Replacement tires
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Millbury MA
My two top choices would be:
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
I just got a pair of the Goodyears this past Monday. They are a very good wet weather tire, an awesome dry weather tire and they have a very respectable tread wear rating. They are also about $50 to $70 dollars cheaper than the Michelin which is also a very good tire if price isn't an issue.
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
I just got a pair of the Goodyears this past Monday. They are a very good wet weather tire, an awesome dry weather tire and they have a very respectable tread wear rating. They are also about $50 to $70 dollars cheaper than the Michelin which is also a very good tire if price isn't an issue.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Lecanto Florida
I just ordered a tire/wheel package (Black Z06's) and have a dozen tires to choose from. Went to Tire Rack with most of the tires to see how they rated and what people thought of them. My final choice were the BF Goodrich G-Force Sport. Really good tires as long as you don't need snow traction. Here's a link if you want to check them out.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=g-Force+Sport
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=g-Force+Sport
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,786
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From: Minneapolis MN
Originally Posted by Ericsvette
My two top choices would be:
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
I just got a pair of the Goodyears this past Monday. They are a very good wet weather tire, an awesome dry weather tire and they have a very respectable tread wear rating. They are also about $50 to $70 dollars cheaper than the Michelin which is also a very good tire if price isn't an issue.
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
I just got a pair of the Goodyears this past Monday. They are a very good wet weather tire, an awesome dry weather tire and they have a very respectable tread wear rating. They are also about $50 to $70 dollars cheaper than the Michelin which is also a very good tire if price isn't an issue.
All I can add to that is they look great also I get a ton of compliments on mine. Great tire.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Slidell Louisiana
I am satisfied with my Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s.
They are great in the wet and dry when the temperature is reasonable however, they suck when its icy or when its really cold. (IE sub zero dry weather)
Mike
They are great in the wet and dry when the temperature is reasonable however, they suck when its icy or when its really cold. (IE sub zero dry weather)
Mike
Team Owner
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From: Northern, VA
St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
And to add to the comments above, Car&Driver I think it was did a comparison just this year and the Goodyears and the Michelins came out on top of the rest for wet/dry traction, handling, etc. Certainly not the cheapest tires, but you asked for the best.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2004
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From: POINT PLEASANT NEW JERSEY
I have Yokohama AVI 4's on my 87. But they were bought by the previous owner . I get a tremendous beating thrown to me by people...you know *** tires on an American Icon. They are great tires for the money. Have a pretty good rating all around...and seem to wear way better than the Stock Goodyears offered as replacements. They were bought on Tiretrack.com as well. Seem to have good prices there as well as lots of information to help you make an informed decision. 
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
What I think is the best (for me), what you think is the best (for you), what Joe Average CF Member thinks is the best (for him), and what Car and Driver thinks is the best may be very different.
There are so many characteristics a tire can be judged on; dry grip, wet grip, wear, ride, cost, noise, resistance to tramlining, breakaway characteristics, etc.
What are the most important to you??
Let's take the CandD test: a tire with one of the highest scores in dry grip was the BFG KD. It finished well down in the final outcome because its main strength was more than offset by low scores in the other categories. If you want a strong weekend warrior tire, the BFG would be a good choice (and it will be my next tire).
In contrast, the Continental finished in the #2 spot (IIRC), because of its good wear, excellent wet tests, and a low price. Does this mean it is a good tire for the average Corvette driver? Probably not, since most of us don't place a high priority on those three characteristics....and I doubt any of us are considering the Conti as a replacement tire.
In order to give you a useful answer, Ken, we'd have to know what it is you want from your tires.
Larry
code5coupe
There are so many characteristics a tire can be judged on; dry grip, wet grip, wear, ride, cost, noise, resistance to tramlining, breakaway characteristics, etc.
What are the most important to you??
Let's take the CandD test: a tire with one of the highest scores in dry grip was the BFG KD. It finished well down in the final outcome because its main strength was more than offset by low scores in the other categories. If you want a strong weekend warrior tire, the BFG would be a good choice (and it will be my next tire).
In contrast, the Continental finished in the #2 spot (IIRC), because of its good wear, excellent wet tests, and a low price. Does this mean it is a good tire for the average Corvette driver? Probably not, since most of us don't place a high priority on those three characteristics....and I doubt any of us are considering the Conti as a replacement tire.
In order to give you a useful answer, Ken, we'd have to know what it is you want from your tires.
Larry
code5coupe
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Woodstock Georgia
Originally Posted by BornIn87
Firestone Wide ovals 
my dad makes them
my dad makes them
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2000
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From: Panama City Beach FL
Originally Posted by CREWZIN
I just ordered a tire/wheel package (Black Z06's) and have a dozen tires to choose from. Went to Tire Rack with most of the tires to see how they rated and what people thought of them. My final choice were the BF Goodrich G-Force Sport. Really good tires as long as you don't need snow traction. Here's a link if you want to check them out.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=g-Force+Sport
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=g-Force+Sport
I chose the same tires to go with my AR TT II's. The Tirerack has great guidance in terms of reviews, tests, and so on. For me it came down to the Firestones and the BFG's. I haven't driven the BFG's hard yet, but initial impresions are good.
Le Mans Master
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From: Homestead Fl
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
Originally Posted by Scooter 94
Lotsa guys like the Firestone Wide Ovals, including myself.
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Instructor
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From: Cicero, IN "Change is inevitable, except from vending machines"
Originally Posted by aboatguy
I am satisfied with my Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s.
They are great in the wet and dry when the temperature is reasonable however, they suck when its icy or when its really cold. (IE sub zero dry weather)
Mike
They are great in the wet and dry when the temperature is reasonable however, they suck when its icy or when its really cold. (IE sub zero dry weather)
Mike
