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Old 12-17-2010, 10:37 AM
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I paid $711 for 4 Nitto NT555s.
After driving on them for a few K, I've come to realize dry grip leaves something to be desired, wet grip can be scary. They are noisy... ride quality is OK.

I'd say in all the above categories, they are a bit better than the goodyear runflats, but not even in the same league of a premium tire like the GSD3.
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Originally Posted by VGLNTE1
Toyo T1R's.........nothing better. hook perfect in rain, and grip awesome in dry conditions. The take forever to wear to. Best all around tires ive ever had. Turned these on to 4 other Z owners and they agree 100%
Were can I order these tires. From what I heard from you guys seem to be good tires im interested in them.
Old 12-17-2010, 11:31 AM
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Hankook V12s. Have them on 2 Vettes. Way better the the Pirelli P Zeros I had been running.
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Originally Posted by 99 vett babycar
I got the Vreds last week.275/35/18 & 295/30/19 shippped to the east coast for $800.

Best Tire I've had on my Z.

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Originally Posted by BTow1105
BFG KDW2 for sure!
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Old 12-17-2010, 03:03 PM
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Another vote for the V12 Hankooks. A great improvement over the run flats. Quieter and much smoother ride.The difference in traction both wet and dry is amazing.
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Originally Posted by stormrider
I've been running Vredestein for almost three years and they are hands down the best tires I have ever owned.


over 2 years on them and plenty of tread left. Great handling for the price. I believe a set should run you somewhere around $800.
Old 12-17-2010, 04:10 PM
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There are 2 tires that I have run on the Corvette that I really say I am very happy with. The Nitto NT05 street tire and the Falken Azeni both tires give you fierce grip on a dry surface specially when they are warm and they perform fairly well in the rain. I do a lot of Mt runs and track days but i can say that my confidence level sky rocket when I drove with those tires. Out of those 2 the Falken I would say have a bit more of a bite but over all 2 great tires to run on Corvettes.
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I love this thread!

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Old 02-07-2011, 01:51 AM
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I have just switched to General tires and love them. Got my 325x30x19 for 215 each. They ride better and have more traction than the PS2 I was using.
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Thinking about getting the Hankook V12's. Only complaint I've heard is they may feel a little soft. Any roll while cornering?
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I have a little over 8,000mi on a set of Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position's, stock sizes. They came out with 11/32's thread, still got slightly over 9/32's to go. They have a 400 UTQG and are very quite going down the highway. Very pleased with them.
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i have the General UHP's and they are a good tire but i feel they wear pretty fast...im going to try the Hankook V12's next
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Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Std C5 sizes
at TireRack............
set of 4 $572 before shipping
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Originally Posted by jerC5
I have a little over 8,000mi on a set of Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position's, stock sizes. They came out with 11/32's thread, still got slightly over 9/32's to go. They have a 400 UTQG and are very quite going down the highway. Very pleased with them.
Tire Rack matched set=$942 + shipping...
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I am debating between the BFG KDW2's and the Toyo T1R's. Les Schwab can set me up with the Toyo's for $999.89 installed. I found a set of BFG KDW2's at onlinetires.com for $761 shipped no tax :-) I was quoted about $50 total to mount all 4.

Looking at 265 40 17 and 295 35 18 for the Toyos and 275 40 17, 295 35 18 for the BFGs.

Are the Toyo's really worth $200 more? mmmmmmmmm.............

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Originally Posted by bullmarket
General Exclaim UHP's. Bot mine last year for around $550 for all four.
Bot from Tire Rack here on Forum. I am very pleased with them.
Yep!! Same here. General Exclaim UHP's Mounted, balanced and installed---out the door for $550.00. I also have no complaints.

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Old 04-15-2011, 06:38 PM
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No long term experience as I just put them on, but I am stunned at how quiet and smooth my Hankook V12's are so far.
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Originally Posted by bullmarket
General Exclaim UHP's. Bot mine last year for around $550 for all four.
Bot from Tire Rack here on Forum. I am very pleased with them.
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I bought General tires and threw away my pilot sports. The PS would not hook up at all. The general tires have a better ride, better traction, quieter and only cost 200 each


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