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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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New C5 Z06 wheels . 17x9 1/2 front-18 x10 1/2 back. I'm thinking GS-D3 275/40/17 front- 295/35/18 back.What do you guys thank?
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 06:14 PM
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Everyone seems to like the GSD3's. They get good dry traction and great wet traction.
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I'm a bit biased, but I think it would be a stroke of pure genius!
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I'm a bit biased, but I think it would be a stroke of pure genius!
Thanks,Nice car,I stayed at Holiday Inn last night.
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I LOVE my GSD3's. LOVE. Wonderful tire.
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Originally Posted by Fastbird93
I LOVE my GSD3's. LOVE. Wonderful tire.
I couldn't agree more. Drove with them in the rain on the way to Carlisle last weekend and they handled the water great.
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I'm a bit biased, but I think it would be a stroke of pure genius!
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Put the same size C5 Z06 rims on this summer(highly polished). Love the look and you will too. That extra inch makes the tires look great and hugs the road. I put on Perilli A/S Ultra High Performance, little softer ride and bette in cooler weather. I hear good things about the Goodyear. Went with 275/40 in front and 285/40 in back. (wanted the 295's but 285 was biggest Pirelli had in that tire) Hope you like the look and ride as well as i do. They stick out a little more, just about to the wheel wells. Looks great for that setup

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I'd say it would be a good choice.
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Everyone seems to like the GSD3's. They get good dry traction and great wet traction.
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Put the same size C5 Z06 rims on this summer(highly polished). Love the look and you will too. That extra inch makes the tires look great and hugs the road. I put on Perilli A/S Ultra High Performance, little softer ride and bette in cooler weather. I hear good things about the Goodyear. Went with 275/40 in front and 285/40 in back. (wanted the 295's but 285 was biggest Pirelli had in that tire) Hope you like the look and ride as well as i do. They stick out a little more, just about to the wheel wells. Looks great for that setup

Good looking car!
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Originally Posted by Fastbird93
I LOVE my GSD3's. LOVE. Wonderful tire.

Recently upgraded to these and they are great tires.....
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