Which tires?
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Which tires?
Hi all,
just wondering what is the largest tire I want to use on the stock '98 rims (rear). I also am wondering what tire is the best for all around tread life, performance (wet/dry only), and reduction in noise from the stock run-flats? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks again!
just wondering what is the largest tire I want to use on the stock '98 rims (rear). I also am wondering what tire is the best for all around tread life, performance (wet/dry only), and reduction in noise from the stock run-flats? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks again!
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Originally Posted by Beav's Vette
Hey there,
Thnaks for the info on the sizing, but does anyone have a particular brand preference??
Thnaks for the info on the sizing, but does anyone have a particular brand preference??
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Originally Posted by Beav's Vette
Hey there,
Thnaks for the info on the sizing, but does anyone have a particular brand preference??
Thnaks for the info on the sizing, but does anyone have a particular brand preference??
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Irecently put a set of 4 Firestone Firehawk's on our 98 C5. I posted the same question here and got good reviews on the Firestone's. I was leary of the Firestones as I have never cared for that brand but I have to say I am very pleased with the performance, ride and noise. They are much quieter that the Goodyears. Our's are the run flats.
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Originally Posted by SamsBud
I was told by a tire shop that the 295/275 combo is too wide for stock rims, and will pinch at the bead, possibly causing premature wear on the center of the tire. On his recommendation, I went 285/255.
well you got bad info, many of us run 295/275 on the stock rims no problem at all
I choose the F1 tires