Is anyone using these tires?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Sewell NJ
Is anyone using these tires?
I'm getting ready to replace my 17 year old BFGs. I was on Tire Rack and they have a Yokohama AVIS ST tire in the 255x60x15 size with white outline letters. All of the reviews were glowing and the tire comes with a T speed rating unlike the S rating that the BFGs and Goodyear carry. Also the tire is about 30% cheaper than those other brands. Anyone have any comments on them?
Safety Car
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Re: Is anyone using these tires? (vettfixr)
On performance, I've been told that BFG's are "over-rated".....
The Yokohamas are good tires and I've known many C3's that used them for autocross. I'd say - Go For It !!! :thumbs:
The Yokohamas are good tires and I've known many C3's that used them for autocross. I'd say - Go For It !!! :thumbs:
Racer
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From: Shoreline WA
Re: Is anyone using these tires? (vettfixr)
I currently have the Avid S/Ts on my 78. I think they are a great value for the price. The popular TAs or Eagles just don't have the wet handling characteristcs that are needed for Seattle's weather.
I need new tires for the 71 and I am planning on getting Avids from Tire Rack to put on it as well.
Mike
I need new tires for the 71 and I am planning on getting Avids from Tire Rack to put on it as well.
Mike
Drifting
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From: Valencia (near LA) CA
Re: Is anyone using these tires? (SLine78)
I'm looking for tires now too... I have found the user reviews on the Tire Rack website to be very helpful.
I'm leaning towards the Kumho Ecsta MX. They are priced well and everyone seems to like them.
~Jay
I'm leaning towards the Kumho Ecsta MX. They are priced well and everyone seems to like them.
~Jay
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From: Murrells Inlet SC
Re: Is anyone using these tires? (vettfixr)
I recently bought a set fo Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s from Tire Rack but was tempted by the Yokohama's because of the speed rating but didn't think I would cruise at that speed all day long. I went with the American :rofl: (Bridgestone) :rofl: tires instead. At least they 'sound' American. :rofl:
I bought P255/60/15 for the rear and P235/60/15 for the front. Check the rear clearance with the Parking Brake cable bracket. You may have to turn it out of the wway, no big deal. :cheers:
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I bought P255/60/15 for the rear and P235/60/15 for the front. Check the rear clearance with the Parking Brake cable bracket. You may have to turn it out of the wway, no big deal. :cheers:
[Modified by MEAN72, 1:30 AM 3/9/2004]
[Modified by MEAN72, 1:31 AM 3/9/2004]
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Re: Is anyone using these tires? (vettfixr)
I have the factory size Firestone Firehawk SS-10's on my 77. Firestone replaced the 10's with the 20's. I have the 20's on my truck and am very pleased with them. Plus White letters on C-3's are :cool:
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Re: Is anyone using these tires? (Aflac)
Keep in mind that a higher speed rating usually also means a stiffer sidewall. I had both 225 70R15 and 255 60R15s on my car at one point and they wree pretty good. I autocross and I also put them through 2 drags (2nd of which was 15 passes!! :eek: gotta love slow nights) That being said, if you would consider the 275 60R15 size (looks great IMO) I would highly recommend Kumho Ecsta STX. They are fantastic tires and seem to be wearing very well (= slowly). I also just put Pirelli Scorpion Zeros on the front, 255 60R15s, and if you want that size in the rear (so you don't have to relocate the parking brake bracket) I would highly recommend these. V-rated to 149mph and extremely stiff sidewalls! Handling with these on the front is fantastic (for 15 inch rims). Just my rec. ;)
-Chris
Edit: They obviously get good traction, see that snow flyin' in my sig? :lol:
[Modified by RUXperienced, 11:20 PM 3/8/2004]
-Chris
Edit: They obviously get good traction, see that snow flyin' in my sig? :lol:
[Modified by RUXperienced, 11:20 PM 3/8/2004]