RmGardner Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Well my Shelby is 10 years old and has about 26,000 miles on the tires. I think it is time to buy new ones. First because they are old and second because it seems they have gotten very noisy. I bought the car new and they have been getting worse. What kind of tires has anyon bought to replace the original tires. Rick Gardner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19again Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 Rick I went with OEM. Pirelli P Zero. Same size as original. Close to 25,000 and wearing very even. Had rotated twice in those miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 Michelin super sports Or Continental DW(s) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RmGardner Posted August 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) Rick I went with OEM. Pirelli P Zero. Same size as original. Close to 25,000 and wearing very even. Had rotated twice in those mil Edited August 1, 2017 by RmGardner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RmGardner Posted August 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Rick I went with OEM. Pirelli P Zero. Same size as original. Close to 25,000 and wearing very even. Had rotated twice in those miles. Are they quite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19again Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Are they quite Not any louder than the exhaust. No I think they are quite. If you need a price I know a guy in Lombard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I went with Nitto Invos and love them http://www.nittotire.com/passenger-tires/invo-luxury-sport-ultra-high-performance-tire/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RmGardner Posted August 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 I went with Nitto Invos and love them http://www.nittotire.com/passenger-tires/invo-luxury-sport-ultra-high-performance-tire/ What size are you running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 I vote for the Continental Extreme Contact DW Tuned I got last year. I don't know if these are still available, however they are smooth, quiet and grip very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 I vote for the Continental Extreme Contact DW Tuned I got last year. I don't know if these are still available, however they are smooth, quiet and grip very well. They are even better now, called Extreme Contact Sport, I have them on my S2000, love them!!! Quiet and great grip, supposed to be comparable to Mich SS for cheaper price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 I vote for the Continental Extreme Contact DW Tuned I got last year. I don't know if these are still available, however they are smooth, quiet and grip very well. love(d) mine and still available in some places..but they replaced them with ExtremeContact Sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RmGardner Posted August 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 Thank you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Passum Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Rick, I was in the same situation, bought my '07 new and coming up on my 10 year anniversary next month (Sept 21). With 24,000 miles, the tires were in good shape, just old. General thought is tires should be replaced every 8 years +_, depending on who you talk to. I went with Michelin AS +3's in the original size. Grip and ride are great and are much quieter than the original Pirelli's. I've found that as tires age they get harder and noisier though so that may be the reason for the quietness of the Michelins. Let us know what you decide on. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhr1961 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) Rick, I was in the same situation, bought my '07 new and coming up on my 10 year anniversary next month (Sept 21). With 24,000 miles, the tires were in good shape, just old. General thought is tires should be replaced every 8 years +_, depending on who you talk to. I went with Michelin AS +3's in the original size. Grip and ride are great and are much quieter than the original Pirelli's. I've found that as tires age they get harder and noisier though so that may be the reason for the quietness of the Michelins. Let us know what you decide on. Jim Don’t know where you are getting your “general thought” of an 8 year replacement time. The Tire Safety Group recommends replacement within 6 years from date of manufacture. The Safety Research & Strategy's Inc at the 2014 NTSB Safety symposium concluded 6 years as well. Most major car manufacturers now note to replace your Tires within 6 years of age. Ford lists 6 years in most of their owners manuals. The clock starts ticking on a tire the moment it is manufactured due to oxidation. There are several other studies that support the six year recommendation. Many major tire manufacturers are also now issuing statements or warning to replace tires within 6 years or less from date of manufacture. This six year recommendation is whether the tires are stored in a warehouse or used on your vehicle. from Fords website: Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. In general, Ford Motor Company recommends tires should be replaced after six years regardless of tread wear. You should replace your spare tire when you replace the road tires or after six years due to aging even if it has not been used. Your local Ford Dealership has the right tires for your vehicle and is the best place for any other service your vehicle needs, including tire rotation, wheel alignment, and more. Edited August 28, 2017 by mhr1961 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Passum Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Don’t know where you are getting your “general thought” of an 8 year replacement time. The Tire Safety Group recommends replacement within 6 years from date of manufacture. The Safety Research & Strategy's Inc at the 2014 NTSB Safety symposium concluded 6 years as well. Most major car manufacturers now note to replace your Tires within 6 years of age. Ford lists 6 years in most of their owners manuals. The clock starts ticking on a tire the moment it is manufactured due to oxidation. There are several other studies that support the six year recommendation. Many major tire manufacturers are also now issuing statements or warning to replace tires within 6 years or less from date of manufacture. This six year recommendation is whether the tires are stored in a warehouse or used on your vehicle. from Fords website: Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. In general, Ford Motor Company recommends tires should be replaced after six years regardless of tread wear. You should replace your spare tire when you replace the road tires or after six years due to aging even if it has not been used. Your local Ford Dealership has the right tires for your vehicle and is the best place for any other service your vehicle needs, including tire rotation, wheel alignment, and more. In our litigious society everyone makes certain to cover their respective butts. Edmonds somewhat agrees with your research but goes on to say. How Long Does a Tire Last? Carmakers, tire makers and rubber manufacturers differ in their opinions about the lifespan of a tire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has no specific guidelines on tire aging and defers to the recommendations of carmakers and tire manufacturers. Carmakers such as Nissan and Mercedes-Benz tell consumers to replace tires six years after their production date, regardless of tread life. Tire manufacturers such as Continental and Michelin say a tire can last up to 10 years, provided you get annual tire inspections after the fifth year. If you feel better changing tires every 6 years, by all means do so. A lot depends on how the tire has been used, whether the inflation has been monitored closely, curbs and pot holes hit etc. My tire shop said 8 years, thus my responce...not meaning to set any safety standards here. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark snake Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 Tire size. Has anyone gotten 315/35/20 tires on a 07/08 Super Snake. Currently running 305/35:20 with widened 11" wheels and brake cooling ducts removed. 305s fit fine. Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhr1961 Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Tire size. Has anyone gotten 315/35/20 tires on a 07/08 Super Snake. Currently running 305/35:20 with widened 11" wheels and brake cooling ducts removed. 305s fit fine. Thx You are posting in the Shelby GT Forum, you are more likely to get an answer if you post your question about Super Snakes in the Super Snake Forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RmGardner Posted August 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Rick, I was in the same situation, bought my '07 new and coming up on my 10 year anniversary next month (Sept 21). With 24,000 miles, the tires were in good shape, just old. General thought is tires should be replaced every 8 years +_, depending on who you talk to. I went with Michelin AS +3's in the original size. Grip and ride are great and are much quieter than the original Pirelli's. I've found that as tires age they get harder and noisier though so that may be the reason for the quietness of the Michelins. Let us know what you decide on. Jim Thank you for the info. Makes sense that the older the more noise. I went to Somerset Ky for their August Somernites and it was a noisey 1300 miles . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoChris Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Check the date code on the new tires to be sure you are getting fresh ones!! Yes, 6-8 yrs is the rule for replacing tires as the sidewalls lose their elasticity. Always find it interesting to hear guys at car show bragging about their 20 yr old car that still has 'original tires.' I usually try and leave the show before they do..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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