Who has the best deal on tires ?

ILM-Express · 02-20-2007, 06:22 PM

I need a set of 265/40/17 & 295/35/18 for my Corvette

With shipping to Wilmington, NC 28411

Waiting with new empty rims

Oz

ICaughtVetteFever · 02-20-2007, 06:59 PM

Discount tire direct is usually the cheapest, but without knowing what brand you need, not 100% sure.

ILM-Express · 02-21-2007, 12:25 AM

Brand is almost cut to a few manufacturers with those Z06 sizes
prices is what I'm looking at the lowest good tire possible

FIRESTONE

TOYO

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Originally Posted by ICaughtVetteFever

Discount tire direct is usually the cheapest, but without knowing what brand you need, not 100% sure.

EBZ0602 · 02-21-2007, 08:42 AM

I think the 'stones are less expensive the say Mich. or GY, and have heard some good things about the 'stones.

Might want to check on the Kuhmos also!

Happy Motoring

EBZ0602

ILM-Express · 02-21-2007, 10:14 AM

So far all the khumos quote have been higher and the treadwear is a lot lower, almost if not more than 100 points

Quote:

Originally Posted by EBZ0602

I think the 'stones are less expensive the say Mich. or GY, and have heard some good things about the 'stones.

Might want to check on the Kuhmos also!

Happy Motoring

EBZ0602

onebadcad · 02-21-2007, 06:34 PM

tiredeals4less.com has great prices on Toyo Proxes T1Rs

Luke@tirerack · 02-22-2007, 11:48 AM

Firestone Wide Oval
Mds Total. 702.00
Ship Total 56.21
Total 758.21

here is a current review on my website from a fellow corvette owner:

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Originally Posted by a Corvette owners review on TireRack.com

Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval (Ultra High Performance Summer) Reviewer's Overall Rating: 8.6
Chevrolet Corvette
Miles driven on tires: 500
Location: St Charles, MO
Driving Condition: Mostly Highway
Driving Style: Spirited

I still had the original good year run flats. I shopped around for several months before making my purchase. I continued to over look the Firestone wide ovals, mainly due to the price, I figured if they were that cheap that they must not be a very good tire. However, I read all the reviews and spoke to several sales associates. The conversation always seem to turn to the Firestones and after hearing the third sales associate tell me that he would reccomend the less expensive tire I finally broke down and tried them. Well, Im glad I did. Excellent dry weather tire, great performance, great handling, actually even softens the ride, ( I cant speak for wet handling its never been in the rain ). For all you Vette owners that cringe at replacing your tires, expecting to spend in the neighborhood of $1800. These tires are half the price. All I can say is look into this tire before purchasing anything. I think youll be satisfied.

Last C5 · 03-07-2007, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by onebadcad

tiredeals4less.com has great prices on Toyo Proxes T1Rs

ILM-Express · 03-07-2007, 07:21 PM

Thanks for al the help, but I bought the Wide Ovals.

Mounted, Balanced & taxes for a few dollars less than the lowest shipped price.

I found a business discount I didn't know we had at work till this past monday.

ameribrit · 03-11-2007, 05:49 PM

I am buying a set of Kumho ECSTA SPT ultra high performance tires (where do the Asians come up with these names?). Should have them on the CE LT4 in a few weeks.

I have the OEM GY runflats, off car and never used but wanted some drive around tires so thought the Kumhos would be a good choice. I have a 63 Tri TR4 (hence Ameribrit) with a Kumho set since 2004 and they have been great so far, hope they will run as good on the Vette. - we'll see!