02 Mustang GT classing and tire size

[Daryl Slawnikowski]

Please help us make a good starting decision here. Other combination suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Not sure what class were running? At this point we are out to have fun, really not that worried about what class we will be in. General rule is get there first, second place is not an option.

2002 Mustang GT - 4.6 L stock
3,273, overall length: 183.2, overall width: 73.1, overall height: 53.1, wheelbase
260 HP - Mod HP?
BBK-Gripp Control Arms
BK-Gripp Subframe Connector
Eiback springs Pro
Eiback springs Anti roll front and rear sway bar
Steeda strut brace
Tokeico Struts
Maxima Motorsports chamber plates
3.73 rear gears
Pro 5.0 Tremec short shifter kit
C&L Intake Plenum
BBK Mustang Throttle Intake (70 or 75?)
Predator Tunable Performace chip and tuner
BRK cold air intake
BBK Catback H exhaust w/ Magaflow muffler

Looking to run the 17" F 275/ R 315 sizes not sure of any other tire brand options, (for these sizes)

American Muscle
2 Silver SC Style Wheel 94-04 (17x9) $259.98
2 Silver SC Style Wheel 94-04 (17x10) $279.98
2 NITTO Extreme Performance NT555 Tire (275/40-17) $326.00
2 NITTO Extreme Performance NT555 Tire (315/35-17) $410.00
Chrome Acorn Lug Nuts (Set of 20) $19.99
Free Mount and Balance
Free shipping Won't arrive till after 1/10 event
Total: $1,295.95


Tire Rack
2 - 17x9 Shelby Torq-Thrust M Black w/Mach Lip $324.00
2 - 17x10.5 Shelby Torq-Thrust M Black w/Mach Lip $350.00
2 - 275/40R17 Kumho Ecsta XS $316.00
2 - 315/35R17 Kumho Ecsta XS $402.00
UPS Ground 01/07/2010 - 01/08/2010 $122.45
Tax: $0.00
Grand Total $1,514.45

Only Tire rack set up would get here on time.

Here is what they have that we could use for nxt 1/09 event (Ozzie 18th B-Day )

Any one ever heard of this place?
Atlantis Tire Inc
1617 W. Rosecrans Ave # "L"
Gardena Ca 90249
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-tires- ... 1008r22634" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

4 used tires 245 45 ZR 17 Continental ContiSportContact 3 Price: $159.99

4 used tires 245 45 R 17 Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RSC Run Flat Price: $169.99

4 used tires 245 45 ZR 17 Pirelli P-Zero Rosso Price: $139.99

From Previus Posting;
Looks like a cool car for STU! Dunlops would be a good choice for a heavy car like your Mustang.
I would look for 18" wheels that allow you to run a 275 or 265 square set-up. Staggered
wheels and tires won't provide enough front grip. 255s won't put power down as well
as 275s. You could also go with the taller 275/40-17s on 9-10" wide wheels all around,
to save some $. I would love to see a well set-up GT for STU.
Richard Jung

For the Rustang, I'd think the 275's on a 17" rim would probably put power down
better than the 18" option. If I remember right when Dave Schotz won ESP he had a
narrower tire but taller sidewall than his competitors.
Steve Ekstrand

17X10 front with a 275. 16X10 rear with 265.
However, Madarash, who has won the last few years is on 18"s.
For STU you will need ever mm you can get. 18X10 with 285s would be a good start.
Jason Isley

[Michael Sullivan]

At this point we are out to have fun, really not that worried about what class we will be in.

Then I would sign up for CST. This is a "run what ya brung" class on street tires.

As far as the rest, I'll send you a PM.

[Jason Isley BS RX8]

You did not mention your other mods in the previous thread. You are well beyond STU trim, not an option. SM or CST - however, some of your subframe connectors and braces may not even be legal in SM, need to see some pics.

Go with the Tire Rack.

Please help us make a good starting decision here. Other combination suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Not sure what class were running? At this point we are out to have fun, really not that worried about what class we will be in. General rule is get there first, second place is not an option.

2002 Mustang GT - 4.6 L stock
3,273, overall length: 183.2, overall width: 73.1, overall height: 53.1, wheelbase
260 HP - Mod HP?
BBK-Gripp Control Arms
BK-Gripp Subframe Connector
Eiback springs Pro
Eiback springs Anti roll front and rear sway bar
Steeda strut brace
Tokeico Struts
Maxima Motorsports chamber plates
3.73 rear gears
Pro 5.0 Tremec short shifter kit
C&L Intake Plenum
BBK Mustang Throttle Intake (70 or 75?)
Predator Tunable Performace chip and tuner
BRK cold air intake
BBK Catback H exhaust w/ Magaflow muffler

Looking to run the 17" F 275/ R 315 sizes not sure of any other tire brand options, (for these sizes)

American Muscle
2 Silver SC Style Wheel 94-04 (17x9) $259.98
2 Silver SC Style Wheel 94-04 (17x10) $279.98
2 NITTO Extreme Performance NT555 Tire (275/40-17) $326.00
2 NITTO Extreme Performance NT555 Tire (315/35-17) $410.00
Chrome Acorn Lug Nuts (Set of 20) $19.99
Free Mount and Balance
Free shipping Won't arrive till after 1/10 event
Total: $1,295.95


Tire Rack
2 - 17x9 Shelby Torq-Thrust M Black w/Mach Lip $324.00
2 - 17x10.5 Shelby Torq-Thrust M Black w/Mach Lip $350.00
2 - 275/40R17 Kumho Ecsta XS $316.00
2 - 315/35R17 Kumho Ecsta XS $402.00
UPS Ground 01/07/2010 - 01/08/2010 $122.45
Tax: $0.00
Grand Total $1,514.45

Only Tire rack set up would get here on time.

Here is what they have that we could use for nxt 1/09 event (Ozzie 18th B-Day )

Any one ever heard of this place?
Atlantis Tire Inc
1617 W. Rosecrans Ave # "L"
Gardena Ca 90249
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-tires- ... 1008r22634" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

4 used tires 245 45 ZR 17 Continental ContiSportContact 3 Price: $159.99

4 used tires 245 45 R 17 Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RSC Run Flat Price: $169.99

4 used tires 245 45 ZR 17 Pirelli P-Zero Rosso Price: $139.99

From Previus Posting;
Looks like a cool car for STU! Dunlops would be a good choice for a heavy car like your Mustang.
I would look for 18" wheels that allow you to run a 275 or 265 square set-up. Staggered
wheels and tires won't provide enough front grip. 255s won't put power down as well
as 275s. You could also go with the taller 275/40-17s on 9-10" wide wheels all around,
to save some $. I would love to see a well set-up GT for STU.
Richard Jung

For the Rustang, I'd think the 275's on a 17" rim would probably put power down
better than the 18" option. If I remember right when Dave Schotz won ESP he had a
narrower tire but taller sidewall than his competitors.
Steve Ekstrand

17X10 front with a 275. 16X10 rear with 265.
However, Madarash, who has won the last few years is on 18"s.
For STU you will need ever mm you can get. 18X10 with 285s would be a good start.
Jason Isley

[Don Salyers]

You did not mention your other mods in the previous thread. You are well beyond STU trim, not an option. SM or CST - however, some of your subframe connectors and braces may not even be legal in SM, need to see some pics.
Jason Isley

Welcome to the land of the Prepared----as in CP.

Don

[Bill Martin]

If you want to run street tires, CST is for you. Other than tires, it's virtually run whatcha brung so no need to worry much about legality. And not being a national class brings the advantage of lower-pressure competition. But there is no counterpart class in national SCCA rules, so you won't have a good ride should you want to do national tours or pro-solo.

As Don suggested, you could also run CP. But go with something like Hoosier A6's. CP usually runs a little faster than CST, but you'd have grippier tires, so it might be a wash. And we could use the entries.

As to tire size, note that national F-STOCK mustangs are now running 295/30-18's on undersized rims. And they set killer times, so it obviously works. I would think the lesson learned is to go with the largest tire you can and then choose a compatible wheel.

[Mako Koiwai]

Why not longer lasting Kumho 710's ... at his and the cars stage of development

[Bill Martin]

Why not longer lasting Kumho 710's ... at his and the cars stage of development

I've never cared for the concept of developing a car on one tire with the intent of competing on a better tire. But 710's are also excellent tires for heavier cars. National results would generally favor Hoosiers. It's a call.

[Mark DeShon]

I'd love to see more participation in Prepared class. I've decided to run the full season next year in CPM, even though I'm running Dunlops. It'd be cool if more than just the three of us showed up.
Mark D.

[Michael Sullivan]

What prepared class does your car run?

[John Fendel]

I would recommend that you run the first year on the street tires or Kumho V710's. Your driving learning curve will be very steep initially and you will probably be overdriving whatever tires you have on the car. It would be cheaper to learn on the street tires as they will take more punishment and you will learn faster because they will show you your driving errors. The stickier tires will hide some of your driving errors and will be used up faster.