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    Hey wolfman, tire question?

    Got some Kumho ecsta 711's on my car with like 15K on them. Ran over a nail, punctured the side, like new tire, destroyed with no warranty . Got a free used tire to replace it. All other tires are 245/50/16, this one is 255/50/16. I don't want to run it like this for long. It was free though, so I couldn't complain, money is tight now, could not afford any other tire..

    Question though... I like the way that tire looks on the back. Would it be all right to replace both rears with some 255/50/16s in just the back? I'll leave the 245's up front. Can I do this? I like the wider look.
    97 Chevy 'Raro Z28 M6- Ported & Polished LT1 heads,beehives,1.6/1.94 valves, 226/231 custom cam,K&N FIPK, 94-95 BBK shorty's,ORY,Magnaflow Catback,no cats,BMR LCA Relocation Brackets,Lower Control Arms,Adjustable Panhard Bar,Eibach Pro Kit,SPEC Stage 1,Walbro 255 Fuel Pump,30LB Injectors,Pro 5.0,Short stick,MSD 8.5's,NGK TR55's,LT4KM

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    you can do that fine, but those tires suk. trust me. Kumho has terrible casing construction. I can go on an on......but not on a public forum.

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    • #3
      Anyone know anything about Bridgestone Potenza's?


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      • #4
        Name some good tires with good casing?
        94 Formula LT1 (Aqua Metallic) - Auto. - 104,000 miles - Charcoal Leather Mods: Magnaflow Muffler, Lingenfelter CAI, MadZ28 Tune, 160F Hyp. T-Stat., 1LE Elbow, & Summit Cutout. Options: 155 MPH Gauge Cluster, & 255-50ZR-16 Tires.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by EquatorHeat00
          Name some good tires with good casing?
          there are ton of them, all the big manuf.'s are good..

          see, some off shore companies, without naming names, have yet to put the quality control in place and/or use the high cost materials that are needed to build a true high performance tire. thier regular , non speed rated tires surfice the chores of everyday drivers and normal conditions. when it comes to the properties needed to stabilize the belt package, prevent crown edge roll over on hard cornering, proper bead strength needed so the tire does not "slip" on the rim in hard braking applications or acceleration, they just dont have it.....

          The Goldens: Reno and Rocky

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          Home Page: http://www.renokeo.com
          sold: 97 Firehawk, 97 Comp T/A, 2005 GTO, 2008 Solstice GXP turbo.

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          • #6
            Wolfie...what's your take on Nitto? I've been running them ever since I got my car...450's on the 16 inchers...and 555 on the 17's. I don't drive hard, so they are wearing well and grip is more than I'll ever need...but just curious on where they land in the your books.

            The reason I run Nittos isn't by choice...if I had a choice I'd be running BFG G-Forces...but those are an arm and a leg. Besides...Nitto don't look bad. I like the thread pattern.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by wolfman
              you can do that fine, but those tires suk. trust me. Kumho has terrible casing construction. I can go on an on......but not on a public forum.
              Yeah but that's all I could get from the insurance company, cause that's what was on the car when I bought it.

              I was actually looking at some good year GSC's for the rear. How about it?
              97 Chevy 'Raro Z28 M6- Ported & Polished LT1 heads,beehives,1.6/1.94 valves, 226/231 custom cam,K&N FIPK, 94-95 BBK shorty's,ORY,Magnaflow Catback,no cats,BMR LCA Relocation Brackets,Lower Control Arms,Adjustable Panhard Bar,Eibach Pro Kit,SPEC Stage 1,Walbro 255 Fuel Pump,30LB Injectors,Pro 5.0,Short stick,MSD 8.5's,NGK TR55's,LT4KM

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              • #8
                Originally posted by raroZ28
                Yeah but that's all I could get from the insurance company, cause that's what was on the car when I bought it.

                I was actually looking at some good year GSC's for the rear. How about it?
                dont do it. the gsc's shoreA (rubber hardness) goes way up after a 6k miles or so... then dry traction drops way off......

                The Goldens: Reno and Rocky

                2008 C6, M6, LS3, Corsa Extreme C/B, (it flys) & 2008 Yukon loaded (Titanic), 03 Ford Focus..everydaydriver.

                Wolfdog Rescue Resources, Inc.:http://www.wrr-inc.org
                Home Page: http://www.renokeo.com
                sold: 97 Firehawk, 97 Comp T/A, 2005 GTO, 2008 Solstice GXP turbo.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by LimTeng99TransAm
                  Wolfie...what's your take on Nitto? I've been running them ever since I got my car...450's on the 16 inchers...and 555 on the 17's. I don't drive hard, so they are wearing well and grip is more than I'll ever need...but just curious on where they land in the your books.

                  The reason I run Nittos isn't by choice...if I had a choice I'd be running BFG G-Forces...but those are an arm and a leg. Besides...Nitto don't look bad. I like the thread pattern.
                  Nitto's are ok...treadwear is not that good...but thats the sacrafice for all that sticky traction.

                  The Goldens: Reno and Rocky

                  2008 C6, M6, LS3, Corsa Extreme C/B, (it flys) & 2008 Yukon loaded (Titanic), 03 Ford Focus..everydaydriver.

                  Wolfdog Rescue Resources, Inc.:http://www.wrr-inc.org
                  Home Page: http://www.renokeo.com
                  sold: 97 Firehawk, 97 Comp T/A, 2005 GTO, 2008 Solstice GXP turbo.

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                  • #10
                    Michelin Pilot XGT H4 any good? Closeout at 89.00 a tire at tire rack.
                    94 Formula LT1 (Aqua Metallic) - Auto. - 104,000 miles - Charcoal Leather Mods: Magnaflow Muffler, Lingenfelter CAI, MadZ28 Tune, 160F Hyp. T-Stat., 1LE Elbow, & Summit Cutout. Options: 155 MPH Gauge Cluster, & 255-50ZR-16 Tires.

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                    • #11
                      Michelin Pilot XGT H4 any good? Closeout at 89.00 a tire at tire rack.
                      94 Formula LT1 (Aqua Metallic) - Auto. - 104,000 miles - Charcoal Leather Mods: Magnaflow Muffler, Lingenfelter CAI, MadZ28 Tune, 160F Hyp. T-Stat., 1LE Elbow, & Summit Cutout. Options: 155 MPH Gauge Cluster, & 255-50ZR-16 Tires.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by EquatorHeat00
                        Michelin Pilot XGT H4 any good? Closeout at 89.00 a tire at tire rack.
                        yes, they are a good tire.

                        The Goldens: Reno and Rocky

                        2008 C6, M6, LS3, Corsa Extreme C/B, (it flys) & 2008 Yukon loaded (Titanic), 03 Ford Focus..everydaydriver.

                        Wolfdog Rescue Resources, Inc.:http://www.wrr-inc.org
                        Home Page: http://www.renokeo.com
                        sold: 97 Firehawk, 97 Comp T/A, 2005 GTO, 2008 Solstice GXP turbo.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by EquatorHeat00
                          Michelin Pilot XGT H4 any good? Closeout at 89.00 a tire at tire rack.

                          yes, they are a good tire......

                          oh wait.......

                          i said that already............


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                          The Goldens: Reno and Rocky

                          2008 C6, M6, LS3, Corsa Extreme C/B, (it flys) & 2008 Yukon loaded (Titanic), 03 Ford Focus..everydaydriver.

                          Wolfdog Rescue Resources, Inc.:http://www.wrr-inc.org
                          Home Page: http://www.renokeo.com
                          sold: 97 Firehawk, 97 Comp T/A, 2005 GTO, 2008 Solstice GXP turbo.

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                          • #14
                            Michelin Pilot XGT H4
                            My wife had those in 17 inch her jetta. What a pain those were to get off the rim. The side wall was like hardened concrete.
                            96 Camaro Z28/A4,Vortech elbow,Moroso CAI,Flowmaster.Addco PHR,LCA,160* Stat,pcmforless,1LE Driveshaft,1LE A/C delete pulley,1LE Front sway bar,Strut brace,sub frames, LT4 knock module,255 lph pump,Cutout,

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