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tires do I have to break the bank
Tires at tire rack origninal equipment rears like 350 each. then best
sellers around 200 each. any tire recommendations that will not break the bank. Ralph |
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rebco10 wrote:
> Tires at tire rack origninal equipment rears like 350 each. then best > sellers around 200 each. > > any tire recommendations that will not break the bank. > > Ralph Not sure what the prices are now, but I really like the B.F. Goodrich Comp T/A tires that I installed on my 1994 Corvette. They grip much better than the Goodyear run-flat tires that were the stock tires. http://home.mindspring.com/~mejones/...arDC01_med.jpg |
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On Aug 5, 12:03*am, "Mark Jones" > wrote:
> rebco10 wrote: > > Tires at tire rack origninal equipment rears like 350 each. then best > > sellers around 200 each. > > > any tire recommendations that will not break the bank. > > > Ralph > > Not sure what the prices are now, but I really like the B.F. Goodrich > Comp T/A tires that I installed on my 1994 Corvette. They grip much > better than the Goodyear run-flat tires that were the stock tires. > > http://home.mindspring.com/~mejones/...arDC01_med.jpg Man those tires look scary and do I love a red c4. looks great |
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"rebco10" > wrote in message
... > Tires at tire rack origninal equipment rears like 350 each. then > best > sellers around 200 each. > > any tire recommendations that will not break the bank. > > Ralph I ran a set of Continental ContiExtremeContact about $600 for a set on both of the C5s I had and would do it again if they made a set that fit the C6 at the time. One OEM rear tire on the C6 cost nearly that much. Great tire, priced much lower, quiet, smooth, great wear, good rain tire, did I mention quiet, held the road, and they are used on some of the snooty named cars. Gave up on Michelin as they tend to age/wear harden and get slick. Be aware that the big block tire treads will get noisy as they wear and the C5 lets you hear all of the tire noise. My use is to travel and with my Corvette and I'd much rather hear the exhaust than the tire/road noise. Not even sure the radio cd player works it has been so long since I turned it on, 4 years in a moth or two. You also need to be aware if you run a non run flat tire you need to run a pound or two more pressure to offset the loss of the stiffer sidewall. If you don't the car will feel sloppy in a brisk handling situation. |
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In article >,
"Dad" > wrote: > I ran a set of Continental ContiExtremeContact about $600 for a set on > both of the C5s I had and would do it again if they made a set that > fit the C6 at the time. How did they look on the C5? I was going to use some cheaper or less expensive tires and they looked round and cheap on another car so I went back to Goodyear noise generators. They look good but are terrible for noise. |
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"aRKay" > wrote in message .. . > In article >, > "Dad" > wrote: > >> I ran a set of Continental ContiExtremeContact about $600 for a set on >> both of the C5s I had and would do it again if they made a set that >> fit the C6 at the time. > > How did they look on the C5? I was going to use some cheaper or > less expensive tires and they looked round and cheap on another > car so I went back to Goodyear noise generators. They look good > but are terrible for noise. i have the bfg's referenced earlier on my 2 vettes. good mileage and pretty quiet. costco has a good price on them, and a couple times/year they publish a $60 off on 4 tire coupon. |
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"aRKay" > wrote in message .. . > In article >, > "Dad" > wrote: > >> I ran a set of Continental ContiExtremeContact about $600 for a set >> on >> both of the C5s I had and would do it again if they made a set that >> fit the C6 at the time. > > How did they look on the C5? I was going to use some cheaper or > less expensive tires and they looked round and cheap on another > car so I went back to Goodyear noise generators. They look good > but are terrible for noise. Sidewalls ok but the tread looks like any other tire. Looks was not even a factor to me after I drove them, by then I was sick of the cupped Goodyear's and their noise. One thing to be aware of it you need to keep them under a hundred for the first 2 or 3 miles as they take a slight set while parked for a few days. |
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rebco10 wrote:
> Tires at tire rack origninal equipment rears like 350 each. then best > sellers around 200 each. > > any tire recommendations that will not break the bank. I've used the Nitto 555s, they are...okay. I've used the Goodyear F1 GS-D3s. Awesome. The Kuhmo Ecsta MX seems to get decent reviews for a cheap tire. Venger |
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Venger wrote:
> > I've used the Goodyear F1 GS-D3s. Awesome. > I've got to agree with you there. I've got those on my C4 right now, and even with quite a bit of wear, they still hold the road, and they are still surprisingly quiet. I would not hesitate to buy them again. Prior to these, I had Firestone Firehawks. Those lost traction after a little wear. They also wore out pretty quick. -- Jim |
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"rebco10" > wrote in message
... > Tires at tire rack origninal equipment rears like 350 each. then best > sellers around 200 each. > > any tire recommendations that will not break the bank. > > Ralph I use Pirelli P-Zero Nero tires and they are great a little loud but hook up great... Front P245/45 ZR 17 Rear P285/40 ZR 18 Paid a grand for the set mounted, balanced, road hazard, and warranty... A Couple sites to check out the ratings... http://www.1010tires.com/tire.asp?ti...ebrand=Pirelli http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....o+Nero+M% 26S Z’RiX |
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