Recommend new tires
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Pro
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Anna Ohio
Recommend new tires
Getting time to start looking for new tires. Currently have goodyear (non runflat)
I drive the vette year around in Ohio (though not in snow or ice, I have a Durango for that)
I've been to the track a few times, plan on going back
I would love something quiet - runflats are not necessary
Cheap is good, but I'm willing to spend if the upgrade is worth it.
Whatcha got?
I drive the vette year around in Ohio (though not in snow or ice, I have a Durango for that)
I've been to the track a few times, plan on going back
I would love something quiet - runflats are not necessary
Cheap is good, but I'm willing to spend if the upgrade is worth it.
Whatcha got?
Racer
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Heath Texas
I'm getting new rear tires this week. I'm going to give Nitto Invo a try. I've been using Nittos on my last car for over nine years. Not too sure about the 555's, but I've thought Nittos were excellent on dry and wet. Plus, the price doesn't break the bank.
If you're not a track fanatic, consider the those tires. I'll pass along my experience with the Invo.
If you're not a track fanatic, consider the those tires. I'll pass along my experience with the Invo.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Eastern PA
I've heard good things about the Firestone WOs, but www.tirerack.com doesn't currently list them with a fitment in stock C5 coupe/vert sizes. Plus, they're more or less a non-winter tire.
Had a set of General Exclaim UHPs on previously...a non-snow/ice tire that's great in the rain, decent on the track and very light on the wallet. As with any summer tire, they got evil on me in any snow past a few flakes.
What did I recently put on the rims? Bridgestone RE960AS all-season tires. A bit more pricy than some generic summer brands, but it will give me some piece of mind if I happen to get caught in some light snow and in the cold. See http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=(Y)&minLoad=S
Had a set of General Exclaim UHPs on previously...a non-snow/ice tire that's great in the rain, decent on the track and very light on the wallet. As with any summer tire, they got evil on me in any snow past a few flakes.
What did I recently put on the rims? Bridgestone RE960AS all-season tires. A bit more pricy than some generic summer brands, but it will give me some piece of mind if I happen to get caught in some light snow and in the cold. See http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=(Y)&minLoad=S
Pro
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From: Flushed and swirling down the bowl
I replaced my runflats with the GY Eagle F1 All-Season (non-runflat) back in Feb. I was considering the Michelin's Pilots, but this tire had just come out. Less expensive, and I've been happy with the ride and noise level ever since. I'm also particular about the asthetics of the thread pattern, too, and I liked these the best.
Check them out at this TireRack.com link:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=(Y)&minLoad=S
Check them out at this TireRack.com link:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=(Y)&minLoad=S
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Goodyear GS-D3s or Michelin Pilot Sports. If you want to stick with a runflat - I ran a set of the Firestone Firehawks on mine and was very pleased with them.
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Joined: Dec 2003
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Just popped on some Bridgestone Potenzas and have been very impressed. They seem a bit thin out back for 275s but man they can hold some decent power (putting down 507/460). Car feels way more agile with them vs. the runflats.
