Need Help with Tires
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Burning Brakes
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From: Monroe Township New Jersey
Need Help with Tires
I need to changes tires, the Goodyear EMT's are hard as a rock with no grip, What is the best stock seize griping street tire. I have a C5 coupe with z51 and a lot of upgrades. Help Tom D. :cry
[Modified by tjd113, 8:36 PM 2/7/2002]
[Modified by tjd113, 8:36 PM 2/7/2002]
Le Mans Master
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From: Bradenton FLORIDA
Re: Need Help with Tires (Viprklr)
We drag race weekly...the run craps are ok if warmed up enough, but we now have the Potenza 295/35/18's on the rear...and except for crashing the first run with them (read off topic, 15 year old crashes) due in part to not breaking them in. Have since warmed them up nicely and they hook great! :cheers:
Instructor
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From: Midwest
Re: Need Help with Tires (Viprklr)
I vote for BFG. You may want to visit http://www.tirerack.com, then find all options for that size. Most tires on the site have surveys which rate both dry and wet traction, and more.
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From: Houston, TX
Re: Need Help with Tires (tjd113)
What's important to you and what isn't?
Dry straight line traction? - Nittos - not very good in wet (BFG KD similar traction dry, better in wet)
Dry handling? - BFG KD (Nitto might be up there, no experience)
Run Flat still? Firestone or Yokahama
Wet? Michelin Pilot Sport or Bridgestone 03
All around? Michelin Pilot Sport or Bridgestone 03
Bang for the buck? Yokahama AVS (non run-flat), Nitto if wet not as important.
These thoughts are based upon my experience or those of people I personally know, or comparison tests run by the Tire Rack.
Dry straight line traction? - Nittos - not very good in wet (BFG KD similar traction dry, better in wet)
Dry handling? - BFG KD (Nitto might be up there, no experience)
Run Flat still? Firestone or Yokahama
Wet? Michelin Pilot Sport or Bridgestone 03
All around? Michelin Pilot Sport or Bridgestone 03
Bang for the buck? Yokahama AVS (non run-flat), Nitto if wet not as important.
These thoughts are based upon my experience or those of people I personally know, or comparison tests run by the Tire Rack.
Instructor
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From: Clearwater, FL, USA
Re: Need Help with Tires (tjd113)
I just put on a set of 4 Yokohama AVS ruflats - They are quieter, grippier, easier to turn at slow speeds, and absorb bumps softer (probably because they are Z rated) than the stock Goodyear runflats. But the jury is still out on their handling at high speeds. So far, I felt safer with my Goodyears in high speed curves (maybe because of their stiffer sidewalls). For example, I could do 125 MPH into a curve on local bridge with the Goodyears (drifting a bit), but I only feel comfortable doing 90-95 with the Yokos. Maybe I just have to get used to them. But maybe I could corner better with the Goodyears because their sidewalls and the fact that are less grippy which may permit a high speed drift, I hope this helps, Rick
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From: Valley Ranch, Texas
Re: Need Help with Tires (00PewtVetteCpe)
But the jury is still out on their handling at high speeds. So far, I felt safer with my Goodyears in high speed curves (maybe because of their stiffer sidewalls). For example, I could do 125 MPH into a curve on local bridge with the Goodyears (drifting a bit), but I only feel comfortable doing 90-95 with the Yokos. Maybe I just have to get used to them.
Instructor
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From: Clearwater, FL, USA
Re: Need Help with Tires (tjd113)
I've done 186 and 170+ 4 times on my Yokohama's, smooth as a whistle. I regularly run 120-140 range, sometimes for lengthy periods (30-40 minutes), and have never had any problems.
Race Director
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From: Valley Ranch, Texas
Re: Need Help with Tires (00PewtVetteCpe)
I've done 186 and 170+ 4 times on my Yokohama's, smooth as a whistle. I regularly run 120-140 range, sometimes for lengthy periods (30-40 minutes), and have never had any problems.
Yeah, but I'm talking about cornering, not running a straight line.
Yeah, but I'm talking about cornering, not running a straight line.
To each his own, but these tires are a very well kept secret, at least on the Forum. Everyone I have turned on to these tires have thanked me vigorously afterwards. I gain nothing from anyone buying these tires, just giving facts and opinions to hopefully help out my Forum bro's make a better decision. :cheers:
Racer
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From: Greenbelt Maryland
Re: Need Help with Tires (JWSchmidt3)
JW,
Where are people buying the Yokohama AVS Sport runflats? I remember a link, somewhere on Yokohama's website announcing them, but this model doesn't show up anywhere, even on TireRack.com! Perhaps they are a big secret because they aren't promoted enough!
Where are people buying the Yokohama AVS Sport runflats? I remember a link, somewhere on Yokohama's website announcing them, but this model doesn't show up anywhere, even on TireRack.com! Perhaps they are a big secret because they aren't promoted enough!
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From: Valley Ranch, Texas
Re: Need Help with Tires (flipm)
JW,
Where are people buying the Yokohama AVS Sport runflats? I remember a link, somewhere on Yokohama's website announcing them, but this model doesn't show up anywhere, even on TireRack.com! Perhaps they are a big secret because they aren't promoted enough!
Where are people buying the Yokohama AVS Sport runflats? I remember a link, somewhere on Yokohama's website announcing them, but this model doesn't show up anywhere, even on TireRack.com! Perhaps they are a big secret because they aren't promoted enough!
http://discounttiredirect.com/dtd/fi...sizes&index=16
or go thru the steps at: http://discounttiredirect.com/ selecting Tires, make/model, etc. BTW, I do not have the runflats, I have the non-runflats, but I have a few friends with the runflat version and they love them.