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01-20-2012, 11:06 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28
I can't believe I'm gunna say it, and I'll probably regret it, but have heard some great things from the new Conti ExtremeContact DWS tires. Rack has them 164 per tire, and it seems they are getting good ratings on there too.
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thats what i have on my car. they are great for me since i have no power and drive it everyday. they are great in the rain and great in the snow too. i made it to work in 2-3inches of snow. cant say how well they hookup since i only have a v6. im very pleased with the tires
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1986 IROC-Z, T56, MGW shifter, Heads, Cam, Holley Stealth Ram 350, t-top, tubular LCA with relo brackets, adjustable PHB, belltech sway bars, ground control weight jacks, SLP mid length headers, 3in w/borla XR1, RIP 3 10 bolts, 12.7 @ 109 so far.. atleast its faster than stock  SOLD
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05-20-2012, 06:29 PM
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#52
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
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You can run any tire from a 245 width to a 285. But the best combination of traction and stability on the rim is going to be a 275-40 tire, which is a common size and start out right above $100 each.
Pick you tread pattern carefully, all designs are not equal in the rain. A few tire manufacturers do offer drag radial versions of some tires - Nitto makes the 555 and nt05 in drag radial versions that will handle very similar in the dry, but don't abuse them in the rain.
I personally stay away from Michelin, Goodyear, and Pirelli (and other bog names) becuase it seems that they give you less for your money. Love Nitto, Falken, and other less popular brands...
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05-20-2012, 06:51 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Belmar N.J. / Long Island N.Y.
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Thanks Paul, I ended up running Firestone Fuzion ZRi tires 275/40R17 on all four corners, car is only street driven, and it handles great 
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05-20-2012, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Jloshotz
Thanks Paul, I ended up running Firestone Fuzion ZRi tires 275/40R17 on all four corners, car is only street driven, and it handles great |
Nice tire. I ran a set on an early 90s Lumina I had and the difference between those and the previous sets of run of the mill all seasons was astounding (not that it's very surprising). They channel water away very well, and wear nicely.
- Justin
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05-20-2012, 09:19 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Belmar N.J. / Long Island N.Y.
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Thanks Justin, they also have a nice tread pattern. Glad to hear about them channeling water well, hadn't tried them in the rain yet
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1995 Z28 M6 Swapped, 3.73 Gears, LS Front Brakes w/slotted rotors & Hawk pads, 17x9.5 ZR-1's, Pro 5.0 shifter, CAI, descreened MAF, BBK Shorty Headers, LT4 knock module, Scanmaster, 160 degree T-stat, Magnaflow stainless axle-back, TPiS Aluminum Driveshaft, MSD Blaster 2, BMR tubular LCA's and panhard, Hotchkis STB, LS Tail conversion w/ flat black berger panel, LS1 SS style spoiler, 52mm Holley TB w/coolant bypassed
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05-20-2012, 10:34 PM
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Decent tire...heard some bad things about them wearing uneven, hopfully they changed that from a few years ago.
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05-21-2012, 02:29 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: nutley
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while this is a topic of discussion does anyone here happen to know the tire size for the 2009 corvette rims there the alloys with the split 5 spokes
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05-21-2012, 04:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rickyd13
while this is a topic of discussion does anyone here happen to know the tire size for the 2009 corvette rims there the alloys with the split 5 spokes
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Z06? Or?
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1999 Z28 Convertible. 6 speed swap, wide cowl hood, full hockey stripes, and a whining 10 bolt.
2008 Sierra Vortec Max. 6.2 swapped, headers, Magnaflow catback, GMPP CAI, NHT optioned tow package.
2006 GTO, 11.48 @ 118.3
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05-21-2012, 05:14 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: nutley
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just a normal vette
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05-21-2012, 05:17 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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05-21-2012, 07:22 PM
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I guess lookup the car on TireRack.com and go from there?
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1999 Z28 Convertible. 6 speed swap, wide cowl hood, full hockey stripes, and a whining 10 bolt.
2008 Sierra Vortec Max. 6.2 swapped, headers, Magnaflow catback, GMPP CAI, NHT optioned tow package.
2006 GTO, 11.48 @ 118.3
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05-24-2012, 01:12 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
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i just picked up a set of Continental Extreme Contact DW in 275-40-17 and another set of Falken Azenis RT-615K in 275-40-17. There is actually about a 1/4" difference in section width (Falkens are wider) and the Contis weigh 2.8lbs less each!
Getting them mounted and ready to roll...
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05-24-2012, 01:15 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul Huryk
i just picked up a set of Continental Extreme Contact DW in 275-40-17 and another set of Falken Azenis RT-615K in 275-40-17. There is actually about a 1/4" difference in section width (Falkens are wider) and the Contis weigh 2.8lbs less each!
Getting them mounted and ready to roll...
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I'm running the same Contis and I am impressed with their grip.
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05-24-2012, 08:08 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
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Originally Posted by WildBillyT
I'm running the same Contis and I am impressed with their grip.
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Can't wait to test them out.
I drove a race prepped Mazda with the same Falkens and the grip was beyond rediculous - in a much smaller size no less.
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