Tire thoughts.....

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Tire thoughts.....

August 13, 2009, 02:04:09 AM

I've decided on some new rims for the Cougar. I'm sticking with 15 inch wheels. I want a 27 inch tall tire for out back and the rim size will be 8 inches. 255/60-15 is the size tire that'll fit that criteria.

I want something with a blackwall that'll hook yet I can drive all year long. I've been looking at these:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MTT-1566/?image=large

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Manufacturer's Part Number      1566
Part Type      Tires
Product Line      Mickey Thompson Sportsman I Tires
Summit Racing Part Number      MTT-1566
Tire Size      255/60-15
Rim Diameter (in)      15 in.
Sidewall Style      Blackwall
Tire Construction      Bias-ply
Directional      No
Tire Diameter (in)      27.00 in.
Section Width (in)      10.40 in.
Tread Width (in)      7.80 in.
Minimum Recommended Rim Width (in)      6.00 in.
Maximum Recommended Rim Width (in)      8.00 in.
Asymmetrical Tread Pattern      No
Tread Depth      12/32 in.
DOT-Approved      Yes
Tube Required      No
Quantity      Sold individually.

Give your ride a firm grip on any surface!

Mickey Thompson Sportsman "I" tires are made from a special compound and feature an interlocking "I" tread that wraps around and gives a firm grip on any surface. Nylon cord construction, four-ply sidewalls, and D.O.T. approval for street use round out the features.

Thoughts? Experiences? Suggestions?
Another option is the Nitto 555R in the same size. Lemme hear what you got to say :burnout:

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Reply #1 – August 13, 2009, 03:16:49 AM

I run Nitto 555's on my Mustang all year long and havent had too many problems. As long as you drive like you got some sense in the rain they do ok. Never had them on the highway in the rain though.

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Reply #2 – August 16, 2009, 01:06:38 PM

Perhaps a set of Hoosier Pro streets......black side wall radials with an H-speed rating -- the minimum I'll consider.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HOO-19100/'

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ummit Racing Part Number      HOO-19100
Tire Size      28 x 9.50-15
Rim Diameter (in)      15 in.
Sidewall Style      Blackwall
Tire Construction      Radial
Directional      No
Tire Diameter (in)      27.00 in.
Section Width (in)      9.75 in.
Tread Width (in)      8.00 in.
Speed Rating      H
Minimum Recommended Rim Width (in)      7.50 in.
Maximum Recommended Rim Width (in)      9.00 in.
Asymmetrical Tread Pattern      No
DOT-Approved      Yes
Tube Required      No
Max Load Single (lbs)      1,325 lbs.

Those are listed as a 28" tire by part # , but have a measure size of 27".....interesting.

Another option:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HOO-19075/

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Summit Racing Part Number      HOO-19075
Tire Size      27 x 10.50-15
Rim Diameter (in)      15 in.
Sidewall Style      Blackwall
Tire Construction      Radial
Directional      Yes
Tire Diameter (in)      26.50 in.
Section Width (in)      10.50 in.
Tread Width (in)      8.30 in.
Speed Rating      H
Minimum Recommended Rim Width (in)      7.00 in.
Maximum Recommended Rim Width (in)      8.50 in.
Asymmetrical Tread Pattern      No
DOT-Approved      Yes
Tube Required      No
Max Load Single (lbs)      1,235 lbs.

Looks slightly short, but would be a teensy bit wider and most likely look better on an 8" wheel IMHO......

Again, any thoughts?

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Reply #3 – August 16, 2009, 08:29:16 PM

Paul,

You don't want to run a bias-ply tire on the rear and a radial tire on the front.

From Michelin's website:
DO NOT mix radial and non-radial tires on a vehicle. If mixing tires is unavoidable, NEVER mix radial and non-radial tires on the same axle. If two radial and two non-radial tires are installed on a vehicle, the two radials MUST be installed on the rear axle and the two non-radials on the front axle.

IIRC it's due to the way that the two different types of of tires react to steering inputs and it results in the car having too much oversteer.

Brent

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Reply #4 – August 16, 2009, 08:37:22 PM

Good to know -- thanks. That takes the Mickey's off the list....I'm gonna call Hoosier tomorrow about the 2 options from them.

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Reply #5 – August 22, 2009, 07:52:03 PM

HMMMM....

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/GWM-93-580039P/?image=large

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Rim Diameter (in)      15 in.
Rim Width (in)      8.00 in.
Backspacing (in)      5.000 in.
Offset (mm)      +13.00mm
Wheel Material      Aluminum
Wheel Finish      Polished
Wheel Construction      1-piece
Beadlock Included      No
Beadlock Functional      No
Lug Nut Seat Style      Shank
Lug Nut Shank Length (in)      1.300-1.380 in.
Lug Nut Shank Diameter (in)      0.679-0.687 in.
Washer Outside Diameter (in)      1.250 in.
Hub Centric      No
Center Cap Included      Yes
Load Rating (lbs)      1,200 lbs.
Valve Stems Included      No
Recommended Valve Stem      7/16 in. pull-through
Quantity      Sold individually.
Notes      For 4x4.5 in. bolt pattern use centered lug nut washers; 4x4.25 in. bolt pattern use offset lug nut washers.

I'm leery of the load rating.....

The Drag lite replicas are rated at over 2000 pounds ....

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Reply #6 – August 22, 2009, 09:04:17 PM

OOOOOOHHHH!

They come in 4 lug pattern 17X8!!!!!

http://www.shop.speedunlimited.com/Wheels-Tires/Wheel-Greg-Weld-Prolite/Greg-Weld-93-780039P-p5770023-1-2.html

NOW I HAVE A CONUNDRUM!

Lots more tire sizes to choose from that will make a 27" tall tire as well......behold.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/Department/Wheels-Tires/Part-Type/Tires/Rim-Diameter-in/17-in/Tire-Construction/Radial/Tire-Size/255-50-17/?Ns=Rank|Asc

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Reply #7 – August 23, 2009, 06:36:05 AM

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MTT-3754R/
chose your size i was thinking of these for myself, my cousin put them on his 550 hp chevy any love them.

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Reply #8 – August 23, 2009, 10:59:43 AM

Those are 28" tall.

These are 27......http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MTT-3756R?autofilter=1&part=MTT%252D3756R&N=700+4294923107+4294922134+1005+115&autoview=sku

Great for dry and the track........not much else.

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Reply #9 – August 23, 2009, 08:20:10 PM

Go with the indy profile SS..Much better tire..The dogbones dont hook for crud. If you are ..MT also makes radials if you want them

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Reply #10 – August 24, 2009, 10:05:18 AM

That why I said pick your size, my car is a weekend warrior I forgot you drive in the rain.

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Reply #11 – September 04, 2009, 07:18:02 AM

I say go with the BFG KDW's, i had them and they are a good tire, pretty sticky also. My son now has them on his mustang ( but he can't drive it yet, 2 more years )

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Reply #12 – September 04, 2009, 07:20:47 AM

Only come in raised white letter in the size I want. I believe the backside is blackwall. I guess I COULD mount them with the letters facing in....

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Reply #13 – September 04, 2009, 07:23:26 AM

yes, the backside is blackwall, nice looking tire

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Reply #14 – October 09, 2009, 02:53:15 AM

Hmmm.....I believe I have found a tire option in the exact size I want.

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Maxxis MA-S1 Marauder Performance SUV
Part number: TP39462000

* Size: 255/60/15
* Load/Speed Rating: 102H
* UTQG: 360 A A
* Weight: 29.2 lbs

http://www.gripston.com/search?q=255%2F60%2F15

Ordered 2 in that size and 2 more in 235/60-15. Good price for an H-speed rated tire in thaose sizes with blackwall. The options in these 2 sizes are disappearing.....I was actually perusing the pen 15er website for help. Those of you who are familiar with pen 15er know one turns to them for "vintage" tires (read: unobtainable).

My current tires are a V- speed rating, but the compound always felt a little on the hard side for a tire of that speed rating. At over $210 a tire; I couldn't see paying for them again. Besides, they don't carry the 255's anymore....