Time for new tires
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Time for new tires
Time to replace original tires. Only 15K miles, about 3 years. Is this what you guys have seen from your tires?
Recommendations from those that have changed tires from the original Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires? I will not track the car, just an everyday driver in San Antonio Texas, where it gets to over 100F only a few days in the summer, and rarely goes below freezing in the winter.
Thanks for responding.
Pops
Recommendations from those that have changed tires from the original Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires? I will not track the car, just an everyday driver in San Antonio Texas, where it gets to over 100F only a few days in the summer, and rarely goes below freezing in the winter.
Thanks for responding.
Pops
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
I got well over 28,000 miles off my 1st set of Michelin run flats, don't remember which ones but they were Verrrrrry Expensive. I now have Michelin SS non- run craps and like these Better, 21,000 miles and still looking good.
KEY Point-------- Get the Proper Alignment.
KEY Point-------- Get the Proper Alignment.
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I had GY supercar tires on my Grand Sport from the factory...They were pretty much worthless in all aspects...The Michelin PSS that I upgraded to are the best tires I've ever driven on. You won't be disappointed if you go with the PSS non RF.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....oModClar=Coupe
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I had GY supercar tires on my Grand Sport from the factory...They were pretty much worthless in all aspects...The Michelin PSS that I upgraded to are the best tires I've ever driven on. You won't be disappointed if you go with the PSS non RF.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....oModClar=Coupe
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....I don't worry about what 'could happen'.... I just drive the car & enjoy it. I try not to worry about the possibility of a flat.
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When i purchase my 07 it had a new set of firestone run flat I replace the stock rim with the z06 spyders and an alignment, im down to 3/32 with over 33000 miles, will be ordering a new set from tirerack next week.
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I don't see Firestone Firehawk Wide Ovals that fit
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Proper alignment?
Is Proper Alignment equal to stock alignment?
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From: Nashville TN
These are the PFADT Street alignment settings that have been discussed here if you search that seem to be the consensus settings for street cars.
Performance Street
Front min max
Camber (deg) -0.7 -0.9
Caster (deg) 7.5 8.5
Total Toe -1/16" (0.17°) 0 (0°)
Rear
Camber (deg) -0.4 -0.6
Total Toe -1/16" (0.17°) 0 (0°)
Notes
These settings will provide good performance and good tire wear
As for tires for a GS, there are several choices. Check Tire Rack, Discount Tire and Tread Depot website and you should sees all of the available fitments. I went with the Coopers (special ordered from a local Discount Tire at about $900 total with tax and road hazard for all four) and they are OK for the money but do give up a little in straight line traction under hard acceleration. Otherwise they're OK for the street.
I'll probably go with Nitto, Continental or Michelin next time.
There are many threads here regarding tires if you search.
Performance Street
Front min max
Camber (deg) -0.7 -0.9
Caster (deg) 7.5 8.5
Total Toe -1/16" (0.17°) 0 (0°)
Rear
Camber (deg) -0.4 -0.6
Total Toe -1/16" (0.17°) 0 (0°)
Notes
These settings will provide good performance and good tire wear
As for tires for a GS, there are several choices. Check Tire Rack, Discount Tire and Tread Depot website and you should sees all of the available fitments. I went with the Coopers (special ordered from a local Discount Tire at about $900 total with tax and road hazard for all four) and they are OK for the money but do give up a little in straight line traction under hard acceleration. Otherwise they're OK for the street.
I'll probably go with Nitto, Continental or Michelin next time.
There are many threads here regarding tires if you search.
Last edited by NashvilleGrandSport; Jan 5, 2016 at 08:02 AM.
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You would have to shop by tire size.. for the GS
P325/30ZR19 rear
P275/35ZR18 front
http://www.firestonecompleteautocare...m=19&zip=63366
P325/30ZR19 rear
P275/35ZR18 front
http://www.firestonecompleteautocare...m=19&zip=63366
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