Which rear tires
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Heel & Toe
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From: Salisbury Md
Which rear tires
It is time for a set of new rear tires. I want the best bang for the buck. Any suggestions and / or places to buy. I have a 96 lt4 with stock CE rims.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Drifting
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From: Citrus Heights California
Tirerack.com has Sumitomos for $88.00 each. Have them delivered to an installer in your area. click on my link below for a look at them. I just got a complete set. The rears are 315s and were $99.00. I paid about $12.00 each wheel for high speed balance and install. A set was about $400.00 for everything. http://s147.photobucket.com/pbwidget...1&t=1175881839
Last edited by Kool88vette; May 8, 2007 at 09:17 AM.
Racer
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Drifting
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I agree, they won't last as long as expensive tires. But, I think they are the best bang for the buck. They handle nice, are quiet and give a nice ride. I would buy them again.
Le Mans Master
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I had sumitomos in past, after 15k miles tread was almost gone, and 2 nails fixed and were driving fine, but expect 15k-20k miles on them, dont last much. 160 tread, little bit softer compound too. HTRZ plus looks better than reguler sumi's with not much difference in price.
Le Mans Master
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Heel & Toe
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From: Salisbury Md
Thanks for the info so far. I don't autocross or hit the drag strip but I do want something so I can be ready for the stoplight war. I will be sure to check out those Sumitomos. Also "Kool88vette" I like that photobucket thing you had. Nice vette.
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Drifting
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Burning Brakes
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I would say sumitomos are the best bang for the buck, prolly my next tire chioce.
Do you have 9.5" wide rear rims? I am going to try putting the 315s on my 9.5" CE rims. If they dont last long I really dont care, just want to see how they hold up. My michelin pilot sports are really skinny front and rear, so for $350 per tire it is 100% not worth it.
Tirerack.com has Sumitomos for $88.00 each. Have them delivered to an installer in your area. click on my link below for a look at them. I just got a complete set. The rears are 315s and were $99.00. I paid about $12.00 each wheel for high speed balance and install. A set was about $400.00 for everything. http://s147.photobucket.com/pbwidget...1&t=1175881839
Melting Slicks
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I'd think twice before putting 315's on a 9.5 rim. Factory recommendation for a 315 tire is 10.5 to 12 inch rims, so you would be way under recommended size. I think you'll get some really bad wear patterns and lose any benefit you might have gained from increased tire width. JMHO
Instructor
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Just bought a full set of Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's...Great tires (about $220/ea.). Fantastic traction and the ride is incredible! Treadwear rating is 280, so probably will only get about 20K out of them, but so far I am very impressed- huge improvement over the original 3 sets of Goodyear Eagle GS-C's I had on this '92. 
Drifting
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From: Citrus Heights California
I would say sumitomos are the best bang for the buck, prolly my next tire chioce.
Do you have 9.5" wide rear rims? I am going to try putting the 315s on my 9.5" CE rims. If they dont last long I really dont care, just want to see how they hold up. My michelin pilot sports are really skinny front and rear, so for $350 per tire it is 100% not worth it.
Do you have 9.5" wide rear rims? I am going to try putting the 315s on my 9.5" CE rims. If they dont last long I really dont care, just want to see how they hold up. My michelin pilot sports are really skinny front and rear, so for $350 per tire it is 100% not worth it.
Burning Brakes
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From: Kanata ON.
I'd think twice before putting 315's on a 9.5 rim. Factory recommendation for a 315 tire is 10.5 to 12 inch rims, so you would be way under recommended size. I think you'll get some really bad wear patterns and lose any benefit you might have gained from increased tire width. JMHO
100% 
The side wall will roll on the rims when you get into a corner fast!