ZEROED Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Are my tires safe? In November 2013, I bought a 2007 GT-500 with 89 miles on it. It had sat in the owner's garage in South Dakota for seven years. It now has 2400 miles on it. It is now in Texas and I have had it up to 140 mph a few times. I keep an eye on the tires, and they seem OK, but some people are telling me they are too old and not safe. In the summer, the roads can get very hot down here. Need some input. Thanks in advance. PS: The car still smells new inside, and looks like it just came off the showroom floor. I love this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 No way. If you're going to drive it like that, for sure change the tires. Please don't risk your personal safety over tires. Congratulations on your new Shelby!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlesnake Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 As already mentioned if you will be driving that fast consider new tires. Ask at your local dealership, they will tell you tp replace the tires every 7 or 8 years at the most. While the tires may look very good, lots of tread left and sidewalls looking fine, consider how much the rubber compound has changed over the last few years even while the car sat inside. Most RV dealers will also tell you to change tires on a trailer for safety sake, every 7 or 8 years. So consider changing the tires and maybe you can sell them to someone who can use them on a farm implement, something that won't go over 15 miles an hour until the tread is worn out or the sidewall gives way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEROED Posted December 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Thanks gentlemen. I will start looking for new tires. What is a good tire that has the same dimensions (width and height) as the GY F1? I like the wide tires. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Those original tires were likely made in 2006 and are 8 years old. Basically hockey pucks at this point. OK for mild driving short distance, but dangerous if you plan to actually drive the car. Strongly recommend you get away from the Goodyears. Most people agree the Michelins are the way to go, but opinions vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8MS-01904 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Grab a set of new wheels and tires to use today and put the originals away for future shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEROED Posted December 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 I am going to try to find four KR 18 inch wheels and put new tires on them, and put the originals away like S8MS-01904 recommends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 I like that advice. Continental, Michelin, Nitto and Goodyear currently make the stock size tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Still have the originals on my Shelby GT. Although its essentially a garage queen, w/ around 12K miles, I might think about changing mine next year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustangcollector Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 I have the originals on my 2008 and I'm looking to change next year as well. I use it for a quick trip but nothing at 140mph or even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEROED Posted December 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Researching tires now. On this forum people talk about the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. What about the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3? They seem to be better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 A/S All-Seasons. Usually summer-only or all-seasons. If you plan on driving your car in other than summer temps, get the all-season tires for safety. The Michelins are still highly rated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cormy Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 I'll throw my vote in for the Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance. Can usually get them for a decent price. Come in stock sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Researching tires now. On this forum people talk about the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. What about the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3? They seem to be better? Another good tire to consider is the Hankook Ventus EVO K12 (i have them on my KR), and they work great in dry, wet, & track. Also, the price point from Tirerack cannot be beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Bogdanich Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Nittos, Michellin Pilots or BFG KDWs are all good dual purpose tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapor08GT500 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Nittos (either NT-05's or INVO's), Hankook EVO K12's or Michelin Pilot Sport or Super Sports. Those are the only tires I put on my own cars or customer cars anymore, depending on the customer's budget. I can't stand the BFG's due to 4WD noise and terrible wear after a few thousand miles. Any way you look at it, your 06 date Goodyears are not safe. Put Steeda or MM/Shelby C/C plates on your car to minimize inner tire wear if you plan on driving your car more as the 3" rubber bushing in the stock strut mount is horrible and deflects every time you turn the car. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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