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Apr 14, 2004 | 07:52 PM

jabez

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Tire question

What brand of tire would give you the smoooothiest ride?

I just like cruising around town in my vette and don't need those high performance ones.

Apr 14, 2004 | 09:48 PM

atotalnincompoop

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Re: Tire question (jabez)

can't help you , i run 18" wheels on mine, check the archives, maybe you'll luck out :cheers:

Apr 14, 2004 | 09:52 PM

fryguy84

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Re: Tire question (atotalnincompoop)

Goodyear eagle GSD3!!! :thumbs:

Apr 14, 2004 | 10:11 PM

GS 163

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Re: Tire question (fryguy84)

GSD3' s will be going on my car when I replace the tires on it now.:) :yesnod:

Apr 14, 2004 | 10:26 PM

rocco16

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Re: Tire question (jabez)

Ride smoothness is not determined by brand of tire, it's determined by tire section (and spring- and damper rates).
The 40- and 45-series tires we run will never be smooth....they are stiff and responsive. You'd have to go to a nice touring 60-series or greater to enjoy the most cushion. But, then, you'll have to go to a 15-inch wheel to find those.

Larry
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Apr 14, 2004 | 10:32 PM

IMXCITD

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Re: Tire question (jabez)

For value,,,,I have been happy with Sumitomo ....if $$ are not a concern...then I like Bridgestong Potenza or BFG KD :)

Apr 14, 2004 | 11:11 PM

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Re: Tire question (IMXCITD)

I have Yokohama AVS dB S2's, and (as the name implies - dB = decibel) they're really quiet, IMO. They were also pretty cheap through Discount Tire. Check out their website...I'm running 275 series on the back and 255s up front.

Apr 14, 2004 | 11:33 PM

Teh Nam

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Re: Tire question (Perfusion)

Firestone Firehawk SZ50EP.

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Apr 16, 2004 | 03:02 AM

Wayne88

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Re: Tire question (jabez)

Suggestion: Go to Tire Rack website.
Look up all tires used on your year Vette.
They have reviews from buyers of the various tires.
They are real reviews- I know, I gave a review after I bought my Firehawks.
:cheers:

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