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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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Has anyone used the BF Goodrich G-Sport tires? How are the Kumo and cooper tires?
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Assuming this is what you are talking about, I recently purchased a set of BF Goodrich G-Force Sport A/S tires to replace the original run-flats on my 4000-mile 2003 Coupe.
I can't speak to mileage, obviously, but I am completely satisfied with the tires. Such a huge improvement over the damn run-flats, it makes for a different car. Much better ride, fair amount quieter in the cabin, and enough traction to do a 13.2 1/4-mile with a fairly easy start(car is a stock manual, except for Z06 cat-backs).
Now I don't do track days or corner the car TOO aggressively, so if you are looking for ultimate performance these probably aren't it.
I even got caught in the rain recently, damn it (first time the car ever got wet) and they did fine there too.
Bought from Tire Rack, mounted/balanced locally, I was on the road for $600.

Good luck. Ralph Boineau in central South Carolina
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I don't have Cooper Tires on the Vette but I have them on my Cadillac and I'm totally satisfied!
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I have the Kuhmo Ecsta MX series...excellent street tire as well as road race tire. Im very confident at high speed turns with them.
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I am looking for a tire that has a good balance between tread ware, traction, and is safe in the rain, without spending a ton of money!
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