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TAC Tech => Tires, Brakes & Suspension => Topic started by: 76455sd on March 25, 2021, 12:18:20 PM

Title: Tires for a 4th gen
Post by: 76455sd on March 25, 2021, 12:18:20 PM: Thinking about new tires for my 02. Currently has 275/40ZR17s. I like the look so I’ll probably stay with the same. Any recommendations for make/model of tire? Just a driver/cruiser driven almost exclusively in good weather. Look for decent wear, low road noise, and reasonable price. Thanks
Title: Re: Tires for a 4th gen
Post by: jonathonar89 on March 25, 2021, 09:43:23 PM: All depends on what you want to do.

On my '98 Trans Am, I had good experience with BFG Comp 2 A/S (All season) tires but that's an all-season tire.
$141.99
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=g-Force+COMP-2+A%2FS+PLUS&partnum=74WR7GFC2ASP&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

On my '79 I have the BFG Comp 2 Summer tire. I have yet to drive on these so I can't give full analysis at the moment.
$184
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=g-Force+Sport+COMP-2&partnum=74WR7GFSPC2&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

If you want a good performance street tire that has track potential, look into the Falken Azenis RT615K+. This is the only 200TW treadwear tire available in 275/40-17. You could take this and do autocross.
$180
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Falken&tireModel=Azenis+RT615K%2B&partnum=74WR7RT615KP&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes
Title: Re: Tires for a 4th gen
Post by: 76455sd on March 27, 2021, 07:03:24 AM: Thanks for your response. The Falkens are probably too much towards performance for my use. Although I don’t need an all-season they look good. Especially for the price. Thanks again.
Title: Re: Tires for a 4th gen
Post by: 71455formula on April 01, 2021, 04:57:13 PM: I'm currently running Firestone firehawks on my Formula. Decent tire. I'm gonna be going to the bfgoodrich g-force sport comp-2's later this year. Not cause they're bad tires by no means. Their over 5 years old now and I'm looking for a more aggressive tire.
Title: Re: Tires for a 4th gen
Post by: BAD2000TA on April 16, 2021, 01:12:19 PM: Quote from: 71455formula on April 01, 2021, 04:57:13 PM
I'm currently running Firestone firehawks on my Formula. Decent tire. I'm gonna be going to the bfgoodrich g-force sport comp-2's later this year. Not cause they're bad tires by no means. Their over 5 years old now and I'm looking for a more aggressive tire.
I run the Firehawks on my '01 Trans Am. It has good grip, last pretty long and rides nice.
Title: Re: Tires for a 4th gen
Post by: Seven on April 16, 2021, 07:06:57 PM: Also recommend Firestone Firehawk Indy 500.

Great handling and supple ride.
Title: Re: Tires for a 4th gen32psi.
Post by: 76455sd on May 28, 2021, 07:51:25 PM: I bought a set of the BFG g-force comp2 a/s for car. The tire dealer inflated them to ~32 psi. Seems low to me. The max pressure on the sidewall says “51 psi”. I thinking they should probably be at least 40psi. What do you guys run?
Title: Re: Tires for a 4th gen
Post by: 71455formula on May 28, 2021, 09:04:20 PM: On the 98-02 Ws6 cars with 17x9.5s should be 30-32psi. There is a sticker in the door jam that tells you the tire pressure recommended. 40psi I think will be too much. Especially when the tire starts warming up and the pressure increases. You'll start riding more on the center of the tread. Hope this helps.