tires
Jan 6, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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Heel & Toe
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tires
just bought 05 c6 coupe.going to need tires shortly, so need imput on which ones.don't really like gy.
Jan 6, 2008 | 10:01 PM
Burning Brakes
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If you will still be running the runflats try the Firstone Wide Ovals.
Jan 6, 2008 | 10:02 PM
Instructor
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I am running Firestone Run Flats, half the price of the GY, I like the ride and they look nice on the car. Have a 06, Z51, they are stock sizes. jim
Jan 6, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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Heel & Toe
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i am in phoenix and discount does't carry them but tire rack does.hows the noise?
Jan 7, 2008 | 09:51 AM
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05
I have the Firestones on my iForged wheels and the GY Supercars on my OEM wheels. I'd say they are very similar in performance. I think the Firestones look a little better and they certainly cost less.
Jan 7, 2008 | 10:17 AM
Team Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
frdfrst
just bought 05 c6 coupe.going to need tires shortly, so need imput on which ones.don't really like gy.
Do a "search" on GY, Firestone, BFG, Michelin, etc . . .this is a subject that has been reviewed and discussed extensively in these pages...
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Jan 7, 2008 | 10:31 AM
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '08
Congrats on your recent purchase. Look very hard at the run flats from firestone. A good tire at a good price.
Jan 7, 2008 | 10:39 AM
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '09
try the firestones runflats they are a good tire and less expensive I have about 5,000 miles on them very happy
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Jan 7, 2008 | 11:05 AM
Pro
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You should probably look into the Firestones. A lot of the GY EMT's are on back order right now. So if you order from Tire Rack its unsure when you will get them.
Jan 7, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Heel & Toe
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i'm not crazy about gy.i will more than likely go with the firestones.still have a few miles left yet.weather here in phoenix favors the wear this time of year.thanks.
Jan 7, 2008 | 07:36 PM
Le Mans Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
frdfrst
just bought 05 c6 coupe.going to need tires shortly, so need imput on which ones.don't really like gy.
Try Kumho Ecsta SPT. They are much cheaper and they are a very, very good tire.
Jan 7, 2008 | 09:02 PM
Melting Slicks
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moolys
try the firestones runflats they are a good tire and less expensive I have about 5,000 miles on them very happy
And less road noise from the tires also.
Jan 9, 2008 | 12:22 AM
Instructor
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From: La Mesa CA
BTW I mentioned to the Manager at Firestone store about being a member of our local Vette Club, 10% discount given.
And less road noise from the tires also.