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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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Who makes the best 275/40ZR18 tires for C5 wheels? I had Toyo Proxes which tought were pretty good but one of them went to hell so im thinking about replacing both back tires instead.
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Michelin PS2s or Goodyear GS D3s. They will cost u.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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i had bridgenstone potenza's all the way around, but they didnt hook worth a **** and the life on them sucked on the rear. So i went with some kumo all seasons... much better
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Were toyo Proxes up in the scale or are they cheap tires?
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Originally Posted by Candyredz28
Were toyo Proxes up in the scale or are they cheap tires?
Never had these tires. I do know that it does not get any better than the tires I mentioned above.
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thanks, what are the price for those?
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....ilot+Sport+PS2

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....Eagle+F1+GS-D3
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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What is the application? Are you looking for an max performance tire for the street? Or an all season tire with good performance as well? Those are some of the questions you need to ask yourself first. However, I do agree that, although the PS2s are pricey, the are the best tire out there save for some of the drag radials, but the drag radials, in my opinion should only be used on the strip. Holler at some of the guys at Discount Tire and see what they think (sorry, but that was a lame plug).
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I just want some tires that had the same or better characteristics as my old tires at a good price?
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 05:56 PM
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depends what you mean by best. best tread wear, best handling, best grip for a dig. what?
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 05:59 PM
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ive got the KDW tires in that size, i like them and they arent noisy either. run them around 32-35 psi and they will last a while.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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I got the BFG KDW NTs in a 275/35/18 great tires.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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I got 555s on my c5 wheels but they were on there when i got them $$$$ i need new ones but i dont know wut to go with anyone put a 265 on thiers theres a lot more of a choice it seems like
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I just put Wide Ovals on my car and I like them so far.
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I wouldn't go with 275/40/18s...I would go with 275/35/18s The 40 series tire is too tall at 26.6" vs the 25.6" it's supposed to be. Not only will it look sorta dumb, but it will throw off your speedo some as well. Get the 275/35/18s

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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Urban Legend
Michelin PS2s or Goodyear GS D3s. They will cost u.
+1, definately will cost you...I run BFG's and love them.
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So the 40 tire is taller than the 35. And also would of that numerically lower my rear end gear ratio.
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Anything but a sumitomo....
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Originally Posted by BLK_Z28
Anything but a sumitomo....
Or Kumhos...
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