Street Cruising Tires for a MK 4 Coyote

[4.6 litre]

Guys,

I have 17” FFR Halibrands wheels with a 9.0” front and 10.5” rear, both with upgraded Wilwood brakes. I will be doing mostly street and highway driving. Tire sizes are anticipated to be 255/40/17 front and 315/35/17 rear. Can you recommend an economical brand tire for this kind of driving?

Thanks,

Damien (4.6L)

[Jeff Kleiner]

Almost by default the Nitto 555 has sort of become the "go to" for a 17" cruiser tire. A step up the performance ladder is the Nitto NT-05 and a step down in price (and performance) are Summitomos.

Jeff

[Driver_WT]

And the Nitto 555 G2 will soon be available - supposed to be better than the original. Not sure about available sizes though.

[4.6 litre]

Thanks Guys

Great ideas, I'm tracking with you. I think these tires are within my budget. Should I be concerned about low temperature performance of these tires?

Are there no takers for Goodyear. I see these tires on the FF MK4 model roadsters but no one seems to recommend them. Anybody know why?

Thanks,

Damien

[GoDadGo]

I've got NITTO 555's on my 1995 C-4 Corvette and have a set on my Almost Go-Kart Ready MK-4. This aging Vette has over 185-K miles and is driven daily. I also put a set on my MK-4, but the motor has yet to be installed, but I can't wait to start Go-Kart testing. Discount Tire Direct where where I purchase them. I have been using that company for many, many years. Vette 255-45-17 Front / 285-40-17 Rear MK-4 245-45-17 Front / 285-40-17 Rear. Go Luck & Have A Happy Easter!

[4.6 litre]

Guys

I found Nitto G2 for the 315/35/17 rear and Nitto 555 for the 255/40/17 front. Can you mix these two type or it is better to wait for the 255 Nitto G2's to become available before purchasing?

If I can keep this between $600-$700, I'll consider it a win.

Thanks,

Damien

[BEAR-AvHistory]

I would either wait for the G2 or get a full set of 555 now. Should be able to get a set of 555 for under $700. Have 2500 miles on my 555X555R set.

[WIS89]

+1 to Kevin's suggestion. 555 now, or wait for G-2's.

Regards,

Steve

[Bob Cowan]

It's OK to mix tires sizes front to rear. But don't mix tire types. You'll get some weird handling characteristics.

The 555's do really well in pretty much every situation; heat, cold, rain, light snow. I'v pushed them pretty hard on the street, and they stick very well. The wear is pretty good, too. Oddly enough, though, the rears seem to be wearing out a lot faster than the fronts.

The new G2's are reported to stick better. But unless you're planning on track use, you'll never use their full potential.

[Jeff Kleiner]

...don't mix tire types. You'll get some weird handling characteristics.



Agreed!

Jeff

[GoDadGo]

It's OK to mix tires sizes front to rear. But don't mix tire types. You'll get some weird handling characteristics.

The 555's do really well in pretty much every situation; heat, cold, rain, light snow. I'v pushed them pretty hard on the street, and they stick very well. The wear is pretty good, too. Oddly enough, though, the rears seem to be wearing out a lot faster than the fronts.

The new G2's are reported to stick better. But unless you're planning on track use, you'll never use their full potential.

This situation has been happening to me for 37 years and I can't explain it. The only exception was when we owned a Taurus Wagon when the kiddies were little.

[4.6 litre]

Looks like my problem solved.

Thanks for the advice,

Damien