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Jan 5, 2017 | 07:06 AM

#21

chasboy

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From: Morristown New Jersey

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil-Twin

I always try to make my points with perspective and analogies.

200 sq inches is just about right. but two of those tire footprints 100 sg ft. steer and support half the weight of the car. the rear tires drive the car and support the other half of the car's
weight and directly transfer all of the HP to the road.

Agree,

I just didn't want to go into any more detail since I'm typing on the demon-overly "helpful " iPad keyboard.

Jan 5, 2017 | 09:09 AM

#22

rayz1951

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From: Romeo MI

I'm in the same situation. I have an 04 with 12 k on it and original tires, they looked great but this fall it felt like I was riding on the rims so when I take it out of storage this spring there will be new tires on it.
Ray Z

Jan 5, 2017 | 01:18 PM

#23

SLO VETTE

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rayz i just got new tires and lemme tell ya, it feels like a new car. i forgot how nice new tires are.

Last edited by SLO VETTE; Jan 5, 2017 at 01:19 PM.

Jan 5, 2017 | 02:21 PM

#24

Glasact

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From: Sidney Ohio

I replaced my tires at 21,000 miles two years ago with some Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3 which I love and would recommend.

Wish I would have replaced my TPMS at the same time (highly recommended)

Jan 6, 2017 | 01:27 PM

#25

Coyote

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From: Mont Belvieu Tx

So, went ahead and had Discount Tires put some Michelin Pilot Sport A/S ZP (v3) tires on the vette to replace those 14 year old OEM Goodyears. ... WOW ... Very much improved ride. The old tires really were hard as rocks.