Advice for tires
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Advice for tires
I need to replace the rear tires on my C5. I have been looking at these Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 295/35ZR18. Can someone give me feedback on this or any other tire that has good grip on dry and wet pavment.
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Originally Posted by jedicowboy
I can't speak for the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s,but I can tell you that the BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDWs have incredible wet and dry traction.
They look cool, have a 300AA A treadcount and cost less.
They look cool, have a 300AA A treadcount and cost less.
I have 18's & 19's and love them.
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From: Acworth GA
Firestone Wide Ovals are a good split for both Wet and Dry, but you will get better dry stick with others. The question is exactly how much better and how to quantify it. Anyway, the Firestones are so inexpensive, it is worth giving them a try for kicks. I put them on all fours and I can not see that much differnce from the Goodyears, except in the rain where the Firestones are much better. If money was no object, I would likely go with the SP2s. Darn that money thing.
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From: OHIO
Originally Posted by doctor k
I need to replace the rear tires on my C5. I have been looking at these Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 295/35ZR18. Can someone give me feedback on this or any other tire that has good grip on dry and wet pavment.
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From: Wichita Falls Tx
I have the Michelin run flats and have put about 3k miles on them. They seem to be wearing just fine. I like them, but keep in mind I don't drive in the rain. Even if I was caught out in the rain, I would not be driving like a fool.
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Originally Posted by jedicowboy
I can't speak for the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s,but I can tell you that the BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDWs have incredible wet and dry traction.
They look cool, have a 300AA A treadcount and cost less.
They look cool, have a 300AA A treadcount and cost less.
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From: Greensboro NC
Jedi ... man they look like SUV tires !! Looks like you can now go rock crawling in Moab with these. 
Car & Driver had an excellent performance tire test in the Nov or Dec issue.
Find it here: http://www.caranddriver.com/article....ticle_id=10252
GoodYear Eagle F1 GS-D3 were by far the best.
Car & Driver had an excellent performance tire test in the Nov or Dec issue.
Find it here: http://www.caranddriver.com/article....ticle_id=10252
GoodYear Eagle F1 GS-D3 were by far the best.
Originally Posted by jedicowboy
I can't speak for the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s,but I can tell you that the BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDWs have incredible wet and dry traction.
They look cool, have a 300AA A treadcount and cost less.
They look cool, have a 300AA A treadcount and cost less.