Tire Replacement Suggestions

[rush91]

Originally Posted by BlackSheepz

Im really happy to see this thread, my Z needs new shoes and I saw the Toyo Extenza HP II tires and was very hesitant because of how cheap they are. (in Indianapolis I can get them for $705 installed....).

I'd much rather put more Eagle F1 GS D3 tires on her, but I can't find any and this is not my only Corvette getting tires this season...

The local discount tire doesn't have Nitto 555 G2s either. So it looks like I'm going to give the Extenza's a shot and in a couple of seasons I can just replace them so that way A I'm not on 11 year old tires, and B, both cars wont need replaced at the same damn time again....

Thanks!

Tire Buyer has stock of Nitto555 G2s....I needed a new front tire, ordered last Monday, received 2 days later.

[BlackSheepz]

Originally Posted by rush91

Tire Buyer has stock of Nitto555 G2s....I needed a new front tire, ordered last Monday, received 2 days later.

Thank you for this suggestion.
I just ordered a FULL set of Nitto 555 G2s from Tire Buyer to the local install place. I feel like due to the resounding sentiment on the forum about them that they are the right choice (Plus they were only about $250 more total).

Thanks everyone!

[93RubyZ]

I also have the Toyo Proxes R888 all around. I only drive in good weather so their handling in poor weather isn't a concern for me. The only complaint I have is they don't "look" as wide as the BFGs I had before. Measurement-wise, the difference is negligible -- it think it may be because the Toyos have more rounded shoulders. Next time I may spend the extra amount and get Goodyears if they are still available.

[Hib Halverson]

While I no longer own a C4 ZR1, I had 275/40ZR17 and 315/35ZR17s, on reproduction Grand Sport whells on much modified 71 Big Block.

The Goodyear F1 GS-D3s were put on in 2002 so it was time for new tires. Apparently GY no longer makes those tires so I bought a set of Mickey Thompson Street Comp tires in those sizes.

I was impressed when the tire shop told me they were ready and that they took only about 1/4-oz of weight on each wheel to balance them.