Tire Change
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: BF Egypt Tx
Re: Tire Change (C5 Coyote)
Are there any performance gains from changing the runflats to a better tire, if so what are some good names
Most popular are BFG t/a KD's, and Nitto 555 Extremes. Give 'em a try, when your up for changing rubber! ;)
Racer
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Austin Tx
Re: Tire Change (ICULUKN-C5)
only performance gains would be in ride ... and maybe getting off the line a little quicker.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 1999
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From: Los Angeles CA
Re: Tire Change (Mitch Alsup)
only performance gains would be in ride ... and maybe getting off the line a little quicker.
I (respectfully) disagree. RunCraps represent the worst tire ever put on a C5. Every maxperformance tire on the planet are better than runCraps!
I (respectfully) disagree. RunCraps represent the worst tire ever put on a C5. Every maxperformance tire on the planet are better than runCraps!
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Springfield MO
Re: Tire Change (FKING1)
Not to horn in on Coyotes' thread, but....... I have Michelin Pilot Sport Runflats, my friend has Toyo's on his 98 C-5.... we are going to the track this weekend to run each other. Should I prepare for severe disappoint with these tires? I just bought the car, its a 2000 FRC, and the tires are brand new, so putting on different rubber would be rather dumb since these tires are so fresh. Any input? :confused:
Safety Car
Joined: May 2003
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From: Dearborn Heights Michigan
Re: Tire Change (slambFRC)
slamFRC:
Had difficulty getting my Toyo's to hook up at the strip,however, having said that, could only make 2 runs before crank pulley came loose and oil leak caused clutch to slip. Sure I could have got the hang of hooking after a few runs. Before slipping did a 13.9 @ 110mph with tires smoking all 1st & most of 2nd gear. My 00 cpe has 400 Dyno HP. Interested in how your friend's Toyo's do. Mine rrs are 295/35/18's.
Fred K.
Had difficulty getting my Toyo's to hook up at the strip,however, having said that, could only make 2 runs before crank pulley came loose and oil leak caused clutch to slip. Sure I could have got the hang of hooking after a few runs. Before slipping did a 13.9 @ 110mph with tires smoking all 1st & most of 2nd gear. My 00 cpe has 400 Dyno HP. Interested in how your friend's Toyo's do. Mine rrs are 295/35/18's.
Fred K.
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