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I have been running the factory supplied goodyear emts on my 2000 vette. I am thinking about some new tires and have been considering "regular tires". I hear they are less noisy. anybody have experience in this area? please give your opinion, suggestion etc. thanks plunkman
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FWIW, I went from runcraps and wagon wheels to z06 wheels and the Firestone wide ovals in z sizes. Bang for the buck a great tire - I would get them again in a heartbeat. Quiet, good in the rain, and are (so far) holding my power upgrades. 
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I've heard TOYO (T1-R) is a decent tire at a good price, but it's really a summer tire. It really depends on how you want to drive it as to which tire would suit your needs.
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There's quite a few decent performance tires out there
if you don't want the run-flats.A lot of people base their
choices on driving styles,and then it's really a matter of
opinion which tire is best.
I personally have BF Goodrich KDW2's and have been very
pleased with the results over the Yokohama AVS sports I had
previously.
The TireRack has a comprehensive list on comparing performance
tires along with owner feedback.
This might help you make your decision a little easier.
Good lucke to ya!!!
if you don't want the run-flats.A lot of people base their
choices on driving styles,and then it's really a matter of
opinion which tire is best.
I personally have BF Goodrich KDW2's and have been very
pleased with the results over the Yokohama AVS sports I had
previously.
The TireRack has a comprehensive list on comparing performance
tires along with owner feedback.
This might help you make your decision a little easier.
Good lucke to ya!!!
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There's quite a few decent performance tires out there
if you don't want the run-flats.A lot of people base their
choices on driving styles,and then it's really a matter of
opinion which tire is best.
I personally have BF Goodrich KDW2's and have been very
pleased with the results over the Yokohama AVS sports I had
previously.
The TireRack has a comprehensive list on comparing performance
tires along with owner feedback.
This might help you make your decision a little easier.
Good lucke to ya!!!
if you don't want the run-flats.A lot of people base their
choices on driving styles,and then it's really a matter of
opinion which tire is best.
I personally have BF Goodrich KDW2's and have been very
pleased with the results over the Yokohama AVS sports I had
previously.
The TireRack has a comprehensive list on comparing performance
tires along with owner feedback.
This might help you make your decision a little easier.
Good lucke to ya!!!
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If you decide to stick with runflats, consider the Firestone Firehawks (I'm running them on mine and they are excellent) or the Michelin runflats.
For non-runflats, the Goodyear GS-D3 and Firestone Wide Ovals are good choices.
For non-runflats, the Goodyear GS-D3 and Firestone Wide Ovals are good choices.
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I currently am running BF Goodrich KDW2's 18/19 combo. My previous tires were Michelin Pilot Sport. Michelin handles much better and are quieter, definitely not noiser. I bought the BF Goodrich's because Michelin stopped making the 19" tires.
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I'm running Michelin PS2's, and I love them. 265 in front and 315 in the rear. They stick great, ride nice, seem to wear well, and I guess they're quiet, but the stereo is far too loud to tell.
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I took a road trip to Chicago last year about 350 miles
one-way,and I was impressed with them but,then again
maybe I'm just not as sensitized to them as other
people might be.
Just a side note,on the way back to St.Louis we got
caught in a torrential downpour and those tires never
missed a beat,hands-down best performance tire with
wet capabilities I've ever driven.
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