Need new tires for Vette.
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Need new tires for Vette. I am needing to replace my tires on my car and was wanting everyones input. I was wandering if the new Yokahomas were any good? I am currently running the BFG drag radials and the stock goodyears on front. I need to get new tires since race season is over and I need an inspection sticker. My car has 450 rwhp so I want something with decent traction. It never snows here and rain is scarce, so all I am interested in is dry traction.
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Originally Posted by DG Gordon
I am needing to replace my tires on my car and was wanting everyones input. I was wandering if the new Yokahomas were any good? I am currently running the BFG drag radials and the stock goodyears on front. I need to get new tires since race season is over and I need an inspection sticker. My car has 450 rwhp so I want something with decent traction. It never snows here and rain is scarce, so all I am interested in is dry traction.
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What sizes are you wanting??? That does narrow your choices. I have a ZO6 and if I stay stricltly with the stock size, I don't have much choice. Anyway, I plan on going with the Kuhmos. They make a 275Y40-17 at around 150 per for the front. And a 295Y35-18 for the back at about 200 per. These have got very good reviews overall and are about half the price of stock replacement rubber.
On my dads C4 we quit buying the Goodyears and started getting BFG KDWS's. Lemme tell ya, HUGE difference in ride sound and handling (anyone who's owned/driven a C4 can attest to the ride noise part). And for only like 160-175/tire we're gonna stick w' 'em.
I know quite a few people that run 'em on Mustangs and Camaro's, and a few other vette fans, and they all say its a very qood quality tire for the $$$.
I know quite a few people that run 'em on Mustangs and Camaro's, and a few other vette fans, and they all say its a very qood quality tire for the $$$.
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What about putting a 285 or 295 tire on a 9.5" rim? I measured the wheels and they are 1/2" wider than my old SS wheels with 275s on them.
How do the BFG KDws hook up on the street? I want something quiet and smooth. I was getting tired of the stock tires.
How do the BFG KDws hook up on the street? I want something quiet and smooth. I was getting tired of the stock tires.
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I Run The Kuhmo's On Zo6 Wheels. 275/17 And 295/18. Very Good Tire, Good Traction, Not Too Loud On The Highway And Don't Wear Very Fast, Even Bumping Them Up In Second In The Burn Out Box. You Can't Beat The Price And They Look Nice. Also these sizes don't rub on the 9.5/10.5 wheels if your car is lowered. Mine is lowered 4" all around. just thought I'd throw that in if you were ever concerned of tire rub on a lowered c5. Good Luck!
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Originally Posted by Ling_650vette
On my dads C4 we quit buying the Goodyears and started getting BFG KDWS's. Lemme tell ya, HUGE difference in ride sound and handling (anyone who's owned/driven a C4 can attest to the ride noise part). And for only like 160-175/tire we're gonna stick w' 'em.
I know quite a few people that run 'em on Mustangs and Camaro's, and a few other vette fans, and they all say its a very qood quality tire for the $$$.
I know quite a few people that run 'em on Mustangs and Camaro's, and a few other vette fans, and they all say its a very qood quality tire for the $$$.
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I run Kuhmo Escta MX's, 255-40-17 front, 295-35-18 rear, on stock Y2K wheels. excellent traction, work great at track, I've ran 1.933 60fts. 11.62@125mph.
2nd gear burnouts at track,10,000 miles on them this year and approx 15-20 passes on them, still have about half tread. They're resonable priced at Discount Tire
2nd gear burnouts at track,10,000 miles on them this year and approx 15-20 passes on them, still have about half tread. They're resonable priced at Discount Tire
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I just got Firehawk sz50 RFT's for the front of mine, and I am not real pleased. They don't look all that great, they slant in from the rim to the tread. They do have thick tread grooves. Are the other tires here run flats, and if not what about no spare? I am looking for something that looks better in the rear with a wide tread with deep tread grooves to put on come spring.
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Originally Posted by DoverJ1W
I just got Firehawk sz50 RFT's for the front of mine, and I am not real pleased. They don't look all that great, they slant in from the rim to the tread. They do have thick tread grooves. Are the other tires here run flats, and if not what about no spare? I am looking for something that looks better in the rear with a wide tread with deep tread grooves to put on come spring.
Originally Posted by FLYNLO
Hey Dover, I think most of the mentioned above are not runflats. I'm from the ZO6 camp and never had them to begin with. I guess you just gotta take the chance.
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You may want to check out this article on the Goodyears for C5s:
http://corvetteactioncenter.com/kb/q....php?qstId=480
http://corvetteactioncenter.com/kb/q....php?qstId=480
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You guys are right. After seeing the responses and thinking back, I will most likely go with performance tires instead of run flats. I can only remember twice being in a car when there was a big tire problem that could not be fixed with just air and going to get a repair. Also, with the pressure sensors there will be early warning. Thanks.
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I have run the Kuhmo Ecsta MXs on my camaro for a year. They are a pretty good bargain. If money is no object, I would get the supercar tires on my rear tires thou. I have seen people cut 1.7s on them with a Z06.
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Originally Posted by LSK
I have run the Kuhmo Ecsta MXs on my camaro for a year. They are a pretty good bargain. If money is no object, I would get the supercar tires on my rear tires thou. I have seen people cut 1.7s on them with a Z06.
1.7 on a supercar tire ,,,,,,nope,,,,,,you will be doing good to get that out of a 315 bfg drag radial.....on a zo6 .....
I have the new Kumho Ecsta MX run flats on the front of mine,I really like them. They handle really well.
I just got my BF Goodrich G Force DRs (295/35/18) put on today, all i have to say is wow! I cant wait to get back to the track with these tires, they look awesome. I had not seen the new tread pattern until today, yall need to check them out.
I just got my BF Goodrich G Force DRs (295/35/18) put on today, all i have to say is wow! I cant wait to get back to the track with these tires, they look awesome. I had not seen the new tread pattern until today, yall need to check them out.