Tires
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Tires
Anybody have an opinion on 295/35/18s? I see where the Kuhmo's seem to be real good...better than the F1 Goodyears. The price is right on them. Anybody have the Dunlop sport 900's? Any opinions would be appreciated.
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I just went with 275/30/ZR19 -285/30/ZR20 Yokohoma AVS Sport tires and Motorsport wheels.
If I had know how much stickier, quieter, and smoother ride they had, I would have done it 2 years ago.
Need to get a better angle...
If I had know how much stickier, quieter, and smoother ride they had, I would have done it 2 years ago.
Need to get a better angle...
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The Kuhmo's seem to have very good write ups. From what I hear the F-1 supercar tires leave a lot to be desired in the rain. Kuhmo makes a run flat as well.
I also hear the the Nitto's are good too. I'm not to concerned about longevity since I figure that I'll get maybe 15k out of this set before they wear out.
I also hear the the Nitto's are good too. I'm not to concerned about longevity since I figure that I'll get maybe 15k out of this set before they wear out.
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My rear tires are that size in the Goodyear F1 Supercars. I like them - nice ride and handling and I have not had any problems in the rain. The Kuhmos seem to be a good choice too.
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I dumped my F1's and went with Toyo Proxies front and back. Handle great in the rain, quiet ride, better tread wear rating than the F1's. West Coast Corvettes (www.westcoastcorvettes.com) has the set for Z06's for $790 plus Shipping. They also have the Kuhmo set that a lot of guys are using for $840 + shipping.
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Originally Posted by QuikZilver
I dumped my F1's and went with Toyo Proxies front and back. Handle great in the rain, quiet ride, better tread wear rating than the F1's.
Great tire!
Fred K.