Need Tires For my Gen1

r93lightning · 07-19-2006, 08:55 PM

I'am trying to buy new tires for my 1993 Lightning.The last set I bought were firestone Indy 500 tires.I'am having problems finding new tires 275/60-17. what size do people usually switch to that does not screw up speedo and look too small.Any help would be appreciated.

Greg

95BamaLightning · 07-19-2006, 09:12 PM

a lot of people are using toyo proxes and love them. thats what im going to use next time i buy tires

Brian Baskin · 07-19-2006, 09:16 PM

Falken Ziex S/TZ-01, I have a set. Very good price, good performance.
Or the Kuhmo Ecsta STX's. Even better price, good performance.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...75&ar=60&rd=17

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=0&sortValue=0

LeadSlinger · 07-21-2006, 12:07 PM

I've been really happy with my Toyos; I considered the Kumhos too, but I just couldn't get over the name, LOL.

Stay way clear of the Michelin Cross Terrains; they weren't designed with our type of vehicle in mind.

lelz28 · 07-26-2006, 09:45 PM

you need bridgestone dueler h/p's. After three sets, stock firestones firehawlks, two goodyear st's, these tires make them both look like stones. The will hook in the rain, brake in any wether, handle like a dream, and are totaly quite. Spend the money! If your truck is built they will bite.

marc2000gt · 07-26-2006, 10:28 PM

I like my Toyo's so much that I am going to buy a set of their T1R's for my Mustang tomorrow. The ones for our trucks are pretty sticky, and don't make noise. They also seem to ride smoother the the stockers. It may not really matter, but I also like the look of the directional tread pattern on them. They also channel water well.

johnny408 · 08-12-2006, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by marc2000gt

I like my Toyo's so much that I am going to buy a set The ones for our trucks are pretty sticky, and don't make noise. They also seem to ride smoother the the stockers. It may not really matter, but I also like the look of the directional tread pattern on them. They also channel water well.

Toyo's all the way.

blueovalforlife · 08-29-2006, 11:58 PM

I've got the Falkens and couldnt be happier. Plus the tread index is 420! they last a long time if you dont burnout as much as i do...

JEFF · 08-30-2006, 01:01 AM

Dunlop Sport Rover GTX 275/60/17. Lot of mileage out of them and great in the snow or rain.

badpony93 · 11-27-2006, 10:43 PM

toyo's or the bridgestone's i have the toyo's now i'm probably going with the b-stones next.

Zap · 12-09-2006, 09:33 PM

You need a stiff sidwall or the L will wallow like you are on a waterbed. I put On a set of Yokohamas based on the feedback in on Tire Rack and they are great! In Houston, if it ain't rainin' it's gonna and they have really good dry manners, too( I have to go to San Antonio to do this!)

Best 96 · 12-10-2006, 04:28 AM

Yokohama AVS ST 275/60/R17 $122.00 Each

I wanted a strong side wall and these tires have it.

Great in the rain

http://www.yokohamatire.com/TireIntr...TireID=7&ID=lt

Zap · 12-11-2006, 08:28 PM

That's the one!

jeremy canter · 02-03-2007, 10:19 PM

buy toyo's

Jimmys91 · 03-05-2007, 12:12 PM

Where are you guys getting the Toyo's? and has any one tried the 275/40/17's?

Jimmy

07-19-2006, 08:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
r93lightning Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: CHILLICOTHE OH, AMERICA Posts: 71 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Need Tires For my Gen1 I'am trying to buy new tires for my 1993 Lightning.The last set I bought were firestone Indy 500 tires.I'am having problems finding new tires 275/60-17. what size do people usually switch to that does not screw up speedo and look too small.Any help would be appreciated. Greg

07-21-2006, 12:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
LeadSlinger Why's mine still stock? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 145 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	I've been really happy with my Toyos; I considered the Kumhos too, but I just couldn't get over the name, LOL. Stay way clear of the Michelin Cross Terrains; they weren't designed with our type of vehicle in mind. __________________ '94 Lightning (stock) '64 Marauder (mostly stock, decided to keep it)

07-26-2006, 09:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
lelz28 lelz28 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: miami Posts: 7 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	you need these! you need bridgestone dueler h/p's. After three sets, stock firestones firehawlks, two goodyear st's, these tires make them both look like stones. The will hook in the rain, brake in any wether, handle like a dream, and are totaly quite. Spend the money! If your truck is built they will bite.

07-26-2006, 10:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
marc2000gt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Appling,GA Posts: 3,811 View this user's gallery iTrader: 9 / 100%	I like my Toyo's so much that I am going to buy a set of their T1R's for my Mustang tomorrow. The ones for our trucks are pretty sticky, and don't make noise. They also seem to ride smoother the the stockers. It may not really matter, but I also like the look of the directional tread pattern on them. They also channel water well. __________________ 1994 Red Lightning #1134 383ci by PSI, S-Trim, Trick Flow T/W heads, Trick Flow Box intake, 60lb injectors, Struckby Two Pump Trick, MSD 6AL, Flexalite 295's, Pickrel Magnaflow Exhaust, Art Carr 2800 stall converter, FTVB, LFP Traction Bars, Tuned with a Tweecer and a Wideband Commander Waiting to be installed is a Struckby Mass Air Setup with PMAS HPX sensor. 2000 Mustang GT

03-05-2007, 12:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jimmys91 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Tires Where are you guys getting the Toyo's? and has any one tried the 275/40/17's? Jimmy




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07-19-2006, 09:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
95BamaLightning Deo Vindice Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Market, Alabama Posts: 257 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	a lot of people are using toyo proxes and love them. thats what im going to use next time i buy tires

07-19-2006, 09:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brian Baskin Rikutsu-poi Paid Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Harford County, MD Posts: 8,008 NLOC member #: 658 View this user's gallery iTrader: 4 / 100%	Falken Ziex S/TZ-01, I have a set. Very good price, good performance. Or the Kuhmo Ecsta STX's. Even better price, good performance. http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...75&ar=60&rd=17 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=0&sortValue=0

08-29-2006, 11:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
blueovalforlife Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 817 View this user's gallery iTrader: 1 / 100%	I've got the Falkens and couldnt be happier. Plus the tread index is 420! they last a long time if you dont burnout as much as i do...

08-30-2006, 01:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
JEFF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Crown Point IN Posts: 119 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Dunlop Sport Rover GTX 275/60/17. Lot of mileage out of them and great in the snow or rain.

11-27-2006, 10:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
badpony93 Registered User Paid Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: phoenix az Posts: 2,303 NLOC member #: 2497 View this user's gallery iTrader: 3 / 100%	toyo's or the bridgestone's i have the toyo's now i'm probably going with the b-stones next.

12-09-2006, 09:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zap Varmitmeister Paid Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 94 NLOC member #: 1551 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	You need a stiff sidwall or the L will wallow like you are on a waterbed. I put On a set of Yokohamas based on the feedback in on Tire Rack and they are great! In Houston, if it ain't rainin' it's gonna and they have really good dry manners, too( I have to go to San Antonio to do this!)

12-10-2006, 04:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
Best 96 96 F-150 L.C. 5.0L 4R70W Paid Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cedar Park Texas Posts: 163 NLOC member #: 2184 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yokohama AVS ST 275/60/R17 $122.00 Each I wanted a strong side wall and these tires have it. Great in the rain http://www.yokohamatire.com/TireIntr...TireID=7&ID=lt

12-11-2006, 08:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
Zap Varmitmeister Paid Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 94 NLOC member #: 1551 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	That's the one!

02-03-2007, 10:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
jeremy canter Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: cuddlebackville , ny Posts: 1,213 View this user's gallery iTrader: -1 / 0%	buy toyo's

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