Just don't tell people you need 18s to clear them. Keep in mind the C5 had 17" front wheels.
Tire choice.
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Wow.
It does look like the Thai ones at least, aren't certified to be sold in the UK, who knows about the USA. But that doesn't mean people aren't trying.
Would you use a condom made in Thailand?
Check your rubbers!
It does look like the Thai ones at least, aren't certified to be sold in the UK, who knows about the USA. But that doesn't mean people aren't trying.
Would you use a condom made in Thailand?
Check your rubbers!
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I don't know if the cuisinarts or sawblades clear them with or without spacers. You'd have to do a search. I recall the topic coming up and know that some people have made them work.
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I'll try one later, since I have the day off. 
I found it odd both the Goodyear (USA company) and the BFGoodrich tires that I have are both labeled made in the U.S.A. since BFGoodrich is owned by Michelin Group witch is a French company. The lettering is of the same style to. A plant here must make tires for several companies.
I found it odd both the Goodyear (USA company) and the BFGoodrich tires that I have are both labeled made in the U.S.A. since BFGoodrich is owned by Michelin Group witch is a French company. The lettering is of the same style to. A plant here must make tires for several companies.
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You'll like the MXs. They always gave me an especially confident feel in hard cornering that I've never achieved with any other street tire. I've used quite a few different tires on this car over the years too. Never did try the GS D3s but I have used their close cousin, the F1 Supercars.
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I had Goodyears on my Vette and I like them.
I am starting to know my new Nittos, and I am very impressed with them so far. They have a very good dry grip ( tested at the track ) and have not found them to be a problem when raining.
And they are not so expensive.
I am starting to know my new Nittos, and I am very impressed with them so far. They have a very good dry grip ( tested at the track ) and have not found them to be a problem when raining.
And they are not so expensive.
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I tried one yesterday, 1/8" clearance on the back fins on the caliper. The fins stick up a 1/4" or so could be clearanced to. I'm going to run them since I have my track day MX's on them still, they aren't in to bad of shape.
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Fronts: 245/45ZR17 95Y, made in USA
Tread is 5 plies, 2 polyester, 2 steel & 1 aramid
Sidewall is 2 plies polyester
Rears: 285/35ZR18 97Y, made in Germany
Tread is 6 plies, 2 rayon, 2 steel & 2 nylon
Sidewall is 2 plies rayon
Go figure.......
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Keep in mind that you're going to be 2-3 seconds a lap faster due to the added grip. You won't notice it much, but keep in mind those corners are coming up much quicker than you've gotten used to. You won't get the squealing sound from the tires as you push them, either. But they're soooo much more predictable and easy to control when you get near the limit you'll wonder why you didn't switch years ago.
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Guys, we all no there's no such thing as "buy American" anymore. I work for a Swedish company which is incorporated in the USA. I am currently in China at our manufacturing plant working on electronics for the 2008 Saturn Vue which was designed in Korea and is manufactured in Mexico. Buy a Saturn - go USA!
A reputable company (such as Goodyear) has the same quality standards no matter where it's product is made. It's the sketchy low-cost companies that you have to worry about, and in the next 10 years that will change, too. Kumhos are made in Korea by a Korean company. Not long ago we'd all be telling each other to stay away from them. Today, five people in this thread recommended the Kumho MX, lots of us run Kumho V710's on track with great results - and none of us died.
