Best all around tire?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

07-10-2002, 11:43 AM

quickWS6

TECH Addict

Thread Starter

Join Date: Dec 2001

Location: Auburn, AL

Posts: 2,337

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Best all around tire?

I want a tire that rides well and doesn't transmit a lot of road noise. But I want all the performance I can get. What sizes will work best for me (WS6 wheels)? I don't want to spend a huge amount, either. Thanks in advance.

Reply Like

07-10-2002, 02:03 PM

SSilver

TECH Apprentice

Join Date: Jan 2002

Location: san diego

Posts: 343

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Re: Best all around tire?

from personal experience I can tell you that the eagle F-1's suck. The bridgestone potenza Re703's are a really good all around tire for the price. But even a little bit better are the BFG G force kdws

Reply Like

07-10-2002, 02:58 PM

mitchntx

TECH Senior Member

iTrader: (14)

Join Date: Nov 2001

Location: DFW, Texas

Posts: 6,480

Likes: 0

Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Re: Best all around tire?

Let me make sure I understand.

You want a tire that ...

road compliant
is quiet
good performing
cheap

you left out ...
good wet traction
great dry traction
long wearing
aggressive tread design

When you find one, let us all know ....

Reply Like

07-10-2002, 03:26 PM

quickWS6

TECH Addict

Thread Starter

Join Date: Dec 2001

Location: Auburn, AL

Posts: 2,337

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Re: Best all around tire?

Yeah, I've looked at Tire Rack. I just wanted some opinions from people on here. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />

Reply Like

07-10-2002, 03:32 PM

quickWS6

TECH Addict

Thread Starter

Join Date: Dec 2001

Location: Auburn, AL

Posts: 2,337

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Re: Best all around tire?

So how about 275/40/17 BFG G-Force T/A KDWS tires?

Reply Like

07-10-2002, 04:38 PM

00blkws6

Launching!

Join Date: Dec 2001

Location: Raleigh, NC

Posts: 237

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Re: Best all around tire?

I went with the BFG KDWs-285s at all corners, and I am EXTREMELY happy with them. The increase in traction from the F-1s is ridiculous. I can actually get on in a corner now and not worry about my rear end kicking out on me. I highly recommend them. They're not cheap, but they are affordable and still carry a good tread wear rating.

Reply Like

07-10-2002, 06:10 PM

kent

TECH Enthusiast

Join Date: Jan 2002

Location: West Monore

Posts: 559

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Re: Best all around tire?

Nittos for street, performance, and track. There--you have a recommendation. Cheers.

Reply Like

Trending Topics

Proform brushless cooling fans?

119

4.3k
Is porting my tb and intake worth it

12

274
What helicoil to use ?

11

222
What causes lifter where like this

8

591
Spare Tire Needed for the `99 Trans Am

20

523

07-10-2002, 07:14 PM

1COOLPC

On The Tree

Join Date: Jun 2002

Location: North America

Posts: 147

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Re: Best all around tire?

Another vote for the Firestone Firehawk SZ50. I get my 3rd set tomorrow (Different cars, I always put these on my performance cars.) It's just a great all around tire. I'm going 285/40 in the rear and 255/45 in the front.

Reply Like

07-11-2002, 12:35 AM

Ozz

Launching!

Join Date: Mar 2002

Location: Columbia Mo

Posts: 242

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Re: Best all around tire?

Look over there ----------------->

see the Tire Rack? they have a section that rates tires on performance/wet/dry/temp/treadwear/noise. There are a lot of choices but it appears that the Firehawk SZ250-Ep has one of the best ratings at 9.1 While these are opinions they are at least as good as the ones you will find on this board <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Ozz

Reply Like

07-13-2002, 07:22 PM

#10

Nasty N8

FormerVendor

iTrader: (33)

Join Date: Feb 2002

Location: Lake in the Hills, IL

Posts: 5,052

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Re: Best all around tire?

Good Year F-1 SuperCar , same on the ZO6.Excelant tires

Reply Like

07-14-2002, 12:42 AM

#11

AzzHauler

TECH Resident

iTrader: (3)

Join Date: Nov 2001

Location: Richmond, VA Where fast cars, well......are hard to come by.

Posts: 979

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Re: Best all around tire?

I'm fairly happy with my re730's. They are a bit noisy, which I don't like, but since they stick great in the rain, I'm happy. Due to the fact that my 00 z was totaled in the rain.

Reply Like

07-19-2002, 12:08 AM

#12

98 Smokin LS1

On The Tree

Join Date: May 2002

Location: NY

Posts: 122

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Re: Best all around tire?

you want a tire, get the nitto 555, 275/40/17, wow i had them all bf good, michellin, goodyear, all of them, kuhmo, nitto is the best tire, and lasted the longest to...

Reply Like

07-19-2002, 08:55 AM

#13

Patrick G

LS1 Tech Administrator

iTrader: (14)

Join Date: Nov 2001

Location: Victoria, TX

Posts: 8,244

Likes: 0

Received 32 Likes on 28 Posts

Re: Best all around tire?

Firestone Firehawk SZ50s are the best all around tires I've ever had. Traction on the street is about as good as my old Nitto Drag Radials and the wear is much better. Look no further.

__________________

2013 Corvette Grand Sport A6 LME forged 416, Greg Good ported TFS 255 LS3 heads, 222/242 .629"/.604" 121LSA Pat G blower cam, ARH 1 7/8" headers, ESC Novi 1500 Supercharger w/8 rib direct drive conversion, 747rwhp/709rwtq on 93 octane, 801rwhp/735rwtq on race fuel, 10.1 @ 147.25mph 1/4 mile, 174.7mph Half Mile.
2016 Corvette Z51 M7 Magnuson Heartbeat 2300 supercharger, TSP LT headers, Pat G tuned, 667rwhp, 662rwtq, 191mph TX Mile.
2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0L, A6, AFR 230v2 heads. 506rwhp/442rwtq. 11.413 @ 121.29mph 1/4 mile, 168.7mph TX Mile
2000 Pewter Ram Air Trans Am M6 heads/cam 508 rwhp/445 rwtq SAE, 183.092 TX Mile
2018 Cadillac Escalade 6.2L A10 Pat G tuned.
LS1,LS2,LS3,LS7,LT1 Custom Camshaft Specialist For custom camshaft help press here.
Custom LSX tuning in person or via email press here.

Reply Like

07-20-2002, 01:40 PM

#14

OfficerZ28

TECH Enthusiast

Join Date: Apr 2002

Location: SmartAss, Ca

Posts: 586

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Re: Best all around tire?

I have 55800 miles on my stock factory RSA's...
245.50.16

Reply Like

07-20-2002, 02:37 PM

#15

BAD ASS TA WS6

BMW ///M Nerd

iTrader: (5)

Join Date: May 2002

Location: NH

Posts: 4,112

Likes: 0

Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Re: Best all around tire?

I was going to buy BF goodrich G-Force Ta's for my next tire. My stock F1s SUCK! They dont ahve good grip, in any condition really, and they wear out quickly. JUNK! I think I'm going to gowith either 275/40/17s all the way around or 285/40/17s in the rear and 275/40/17s up front. Sound good?

Reply Like

07-20-2002, 06:11 PM

#16

alexWS6

TECH Fanatic

Join Date: Apr 2002

Location: Texas

Posts: 1,869

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Re: Best all around tire?

<blockquote>quote:<hr /> Good Year F-1 SuperCar , same on the ZO6.Excelant tires <hr /></blockquote>great tire, but pretty noisy...

<blockquote>quote:<hr /> I want a tire that rides well and doesn't transmit a lot of road noise. <hr /></blockquote>

Reply Like

07-22-2002, 01:08 AM

#17

Red2000SS

Launching!

Join Date: Nov 2001

Location: Plano, TX

Posts: 246

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Re: Best all around tire?

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by alexWS6:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr /> Good Year F-1 SuperCar , same on the ZO6.Excelant tires <hr /></blockquote>great tire, but pretty noisy...

<blockquote>quote:<hr /> I want a tire that rides well and doesn't transmit a lot of road noise. <hr /></blockquote><hr /></blockquote>Dang, you 2 are about the only people I have heard refer the the Goodyear F1's as a great tire. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />

I have had F1's and Nitto Drag radials on all fours, and can tell you the F1's absolutely suck in comparison in every way except driving in heavy downpours <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> , then I don't consider the Nittos so hot... LOL.

Granted the Nitto Drag radials don't last as long as the F1's, but it seems there are much better tires than the F1's that still last a long time.

Reply Like

07-22-2002, 01:40 PM

#18

alexWS6

TECH Fanatic

Join Date: Apr 2002

Location: Texas

Posts: 1,869

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Re: Best all around tire?

we were talking about the F1 supercar tire, not the regular F1. the tire that comes standard on the zo6, not standard on the fbody.

Reply Like

07-23-2002, 03:53 PM

#19

LS1MONSTER

TECH Resident

iTrader: (1)

Join Date: Dec 2001

Location: EL Monte Ca

Posts: 981

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Re: Best all around tire?

Im happy with my Pirelli supersports..then again im no tire expert. But overall I can take corners faster and take off with excellent grip. And not much if any road noise at all. Good luck on you choice of rubbers! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Danny

[ July 23, 2002, 03:56 PM: Message edited by: LS1MONSTER ]

Reply Like

07-31-2002, 11:14 PM

#20

Red2000SS

Launching!

Join Date: Nov 2001

Location: Plano, TX

Posts: 246

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Re: Best all around tire?

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by alexWS6:
we were talking about the F1 supercar tire, not the regular F1. the tire that comes standard on the zo6, not standard on the fbody.<hr /></blockquote>Oh, didn't know that. I've never heard of an F1 super car tire. Is this a Vette only tire?

I must have the F1 Super Crap F-body tires, LOL <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[guns]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_guns.gif" /> POS "regular" F1 tires

Reply Like

Reply Share

First
Prev
1 / 2
Next
Last