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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 03:59 PM
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Getting ready to change the worn out Goodyear tires that came with the Z06. Does anyone have suggestions for the best all around tire (Goodyear, Michellen, Perrili, etc) to replace the factory issued tires. Or are the Goodyear factory issues tires the real deal. Got about 10,000 miles on the factory issued tires and will need replacement in the next 2 to 3 thousand miles.
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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Hankook Evo 12 is probably the best performance for the buck. Next would be Nitto Invo. Far less money than Goodyear, Michelin and Pirelli.

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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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I went with the Michelin Pilot Sports, little more $$, but worth it. Goodyear sucks.
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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I'll be replacing my 02Z Conti 2's with these in the spring.

http://www.performanceplustire.com/p...productID/3678

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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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I just completed my tire change out. I did the fronts a couple of months ago and the rear last week. My friend told me I was crazy to buy Michelin's because of the price, but I felt like it was the best choice for me. I took my wheels off and took them to my local tire store that agreed to sell me my tires for $20 below Tire Rack price. I bought the Pilot Sport 2's. With mounting & balancing and Nitrogen it was $790 for the front and $1100 for the rear. The tires really, really look good, I have the stock size in the front and 315/30/18's in the rear. Some will say why spend that kind of money when you can buy cheaper that last as long or maybe even longer than the Michelin's, it's your choice but for me it was an easy choice.
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul 75 L82
I just completed my tire change out. I did the fronts a couple of months ago and the rear last week. My friend told me I was crazy to buy Michelin's because of the price, but I felt like it was the best choice for me. I took my wheels off and took them to my local tire store that agreed to sell me my tires for $20 below Tire Rack price. I bought the Pilot Sport 2's. With mounting & balancing and Nitrogen it was $790 for the front and $1100 for the rear. The tires really, really look good, I have the stock size in the front and 315/30/18's in the rear. Some will say why spend that kind of money when you can buy cheaper that last as long or maybe even longer than the Michelin's, it's your choice but for me it was an easy choice.
I have these on my Z and LOVE them
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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Kumho MX. Great all around tire for the money. Way cheaper than Goodyears, Michellin,etc.
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 11:39 PM
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french michilan over-rated, over-priced....contis, firestone, envos, khumo etc. better in my opinion....good luck.
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