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Sep 10, 2007 | 09:48 AM

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weinerschizel

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Tires

I'm looking at buying a 99 FRC. However, it needs new tires. What does a set of 4 tires typically run for the following on a FRC vette:

Oh yeah and it has the factory rims...

Lowest cost:

Middle grade tire:

High end tire:

I'm looking to drive on the street. Nothing fancy.

Thanks.

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Sep 10, 2007 | 09:57 AM

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Dave68

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Low end: Avons (made in Ohio)
Highest end: Goodyear GSD3s (also made here in the USA)

Check www.tirerack.com for prices.

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Sep 10, 2007 | 10:01 AM

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jovette

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$500 for non-run flats, up to $1,400 for Goodyear Run-Flat replacements.

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Sep 10, 2007 | 10:29 AM

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$500-$1000 for non run flats depending on what performance you want.
with a '99 you might need new tire pressure sensors ~$300

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Sep 10, 2007 | 11:30 AM

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I'd stick with the runflats made in the good ole USA

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