Need opinions on best street tire - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

black_mach_03 · 06-15-2006, 11:54 AM

I cant decide between the Nitto DR 315/35 or Goodyear GS-D3 315/35. Which would you guys recommend as far as traction, conerning, and life? Im in Arizona so rain isnt much of an issue. Car is a DD and sees the track occasionally. Thanks for your help.

03SHKR · 06-15-2006, 03:31 PM

I have not used the Nitto DR. But, I use the Nito 555 as a track tire. And I think they are pretty good. As a street tire, the 555 is very poor when it rains. I would assume the DR would be worse.

I have purchased 3 sets of GS-D3s. And I think they are a great performance tire - good traction wet or dry. They are worth the money, IMO.

I have Kuhmo Excsta MX tires on my SVO. And I think these pretty good. And they are a lot less expensive than the GS-D3s. But, I don't know how long they will last (the way I drive).

blown03Mach1 · 06-18-2006, 03:08 PM

Cannot speak for the Nitto's, but I have the GS-D3's with about 19k miles on them, and absolutely love them. I have only been to the strip once in my life and my and quickest 60' with the D3's was a 2.006 which I guess is ok. I would imagine an experienced driver could do much better than I with this tire. When it rains they are still a handful so you need to be careful with them as well.

IMHO, I dont know how you can really compare a DR to a street tire and expect a good comparison from it.

birdman941 · 06-18-2006, 04:42 PM

Hmmm.
American tire vs. Japanese tire.
I'd say buy American.

WhiteStallion94 · 06-22-2006, 09:11 PM

Michelin Pilots are really good but pricey.

FRED CALTABIANO · 06-29-2006, 06:53 PM

BFG KDW

Fred

Chirp 3rd · 06-30-2006, 06:45 AM

GS-D3s = best all around performance tire

View Poll Results: Tire
Nitto Drag Radial 315/35 17	7	28.00%
Goodyear GS-D3 315/35 17	18	72.00%
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06-15-2006, 11:54 AM	#1
black_mach_03 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 432	Need opinions on best street tire I cant decide between the Nitto DR 315/35 or Goodyear GS-D3 315/35. Which would you guys recommend as far as traction, conerning, and life? Im in Arizona so rain isnt much of an issue. Car is a DD and sees the track occasionally. Thanks for your help. __________________ BONE STOCK

06-15-2006, 03:31 PM	#2
03SHKR used to be BrianWannaMach Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,468	Re: Need opinions on best street tire I have not used the Nitto DR. But, I use the Nito 555 as a track tire. And I think they are pretty good. As a street tire, the 555 is very poor when it rains. I would assume the DR would be worse. I have purchased 3 sets of GS-D3s. And I think they are a great performance tire - good traction wet or dry. They are worth the money, IMO. I have Kuhmo Excsta MX tires on my SVO. And I think these pretty good. And they are a lot less expensive than the GS-D3s. But, I don't know how long they will last (the way I drive). __________________ Brian 03 DSG Mach 1, 5-Spd, w/IUP VIN 387483, Mustang Dyno: 321 rwhp/326 rwtq; 371 rwhp/466 rwtq on 100 shot - old numbers, new numbers pending - See pics of my first 86 SVO - I have two - See pics of my 67 Mustang Fastback w/ 427 Small Block - See pics of my 2003 Mach 1 Web Page, needs update for new motor, etc. - See pics of my wife’s 06 Mustang

06-18-2006, 03:08 PM	#3
blown03Mach1 8LB YNER Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,661	Re: Need opinions on best street tire Cannot speak for the Nitto's, but I have the GS-D3's with about 19k miles on them, and absolutely love them. I have only been to the strip once in my life and my and quickest 60' with the D3's was a 2.006 which I guess is ok. I would imagine an experienced driver could do much better than I with this tire. When it rains they are still a handful so you need to be careful with them as well. IMHO, I dont know how you can really compare a DR to a street tire and expect a good comparison from it. __________________ Just because you're winnin' Don't mean you're the lucky ones TR 2003 (Jezebel) sold Mar 12...

06-18-2006, 04:42 PM	#4
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: Need opinions on best street tire Hmmm. American tire vs. Japanese tire. I'd say buy American. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

06-22-2006, 09:11 PM	#5
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06-29-2006, 06:53 PM	#6
FRED CALTABIANO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA./ Phoenix Az. Posts: 218	Re: Need opinions on best street tire BFG KDW Fred __________________ Fred :HOPPY: Zinc Yellow Mach 1 422971 AUTO W/ I.U.P. BORN ON 6-15 2003 ( SOLD )

06-30-2006, 06:45 AM	#7
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