Tires
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Drifting
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Tires
I own a 1989 Corvette 6 spd with Z51 package. I see a few manufacturers for the tire. I lean toward BFGoodridge. The car will see very little track tim. Mostly pleasure driving and some high speed, 80/90
Any suggestions.
Thank you,
Joe
Any suggestions.
Thank you,
Joe
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: SANTA CRUZ CA
Try asking Tire Rack....that is their business:
http://www.tirerack.com/content/tire...150826004522:s
http://www.tirerack.com/content/tire...150826004522:s
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Drifting
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Try asking Tire Rack....that is their business:
http://www.tirerack.com/content/tire...150826004522:s
http://www.tirerack.com/content/tire...150826004522:s
Safety Car
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From: SANTA CRUZ CA
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Drifting
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Thank you and sorry for the bother
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Drifting
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Instructor
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From: Southern NE OH
Take a look at the Mickey Thompson tires. You can find them at Summit Racing. I recently installed them on my car and they perform very well, they have good grip wet and dry and aren't noisy. They don't look like they would be much good in snow, but I reckon I'll never find out for sure. Anyhow, they are good tires at a very good price.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: South Dakota
I just put on a set of Continental Extreme Contact DW tires.
Only about 500 miles on them so far, but I like them. The car seems to handle better and ride smoother than the Sumitomo HTR Z or the Cooper 2XS tires I had on it.
A friend has the Firestone Firehawk wide oval Indy 500 and has said he likes them too.
Only about 500 miles on them so far, but I like them. The car seems to handle better and ride smoother than the Sumitomo HTR Z or the Cooper 2XS tires I had on it.
A friend has the Firestone Firehawk wide oval Indy 500 and has said he likes them too.
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,460
Likes: 48
I just put on a set of Continental Extreme Contact DW tires.
Only about 500 miles on them so far, but I like them. The car seems to handle better and ride smoother than the Sumitomo HTR Z or the Cooper 2XS tires I had on it.
A friend has the Firestone Firehawk wide oval Indy 500 and has said he likes them too.
Only about 500 miles on them so far, but I like them. The car seems to handle better and ride smoother than the Sumitomo HTR Z or the Cooper 2XS tires I had on it.
A friend has the Firestone Firehawk wide oval Indy 500 and has said he likes them too.
tough choice.
thank you all
Pro
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Denver Colorado
Another Vote for Continental DWs
I have the DWs on my 1996 and they are fine for daily driving, good grip, smooth ride and quiet when compared to the Goodyears (which were the OEs and too old to trust).