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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 04:55 PM
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Okay guys. I am about to buy some AFS ZR-1 wheels for my 86. Here is a link with a set.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MakeTrack=true

I know that these are for 88-96 vette, but they also sell the ones with the proper offset for my 86. My quesion is are the tires on these any good? Is this a good deal?? What do you all use, aand recommend to me, and how much can I expect to spend when it is all said and done. Thanks!!

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Summitomo? They are not a bad tire...
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Summitomo? They are not a bad tire...

Yes, I was looking at the Goodyear F1 Eagles, but they are almost $300 a tire...

That is alot of money for tires. I might just have to go with the Summitomos.
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Summitomo? They are not a bad tire...
I have them, and the 11" (back only) ZR1s. You will find bumps that you didnt notice with the stockers but they hook pretty good and I really like that. My fronts have 20k on them with lots if miles left. The backs wont last that long for me.
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Sumi's are a very good tire with a great tire wear and temp. rate. That with the wheel and a ballance for only $1200. with shipping. Thats a very good deal.
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I had a very bad experience with Sumitomos tires only lasted about 1000 miles on the back of my 88. I'd go with Kumho's
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 08:02 PM
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Kuhmo Ecsta 712's..Hands Down
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