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Old 03-16-2002, 04:18 PM
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Default Why doesnt anybody use Goodyear slicks?

just wondering. seems like nobody on the f-body internet boards ever uses the Goodyears
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Default Re: Why doesnt anybody use Goodyear slicks?

I have not seen anywhere that has them any smaller than a 29" tire. Thats way too much tire for me <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> Plus the are a bit more expensive than the MTs or Hoosires.

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Default Re: Why doesnt anybody use Goodyear slicks?

1madss hit it on the head for me. Until I run something like a 5.13 gear I see no need for a 30" tire

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Default Re: Why doesnt anybody use Goodyear slicks?

they make a 28x10 tire with a true 10" tread width and 12.0" sidewall
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Default Re: Why doesnt anybody use Goodyear slicks?

Id say its more or less a cost issue for me. They usually are around 10 to 15 bucks more a tire.
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Default Re: Why doesnt anybody use Goodyear slicks?

On my new set up, April 1st. I will be running goodyears. 28x10x15

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Default Re: Why doesnt anybody use Goodyear slicks?

they are MUCH softer of a tire and wear out much quicker

that means you have to buy tires more often

Also, most people around here use DOT slicks and goodyear doesn't make a tire like that

They are great tires, i'd run them



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