Tires
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1st Gear
Joined: Nov 2019
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From: Stuart Florida
Tires
I’m new here, hello.. need suggestions for a good performance street tire on my 97 C-5 Z-51..nothing to crazy, not racing on the track, just a reasonable street tire with good hook up and handling..
thanks, Rick
thanks, Rick
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There are plenty of threads on this if you use the search feature and you will get many different opinions and choices. You probably want to be hanging out in the C5 General section of the forum.
BTW, welcome to the CF!
BTW, welcome to the CF!
Le Mans Master
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Oldtimer
Welcome to the forum, the best source for c5 info. There are as many opinions about tires as there are members, c5’s and tire models! Please also be aware that because of various manufacturers decisions, one needs to be flexible about tire choice and these cars are not overly sensitive to size variation.
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Being in Florida, I would go with a summer tire to get the best performance. You don't need all season tire which are a compromise. Most of the top brands offer a good high performance summer tire. So look for the best deal.
Burning Brakes
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From: Lynn MA
Choices will vary depending on your wheel size, ex 17/18 18/18 19's etc. 17's aren't as numerous as they once were. Check Michelin 4's Continental sport, Firestone Indy 500. All very good summer tires for florida You don't need all season tires where you live.
Last edited by ZigZag; Nov 14, 2019 at 05:45 AM.
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here are a couple of the more popular options for you
Firehawk Indy 500
Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ Runflat
Firehawk Indy 500
Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ Runflat
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I was very pleased with the Hankook Ventus V12 EVOs I had on my ‘00 and ‘03.
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https://talkcarswell.com/best-tires/florida/
Last edited by JR-01; Nov 15, 2019 at 10:40 AM.
Le Mans Master
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Wrong. Both Run flats and all season tires are compromises when it comes to performance. Recommending all season tires for Florida is just bad advice and a waste of money if you want maximum performance for your sports car. Yes, please read about tires before you make a decision. Not too hard to find out the truth. Try Google. You might learn something.https://talkcarswell.com/best-tires/florida/
No one tire is best for a particular application or region, and neither is one brand is “the best”. 
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From: North Side of Atlanta
I have the same set on my 01 base and they're great. Way quieter than the Hankook Ventus V12 that were on there from the previous owner and competitive to the pilot sports in terms of grip. (1 track day on them so far)