I cannot believe the difference!!
Melting Slicks
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From: I saw her today at the reception.....a glass of wine in her hand...
Originally Posted by robertpel9
Yeah i don't know why the C4 has me the way it does but it does. It's not one of my favorite looking cars. I think i love the uniqueness to it. There is not anything out there really like it. I'm only 28 and this car will be very old when i am in my 40's and 50's so shes a keeper i think. Not too many six speed ruby's out there. I like the Z06 i bought for the reasont hat it is somewhat unique as well.
Both great cars. I'm still shocked new tires could make the car change this much. This is the second time i have bought kumhos and they are dollar for dollar the best out there. I have brand new Michelin Pilot sports on my Z06 and they are just as good but i don't think better and they cost A LOT more
Both great cars. I'm still shocked new tires could make the car change this much. This is the second time i have bought kumhos and they are dollar for dollar the best out there. I have brand new Michelin Pilot sports on my Z06 and they are just as good but i don't think better and they cost A LOT more
And Z06's are far from unique
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by joecaver
I just replaced Nitto 555s with the Kumho 712s and I like them a lot. The 712s will flat spot if the car sits for more than a couple of days but they round out within 2-3 miles so it's not really an issue. They are a good tire for the money.
Team Owner
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From: Correlation does not imply causation
Got any idea where the parts for your car were made?For example, the wheels on my 87 (stock) are made by Enkei, have one guess where they are from
Last edited by the oz; Sep 9, 2005 at 02:43 AM.
Instructor
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From: Huntsville AL
Originally Posted by Admiral1
The tires I've been looking at are Nitto 555s and BFGs (forget exactly which tire - probably the one just short of drag radial performance). How do they compare to Kumhos?
Le Mans Master
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From: Ponte Vedra
Originally Posted by joecaver
I just replaced Nitto 555s with the Kumho 712s and I like them a lot. The 712s will flat spot if the car sits for more than a couple of days but they round out within 2-3 miles so it's not really an issue. They are a good tire for the money.
I have had mine for two years .
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Safety Car
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From: Orange County California
Originally Posted by MetalVette
I have a hard time putting Japaneese tires on my AMERICAN vette. That;s just me though. 
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Melting Slicks
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From: 1993 Quasar Blue 'vert Scottsdale AZ
I know what you mean. When I bought my '93, it had some Duncraps on it. They had plenty of tread on them but were hard. The car was downright dangerous to drive. I put on some GS-D3's and the grip is unbeliveable. P.S. did you save the chrome door handles from your white C4? I still want a pair.
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From: Orange County California
Originally Posted by Lichen
I know what you mean. When I bought my '93, it had some Duncraps on it. They had plenty of tread on them but were hard. The car was downright dangerous to drive. I put on some GS-D3's and the grip is unbeliveable. P.S. did you save the chrome door handles from your white C4? I still want a pair.
LOL, no the handles went with the car. You can but them i think still out of the catalogs. Those handles made that car. Heres a link to the car:
http://www.forcorvettesonly.com/untitled/corvette.html