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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 11:14 PM
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Does anyone know where the best place to buy Tires? It seems prices vary alot...thanks for the help guys, I'm down in Biloxi, Ms
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 08:25 AM
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I've bought my last two sets of tires (including a set for the C5) from Discount Tire Direct - best prices I found and they have free shiipping. Their service was fast and the order correct.

You can also check with Tire Rack and see how they compare.
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 09:15 AM
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I have good luck with www.tirerack.com
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Originally Posted by jrose7004
I have good luck with www.tirerack.com
Great prices and service.
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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I need a set and will be going with the Hankooks. I priced them out on Tire Rack with shipping and paying an installer to mount and balance. I then priced from the local dealer I always buy from. The price was almost identical except for paying PA Sales Tax to the local guy. Technically, PA wants you to send that in anyway.

I haven't checked Discount Tire yet.
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Remeber, when ordering through this link or any of our banner ads a portion of the proceeds goes to support the CorvetteForum site.
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I too suggest Tire Rack. User friendly web site gives good info!
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Another vote for tire rack. Get them shipped to your door for a great price and then have them mounted and balanced at your shop of choice.
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Discount Tire - Bought a set of 4 Hankook Ventus V12 Evo's for $827.00 plus tax of $71.00 total $894.54 out the door. This price includes lifetime spin and balancing, lifetime tire repair, and TPMS rebuild kit. Plus Hankook is running an $80.00 mail-in rebate till Nov 30.

The tires are excellent. Improves the ride so much over run flats. If you go this route make up a flat tire kit like the Z06 has. I bought a Slime 1034-A Tire Plug Kit $3.00 and Slime 40013 Smart Spair 15 minute emergency tire repair kit $19.00 .

Check the forum the Hankook Ventus V12 are getting good reviews. These tires are great.

You do have to call Discount Tire and have them order the Hankook's - they don't have them at the shop, they come from the warehouse.
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