Tire questions

[Shells_04]

I've got a 2004 mustang gt with 10.5 inch wheels in the back and will be looking for a new set of rear tires this year. Currently the cars got nitto 555 ZR (285/40/17). The stick well but I'm thinking of getting a decent radial next since I'm planning to get a few mods this coming winter if money and time permit. My cars never seen the dyno but soon will, I'm guessing it only makes about 260 rwhp. What would be a good street tire but also suitable for the track? Cars and modding them is still new to me so I'm sorry if this is a dumb question to some of you. Thanks for any help in advance

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[Jokerzl]

Get the nitto nt05. I run the nt05r and love it

 

[Sprayin]

It depends what you're looking to do. Drag race or..?

 

[Shells_04]

Street driving mostly. This year tho I do wanna go to Byron and see what my car does and then next year go again once it's modded more (if it happens). The nt05 looks good and people have good reviews for em. That seems like a good tire for my purposes

 

[Chester Copperpot]

NT05. Don't get the R compound if it's going to be daily'd. They wear out very fast and are meant for the track.

I had the 05Rs on my GTO and I got about 40-50 passes and 4000 miles out of them before I had to replace them because of all the knicks and cuts in them from daily driving on them. Not to mention both were patched from screws.

 

[Shells_04]

NT05. Don't get the R compound if it's going to be daily'd. They wear out very fast and are meant for the track.

I had the 05Rs on my GTO and I got about 40-50 passes and 4000 miles out of them before I had to replace them because of all the knicks and cuts in them from daily driving on them. Not to mention both were patched from screws.

I probably should have put this in the original post. I daily my car about once a week to work, roughly 70 miles round trip and we've got a gravel road to get up there. Otherwise I drive it around town and when my fiancé and I go out on my days off. Usually the mustang sits in the garage and I drive my slow ass Jeep most places

 

[Chester Copperpot]

My opinion still stands. Get the regular compound NT05. They still hook very well but last a lot longer than 4000mi.

 

[Shells_04]

My opinion still stands. Get the regular compound NT05. They still hook very well but last a lot longer than 4000mi.

Alright thanks