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Old 07-31-2001, 05:30 PM
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and what size?

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Old 07-31-2001, 05:32 PM
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BFG Comp T/A R1's

However, once these wear out I'll most likely switch to Kumhos, as I'm not the biggest fan of the g-force R1's.

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Old 07-31-2001, 05:40 PM
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firestone firehawk SZ50 285/40/17's on all 4 corners. the grip is great
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Old 07-31-2001, 05:46 PM
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Street:
Kumho 255/17 f Pilots 285/17 r

Race:
Hoosier 335/18 f 335/17 r

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Old 07-31-2001, 06:02 PM
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I tried Pirelli P7000, not bad. Now I have the Firestone SZ-50 EP's, and love them.
275/40/17 all four corners.
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Anybody run Yokohama's? Numbers say they are very sticky. Comments?
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Old 07-31-2001, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ZylaRace:
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Anybody run Yokohama's? Numbers say they are very sticky. Comments?[/B][/color]
I am. They are very sticky. 315's in back! [img]http]//www.corvetteforum.cc/ubb/smile.gif[/img]

Luv 'em!

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Old 07-31-2001, 07:47 PM
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BF Goodrich Comp TA ZR's here. 275's front and 315's out back. Love 'em!

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Old 07-31-2001, 08:06 PM
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I have Michelin Pilot XGT Z4 on right now. They are 255/45/17 in front and 285/40/17 in back. When they need replaced I'm getting Pirelli P7000 SS. They will be 275/40/17 in front and 315/35/17 in back because I got GS wheels now. BTW I've been happy with the Michelins, but they don't make them in 315s

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Michelin Pilot XGT Z4
285/40/17 rear
255/45/17 front

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Old 07-31-2001, 08:27 PM
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Kumho ECSTA Supra 712's 275/40WR17
Great tire, great price.


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Old 07-31-2001, 09:44 PM
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GY Eagles - 275/40-17s.

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Old 07-31-2001, 09:48 PM
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On My '88, Goodyear F1 Steel

Great tire, but just learned they have been discontinued

Don't know what I'll do when these wear out in three years

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Firestone SZ50 EP in stock size of 255/50-16
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Still running the original goodyear runflats, 20,000 miles on them.

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Old 07-31-2001, 10:18 PM
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Yokohama A520's, 255/40 f, 285/40 r. Haven't put many miles on them yet, but so far so good. Not much traction off the line though...oh, maybe it's the 383 stroker causing that

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I have a futra Z from pep boys 255/50/16
these tires really stick i have not be able to burn them unless i power brake
my 2 cents jay

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Old 07-31-2001, 10:31 PM
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Street:
SP8000 - not overally impressed with traction. I also like a more "square" sidewall (like the michelin's on the viper).

Track:
Nitto Drag Radial

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BF Goodrich Comp T/A's.

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Old 07-31-2001, 11:44 PM
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Michelin pilots XGT in stock size- 255 up front and 285 in back. Alot of people like these tires but I don't, so I'll be getting some other ones soon in 275 size all around.
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