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Join Date: May 2016
Location: germany
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Tire problem with 315/35 zr17
We have a nasty problem in Germany with the 315/35 zr17 tires:
The only producer Vredestein has stop the production of these tires. There are absolutely no more tires available for the back wheels. I found the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 315/35 zr17 as alternative. But this tire is not to buy in Germany. My question: Is this tire normally availible in the USA ? |
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Lake Bluff, IL
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Re: Tire problem with 315/35 zr17
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However Michelin makes 335 ZR17s if you can find them in Europe. They fit the ZR1. I had them on my 1995 ZR-1. If you are going for NCRS type judging of course they won't help but they are excellent tires. Good luck --Bob
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Join Date: May 2016
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Re: Tire problem with 315/35 zr17
Hi Bob,
thanks for Your answer and the link ! Unlucky to say so... the Michelin is aswell not availible here in Germany. As I see, I'll have to by the tires in the USA and get them shiped to my home.  No cheap way ... but so far the only one. Best regards Michael |
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Re: Tire problem with 315/35 zr17
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: germany
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Re: Tire problem with 315/35 zr17
The sumitomos - I found in the net - are marked "W",
not the necessary "Y" |
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Location: Peoria, AZ
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Re: Tire problem with 315/35 zr17
They will work in a pinch until you can find the tires you want. They are pretty cheap too
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Location: Marietta, GA USA
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Re: Tire problem with 315/35 zr17
I bought my Goodyears from Tire Rack. Perhaps shipping from Tire Rack USA might not be too expensive.
I suppose another option is to change wheels. Wide tires are more easily available in 18"-19" sizes. Good luck with your searching. |
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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Re: Tire problem with 315/35 zr17
I just put nittos on my car and have been happy with them so far.
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: germany
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Re: Tire problem with 315/35 zr17
Thanks for all Your help !
I will find a corvette-fellow in the the german corvette-forum http://www.corvetteforum.de/ who regularly imports parts for us from the USA. Tire Rack is may be the right adress to buy. Regards Michael |
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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Re: Tire problem with 315/35 zr17
You might want to ask someone from the Bayern Corvette Club.
http://www.corvette-club-bayern.com I was at their meeting in June and they all seemed to be very knowledgeable about where to find parts. Nelson007 Quote:
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