OEM tire size offerings

[Bradley G]

I looked up under a few popular Tire sites , Tire Rack, Discount Tire, I forget the last one.
I don't need tires today, but the BFG'S ARE ALL GONE, got me to thinking.
What is available for our cars that match by model and factory suggested size?
I see, Firestone, Cooper, & Nitto.
I was actually pleasantly surprised at the moment knowing there are a few decent options for us that are stock size , 2004 model fans.
If there are other current offerings by other manufacturers, please mention what you found.

[justbob]

Brad, the single best thing I ever did was ditch the zero grip and wear fast BFG's.

I've been running Nitto 420's 255/55 on the back and stock sized Nitto 850's on the front. The sidewalks are a close match. The performance is more than I could ask for and the wear is dead flat across the tread over two years/800 rolling burn outs later. [emoji106]🏻


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[Bradley G]

I'mI appreciate your experience jb, and I will be in the market for something other than the much despised KDWS.
I want the same Tire front and back cause I will drive this junk, everywhere and anytime.
Brad, the single best thing I ever did was ditch the zero grip and wear fast BFG's.

I've been running Nitto 420's 255/55 on the back and stock sized Nitto 850's on the front. The sidewalks are a close match. The performance is more than I could ask for and the wear is dead flat across the tread over two years/800 rolling burn outs later. [emoji106]��


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[fastblackmerc]

I'mI appreciate your experience jb, and I will be in the market for something other than the much despised KDWS.
I want the same Tire front and back cause I will drive this junk, everywhere and anytime.

Go a size bigger and you'll find plenty of tires available.

[RubberCtyRauder]

On my first Maraduer I had Cooper Zeon RS3A and was very happy with them, excellent road holding wet and dry and come in factory staggered sizes

[crouse]

I run the Nitto NT555 on all 4 corners. 255/45 on the front and 265/50 on the rear. Overall diameters are really close to the OEM BFG's. Nitto just released the NT555 G2. Unfortunatley, the 265/50 is not available yet. it is available in the 255/45 size.

http://www.nittotire.com/passenger-tires/nt555-g2-ultra-high-performance-tire/

[Turbov6Bryan]

Justbob
Are the nitto 850 tread pattern similar to your rear tires?

[RubberCtyRauder]

I run the Nitto NT555 on all 4 corners. 255/45 on the front and 265/50 on the rear. Overall diameters are really close to the OEM BFG's. Nitto just released the NT555 G2. Unfortunatley, the 265/50 is not available yet. it is available in the 255/45 size.

http://www.nittotire.com/passenger-tires/nt555-g2-ultra-high-performance-tire/

And it's not avail in the rear sizes either

[Mr. Man]

If you go up to a 255 in the rear there are many more options and it won't mess with the TC. Just about everyone makes a 235/50.

[justbob]

Justbob

Are the nitto 850 tread pattern similar to your rear tires?


No. Not really.


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[Merc-O-matic]

On my first Maraduer I had Cooper Zeon RS3A and was very happy with them, excellent road holding wet and dry and come in factory staggered sizes


Ditto......!!

[larryo340]

Ditto......!!
Another ditto for the Coopers:burnout:

[cruzer]

Two summers and winters with no problems and good wear and traction Highly recommend

[FastMerc]

I have had 1 set of Coopers lasted me 5 years, prob going to replace this year.

[Red Rum]

I still have my Factory BFG tires. Mint and still brand new. But I am going to get a set of Nito Drag Radials and Nitto front tires. Check out Latemodelrestoration.com. I have a Fox Stang show car race car. So I am always checking them out. And they have tires 17 18 19 20 inches. At very good prices. Cheaper or the same as other sites. Free shipping too. Look at there tires. And compare you can save a few dead president.