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Niobond500

GT Owner
Nov 28, 2020
36
Thank you for the info. Will check when I get home today. I've heard about 5 years as well for "aging" tires especially if you plan to track the car. Mine are probably older though so I may change them depending on how old. Will have the verdict when I get home! Thanks again
 
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roketman

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Oct 24, 2005
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FYI
Radial tire just got more Bridgestones in.
If you need tires give Bill a call.
 

steved57

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Mar 29, 2008
1,941
kilgore tx
FYI
Radial tire just got more Bridgestones in.
If you need tires give Bill a call.
Thanks for heads up on these tires as I just ordered a set for my Quicksilver
 

Pettyfan43

GT Owner
Mar 29, 2022
70
Patterson Ca.
The Bridgestones are so much nicer to drive on, adding another 500 miles next weekend with the Cobra Experience run.
 
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roketman

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Oct 24, 2005
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Thanks for heads up on these tires as I just ordered a set for my Quicksilver
Glad I could help.
 

Pro_GT_driver

GT Owner
Jun 23, 2010
131
I just got a rear set from tire rack. International shipping was very fast. I got a very fresh DOT from July this year. Thanks to Chad.
By the way the front tires are much "cheaper" here than in the US, I advice to check European prices first. Shipment should be around 130USD:)
 

pscarb4

New member
Nov 24, 2015
2
Has anyone using the Bridgestone 345/35/19 and 265/40/18 tires had any tire contact with the inside edges of the fenders ? Does this happen with standard suspension or replacement with lowered ride height ?
 

Pettyfan43

GT Owner
Mar 29, 2022
70
Patterson Ca.
Zero issues on mine with 3000 miles on the Bridgestones. My 06 is stock suspension. I can definitely say they are way better then the Goodyears
 

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rnkma4

GT Owner
Jun 9, 2014
70
Santa Clarita
Has anyone using the Bridgestone 345/35/19 and 265/40/18 tires had any tire contact with the inside edges of the fenders ? Does this happen with standard suspension or replacement with lowered ride height ?
My car has Bridgestones and is lowered, no contact.
 

2112

Blue/white 06'
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I am really low (almost 2” lower), zero rubbing
 

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pscarb4

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Has anyone using the Bridgestone 345/35/19 and 265/40/18 tires had any tire contact with the inside edges of the fenders ? Does this happen with standard suspension or replacement with lowered ride height ?
Thanks , the comments were very helpful . I am having trouble finding a diagram that shows the lifting points for lifting the car to remove the wheels so I can change the tires . Can anyone help with that , the dealer I've used since buying the cars hasn't been able to help .
 

extrap

GT Owner
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Jul 16, 2020
1,751
Gainesville FL
Thanks , the comments were very helpful . I am having trouble finding a diagram that shows the lifting points for lifting the car to remove the wheels so I can change the tires . Can anyone help with that , the dealer I've used since buying the cars hasn't been able to help .
Check here https://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/threads/fgt-knowledge-base.38620/
 
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Pettyfan43

GT Owner
Mar 29, 2022
70
Patterson Ca.
Extrap(aka ext) always has the answer a true wealth of information.
 
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extrap

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Jul 16, 2020
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Extrap(aka ext) always has the answer a true wealth of information.
Wellllll, that's going a little far! Mostly I just look stuff up! :)
 

soroush

Ford Gt Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Aug 8, 2007
5,256
Always thought that was a cool idea, but where the heck do you find it?
same place you order the nitrous for your office :)
 
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twobjshelbys

GT Owner
Jul 26, 2010
6,053
Las Vegas, NV
Always thought that was a cool idea, but where the heck do you find it?

I personally think nitrogen is of no real benefit, especially for what some places charge. But our Costco has two free tire air filling stations that seem to dispense nitrogen... Does it hurt? Probably not. Does it help? Who knows. But if it doesn't cost anything, and it's one of the only places I know of that doesn't charge to fill tires, why not? It does say it won't operate if below 15psi so no empty/refill but a go down to 15 a couple of times and you get 1/2 or so every time.

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ultrasportracing

GT Owner
Aug 31, 2011
490
Perth Western Australia
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jammer

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Apr 19, 2016
165
Ordered a set of Bridgestone tires from Bill a few weeks ago. Tires arrived promptly and had them installed today at a local family owned tire shop (not chain) which has been in business for decades. Had the tires mounted on the standard wheels so I can preserve the option wheels that came with the car. Plus I like the standard wheels more. After the tires were mounted I noticed the little yellow dots on the tires didn't line up with the valve or the with black markers on the wheels. Asked the tech mounting the tires if he knew the significance of the dots on the tires and wheels, he had no idea what they represent or what to do with them. His senior supervisor said they are there just to let the factory know "they're done". The store owner knew vaguely what the markers represent but said he never paid any attention to them for as long as he's been in business. Question to the experts here, what do you think? Shouldn't these markers be used in mounting and balancing the tires or can they be totally ignored?
 

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Pettyfan43

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Mar 29, 2022
70
Patterson Ca.
Always thought those marks were part of quality control going down the assembly line? But I’m hoping and sure someone here will have a better and more interesting answer. Main thing is aren’t the Bridgestones day and night apart from the old Goodyear’s?
 

extrap

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 16, 2020
1,751
Gainesville FL
If my Bridgestones had those yellow dots, someone removed them before I ever saw them.

Never seen 'em before.