What tires ya runnin ???
Getting ready to buy tires for the Z51 Corvette !! Anybody using BFGoodrichG-ForceT/A KDW NT FRONT 245/40R-18 93Y B
REAR 285/35R-19 99Y BSW |
Originally Posted by tubesteak
(Post 1584553234)
Getting ready to buy tires for the Z51 Corvette !! Anybody using BFGoodrichG-ForceT/A KDW NT FRONT 245/40R-18 93Y B
REAR 285/35R-19 99Y BSW |
Firestone WO rft. Great tires!
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Thanks !! Also looking at the Michelin Pilot SPORT A/S Plus ZP Front 279.00 rear 331.00:cheers:
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Firestone Wide Oval RFT
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Bridgestone Re11 and love them on my 05 coupe
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Originally Posted by tubesteak
(Post 1584553352)
thanks !! Also looking at the michelin pilot sport a/s plus zp front 279.00 rear 331.00:cheers:
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Bridgestone Potenza Pole Setter S0-4 non run flat in OEM sizes.
Quite, smooth and predictable with good wear. Well rounded tire in testing including both wet and dry. Tire Rack has loads of information. |
Originally Posted by Boomer111
(Post 1584553567)
Bridgestone Potenza Pole Setter S0-4 non run flat in OEM sizes.
Quite, smooth and predictable with good wear. Well rounded tire in testing including both wet and dry. Tire Rack has loads of information. |
I'm now running the Firestone Wide oval Indy 500's in non runflat format. They have over 30K miles on them with 4/32" thread left, mostly highway miles.
I'm kinda leaning towards the Firestone WO runflats the next time, but I have liked the Indy 500's so much, I may stay with those. I carry a compressor, a can of puncture seal, and a tire plug kit. I also have Onstar, so they can get a tow truck to me if I ever need one. To the person that has tried both the Firestone RF, and Michelin RF, is there much difference in ride and quietness on the road? |
Originally Posted by LV2TOUR
(Post 1584553720)
I'm now running the Firestone Wide oval Indy 500's in non runflat format. They have over 30K miles on them with 4/32" thread left, mostly highway miles.
I'm kinda leaning towards the Firestone WO runflats the next time, but I have liked the Indy 500's so much, I may stay with those. I carry a compressor, a can of puncture seal, and a tire plug kit. I also have Onstar, so they can get a tow truck to me if I ever need one. To the person that has tried both the Firestone RF, and Michelin RF, is there much difference in ride and quietness on the road? |
Ran a set noisy and now General Exclaims, to bad no longer made.
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Originally Posted by gaphono
(Post 1584553463)
Firestone Wide Oval RFT
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Originally Posted by LV2TOUR
(Post 1584553720)
I'm now running the Firestone Wide oval Indy 500's in non runflat format. They have over 30K miles on them with 4/32" thread left, mostly highway miles.
I'm kinda leaning towards the Firestone WO runflats the next time, but I have liked the Indy 500's so much, I may stay with those. I carry a compressor, a can of puncture seal, and a tire plug kit. I also have Onstar, so they can get a tow truck to me if I ever need one. To the person that has tried both the Firestone RF, and Michelin RF, is there much difference in ride and quietness on the road? |
Kumho Ecsta SPT's were on my 05 Vette when I bought it about a month ago, and I'm happy with them so far. Have only gone about 2500 miles so far, but planning about a 3000 mile road trip soon. (round trip) :thumbs::cheers:
After reading some reviews on these tires, I don't think u can find a better tire for the price. |
stockers
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Originally Posted by tubesteak
(Post 1584553771)
Good Idea , 12 v compressor??
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Originally Posted by TXVette07
(Post 1584553849)
Michelins seem to be running quieter and smoother. I've only had them on about 2 months. I got about 37K miles out of those Firestones. Great tire, but got loud at 6/32..
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NITTO INVO'S utqg180. Stick to the road like fly on sh-t!!
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Originally Posted by tubesteak
(Post 1584553655)
If you are running non-flat's , do you carry a jack in the Vette, just askin ???
In 50 years of driving I have been in only one car ( not mine either) that the tire went flat leaving us to change the tire. The RF tire just offers to much compromise in ride and handling for what I consider a unneeded technology. As mentioned a repair kept with a air compressor is easily stowed in the rear cubby. Also pre trip inspection will detect a problem in the tire that could led to a further problem down the road. For me it is a non issue, the RF just are to stiff and rough. Even with near 3 million miles of commercial big rig driving spanning 35 years,with 18 tires, I have only a couple of totally flat tires while driving. Blow outs are not common with the new tire technology, unlike the tires of many decades ago. |
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