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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 06:18 AM
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have a 92 i"m looking for a good place to buy zr1 wheels and how are the sumitomo tires looking for 275 and 315 have BFGS now THANKS FOR THE HELP
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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I would steer clear of the Sumitomo's. I have them on my '85 and one of them is out of round brand new. I just bought the Vette so there isnt taking them back and getting a new one. First of all, I wouldnt have allowed the tire to leave the shop with it shaking the front end. No rotating the tire off the front either as they are two diffierent sizes. Stick with BFG's from a tire shop you trust and can take it back if your not happy. I assure you when these wear out a little more, the Red Sled is getting BFG's. My $0.02. Buy what you think is good and dont be shy to take em back quick if they dont make ya happy.
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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I have sumis on my 87. A nice tire for the money. No complaints here.
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I had bad factory wheels on my '86. changed wheels to some cheapies, and the tires I was cursing became smooth at all speeds.
It might just be your wheels...........
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have a 92 i"m looking for a good place to buy zr1 wheels and how are the sumitomo tires looking for 275 and 315 have BFGS now THANKS FOR THE HELP
Sumitomos 275 on my 91, very happy with them, especially for the price you can't go wrong
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