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.

 

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

 

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 ....

 

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" />

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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...

 

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.

 

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

 

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?

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Good Year F-1 SuperCar , same on the ZO6.Excelant tires </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">great tire, but pretty noisy...

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> I want a tire that rides well and doesn't transmit a lot of road noise. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by alexWS6:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Good Year F-1 SuperCar , same on the ZO6.Excelant tires </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">great tire, but pretty noisy...

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> I want a tire that rides well and doesn't transmit a lot of road noise. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"></strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.

 

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.

 

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

<small>[ July 23, 2002, 03:56 PM: Message edited by: LS1MONSTER ]</small>

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by alexWS6:
<strong>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.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">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