New Tire Question: Input???
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Le Mans Master
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From: Manassas VA
New Tire Question: Input???
I'm in need of new rubber on my baby. I bought it with Khumo Ecsta MX non run-flats in stock sizes, so that's all I've ever experienced.
What I would like to know is if there is a comparable tire with a smooth(er), rounder sidewall, something that would protrude out a little bit more, still look nice, in stock sizes, ride quiet, and around the same price?
I'm taking a road trip in May (15+ hrs) to Destin Florida, and my inspection is coming in April.
Thoughts, experience, ideas, and pics, please???
TIA!
What I would like to know is if there is a comparable tire with a smooth(er), rounder sidewall, something that would protrude out a little bit more, still look nice, in stock sizes, ride quiet, and around the same price?
I'm taking a road trip in May (15+ hrs) to Destin Florida, and my inspection is coming in April.
Thoughts, experience, ideas, and pics, please???
TIA!
Drifting
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From: Tempe Az
I just picked up a set of General Exclaim UHP's for 420 dollars at the tirerack and after having them on 2 different cars i'm sure they'll be awesome on my vette. They're as sticky as Nitto 555's just without the price.
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Le Mans Master
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Thanks!
Any other input?
Le Mans Master
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I bought a set of Michelin Pilot Zero Pressure (runflats) about a year and a half ago. They are much more pricey than what you mentioned (I think I paid about $1500 for everything, which included the tires, tax, mounting, lifetime balance, road hazard, and a 3-year alignment policy). Got 'em at NTB, and they matched Tire Rack's price, plus $15 each to account for shipping (which is about what shipping costs). The only extra I had to pay was the sales tax, but I got the peace of mind of having bought them locally in case of problems.
It's a great, smooth-riding tire, and so far, after about 14,000 miles, I can't tell there's any tread wear at all. As far as how they look, they might not meet your desires. I don't think they look nearly as good as the stock Goodyears, and they're a bit narrower across the tread even though they are the stock size.
It's a great, smooth-riding tire, and so far, after about 14,000 miles, I can't tell there's any tread wear at all. As far as how they look, they might not meet your desires. I don't think they look nearly as good as the stock Goodyears, and they're a bit narrower across the tread even though they are the stock size.
Drifting
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