[Z06] cooper rs3-s ?
09-19-2014, 01:27 PM
#21
Instructor
Wow Bargain basement ! I am curious for sure, 300TW is decent - Funny I only knew of a 200TW Hankook " RS3 " interesting Cooper makes a RS3 model also. Amazing pricing as long as they aren't ROCK hard / no grip - def worth looking into.
Thanks for sharing, as we are limited with options in 19" that aren't Big Bucks!
Thanks for sharing, as we are limited with options in 19" that aren't Big Bucks!
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09-19-2014, 03:23 PM
#22
Instructor
I have been eating tires like crazy this year and I found these tires on eBay 3 days ago for practically free. 560.00 for all 4 shipped to my door. I know it's not a Michelin cup or anything high end but for God's sake 560.00!!!! 2 of them arrived this morning and they look nice. I will most likely get the other 2 tomorrow, and then I will mount them. Anyone else use them? I am making 540 to the wheels so let's see what happens. Not old inventory the date code is April,2014
09-19-2014, 03:28 PM
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Do a google search. These tires were tested by Road & Track and other publications on base C6's against the big name brands. The tires got very good reviews.
09-19-2014, 03:43 PM
#24
Drifting
A one day track test on a car with less power, in a different size, competing against a tire that's not available for our cars doesn't hold much validity to me. Now when people start comparing these in the long term against the michelin PSS, nitto invo, etc in our sizes driving our cars, I will take it more seriously.
09-19-2014, 03:57 PM
#25
Pro
At this price, it's worth a shot. Besides, if everyone waited, then no one would ever know.
Search: cooper rs3-s review corvette
They can't be worse than stock!
Search: cooper rs3-s review corvette
They can't be worse than stock!
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09-22-2014, 09:41 AM
#28
I ordered a set of these this weekend. What convinced me was a review from a really nice guy on grassroots motorsports forum. His screen name is spoolpigeon, I asked him about them and he said for the money they are hard to beat.
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/for...t/59432/page1/
granted he tried them out on a 240sx that is lighter than our cars, but we would be running the same tire in a much larger size so results may be the same. He also added some advice for those of us that may autox these. He said when they over heat they get slippery so pack a water sprayer and spray between runs. That did the trick for him.
There were also links to videos of him using them. I am sure these will be best value for money.
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/for...t/59432/page1/
granted he tried them out on a 240sx that is lighter than our cars, but we would be running the same tire in a much larger size so results may be the same. He also added some advice for those of us that may autox these. He said when they over heat they get slippery so pack a water sprayer and spray between runs. That did the trick for him.
There were also links to videos of him using them. I am sure these will be best value for money.
Last edited by JLZ06TR; 09-22-2014 at 10:05 AM.
09-23-2014, 05:07 PM
#30
Instructor
09-23-2014, 05:27 PM
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09-24-2014, 04:59 PM
#34
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The fronts, which for $99.95 each were ordered via
and shipped by
, are marked 1511 and 1611.
The rears, which for $188.95 each were ordered via and shipped via Amazon Prime, are both marked 0914.
They won't be mounted for quite some time considering plenty of meat remains on my Pilot Sport A/S Plus (front) and Pilot Super Sport (rear), but a photo has already been posted in this thread.
The rears, which for $188.95 each were ordered via and shipped via Amazon Prime, are both marked 0914.
They won't be mounted for quite some time considering plenty of meat remains on my Pilot Sport A/S Plus (front) and Pilot Super Sport (rear), but a photo has already been posted in this thread.
09-25-2014, 10:34 AM
#36
I payed $208 shipped for the fronts and if u think about it its an awesome price even if they are 3 years old since that's less than what you would typically pay for just 1 front tire.
Ill let u guys know what year the rears were made when i get them. sould come in tomorrow
09-25-2014, 11:36 AM
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As long as the tires were stored properly which it looks like they were, being a few years old is not an issue.
09-25-2014, 03:57 PM
#39
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After the rebate, I actually paid only $173.95 per rear tire, so there was very little risk involved in giving these a try, but considering the positive reviews I've seen, it is surprising that your first-hand experience with these particular tires is unfavorable. Could you please elaborate so we have a better idea of what to expect? Thanks in advance for your objective feedback!
