What are the best tires?
07-16-2005, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by C6400hp
BFG TA KDW2
If I were buying tires right now and wanted good treadwear and performance as well as wet weather performance,these are what I would buy...I'm not sure why no one else has mentioned them. I had a set on an S2000 and they were great. Not as sticky as PS2's but much cheaper and last much longer and they are not made by the French.
If I were buying tires right now and wanted good treadwear and performance as well as wet weather performance,these are what I would buy...I'm not sure why no one else has mentioned them. I had a set on an S2000 and they were great. Not as sticky as PS2's but much cheaper and last much longer and they are not made by the French.
07-16-2005, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by C6400hp
BFG TA KDW2
If I were buying tires right now and wanted good treadwear and performance as well as wet weather performance,these are what I would buy...I'm not sure why no one else has mentioned them. I had a set on an S2000 and they were great. Not as sticky as PS2's but much cheaper and last much longer and they are not made by the French.
If I were buying tires right now and wanted good treadwear and performance as well as wet weather performance,these are what I would buy...I'm not sure why no one else has mentioned them. I had a set on an S2000 and they were great. Not as sticky as PS2's but much cheaper and last much longer and they are not made by the French.
looks like a good tire
07-16-2005, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by MitchAlsup
For high grip and moderate life :: the best tires right now are the PS2s
For long life at moderate grip :: I don't have a clue--why would I--its a Vette!
For long life at moderate grip :: I don't have a clue--why would I--its a Vette!
07-16-2005, 10:57 PM
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I have been thinking about the KDWs or the Toyo T-1Rs for track tires. Sure they won't have as much grip as R compound tires but they should be better than the F1 GS-2 runflats and cheaper too.
07-17-2005, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by jschindler
Regarding your last comment, I have some bad news for you. Guess who owns B.F. Goodrich? Yep-Michelin owns them.
07-17-2005, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by JFTaylor
Did not know that. Thanks man
07-17-2005, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by C6400hp
I stand corrected, I did not know that either....That sucks....
PS 1200miles and they ride great no noticable wear at all.
07-17-2005, 09:12 PM
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As time goes by there will be more accessories available for the C-6
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In development but not avail in our size yet
07-17-2005, 09:19 PM
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those BFGs look SICK!!!! that might be the best looking tread design i've seen on a street tire. might have to give those serious consideration when it comes time to swap.
that aside, the PilotSports are the HEAT!!! they came stock on my G35 coupe and those things held all 3600lbs of that pig to the road like glue. great tires, but expensive with low/moderate tread life.
that aside, the PilotSports are the HEAT!!! they came stock on my G35 coupe and those things held all 3600lbs of that pig to the road like glue. great tires, but expensive with low/moderate tread life.
07-17-2005, 09:25 PM
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yeah....the bfg's are good looking....at least i think so....aggressive, unique pattern, that's for sure
and they stick good!.......tried them out at Thunderhill 3 weeks ago....i was only doing about 7 tenths, but they never once let go on me, and i felt they had a lot more room to stretch.....
good tires...
and they stick good!.......tried them out at Thunderhill 3 weeks ago....i was only doing about 7 tenths, but they never once let go on me, and i felt they had a lot more room to stretch.....
good tires...
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07-17-2005, 09:28 PM
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They look like Uniroyal Tiger Paws Tires.
Originally Posted by Lee6
yeah....the bfg's are good looking....at least i think so....aggressive, unique patter, that's for sure
and they stick good!.......tried them out at Thunderhill 3 weeks ago....i was only doing about 7 tenths, but they never once let go on me, and i felt they had a lot more room to stretch.....
good tires...
and they stick good!.......tried them out at Thunderhill 3 weeks ago....i was only doing about 7 tenths, but they never once let go on me, and i felt they had a lot more room to stretch.....
good tires...
07-17-2005, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee6
yeah....the bfg's are good looking....at least i think so....aggressive, unique pattern, that's for sure
and they stick good!.......tried them out at Thunderhill 3 weeks ago....i was only doing about 7 tenths, but they never once let go on me, and i felt they had a lot more room to stretch.....
good tires...
and they stick good!.......tried them out at Thunderhill 3 weeks ago....i was only doing about 7 tenths, but they never once let go on me, and i felt they had a lot more room to stretch.....
good tires...
07-17-2005, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by C6400hp
BFG TA KDW2
If I were buying tires right now and wanted good treadwear and performance as well as wet weather performance,these are what I would buy...I'm not sure why no one else has mentioned them. I had a set on an S2000 and they were great. Not as sticky as PS2's but much cheaper and last much longer and they are not made by the French.
If I were buying tires right now and wanted good treadwear and performance as well as wet weather performance,these are what I would buy...I'm not sure why no one else has mentioned them. I had a set on an S2000 and they were great. Not as sticky as PS2's but much cheaper and last much longer and they are not made by the French.
07-18-2005, 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Mayonayze
what's so funny? 
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07-18-2005, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by jmess
How much track time did you put on the KDW's at THill? How did the tread hold up, was there any chunking or accelerated shoulder wear?
07-18-2005, 12:11 PM
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Almost Bait & Switch?
So, we all were AMAZED at the $287 price on discounttiredirect.com's site. I found it so amazing that I called to VERIFY that they were GOODYEAR SUPERCAR EMT tires, which I was assured they were...
Lo & Behold, my tires arrive today, and they are GOODYEAR GS-2 EMT's, NOT SUPERCARS...
Needless to say, I'm more than a little P.O'd...
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I waited to post this until AFTER I spoke to them. Jake in customer service was very apologetic about the mistake, assured me that in fact the wrong tires were pulled, and that a pair of these tires was visually verified to be IN STOCK by thier Vegas distribution center manager, and were coming to me, 2nd Day Air at no additional charge AND that UPS would be out to pick up the incorrect set @ no charge...
So, if the correct tires arrive on Wednesday, as promised, I will SING THIER PRAISES - otherwise, I'll be calling AMEX to dispute the charge...
OTOH, these GS-2's don't look to bad. There's more tread to them than the Supercars, and they're a 300 Treadwear. Anyone care to comment on how they HANDLE?
Regards,
Rick
So, we all were AMAZED at the $287 price on discounttiredirect.com's site. I found it so amazing that I called to VERIFY that they were GOODYEAR SUPERCAR EMT tires, which I was assured they were...
Lo & Behold, my tires arrive today, and they are GOODYEAR GS-2 EMT's, NOT SUPERCARS...
Needless to say, I'm more than a little P.O'd...
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I waited to post this until AFTER I spoke to them. Jake in customer service was very apologetic about the mistake, assured me that in fact the wrong tires were pulled, and that a pair of these tires was visually verified to be IN STOCK by thier Vegas distribution center manager, and were coming to me, 2nd Day Air at no additional charge AND that UPS would be out to pick up the incorrect set @ no charge...
So, if the correct tires arrive on Wednesday, as promised, I will SING THIER PRAISES - otherwise, I'll be calling AMEX to dispute the charge...
OTOH, these GS-2's don't look to bad. There's more tread to them than the Supercars, and they're a 300 Treadwear. Anyone care to comment on how they HANDLE?
Regards,
Rick