Tires
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Tires
05 Z51:
I hate the stock:Wear too fast, runflat, suck in the rain.
My all thime fav Michelin pilots I have had on ever car and bike for years.: long life, stiff, sticky as hell, great in the rain. lows: take a while to warm up and deadly when cold.
I looked on tire rack; not too much selection.
SUGGESTIONS?
I hate the stock:Wear too fast, runflat, suck in the rain.
My all thime fav Michelin pilots I have had on ever car and bike for years.: long life, stiff, sticky as hell, great in the rain. lows: take a while to warm up and deadly when cold.
I looked on tire rack; not too much selection.
SUGGESTIONS?
Drifting
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From: Dallas / Ft. Worth The Republic of TEXAS
I have an 06' Z51 and sold my factory runflats as new takeoffs cuz I wanted non-rf's. I recommend the Falken FK451 from discounttiredirect.com
They are like 130 ea F and 290 ea R
So like 840 for the set and they hook great, ride great, handle great - much better than the F1 Supercar's IMO...
Chris
They are like 130 ea F and 290 ea R
So like 840 for the set and they hook great, ride great, handle great - much better than the F1 Supercar's IMO...
Chris
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Originally Posted by OBSSSD@work
I have an 06' Z51 and sold my factory runflats as new takeoffs cuz I wanted non-rf's. I recommend the Falken FK451 from discounttiredirect.com
They are like 130 ea F and 290 ea R
So like 840 for the set and they hook great, ride great, handle great - much better than the F1 Supercar's IMO...
Chris
They are like 130 ea F and 290 ea R
So like 840 for the set and they hook great, ride great, handle great - much better than the F1 Supercar's IMO...
Chris
thanks
Drifting
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Originally Posted by OBSSSD@work
I have an 06' Z51 and sold my factory runflats as new takeoffs cuz I wanted non-rf's. I recommend the Falken FK451 from discounttiredirect.com
They are like 130 ea F and 290 ea R
So like 840 for the set and they hook great, ride great, handle great - much better than the F1 Supercar's IMO...
Chris
They are like 130 ea F and 290 ea R
So like 840 for the set and they hook great, ride great, handle great - much better than the F1 Supercar's IMO...
Chris
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Doing online research:
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 seem good.
the T/A KD version is known for the best dry traction and got the best dry scores in this months C & Drv.
I think these are the dry/wet version.
Comments?
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 seem good.
the T/A KD version is known for the best dry traction and got the best dry scores in this months C & Drv.
I think these are the dry/wet version.
Comments?
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Tire Review in Car and Driver December Issue
There is an eight (8) page review in C&R December issue concerning 11 different tires. Several of the marks and models that have been recommended by members are included. They didn't thest them on vettes, but they ran them all on the same car. I feel it is a good presentation worth a read.
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From: San Antonio Texas
Michelin PS2s are now being made in both 245/40-18 and 285/35-19 (the rears just came out about 2-3 weeks ago and don't show up on any of the major distributor websites yet). I ordered a set from Discount Tire last week and the salesman didn't believe me until he called Michelin. Hopefully, they'll be in tomorrow.
Last edited by SA HEAT; Nov 17, 2005 at 07:58 PM.
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Originally Posted by mach5
Doing online research:
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 seem good.
the T/A KD version is known for the best dry traction and got the best dry scores in this months C & Drv.
I think these are the dry/wet version.
Comments?
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 seem good.
the T/A KD version is known for the best dry traction and got the best dry scores in this months C & Drv.
I think these are the dry/wet version.
Comments?
Just put a set of the BFG KDW2 on, seem to work well, only have about 200 miles on them, almost exclusively city driving. While I can't personally comment of how good they are, I also did some research and concluded these were a well received tire from members of the forum.
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Originally Posted by SA HEAT
Michelin PS2s are now being made in both 245/40-18 and 285/35-19 (the rears just came out about 2-3 weeks ago and don't show up on any of the major distributor websites yet). I ordered a set from Discount Tire last week and the salesman didn't believe me until he called Michelin. Hopefully, they'll be in tomorrow.
the michelin site states that they don't make tires in that size. u sure?????????
although i must admit that i was happy that i had to choose from cheaper tires.
when are the fronts coming out?