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Old 09-13-2001, 01:34 AM
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If you have to replace your run flat, which type of tire below would you pick?
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Old 09-13-2001, 02:58 AM
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Nitto 555's
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Old 09-13-2001, 09:44 AM
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Pilot Sports get my vote if run-flats don't matter.

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Old 09-13-2001, 12:39 PM
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Firehawks, baby :cheers:
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Old 09-13-2001, 01:18 PM
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Firehawks if you go with another runflat!
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Old 09-13-2001, 02:11 PM
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Default Re: Poll: What kind of tires? (leanhtuan)

I will give the Michelin's a serious look. I hope that new tire time is a long way off. :chevy
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Old 09-13-2001, 05:14 PM
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i am looking at the firestones
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Old 09-14-2001, 02:27 PM
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Default Re: Poll: What kind of tires? (leanhtuan)

IM going with GY EMT's I drove a vette with 12,000 miles on Firehawks. If you guys think they are quiet.. you are kidding yourself.. several weeks ago i drove a new C5 with 4 miles on it.. the tires where quiet.. I drove it about ten miles.. over blacktop ( quieter ) and cement surface ( louder) I also drove a Z06 with the non runflat super tire.. and found the same level of noise.. the stones have an inch and a half narrower foot print ( See the specs on the tire rack) in the back, and an ugly curb bead.. and they are only safe to drive 50 miles in the flat condidtion..as oppose to EMT's at 200 miles..
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Old 09-20-2001, 01:52 PM
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Default Re: Poll: What kind of tires? (Evil-Twin)

Anyone have info on the BFGoodrich Runflat?
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Old 09-20-2001, 03:39 PM
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Sumitomo HTR-Z II
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Old 09-20-2001, 05:34 PM
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Wow whats up with the p-zeros I thought they were bad butt tires?
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Old 09-21-2001, 02:35 AM
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Default Re: Poll: What kind of tires? (leanhtuan)

what about the goodyears that are on the Z06 in the reg vette sizes compared to everything else?

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Old 09-21-2001, 10:28 AM
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Add another vote for Nitto 555's.

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Old 09-21-2001, 10:30 AM
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Default Re: Poll: What kind of tires? (mchaney)

I have the Pilot's on mine and they are sweet.....

Punched through a corner last week and was snug like a bug

:D :D :D :D :blueangel:
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Old 09-21-2001, 05:56 PM
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Nitto 555's
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Old 09-22-2001, 07:24 PM
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Pilots here

295/35/18 and 265/35/18.

Hell of a difference in handling from the runflats.


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Old 09-22-2001, 09:57 PM
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BFG G-Force R1's here,

285/30 & 335/30
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Old 09-22-2001, 10:17 PM
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Love my P-Zeros! :cool: :cheers:
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Old 09-23-2001, 01:19 AM
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Default Re: Poll: What kind of tires? (leanhtuan)

It seems like Nitto is the best bang the bucks.
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Old 09-23-2001, 04:48 AM
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Default Re: Poll: What kind of tires? (leanhtuan)

As far as economics go, Nitto's are hard to beat. Also, check out BF Goodrich G-force KDW.

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