Need new tires... what are the least expensive...

LS1MN6PEWTER · 01-20-2006, 10:24 PM

I have a 2000 coupe... no posts with "no money for tires... your crazy for buying a c5".... I do a lot of burn outs, hence I dont need to spend the money on tires like it grows on trees... but I need a tire with good traction for city driving without comprimising performance.

Luke@tirerack · 01-21-2006, 09:34 AM

Honda Civic tires are pretty cheap

the Kumho Ecsta MX is pretty much the best "bang for the buck"

TA8088 · 01-22-2006, 01:42 AM

Firestone Wide Ovals might be worth a look as well.

fjm59vette · 01-22-2006, 01:10 PM

Kuhmo SPT
Firestone Wide Oval

Considering which one to buy myself for my C4. Kuhmo's are much less expensive.

Kuhmo (For set 285/40 17 & 255/45/17) $488/delivered via Tire Rack, plus the mounting and balancing.

Firestone Wide Ovals about $750 for set (out the door).

Im leaning to the Kuhmo's because the price is fantastic, everything I read say it's a pretty good tire - It took Kumho 4 years to develop it as successor to the 712's. Every one loves the Kuhmo ASX all seasons which are rated just below the SPT's for all around performace.

vms4evr · 01-22-2006, 03:21 PM

Take a look at Falken FK451 also. About the lowest cost. Combined dry/rain tire. It won't compete with a GY F1 SC but they're pretty good for the price. A friend autocrosses his 99 coupe with them due to the price. They won't keep up with a GY F1 SC but they're half the price...

Roadrace65 · 01-22-2006, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TA8088

Firestone Wide Ovals might be worth a look as well.

I just finished off a set of Wide Ovals..

BBates · 01-27-2006, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vms4evr

Take a look at Falken FK451 also. About the lowest cost. Combined dry/rain tire. It won't compete with a GY F1 SC but they're pretty good for the price. A friend autocrosses his 99 coupe with them due to the price. They won't keep up with a GY F1 SC but they're half the price...

I have these on my C5. I got them at America's Tire for $625 out the door. I have only put about 500 miles on them since that time. I don't have any complaints so far. I don't track or race my car and did not see any reason to spend big dollars on tires. Good luck with your choice.