First hand tire experience wanted
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Warrenton VA
First hand tire experience wanted
Has any one tried this one yet http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...50&rd=18&ar=35
I was going to mount this on my stock rims on my 00 coupe. Any one have any first hand experience with this. Now I know we are going to have plenty of people say well I haven't tried it but I love my tire xyz. I am really looking for some one who has tried it. Thanks
I was going to mount this on my stock rims on my 00 coupe. Any one have any first hand experience with this. Now I know we are going to have plenty of people say well I haven't tried it but I love my tire xyz. I am really looking for some one who has tried it. Thanks
Racer
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Temecula CA
We have these on the wife's '04 Beetle turbo vert - it is not a Corvette but it is not slow - it's had a bit of work 
Excellent tire - sticks well in corners, surprisingly decent in the wet. We have about 14,000 miles of fairly aggressive driving with no issues and no undue wear.
Excellent tire - sticks well in corners, surprisingly decent in the wet. We have about 14,000 miles of fairly aggressive driving with no issues and no undue wear.
Vette Dan
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: OKC Oklahoma
I've got them on my wagon wheels for track use . When I had them on for a week or so of daily driving I love them.
When the run craps are gone I'm putting these on for every day use.
DJ
PS I didn't notice the size just the brand tire. I went with stock size's
When the run craps are gone I'm putting these on for every day use.
DJ
PS I didn't notice the size just the brand tire. I went with stock size's
Last edited by vette dan; Mar 14, 2006 at 04:00 PM.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Auburn WA
Originally Posted by Jstyle
Has any one tried this one yet http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...50&rd=18&ar=35
I was going to mount this on my stock rims on my 00 coupe. Any one have any first hand experience with this. Now I know we are going to have plenty of people say well I haven't tried it but I love my tire xyz. I am really looking for some one who has tried it. Thanks
I was going to mount this on my stock rims on my 00 coupe. Any one have any first hand experience with this. Now I know we are going to have plenty of people say well I haven't tried it but I love my tire xyz. I am really looking for some one who has tried it. Thanks
Burning Brakes
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From: Texas
Originally Posted by Jstyle
Has any one tried this one yet http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...50&rd=18&ar=35
I was going to mount this on my stock rims on my 00 coupe. Any one have any first hand experience with this. Now I know we are going to have plenty of people say well I haven't tried it but I love my tire xyz. I am really looking for some one who has tried it. Thanks
I was going to mount this on my stock rims on my 00 coupe. Any one have any first hand experience with this. Now I know we are going to have plenty of people say well I haven't tried it but I love my tire xyz. I am really looking for some one who has tried it. Thanks
Yes I do have first hand knowledge of these tires, they are on my 2000 a4 dd. Just on the rear wheels. I still have the runcraps on the front, but as soon as they wear out, which should be soon, I'm putting these nittos on the front too. They are good tires. They do slide a little while making fast turns and gunning the accelerator at the same time.
But i'm sure most tires have that same problem.
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From: Owatonna MN
Originally Posted by tiojames
Sorny
The tire in question is Z rated-285/35 ZR 18. Where do you see a Y?
The tire in question is Z rated-285/35 ZR 18. Where do you see a Y?
285/35ZR-18 97W Note the W.
Discount tire probably won't mount that tire on a Vette, since Vettes come with Y rated tires (they will put a higher rated tire on, but probably won't put on a lower speed rating). At least none of them around here in MN will mount a lower speed rated tire. You might have better luck elsewhere.
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