Original Tires

Stangfan

Although my car is the 1990 Limited Edition, I would bet this would apply to all of the Limited Edition Convertibles. Does anyone know for certain which brand of tires were OEM on these cars? I believe it was Goodyear or Michelin, and possibly even BFG.

Thanks.

Stangfan

I just checked the 1990 Mustang brochure and it lists "P225/60VR15 unidirectional Goodyear performance tires".

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noac

tires are also called gatorbacks. the only gatorback still made is 245/45/17zr which came on stangs from 93-2004. Performancepartsinc.com had a set awhile back for $2400 and they sold. There is a market for that tire for the 85/86 5.0 restoration crowd and also for the ssp crowd. Of course you would just want these for shows but the set of 5 for $2400 appeared to be in outstanding shape. These were brand new tires with all factory Goodyear stickers. I believe this was the only tire offered oem with a 5.0 from 85-90 when in 91 they went to pony wheel.

Cobra2top

I wonder when Coker Tire will start making them.

I received their catalog last month and they have a ton of remakes. I remember seeing those Michelin TRX tires from the early Fox bodies for sale. They were about $350 per tire.

As the Fox's become more collectable I am pretty sure they will make them.

FlyinTiger

Typically, it would be Kelsey to reproduce Goodyear tires. But, there are no plans in the near future for Gatorbacks. Those in the SSP community have been after 15" for a while, but still not enough demand. Flood them with emails.

Cougster

I think I'm going to put the new Eagle GT's on my TWF...

Any thoughts?

Anton

FlyinTiger

The Eagle HP's are the closest match to the original tread pattern of what is offered right now and what most people I know are using. Biggest downside is the "H" speed rating, much harder tire compound than I prefer. It all depends on your usage and driving style. With yours being a '93, the choices are much more plentiful in a 16".