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Jan 18, 2015 | 10:18 AM

prostreeter

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From: dunkirk ny

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without going broke buying goodyear tires what brand are other vette guys running 1990 corvette?

Jan 18, 2015 | 11:04 AM

eldertek

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Uniroyal GTZ
275-40-17
I went from Goodyear to these.
A little more noise at 65+, but nothing major.
Love them
$500
1991 Coupe, 132k miles

Jan 18, 2015 | 01:03 PM

N42375

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From: Fond Du lac Wisconsin

I have been very happy with the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's on my 90 coupe. Very good tire in the rain with good wear qualities. I think tire rack has them for about $130/ea

Jan 18, 2015 | 04:13 PM

Karsten

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I have Nitto NT-555 on both my 1993 and 1994 Converts.

Karsten

Jan 18, 2015 | 07:25 PM

prostreeter

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thanks for input, so many tires and not sure what to buy, not a hard driver just enjoy my vettes.

Jan 18, 2015 | 08:41 PM

kenpeindl

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Cooper tires ZEON RS3-A

Jan 18, 2015 | 10:03 PM

gerardvg

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Nexen N3000 they are the best gripping tire i have ever had on my vette, wet or dry they just grip like glue.

I have 275 40 17 all round on 17x 9.5 inch wide rims.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/275-40-ZR17-Nexen-N3000-Ultra-High-Performance-340-AA-A-Tire-/271739509533?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Tires&hash=item3f44efdb1d

Jan 19, 2015 | 12:03 AM

shootnstarz

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BFG Sport Comp IIs on my 89, $760 out the door plus $70 rebate.

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Jan 19, 2015 | 06:58 PM

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From: Trieste Italy

Quote:

Originally Posted by prostreeter

without going broke buying goodyear tires what brand are other vette guys running 1990 corvette?

I'm running with

Front kumho ecsta spt

Rear an old and worn bridgestone that i'm going to replace...think that I will fit with kumho on rear too

Jan 20, 2015 | 11:17 AM

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QZRBLU

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From: Tucson/Santa Paula AZ/CA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by prostreeter

without going broke buying goodyear tires what brand are other vette guys running 1990 corvette?

Pro,
I recently installed BFG Gforce sports on my '90. Great tires, quiet and sticky. Way better than the original Goodyears even when they were new. http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...0&rd=17&cs=275

Mick

Jan 20, 2015 | 12:01 PM

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davewhtt

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From: weems va

Quote:

Originally Posted by prostreeter

without going broke buying goodyear tires what brand are other vette guys running 1990 corvette?

A wise old street racer once told me " Dave always buy the best tire..you can afford" I could afford the Kumhos for my 93 and im happy with them.

Jan 20, 2015 | 12:29 PM

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bogus

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Goodrich gForce KDW. Love'm... on my 92.

Jan 20, 2015 | 08:44 PM

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pcolt94

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From: Orlando FL

Was just at my tire place today pricing tires. I currently have Kumhos and need front tires. They don’t make the rear tires (won't be able to match the rears in the future) in the tread I currently have so I have to go to a different tire and tread design and get 4 tires even though my rears are not too bad. I was looking at new Kumhos and Nitto tires.

But I think I am leaning toward the Nitto. Just under $750 for either selection.

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