NEW TIRES
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Northern tip of Virginia
Re: NEW TIRES (blacktopjo94)
stay away from the runflats if performance is your main concern.
Browse the Tire Rack for choices/pricing.
I like my Michelin Pilots, but BFG, Bridgestone, and others make exellent choices.
several members like the Kumos... good performance at a realistic price
Browse the Tire Rack for choices/pricing.
I like my Michelin Pilots, but BFG, Bridgestone, and others make exellent choices.
several members like the Kumos... good performance at a realistic price
Racer
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Lake Havasu City Arizona
Re: NEW TIRES (blacktopjo94)
Just put on a set of Falken "Ziex" High Performance (ZR rated) tires last weekend and it sure smoothed out and quieted the ride from the Goodyear Eagles that were on. Got out the door at $630. Good lookn' tread design!
Also replaced shocks at the same time! Went with the Bilsteins that were on the 89Vette when I got it. Went for a complete alignment at the same time.
Good luck!
Mike :seeya
Also replaced shocks at the same time! Went with the Bilsteins that were on the 89Vette when I got it. Went for a complete alignment at the same time.
Good luck!
Mike :seeya
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From: Little Elm TX
Re: NEW TIRES (CowboyNVette)
I've being using the Michelins, though the last set of rears hasn't last any where near as long as the previous ones and I've been much easier on them. The place I bought them from has agreed to give me some credit for them on a new set so I'll try them once again. If the next set doesn't hold up like they should then I'm probably going to be making a similar post in the future.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: Tampa FL
Re: NEW TIRES (W4ZG)
Just put on a set of KUMHOs....look great... :cool:....only time will tell :blueangel: ...total cost in Florida...out the door for $602.00.. :seeya
I see you're across the bay from me, I work over there.
Hava, where'd you get yours? I like the Falkens too.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2001
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Re: NEW TIRES (JD 90 383)
I have new Dunlop SP8000's and have been pleased with them. They handle great in the corners. In the winter I am changing the back to 17x11 and the Dunlops come in the 315's size. There are alot of great choices in the tire in the market right now.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Fairfield CT
I hated the sp8000s
I hated the set of sp8000's i had, they had REALLY BAD grip at autoX compared to the bridgestone Potenza 730's
now, i found that the sp8000s in smaller diameters to be MUCH gripper, IE in 15" sizes very soft compound, BUT the 17;s were incredibly hard compound
now, i found that the sp8000s in smaller diameters to be MUCH gripper, IE in 15" sizes very soft compound, BUT the 17;s were incredibly hard compound
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2001
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Re: I hated the sp8000s (Snackdragons)
Snackdragons,
I haven't autox'd the car. I have found them to be pretty good for grip on the street. I can take on/off ramps 20-40 MPH over the posted speed, and haven't lost grip yet, but these are new tires on a new car for me. I have no comparison to the The Bridgestone Potenza 730's, I have heard they are great tires from several people though. :cheers: :cheers:
I haven't autox'd the car. I have found them to be pretty good for grip on the street. I can take on/off ramps 20-40 MPH over the posted speed, and haven't lost grip yet, but these are new tires on a new car for me. I have no comparison to the The Bridgestone Potenza 730's, I have heard they are great tires from several people though. :cheers: :cheers:
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2001
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Cruise-In III Veteran
Re: NEW TIRES (TJR)
Just put on a set of KUMHOs....look great... :cool:....only time will tell :blueangel: ...total cost in Florida...out the door for $602.00.. :seeya
Where'd you get them?
I see you're across the bay from me, I work over there.
Hava, where'd you get yours? I like the Falkens too.
Discount Tire Company....closest to Tampa...in Orlando...they have 4 locations...I purchased mine from the 6242 Colonail
...Phone # 407-295-6433....ask for Raphael...Asst. Mgr
Where'd you get them?
I see you're across the bay from me, I work over there.
Hava, where'd you get yours? I like the Falkens too.
Discount Tire Company....closest to Tampa...in Orlando...they have 4 locations...I purchased mine from the 6242 Colonail
...Phone # 407-295-6433....ask for Raphael...Asst. Mgr