question about tires
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Melting Slicks
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question about tires
am thinking about ditching the run-flats and need your input!! ive heard the ride as tons smooother and was wondering which tires to look into/ steer clear of! thanks-- 
Le Mans Master
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Steer clear of anything that's a runflat. 
Personally, I have some great tires, check out tirerack.com, they have all the comparisons and reviews of every tire.
I love my Pirelli's PZero Nero for my stock rims and didn't cost an arm and a leg.
They are smoother/softer ride, less noise, and handle great, not to mention I've already got 17,000 miles on them and they don't even look but less then 1/3 worn down.
Personally, I have some great tires, check out tirerack.com, they have all the comparisons and reviews of every tire.
I love my Pirelli's PZero Nero for my stock rims and didn't cost an arm and a leg.
They are smoother/softer ride, less noise, and handle great, not to mention I've already got 17,000 miles on them and they don't even look but less then 1/3 worn down.
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Originally Posted by luckyone928
what about the foreign tires?? anyone have them?
Heres the link:
http://www.conti-online.com/generato...master_en.html
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You are going to get alot of opinions on the best brand as this forum has the best informed consumers this automotive professional has ever seen. For stock sizes I recommend to my dealers:
Goodyear Eagle GS-D3: very high marks in all weather conditions, extremely durable, lower noise, nicer ride, but can still give very aggressive steering response.
Toyo T1S: great ride, very quiet, good workmanship and material, nice performance for the price. Adequate steering response.
Pirelli Assymetico / P-Zero: Firm ride, good steering resonse, good uniformity.
What ever brand you finally choose, make sure you support your Local tire dealer.
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Jay Lee
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Goodyear Eagle GS-D3: very high marks in all weather conditions, extremely durable, lower noise, nicer ride, but can still give very aggressive steering response.
Toyo T1S: great ride, very quiet, good workmanship and material, nice performance for the price. Adequate steering response.
Pirelli Assymetico / P-Zero: Firm ride, good steering resonse, good uniformity.
What ever brand you finally choose, make sure you support your Local tire dealer.
Best,
Jay Lee
Georgia Tire Dealers and Recappers Association
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Originally Posted by cowpunk
Goodyear Eagle GS-D3: very high marks in all weather conditions, extremely durable, lower noise, nicer ride, but can still give very aggressive steering response.
Best,
Jay Lee
Georgia Tire Dealers and Recappers Association
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Best,
Jay Lee
Georgia Tire Dealers and Recappers Association
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100% These tires are amazing in that they are not only sticky in dry AND wet, but they also wear very well (last a long time) AND are made right here in the USA for a great price - highly recommended!
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I've got the Pilot Sports on an 05 G35 coupe. They are quiet, no doubt about that. Think they come up a little light in the grip and cornering tough.
Could be just the car, but is has the Sport tuned suspension, so it's pretty firm.
For the vette, GS-D3's or Kumo makes one with very similar tread pattern.
For one of the best cornering tires, The Nitto 555's are pretty hard to beat IMHO
Could be just the car, but is has the Sport tuned suspension, so it's pretty firm.
For the vette, GS-D3's or Kumo makes one with very similar tread pattern.
For one of the best cornering tires, The Nitto 555's are pretty hard to beat IMHO
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I've got Goodyear F1 Supercars on mine now and they are good tires. Goodyear also makes the GS-D3 which is supposed to be good.
You can always go with Michelin Pilot Sports too.
You can always go with Michelin Pilot Sports too.
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Originally Posted by Grumpy
lotsa folks running Kuhmo MX's..
I will tell you this, if you ditch the runflats (sorry to be so redundant, folks, with my warnings about this): Have the sensors replaced... do not go without them. The DIC messages will drive you absolutely MAD, in more ways than one. If you don't have the sensors reinstalled, you will need to have someone do an edit on your computer. I wish someone would've given me that tidbit of advice before I changed mine out.
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Don't you go through Supercars much quicker than the GS-D3s? I am pretty much sold on GS-D3s when I switch to non-runflats.
For me, I don't drive "extreme" enough to really need the Supercars.
UT-Driven
For me, I don't drive "extreme" enough to really need the Supercars.
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For me, I like the safety and convenience of run-flats. I had a bad experience on the interstate with a flat in the middle of the night one time, so needless to say, I'm sticking with RFs. When I get my new wheels, I'm going to put the new GY supercar run-flats from the C6 on them. I hear there is a great improvement over the C5 version.
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Originally Posted by Grumpy
lotsa folks running Kuhmo MX's..
I am and LOVE them! I will never buy another brand unless it's slicks for the the track.Micah