which tires
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which tires
If the vibration in my car is bad tires, what should I replace them with. I don't do any corners on two wheels, but I would like a softer ride, if the tires can help in that department. I'm going to get them balanced this week (unless it rains all week). What are they worth?
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
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I like the Michelin Pilots, but they are pricey and the sizes we need are getting harder to find.
BFG's would be my second choice.
If you need a tire hook up, I go to Tirecraft on Route 9 in Howell.(tell them Frank the UPS guy sent you)
I'm guessing you'd be going to Tire Farm, I haven't been there in years.
BFG's would be my second choice.
If you need a tire hook up, I go to Tirecraft on Route 9 in Howell.(tell them Frank the UPS guy sent you)
I'm guessing you'd be going to Tire Farm, I haven't been there in years.
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From: St. Peters MO Sometimes you have to prove yourself by doing alot of killing or alot of dying...
with Mr. Mojo. I've got Pilots on my car and I love them. I will be getting BFG's next as the sizes I need are no longer available with Michelin. Depending on the sizes needed, the KDWS is an excellent all weather tire that is also Z rated with a 40k mile tread wear. I think that is still the best around.
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I love my Goodyear Eagle GS-D3s. As far as ratings, they're second only to the Pilot Sports on dry pavement (but not by much), and slightly better than Pilot Sports in the wet. However, they're quite a bit less expensive than the Michelins. Check out the ratings and reviews at tirerack.com.
From my experience, the Goodyears have a very smooth ride and are quiet.
From my experience, the Goodyears have a very smooth ride and are quiet.
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I just bought a set of GS-D3's a few months ago and they are by far better then my last set of Michelins. Really aggresive looking from the rear in the 315 width and comfortable. Quieter than the Michelins too. Very grippy even in the cold climate. Summer should be even better. Had them balanced on the Hunter Road Force Machine. Highly recommended if there's a shop that has one near you. I think Tire Rack uses that machine.
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Originally Posted by Mr Mojo
I like the Michelin Pilots, but they are pricey and the sizes we need are getting harder to find.
BFG's would be my second choice.
If you need a tire hook up, I go to Tirecraft on Route 9 in Howell.(tell them Frank the UPS guy sent you)
I'm guessing you'd be going to Tire Farm, I haven't been there in years.
BFG's would be my second choice.
If you need a tire hook up, I go to Tirecraft on Route 9 in Howell.(tell them Frank the UPS guy sent you)
I'm guessing you'd be going to Tire Farm, I haven't been there in years.
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
GoodYear F1 GS-D3... its a great tire at a reasonable price.
If $50 a corner is important to you and you don't mind an import tire
Kumho MX has some good reviews and few of my club members have been very happy with it
If $50 a corner is important to you and you don't mind an import tire
Kumho MX has some good reviews and few of my club members have been very happy with it
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From: Mobile AL
St. Jude Donor '05
Go to
http://www.tirerack.com/
and check their prices, too. They may be much lower than you'll pay locally. Several on the Forum have had good success with them.
http://www.tirerack.com/
and check their prices, too. They may be much lower than you'll pay locally. Several on the Forum have had good success with them.
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From: dickson tn.
Originally Posted by notherc4
Kumho 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/newr...&p=1550224736#I Agree!great tir for the money
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From: Middletown New Jersey
Originally Posted by jjohsail1
Goodyear came on your Vette and they are rated at the top....no ricer tires for an American Legend ....
I hate to burst your bubble but the C6-R race car uses Michelin. Domestic cars contain so many imported parts it's hard to say where anything is from anymore.
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American, Yes!
Originally Posted by jjohsail1
Goodyear came on your Vette and they are rated at the top....no ricer tires for an American Legend ....