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mgg · 01-18-2012

I am surprised no one has mentioned the Khumo Xs or the BFG Kdw's. These tires offer excellnt performance for the dollar. I have owned both and both provided fantastic grip. Do they have their shortcomings? I am sure as the Khumos ar not rated well in the rain and are extremely soft to provide exceleent warm weather traction and the BFG's are known to gett noisy after they are worn quite a bit, however as most ZR-1 owners drive their cars both of these factors may not play an important role. Now don't get me wrong , the Michelins are great tires and if you can afford them then buy them. If you are looking for a tire with excellent performance but may not offer everything the MIchelin has at a significantly lower price , these two that I have mentioned would be hard to beat. Several 1.93 60 ft. times with the BFGs suggests they have pretty good grip for a street tire. The good news is that there are some choices. I just forgot, the BFGs I have are 18s and the Khumos were 17s. I believe both tires aree available in 17 s though. Good luck. New tires are always GREAT!!

01-18-2012	#29
mgg Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hamilton, Va. Posts: 113	Re: Tires I am surprised no one has mentioned the Khumo Xs or the BFG Kdw's. These tires offer excellnt performance for the dollar. I have owned both and both provided fantastic grip. Do they have their shortcomings? I am sure as the Khumos ar not rated well in the rain and are extremely soft to provide exceleent warm weather traction and the BFG's are known to gett noisy after they are worn quite a bit, however as most ZR-1 owners drive their cars both of these factors may not play an important role. Now don't get me wrong , the Michelins are great tires and if you can afford them then buy them. If you are looking for a tire with excellent performance but may not offer everything the MIchelin has at a significantly lower price , these two that I have mentioned would be hard to beat. Several 1.93 60 ft. times with the BFGs suggests they have pretty good grip for a street tire. The good news is that there are some choices. I just forgot, the BFGs I have are 18s and the Khumos were 17s. I believe both tires aree available in 17 s though. Good luck. New tires are always GREAT!!