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Topic: Fresh Tires.

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Fresh Tires.

Posted: 3/20/10 10:54am Message 1 of 4
C4master
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Cedar Lake, IN - USA
Joined: 12/30/2009
Posts: 21
Vette(s): 1996,1969,2009
Whats brand of tires would you recommend for a
1996 Corvette coupe?    NO -RunFlats



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Fresh Tires.

Posted: 3/20/10 12:16pm Message 2 of 4
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jimmymack
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West Chester, PA - USA
Joined: 3/20/2009
Posts: 702
Vette(s): 1995 Torch Red Coupe
I'm running B.F. Goodrich  G Force T/A...very happy with tread wear, stickyness  and streetability.  Leaves a nice mark when you lay down some rubber.  So I've heard LOL 


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Posted: 3/21/10 5:36am Message 3 of 4
96LT1
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Powhatan, VA - USA
Joined: 3/20/2009
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Vette(s): 1996 Polo Green LT1 Coupe
When I got my Vette it had newish Goodyear GSCs (run flats)....I'm not a fan of any run flat because of the stiff sidewall and hard ride. I wanted ZR-1 style wheels...found a super package deal on line which came w/Nexen tires ( I couldn't pass on the price 'cause they were cheaper then most wheel sets w/out tires)....the Nexens over all ride is much better and they are quiet (so far)---BUT they flat spot after sitting over night...were a PITA to get in balance and lousy traction. I knew they were a cheap tire when I bought the wheel /tire combo (I love the wheels though LOL)... When it comes time to replace them...I won't be buying Nexens again. They'll likely be replaced long before they NEED to be replaced.
 
As "jimmymack" said I've heard and read good things about the BF Goodrich G Force on these cars and that's one of the brands I'll be considering when the Nexens get replaced.
 
                                                                                                 Vaughn



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Posted: 3/22/10 5:29am Message 4 of 4
poolman
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toms river, NJ - USA
Joined: 12/6/2009
Posts: 49
Vette(s): 1984 coupe Z51 Red
 
   I just switched to the Goodrich G Force Sport and really like them.  Not only do they handle well, but I caught a great deal through Sears of all places.  They beat the discount and online dealers by several dollars, and included installation.  I'm lucky because the Sears where I live has a tech who has rebuilt several vettes and is the reason I was comfortable getting the work done there.  But I would reccomend the Gforce tires....



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