New Tires
Pro
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 515
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From: Ellenwood ga
I bought a set of Avon from Tirerack, I was trying to get the Khumo's but they had a three month back order when I was ready to buy, they suggested the Avon's. When compared to the stock run flats I absolutly love them.... The ones I have are NOT run flats however so be mindful of that.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/avon/avon.jsp
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/avon/avon.jsp
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 19,304
Likes: 85
From: San Diego CA
According to the pros at Tirerack, the Goodyear GSD3s are an excellent choice for the following reasons:
1) Fantastic dry AND wet traction
2) The quietest tires among ultra high-performance models
3) Very good life
4) Made right here in the USA!
..and I can personally attest to all four reasons.
1) Fantastic dry AND wet traction
2) The quietest tires among ultra high-performance models
3) Very good life
4) Made right here in the USA!
..and I can personally attest to all four reasons.
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Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,641
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From: Pacific Northwest
Got rid of my factory Goodyears five weeks ago, replacing them with Michelin Pilot Sports All Seasons (A/S). Love the Michelins. Got them from the Tire Rack. After putting them on, just returned from a one month, 8,525 mile trip around most of this great country. Wow, to now be able to have a quiet conversation in the car, to hear the exhaust and stereo. Love the Michelins!!! Ran into a couple inches of snow in Flagstaff, tons of monsoon rains in Arkansas and Oklahoma --- no hydroplanning, no sliding, just quiet great performance. Recommend the Michelins highly unless you are looking for out and out track performance.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,884
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From: Walnut CA
Bishop! I am considering these and would be most appreciative for some more of your thoughts on these tires. Can you please provide more feedback as far as differences in ride quality/comfort, wet/dry handling, etc.? Thanks!
(I don't think I'm thread hijacking, am I?)
(I don't think I'm thread hijacking, am I?)
Originally Posted by Bishop
I bought a set of Avon from Tirerack, I was trying to get the Khumo's but they had a three month back order when I was ready to buy, they suggested the Avon's. When compared to the stock run flats I absolutly love them.... The ones I have are NOT run flats however so be mindful of that.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/avon/avon.jsp
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/avon/avon.jsp
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 36
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Tires
I just went through this. First you must decide your wheel size. I bought new wheels. So if you are open to other than stock sizes the Pilot A/S has the best ratings. If you want to stay with stock wheels and runflat the Firestone is best. But I went with the Goodyear F1 GS D3s. Talk to Tirerack.com. They were great to me!!!! Also they have a site where you can compare feedback.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 2,803
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From: Northville, MI
For Autocrossing/DE the BFG KD's are best for the C5 followed by the Goodyear and Kuhmo. For all weather driving I would go with the Michelin or BFG KDW's. The last two are probably the same compound as they are both made at the same plant.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 7,155
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From: The Arid Sunny Desert
Originally Posted by Gordy M
For Autocrossing/DE the BFG KD's are best for the C5 followed by the Goodyear and Kuhmo. For all weather driving I would go with the Michelin or BFG KDW's. The last two are probably the same compound as they are both made at the same plant.
