C4 tire advice
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C4 tire advice
New purchase 92 coupe has tires made in 06, but looking to be in good condition. Mechanic suggests replacing anyway.( he does not sell tires)
Thinking of getting new tires in near future.
Q:
1. Tires for W. coast Florida...heat and rain...? Hankooks sound good?
2. Tire size all four is 275/40/17. Any reason to change tire size or rims for weekend driver?
Any reason to have different(larger) tires or rims on rear?
Thanks for advice
Thinking of getting new tires in near future.
Q:
1. Tires for W. coast Florida...heat and rain...? Hankooks sound good?
2. Tire size all four is 275/40/17. Any reason to change tire size or rims for weekend driver?
Any reason to have different(larger) tires or rims on rear?
Thanks for advice
Melting Slicks
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From: Belmont Michigan
Personally I wouldn't get too excited about replacing tires that are five years old unless they are really hard or show signs of sidewall cracking. I would have no problem running them another year or two. But then, I'm in Michigan- maybe year round use in Florida is harder on them.
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New purchase 92 coupe has tires made in 06, but looking to be in good condition. Mechanic suggests replacing anyway.( he does not sell tires)
Thinking of getting new tires in near future.
Q:
1. Tires for W. coast Florida...heat and rain...? Hankooks sound good?
2. Tire size all four is 275/40/17. Any reason to change tire size or rims for weekend driver?
Any reason to have different(larger) tires or rims on rear?
Thanks for advice
Thinking of getting new tires in near future.
Q:
1. Tires for W. coast Florida...heat and rain...? Hankooks sound good?
2. Tire size all four is 275/40/17. Any reason to change tire size or rims for weekend driver?
Any reason to have different(larger) tires or rims on rear?
Thanks for advice
I've used a couple of different brands, but my favorite inexpensive tire is the Summitto HTRZ. Now my wife has gone through a few sets of tires on her 2004. She has a set of Khumo ESX and loves them. So far she has more miles on them than the previous set without the issues they had. With that said I would not reccomend the Cooper Zeon tire at all.
Oh - and no need to change tire sizes for a weekend driver the 275 is perfect for a square setup.
Race Director
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From: Phoenix Arizona
Mechanic is probably just covering his but. Tires should be good for a few more years unless they start drying out and cracking or you plan extensive high speed use. Manufacturers only warantee their tires for 6 years, and many tire companies (Discount/American) won't work on tires older than 6 years, legal liability exposure is the excuse. A cynic might suggest its just so they can sell more tires. Kumho makes a pretty good tire for the price (several, actually). All tires seem to last the same anymore, and odds are you won't wear them out. You might check out Tirerack.com for ideas
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From: Frederick Md
Unless you run the hell out of the car I'd go for BF Goodridge just for the price...
I used to own 5 Corvettes...and I replaced one set of tires on one of the cars every spring in rotation...... In December of last year I purchased a 6th Corvette and have not yet figured out what I am going to do in the spring of 2012 ..
Most likely I will go to a 6 year rotation plan which I honestly do not feel all that comfortable with..
Bob G.
I used to own 5 Corvettes...and I replaced one set of tires on one of the cars every spring in rotation...... In December of last year I purchased a 6th Corvette and have not yet figured out what I am going to do in the spring of 2012 ..
Most likely I will go to a 6 year rotation plan which I honestly do not feel all that comfortable with..
Bob G.
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From: Argillite KY
Just for the rain and dry weather I like the Conti Extreme Contact DW. I run 275's on the front and 295's on the rear and they will not hydroplane. When I first got them I intentionally ran through about an inch of standing water and slammed on the brakes. They squealed like they were on dry pavement.
By far the best tire in the rain I've used.
By far the best tire in the rain I've used.
Team Owner
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From: San Antonio Texas
Just put a set of these Nitto's on my car (in the same size you mentioned) about a thousand miles ago. I love them! They really stick in the corners, go straight on the highway[no hunting or wandering] and are smooth and quiet too. I can actually hear my wife talking now....not that that is such a great thing though.
Can't say about wet traction yet, because I've only had them in a little dampness so far and no heavy rain.
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Thanks for all the advice...
Have 2 Yokohamas on rear and 2 Futuras on front.
Can probably wait buy 4 new matches in early 2012.
Will say with all 4 275/40/17 .
Still have to decide as to run-flats or not.
Am researching all recommendations including Vredsteins (surrisingly well thought of).
Thanks again!!
Have 2 Yokohamas on rear and 2 Futuras on front.
Can probably wait buy 4 new matches in early 2012.
Will say with all 4 275/40/17 .
Still have to decide as to run-flats or not.
Am researching all recommendations including Vredsteins (surrisingly well thought of).
Thanks again!!