Tires
Melting Slicks
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From: Naples FL
Re: Tires (Cliff Coppens)
They're all i've ever put on my vette. No qualms so far. But i don't do any intensive driving. They handle well in the rain. But it's getting to be "that time" for me too. But i think i may venture to a different brand just because they're all i've ever bought. I like the Dunlop Pilots i believe they are called.
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
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Re: Tires (carter200)
Michelin usually has a Pilot.
Dunlop has the SP8000 and SP9000 series...
I really want to try Goodrich KDs, but I'm afraid of sacrificing too much wet-weather grip.
I have SZ50 285's on the back of my car now. The tire looks good, the tread pattern is okay. They're better than the near-bald GS-C's I used to have. But the car was faster at the dragstrip with the old bald GS-Cs.
Dunlop has the SP8000 and SP9000 series...
I really want to try Goodrich KDs, but I'm afraid of sacrificing too much wet-weather grip.
I have SZ50 285's on the back of my car now. The tire looks good, the tread pattern is okay. They're better than the near-bald GS-C's I used to have. But the car was faster at the dragstrip with the old bald GS-Cs.
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St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
Re: Tires (Cliff Coppens)
I run the Goodyear Eagle F1's
They have performed excellently for me on all my Vette's. :yesnod:
They have performed excellently for me on all my Vette's. :yesnod:
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From: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FL
ROLLING ON STONES
The F-Stones are awesome - killer looks, too. Like the lip and the ride is smooooth with very little noise. First time I ever got compliments on my tires. Great traction and only time will tell how they wear.
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Re: Tires (Cliff Coppens)
Michelin Pilot XGT Z4, the only one I would consider(except for some BFG's).
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From: Little Elm TX
Re: Tires (Mr Mojo)
Michelin Pilot XGT Z4, the only one I would consider(except for some BFG's).
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Re: ROLLING ON STONES (Shady Lady)
The Firehawks ain't too shabby. Good wet/dry traction, quiet ride...and i got almost 40K off of the set i had on the '94...and that INCLUDED some "playing".
.....BUT....in NC we occasionally have to deal with frozen stuff...an in all honesty...the firehawks stunk on snow. I mean REALLY stunk! I've switched to Michelin's. More expensive...but longer life (52K on the 1st set), wet/dry traction as good as the Firehawks...and "decent" snow traction. But they're ~$400/set more expensive than the Firestones too.
[Modified by Alchemist, 1:34 PM 5/19/2002]
.....BUT....in NC we occasionally have to deal with frozen stuff...an in all honesty...the firehawks stunk on snow. I mean REALLY stunk! I've switched to Michelin's. More expensive...but longer life (52K on the 1st set), wet/dry traction as good as the Firehawks...and "decent" snow traction. But they're ~$400/set more expensive than the Firestones too.
[Modified by Alchemist, 1:34 PM 5/19/2002]
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From: Hillsborough NH
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Re: Tires (Cliff Coppens)
I'm getting two new BFG g-force T/A KDW's put on the rear of my car a week from now. I will have GS-C's up front untill the fronts wear out.
I'll let you all know how they are... :cheers:
I'll let you all know how they are... :cheers:
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From: Beach Cities SoCal
Re: Tires (Mervz)
I'm running Bridgestone Potenza RE730's on my 1990. These tires stick like glue and are super quiet. NOISE IS NOT AN ISSUE. Light rain today and handling was true and responsive. Out performed the Eagles that's for sure.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Tires (bac22)
I have about 2 weeks left on my Dunlop SP8000's, I've done my research and decided on trying the Nitto 555 extreme tires. They are priced well and have a 300 treadwear rating which hopefully with my right foot and foolish burnoffs will last longer than than the Dunlop's have.
I have heard nothing but good on the Firehawks, but they have a less tread width than comparable size tires though.
I have heard nothing but good on the Firehawks, but they have a less tread width than comparable size tires though.
Melting Slicks
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From: Lake George NY
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Re: Tires (Danger Dave)
I have Nitto 550 Extreme tires on the way...I'll let ya know how they are. I should have them tomorrow or Thursday. Anyone else have them on now?
I liked the tread pattern, the tread wear and the price and performance. I wanted GSC's originally to keep it stock, but couldnt find 4 of them from the same place, and didnt want to wait a month for them from Tire Rack. They couldnt give me a firm date on when I would get them, and im moving soon.
I have even sat in Nitto's race car with the Nitto girl back at some races I went to, promoting my web site.
I can post pics if anyone wants to see them :)
vr,
Volt
I liked the tread pattern, the tread wear and the price and performance. I wanted GSC's originally to keep it stock, but couldnt find 4 of them from the same place, and didnt want to wait a month for them from Tire Rack. They couldnt give me a firm date on when I would get them, and im moving soon.
I have even sat in Nitto's race car with the Nitto girl back at some races I went to, promoting my web site.
I can post pics if anyone wants to see them :)
vr,
Volt
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From: Las Animas Ca. USA
Re: Tires (Cliff Coppens)
Kuhmos for the price. Bridgestones also. I have right now Stones, Kuhmos and Michelins. Michelins last forever, 50k plus. Bridgestones are a good all around tire, Kuhmos are the cheapest in 17ins.
BF Goodrich not good in the wet.
Goodyear is over priced, but an excellent tire.
Its pretty much a matter of choice, but they do wear out so I go with the price. Dunlaps in the past have been known to have a soft compound and wear quickly, a sticky tire doesn't last long.
Michelins are invisible you don't even know that they are there. Quite and smooth, a good road tire. Also there good in the slick stuff.
Personally I'd stay away from BFG's. Soft compound and not good in the rain.
BF Goodrich not good in the wet.
Goodyear is over priced, but an excellent tire.
Its pretty much a matter of choice, but they do wear out so I go with the price. Dunlaps in the past have been known to have a soft compound and wear quickly, a sticky tire doesn't last long.
Michelins are invisible you don't even know that they are there. Quite and smooth, a good road tire. Also there good in the slick stuff.
Personally I'd stay away from BFG's. Soft compound and not good in the rain.