help me select new tires!!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Atlanta GA
Re: help me select new tires!!! (tntcorvette)
I've had two sets of Falken Ziex tires - one set on my Honda :crazy: and the other set on my vette. Though they are not super sticky, they are Z-rated AND have a 30k mile warranty. Try to find that on another Z-rated tire. Plus, the vette tires (255/50zr16 I think) from Sears (worlds most overpriced store) cost me $120 each. I like em, but I would not use them for autox. They also have the water channel in the middle. The tread looks cool too. :cheers:
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From: Guinness Its whats for B'fast JAWGA
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Re: help me select new tires!!! (drive it)
If you're looking for good life. My mom went 30k miles on Firestone SZ50s on her Impala SS. The SZ50s grip really well in the rain even on tread life indicators. She is now on Kuhmos. We like them so far, and they are really cheap from tirerack. Some friends have Falkens. They last for a long time but you pay for it in grip. Look at the other tires topic being discussed now if you want more grip.
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From: College Station Tx
Re: help me select new tires!!! (93Polo)
I had SZ50's previously on my car and they were great tires, and really shone on wet roads, etc.
After that I switched to nitto's, and if you are looking for straight line traction in a streetable package they are difficult to beat.
Currently I have Yokohama AVS Sport's. They aren't up to the standards of the SZ50's in wet weather, but I would have to give them the edge in cornering/dry traction. The tread pattern also looks really "mean" on a 315 rim ;)
After that I switched to nitto's, and if you are looking for straight line traction in a streetable package they are difficult to beat.
Currently I have Yokohama AVS Sport's. They aren't up to the standards of the SZ50's in wet weather, but I would have to give them the edge in cornering/dry traction. The tread pattern also looks really "mean" on a 315 rim ;)
Melting Slicks
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From: Los Angeles, CA.... I know a guy who has a Lambo with Corvette doors
Re: help me select new tires!!! (tntcorvette)
Another vote for the Falken Ziex's. Slightly less grip than your BFG Comp T/A's. They should make you :)
Burning Brakes
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From: Melbourne Florida
Re: help me select new tires!!! (drive it)
Bridgestone Potenza RE730's here; but yea-not cheap. But they do have a grip! For my 275/40-17's it was $760.00 all four out the door
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Re: help me select new tires!!! (tntcorvette)
A friend got Goodyear Eagle HP Ultra PLus for his 84 z51 crossfire coupe, and couldn't have been happier
Goodyear Eagle HP Ultra Plus, are Z-rated, and I think they come in that size, they run head-to-head with anything else, at less cost (I think)
Goodyear Eagle HP Ultra Plus, are Z-rated, and I think they come in that size, they run head-to-head with anything else, at less cost (I think)
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From: Pinellas Florida Misfit
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Re: help me select new tires!!! (kkonen)
Depends on what my wallet was saying.. low end would be the Kumho's.. higher end the Firestone SZ50EP's... the Firestones are a fantastic tire wet or dry.
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From: TurtleCreek Twp Ohio
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Re: help me select new tires!!! (tntcorvette)
heres my choices if
Money is no object -MICH. PILOT SPORTS appx $285
Money is a second thought - Firestone SZ's appx $220
Money is important and so is traction
1. Yoko A520's appx $145 great Dry traction,wet is not the best
2. Kumho SUPRA 712's appx $115 good dry better wet then the yoko's
Money to fix the car after it slides out and hits a pole- Goodyear ULTRAS $$$$
I have driven all of the above tires and that is pretty much how they panned out although if you live in adry climate the Yoko AVS sports are a better choice then the Firestones.Please don't buy the ULTRA's they are S H I T and look bad on the wheel as well very funny looking sidewall. :seeya
Money is no object -MICH. PILOT SPORTS appx $285
Money is a second thought - Firestone SZ's appx $220
Money is important and so is traction
1. Yoko A520's appx $145 great Dry traction,wet is not the best
2. Kumho SUPRA 712's appx $115 good dry better wet then the yoko's
Money to fix the car after it slides out and hits a pole- Goodyear ULTRAS $$$$
I have driven all of the above tires and that is pretty much how they panned out although if you live in adry climate the Yoko AVS sports are a better choice then the Firestones.Please don't buy the ULTRA's they are S H I T and look bad on the wheel as well very funny looking sidewall. :seeya
