Tires

[Ed Sims]

Here we go again. Thread #999 on tires. Search previous threads. Where is Dr Frank?

Ed

 

[GTJack]

Here we go again. Thread #999 on tires. Search previous threads. Where is Dr Frank?

Ed

Frank is on his way back from LeMans…….

 

[KJRGT]

:biggrin

Bridgestones it will be. I’ll get them from Tire Rack where I have bought many tires in the past.Now if I can find a set of those optional BBS wheels to replace the clunky 6 spoke cast wheels that came with the car I would be in hog heaven.


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OUCH!

May I suggest a little change to your clunky 6 spokers that I personally think is a big improvement. :biggrin

 

[2112]

Or Amazon.

FWIW, I have tried to order the Motorcraft transsaxle specific gear oil listed on Amazon.

They have sent me the generic transmission oil twice now. I am done, They obviously did not read my return reasoning from the first shipment. I don't have the desire to keep trying. Tires might be an even bigger hassle.

 

[campgreenlake]

Have those 6 spoke cast wheels on that blue FGT been polished and then coated with a layer of clear epoxy?

 

[unotaz]

I personally love the design of the 6 spoke, much better looking than the BBS version. I just wished the 6 spoke was a forged design though.

 

[KJRGT]

Have those 6 spoke cast wheels on that blue FGT been polished and then coated with a layer of clear epoxy?

No the finish is OEM. I just removed the clunky center cover and utilized center caps from an optional wheel offered for FORD trucks.

 

[PeteK]

Campgreenlake: Before you change your tires, you should go do a bunch of donuts and burnouts with the old rubber. Make lots of smoke and noise and get it on video and post it here!

 

[Ed Sims]

Campgreenlake: Before you change your tires, you should go do a bunch of donuts and burnouts with the old rubber. Make lots of smoke and noise and get it on video and post it here!

Always a good idea!

Ed

 

[Ed Sims]

Frank is on his way back from LeMans…….

He didn't go this time. Maybe he's on a no-fly list or something! Ha!

Ed

 

[roketman]

I am in the market to replace the tires on my 2005 GFT. When I purchased the car from the previous owner in 2011 I replaced all the tires because the car was a very early Phase I unit with a November 9, 2004 build date which meant the tires were at least 7 years old. . Unfortunately at the time I replaced the titres I had not found this great website so I replaced them with the OEM Goodyear Eagles. Wrong move. These tires are now 7 years old and due for replacement. In 2013 I had the GT Guys do a pulley, tune and exhaust upgrade on the car which further exacerbated the traction issue with these tires. I drive the car on a regular basis, having accumulated some 19000 miles to date. I am 88 years old so obviously I don't track the car but if traffic conditions permit I have been known to push it bit. So, given all this background I would really like some recommendations from you experts out there as to what tire make and size I should consider. I want to keep the ride heights as close to original as possible.

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Keep driving! You are my hero!!!
There is hope for us!

 

[twobjshelbys]

Or Amazon.

Got a Costco ad today. $70 off set of 4 (which doesn't help most of us unless someone can share). At any rate:

Front: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 265/40ZR18 101(Y) 331.99

Rear: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Scuderia 345/35R19 110(Y) 416.99

 

[Kingman]

Got a Costco ad today. $70 off set of 4 (which doesn't help most of us unless someone can share). At any rate:

Front: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 265/40ZR18 101(Y) 331.99

Rear: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Scuderia 345/35R19 110(Y) 416.99

What I recently paid at America's Tire/Discount Tire:

Front: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 265/40R18 (N1) Porsche 290.00ea

Rear: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Scuderia 345/35R19 376.00ea

 

[BIGFOOT]

I love the Old Skool 6 spoke but all this is just personal preference.
I ma ‘bout to put a set of black coated “optionals” with the Bridgestonez on my car so we will seeee.

 

[B. West]

FYI, all Ford dealerships have a price match guarantee and are able to get most any tire. If you are in the market for tires, you should really take a look at your local Ford dealer. You will be pleasantly surprised.

 

[twobjshelbys]

Got a Costco ad today. $70 off set of 4 (which doesn't help most of us unless someone can share). At any rate:

Front: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 265/40ZR18 101(Y) 331.99

Rear: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Scuderia 345/35R19 110(Y) 416.99

Got another Costco ad today. Bridgestones are on sale again with $150 off a set of 4. Both sizes are listed. Fronts are 339, rears 564. (Prices are today's lookup with the ad going into effect 6/21 so prices might be different when the discount is in effect)