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Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 90,675
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From: SE NY
Cruise-In II Veteran
I don't know the F1s but just had 4 GY Eagle Ultra HP Plus installed yesterday and so far like em. They were $192 + $8 shipping. They replaced a set of GY Eagles that had 48k miles on them over 4 1/2 yrs.
They are smooth on the interstate, provide steady traction in curves and seem to hook rather well. This Sat. I may get a chance to test out rain traction & stability. Next Sat. I'll find out how well they hook up at English Town.
They are smooth on the interstate, provide steady traction in curves and seem to hook rather well. This Sat. I may get a chance to test out rain traction & stability. Next Sat. I'll find out how well they hook up at English Town.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 40,156
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From: San Pedro CA
I like Kumho's... Their top of the line MX series are about 150 a tire from www.tirerack.com.
The 712, a paltry $115.00 each.
I like them both, but for different reasons. The 712s are a great all perpose tire. Do everything, do it ok.
The MXs are stickier, but if you live in a VERY wet environ, I would shy away.
The 712, a paltry $115.00 each.
I like them both, but for different reasons. The 712s are a great all perpose tire. Do everything, do it ok.
The MXs are stickier, but if you live in a VERY wet environ, I would shy away.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 8,700
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
Use tirerack.....
Go to www.tirerack.com----they cover many brands and there prices and surveys on how good they are.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 323
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From: Muncie Indiana
Tires
I have Kumhos 712 tire they came new on my 93 coupe when I bought it this year. I live in a winter climate so don't know how they will be in the snow but I can tell you they are very good in the dry and wet.
I have about 3,000 miles on mine and they look good still. It is absolutley no problem in the rain taking corners marked 30MPH at 60 or better without even a hint of slip. I am unable to get any wheelspin from a standstill even with ASR off on dry pavement.
I have about 3,000 miles on mine and they look good still. It is absolutley no problem in the rain taking corners marked 30MPH at 60 or better without even a hint of slip. I am unable to get any wheelspin from a standstill even with ASR off on dry pavement.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 517
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From: South Lyon Michigan
I have the Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD-3. I have the 315's in the back and 275's in the front. they are awesome tires and handle great especially in the rain. On turns they aren't quit as good as some other high performance tires because they lack some surface area but I like the way they handle. I have tried many other tires and these were the most expensive but I think I would buy them again. The bad thing is that they wear quickly due to the soft rubber.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 21
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From: San Dimas CA
Firestones
Firestone SZ50's are the way to go.....at the track and on the street, they have proven to be the best tires I've had......and I've had a lot of tires.........Goodyear, BFG, Yoko's, etc...way too many.
It seems that the SZ50 is not made anymore, so I actually have the SZ50 EP.....same performance, longer life.....what a tire!
BTW, Black Bird below was right, I revised this post to correct it
Check out the Tirerack Survey
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...y.jsp?type=UHP
It seems that the SZ50 is not made anymore, so I actually have the SZ50 EP.....same performance, longer life.....what a tire!
BTW, Black Bird below was right, I revised this post to correct it
Check out the Tirerack Survey
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...y.jsp?type=UHP
Last edited by white94vette; Nov 10, 2004 at 02:30 PM. Reason: Saw that new version was avail.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 4,236
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From: Albuquerque, NM
Originally Posted by white94vette
Firestone SZ50's are the way to go.....at the track and on the street, they have proven to be the best tires I've had......and I've had a lot of tires.........Goodyear, BFG, Yoko's, etc...way too many.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 428
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From: memphis tennessee
I am also in the market for new tires for a 94, I have heard the kumho's have alot of road noise, anyone have this problem, my car only has 25,ooo miles on it so I don't drive it alot but want good tires.
thanks
thanks
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 873
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From: Whittier ca
I've been running the 712's for a couple of years on my 91. Road noise has never been a problem, with Flowmasters and the resonance, you can barely hear the radio, much less tires singing.
I had Faulkens on the car when I bought it and I could'nt get them to stick in wet weather. Went around a few times. The 712's hold on to the road pretty well. And they're really inexpensive!
I had Faulkens on the car when I bought it and I could'nt get them to stick in wet weather. Went around a few times. The 712's hold on to the road pretty well. And they're really inexpensive!
