Tire size?

[Avu3]

I know we're all pretty sick of hearing about tires, but I picked up a nail in one of the Uniroyals that came on the car today - so I'm out shopping for tires. I'm thinking about some Michelins or Bridgestone RE 930's. Question would be, should I stay with the stock size, or is there an alternate size that everyone likes better?

Scott

[Mike 09MKS]

16 X 245R55 I believe is the most the car can handle without Rub and near approximate the 16 X 225R60 stock tire diameter.

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Mike 98LSC
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[aphio43]

I'm also shopping for tires and was looking for a recommendation as far as brand name/model. I was originally interested in the Michelin Energy MXV4+ (P225/60R16 97V) but it didnt receive very good ratings on tirerack.com (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/michelin/mi_mxv4.jsp)

I was wondering whether someone else has these same tires or something else by Michelin and whether they like them. I drive a 1998 Mark VIII LSC in Florida so wet traction is a BIG part of my decision matrix. Any recommendations/suggestions would be very welcome.

Sharib

[Avu3]

My Dad has these tires on his 90 Mark VII. Not drive very hard, and they have about 35K miles on them and look nearly new. I'd bet they are a harder compound.

I really liked the RE 940 bridgestone They got pretty favorable ratings. They are bridgestone/firestone, so if you are leery, that might turn you off. I personally think that they are fine.

[elbo]

quote:Originally posted by aphio43:
I'm also shopping for tires and was looking for a recommendation as far as brand name/model. I was originally interested in the Michelin Energy MXV4+ (P225/60R16 97V) but it didnt receive very good ratings on tirerack.com (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/michelin/mi_mxv4.jsp)

I was wondering whether someone else has these same tires or something else by Michelin and whether they like them. I drive a 1998 Mark VIII LSC in Florida so wet traction is a BIG part of my decision matrix. Any recommendations/suggestions would be very welcome.

Sharib

Dunlop SP5000 stock size.
I've had them since May. Quiet, smooth, excellent wet traction. Check out what tire rack says about them..

[DaKat]

Tire Grading Chart (http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/testing/tirerate/tires.cfm) for all you tire fanatics out there http://www.lincolnsonline.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Angelo]

Folks:

I recently installed a set of Firestone Firehawk SZ50 EP's on my '97 Mark and they are the best tires I've ever owned. I know what you guys are saying...Firestone? Are you nuts. I bought them 2 weeks before the 4X4 tire problems hit the news. So far so good. Anyway..you don't even know your driving in the rain. They are unidirectional with a treadwear rating of 340 and AA traction. AA? Well, AA it is. Check out Firestone's web page. I paid about 130 bucks each and went with the stock size.

Angelo

[breastroker]

I too yesterday put a set of Firestone Firehawk SZ50 EP's on my '97 Mark LSC and they are the best tires I've ever owned. Better than BFG's and Dunlop's. Quiet so I can hear my tunes, yet totally transform the handling.

[Lscman]

I recently tried Bridgestone RE-730's in the stock 225/60ZR-16 size. They grip like glue in rain. They are not an all-season tire. Don't try to run them in snow, I can tell you they are worthless. They were on my car during the first winter snow and I quickly installed my winter wheels and tires. On dry pavement, wow. www.tirerack.com (http://www.tirerack.com) has great price for these maximum grip sports tires. They are the ONLY Z-rated summer high performance tire sold in the proper VII/VIII size. Wider 55 and 50 series tires may fit the fenders, but keep in mind they will provide inferior handling on a narrow 7" wheel. Wider tires may provide a little better traction in a straight line, though. My VII always provided the best autocross and track results with the 225/60 size, compared to 245/50's.

[pro-five-oh]

If price is your main concern try the Pirelli P6000 Sport Veloce. They are great in the wet, very quiet and wear well (v-rated). I got them for $89 a pop from Tire Rack.

[This message has been edited by pro-five-oh (edited January 01, 2001).]