3800 HELP WITH TIRES

[MIKES3]

YEAH!!! So, I'm kinda seeing this woman:nanahump:. She's a 25 year old school teacher. She's a science tracher. A blonde hottie. I'm assuming she's not really banking, but I could be wrong. She has a 2002 Convertible Vette that I think was a hand me down. She's asking me for a flavor. She needs all 4 new tires, but they are runflats. I hear those are expensive but crappy tires. She said that she was looking at almost $600 a piece for them.

Let me hear some opinions on those tires and what would be a good replacement tire.

Next question. Does anyone have any small hookups? I know someone does. B)

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[Edmond]

If those are the original tires, they're probably the Goodyears. GY's are good tires, don't get me wrong but I think you can get a tire that's equally as good for less money.

Is she stuck on getting runflats or is she willing to go with non-runflats? Non runflats are cheaper and they also have less road noise.

Check out Tire Rack for your options. I've been told quite often that Discount Tire will be competitive with Tire Rack.

Just make sure that whoever does the installation doesn't damage the Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) because places not used to dealing with those will damage them. It'll be a big PITA to go through.

 

[preussenGTP]

syP mentioned he's at NTB now. . . give him a buzz

Hey Mike, i'm seeing a pre-school teacher B)

 

[Sinister Drag Designs]

TILFs? :howyoudoin:

 

[preussenGTP]

Originally posted by SINr247@Aug 22 2006, 06:12 PM
TILFs? :howyoudoin:

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LoL!!

dude you owe me for a new keyboard!
:lolsign:

 

[preussenGTP]

Originally posted by Rodney Dangerfield from Back to School@Aug 22 2006, 06:12 PM
I like teachers, if you do it wrong they make you do it over again!

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[syP]

come into NTB over in Aurora right next to the hooters.

 

[MIKES3]

Originally posted by SINr247@Aug 22 2006, 05:12 PM
TILFs? :howyoudoin:

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hehe.. Thats great. :lolsign:

 

[PANDA]

If she doesent want to spend alot of money, check out this guy on eBay maybe he has some stock vette tires. Hes located in Racine WI.

http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZrstud

 

[Ricky Gonzalez]

www.vulcantire.com has some good tires for decent prices. also i have a couple buddies that work at discount tire. i can see what they can hook me up with but i need to know what tires she wants.

 

[MIKES3]

Originally posted by vipermike2002@Aug 22 2006, 10:55 PM
If she doesent want to spend alot of money, check out this guy on eBay maybe he has some stock vette tires. Hes located in Racine WI.

http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZrstud

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Thanks Mike. Did you try calling me today? I was out in Marengo and I get shit for reception. AIM me tomorrow.

www.vulcantire.com has some good tires for decent prices. also i have a couple buddies that work at discount tire. i can see what they can hook me up with but i need to know what tires she wants.

Very cool man. I'm waiting for her to get me the specs as we type

 

[MIKES3]

I'm almost positive that these are the specs.

Goodyear Eagle F1 GS, extended mobility
Front-P245/45ZR-17
Rear-P275/40ZR-18

 

[Ricky Gonzalez]

got it ill give em a call tomarrow and see what they can do. ill let ya know.

 

[Royalgtp]

Id shoot myself if I purchased A tire for 600 dollars.


Even with the cost of a blow out and tow.........you still come out ahead of the deal.

A good tire for that car should be around 150-200 bucks.

Goodyears grip sucks for that tire as well.

 

[EmersonHart13]

Originally posted by RoyalGTP@Aug 23 2006, 07:53 AM
Id shoot myself if I purchased A tire for 600 dollars.


Even with the cost of a blow out and tow.........you still come out ahead of the deal.

A good tire for that car should be around 150-200 bucks.

Goodyears grip sucks for that tire as well.

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Agreed!

 

[Kyle]

Firestone in Glen Ellyn

(630) 858-0662

Call and ask for chris fasano, and tell him your friends with kyle and in the grand prix club.

Ask justin he's gone there plenty.

 

[Royalgtp]

A bunch of my buddies with vettes ran much-much better 60ft times when they ditched the run flats.

Get a High performance summer tire for her.


Does she plan on driving it in the winter/snow? Not even sure if they sell snow tires in that large of a size?

 

[Racer X]

Originally posted by MIKES3@Aug 23 2006, 12:12 AM
I'm almost positive that these are the specs.

Goodyear Eagle F1 GS, extended mobility
Front-P245/45ZR-17
Rear-P275/40ZR-18

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BF Goodrich @ Discount Tire. http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/bfgapp/catalog/index_2.jsp
g-Force
KD = dry traction, ok for rain
KDW = wet driving, great for rain
KDWS = all season, wet and snow, good all around tire

 

[Ricky Gonzalez]

Originally posted by RoyalGTP@Aug 23 2006, 10:20 PM


Get a High performance summer tire for her.

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Falken Azenis RT-615. Thats where its at!

 

[Royalgtp]

Kuhmo ectas........I think thats how you spell it looked and felt sweet on my TA

 

[Toasty]

if it's all season performance she wants, michelin pilot sport a/s

no doubt

 

[MIKES3]

Originally posted by Toasty@Aug 26 2006, 11:04 AM
if it's all season performance she wants, michelin pilot sport a/s

no doubt

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Jesus!! Good God people!! Thanks for all you help. I really do appreciate it. I have quite a few options here. Thank You again