What tires do you guys recommend..
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From: Oklahoma city ok
What tires do you guys recommend..
I'm needing some new tires and I was wondering what you guys recommend. I'm looking for some tire that would be good for the street and also at the drag strip. I still have the stock size rims. So, whats the best tire out there for corvette as far as handling and grip?
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From: Kennesaw GA
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Re: What tires do you guys recommend.. (C5XP)
I am using Firehawk SZ50's. They don't look as good as the GY's, but they perform very well!!
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Re: What tires do you guys recommend.. (C5XP)
Nitto Extreme 555's. I went with 255/40/ZR17 fronts and 285/35/ZR18 rears. Fit on my stock C5 size OEM Y2K wheels perfectly and look great, better than the G/Y EMT's. Adjusted for the tire height change (-7/10 inch) with my Hypertech PP3. They provide superior traction and ride quality at a great price.
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From: The Woodlands, Texas
Re: What tires do you guys recommend.. (C5XP)
I put Goodyear Eagle F1-D3's on the 2000 coupe and they are an excellent overall wet/dry street tire and a good value. Haven't been to the drag strip yet but they are a significant improvement over the OEM run-flats. Tire Rack had a survey which rated them tops overall against all the big names. They are not the best in the dry but are still very good. I am very satisfied for an all around daily driven street car.
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From: Fairview Hts. IL
Re: What tires do you guys recommend.. (Aaron's-coupe)
1. BFG KD's - best performing true street tire
2. Kuhmo's - my next tire because they are much cheaper and they appear to perform very well.
best of luck :cheers:
2. Kuhmo's - my next tire because they are much cheaper and they appear to perform very well.
best of luck :cheers:
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Re: What tires do you guys recommend.. (hogurt)
1. BFG KD's - best performing true street tire
2. Kuhmo's - my next tire because they are much cheaper and they appear to perform very well.
best of luck :cheers:
2. Kuhmo's - my next tire because they are much cheaper and they appear to perform very well.
best of luck :cheers: