08:00 AM
#108
I'm glad a lot of people are using the Continentals, anyone have feedback on the Continental pro contacts (freshly released)? Supposedly 700 UTQG (VERY VERY long wear rate) with same comfortability, and it has indicators to tell you when the tire is still good for snow, rain, or dry traction.
All in all the most comfortable of those "touring" type tires with low resistance rolling (so far through my research) are the Michelins MXM4 (the Primacy).
With the Primacy, they're more quiet, but wear out a little more quicker than Continental DWS'
Also, like Simmsled said, the continentals literally handle a TINY TINY TINY bit better than the Primacy, but the Primacy is an overall better tire, i believe with braking and other forms of performance. First hand the Primacy would be my choice for a tire (since it's FL and we never see snow). But I wouldn't rule out the Continentals if I do encounter snow
All in all the most comfortable of those "touring" type tires with low resistance rolling (so far through my research) are the Michelins MXM4 (the Primacy).
With the Primacy, they're more quiet, but wear out a little more quicker than Continental DWS'
Also, like Simmsled said, the continentals literally handle a TINY TINY TINY bit better than the Primacy, but the Primacy is an overall better tire, i believe with braking and other forms of performance. First hand the Primacy would be my choice for a tire (since it's FL and we never see snow). But I wouldn't rule out the Continentals if I do encounter snow
11-13-12, 10:59 AM
#111
35% of 275 = 96.25mm
40% of 245 = 98mm
This is how big your sidewall will be.
So these tires are pretty close, but like everyone said 275 on an 8 is too wide. It's especially important to get these numbers REALLY close if you have an AWD. Hope that clears some things up
11-13-12, 07:52 PM
#112
I have a set on my XJ8. They are nearly as good as snow tires, just unreal. They gave comparable traction to the 6/32 tread depth Pirelli snows that I ran the winter before, if not better.
A GS350 AWD on DWSs will get you through anything you'll run into in Denver.
I had MXM4s on a Cadillac. They suck. Well, they're quiet and ride well, but if its snowing or raining or the road gets curvy they suck.
11-15-12, 04:45 AM
#114
Continental ExtremeContact DWS...long time Michelin tire buyer. You can not beat this tire and its cost for year round driving unless you want dedicated snow/ice tires for winter. True there are more aggressive tires for summer driving but given the car your using them on they offer the best overall balance with great tread life. All three of my cars are rocking these tires now and I ditched the winter rims and tires laying all over my garage.
11-15-12, 09:02 AM
#115
