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Tire selection has a factor when making a decision: what type of driving do you do? Mine does cruising and for that BFG G-Force tires work well. They handle streets and curvy back roads fine and ride well too. I neither take the car to the track or drag strip so others would need to speak to those situations.
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Heel & Toe
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Tire selection has a factor when making a decision: what type of driving do you do? Mine does cruising and for that BFG G-Force tires work well. They handle streets and curvy back roads fine and ride well too. I neither take the car to the track or drag strip so others would need to speak to those situations.
Melting Slicks
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They seem to be a popular choice. I would check www.discounttire.com ...free shipping, rebates. I would checkout Coopers, I don't think TR sells them. They have a new all season(if its a cruiser I would stay away from "summer tires", especially if you're driving it in the spring /fall, if its cold,(40* as mentioned) it will be like driving on ice. On another car I have Cooper RS3-G1 (I think thats the model) and they are all seasons that come in the size you're looking for and are about $130 (see if there's rebates, usually $70-$100)
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Heel & Toe
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They seem to be a popular choice. I would check www.discounttire.com ...free shipping, rebates. I would checkout Coopers, I don't think TR sells them. They have a new all season(if its a cruiser I would stay away from "summer tires", especially if you're driving it in the spring /fall, if its cold,(40* as mentioned) it will be like driving on ice. On another car I have Cooper RS3-G1 (I think thats the model) and they are all seasons that come in the size you're looking for and are about $130 (see if there's rebates, usually $70-$100)
Thank you. I found continental tires locally, and nitto. They seem to be the ones that everybody has in the sizes I need. I’m gonna check out diccounttires too.
Melting Slicks
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A couple years ago I got the Continental extreme contact DW and they are a good value. Not the best tire, but very good for the price. Good handling, good ride, quiet at speed.
285/40R17 rear
255/45R17 front
285/40R17 rear
255/45R17 front
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Heel & Toe
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Tires... I put new continentals all the way around. Didn’t help. Just a quick question. Where are the front springs? I opened the hood to look at the suspension, and see only shocks. It’s probably a stupid question but I’m used to seeing springs. I “bounced” the front end pretty good with the hood opened hoping to see something bottoming out or broke, etc but nothing. What type of bushing damage should I be looking for? Control arm? Sway bar? Thanks! I’m gonna keep looking.
Melting Slicks
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These cars use transverse leaf springs front and rear, about 3.5 inches wide running side to side. So if you're looking for coil springs, you won't find any unless a previous owner did a swap. In the front, I believe the transverse springs attach to the lower control arms.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Upstate NY
Oh ok. Do these weaken like the old school rear leaf springs?
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Heel & Toe
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Before this past Saturday when I had the continentals installed I was running 30 all the way around with the Goodyear Eagle F1s. With the new tires I’m not sure what the shop put in them. I’ll have to check when I get home.
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Heel & Toe
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Honestly, I think if your FX3 shocks are ok, and the bushings check out, it boils down to the ride characteristics of a C4....They are notorious for riding stiff.... Find someone who has a C4 and take them for a ride or let them drive it and see what their assessment is Just my .02
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Riding stiff is one thing but when I hit a bump it’s pretty harsh to say the least. Sometimes I wonder how my 2009 Dodge Caravan rides super smooth but a vette can’t. Lol. Still trying to wrap my head around that. That’s one of the reasons I’m not yet ready to settle for the “it’s the way it is” idea. I wish I knew someone close with a 94. I’d definitely compare the ride to theirs.
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Heel & Toe
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Well, I know with 100% certainty my 34k mile ZR-1 is in excellent condition regarding the FX3 system, the bushings and transverse springs. When it hits a hole or a bump, or even some of the expansion cracks in the roads, its pretty harsh. Your minivan is supposed to ride smoothly... your sports car is not.