Always sliding....

I have an '03 GT with stock tires. (I believe they are Goodyear ZR45 but not sure) Whenever i "nail" it not just from a dead stop, but also from 1st to 2nd, the car loses grip or slides around turns even when the street is completly dry with 0% humidity. Anyone recommend a different brand tire, i heard Yokohama's had really good grip, any other suggestions?

i just purchased a set of 275/35/18 yokohama avs es100s. i had them on my teg and i loved them. my wheels on my cobra are 9.5in wide so i hope they work out. i will tell you what i think.

Alrght thanx, does anyone know how wide my stock GT rims are, i was told that they are the "upgraded" GT rims, whatever that means.

Your rims are 8" wide probably unless you have something wierd on em.

8" sounds about right, they are 17's.

only the 03+ Cobras had larger than 8" wide wheels.

Except R's

I've got a 2001 V6 that does the same thing turning (course, only in first gear) and I've got Yokohamas on it. It's just the gift of rear wheel drive. The only thing I can say is wait till you're straight before you open her up. (Also, never floor it in rain. I did that one time and spun the tires going 50 mph on the interstate. Scary.)

Welcome to driving a V-8! I have sticky 275/40ZR17's on the back of mine, and I have upgraded my suspension, and I can slide corners.

A hard 1-2 shift will cause the rear axle to hop slightly with stock suspension, causing traction loss. Mine used to do so on a 3-4 powershift until I upgraded to HPMotorsport Lower control arms.

That said, some of the stickiest Z rated street tires out there are Nitto's, BFG's, and I've heard really good things about Kumho Ecsta tires.

Power slides a great wonder of v8 and rear wheeldrive combination. Its fun aint it. I use Winston Winner Gts (go ahead and laugh) but the work for my big bird I don't know about stangs.