..It's about time to replace my OEM Bridgestones. Has anyone tried other brands as replacements? I have read surveys on Tirerack.com and the originals rate well, but they rate them on several cars. Looking for some GTO specific opinions. Thanks -Michael
..It's about time to replace my OEM Bridgestones. Has anyone tried other brands as replacements? I have read surveys on Tirerack.com and the originals rate well, but they rate them on several cars. Looking for some GTO specific opinions. Thanks -Michael
I have Pirelli P Zero Nero on my 18s. Not my choice, they were on the wheels when I bought the wheels. They are not bad, but they flat spot too easy. I have General UHPs on my BMW dd, and I really like those. Great tires, and super cheap. I bought from Tire Rack, 2 x 225/45-17, and 2 x 245/40-17 for $318.
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Well, I think your going to find its a personal preference thing, because I have the Pirelli PZero Nero 4 seasons on my 18's, and I like them better than the Bridgestones.
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Well, I think your going to find its a personal preference thing, because I have the Pirelli PZero Nero 4 seasons on my 18's, and I like them better than the Bridgestones.
Just to clarify, I wasn't saying I don't like the P Zero, they are good tires. I just notice that they seem to easily flat spot. That is my only objection.
Russ
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First might wanna decide what you need from you tire all season or high performance. I would look up some tire testing and reviews. I did a google search for Ultra High Performance tire reviews and tests since I don't drive the GTO in the snow or bad weather. I have have pretty much settled on KDW2 NT. They are well reviewed and tested ultra high performance tire. They seem to have great wet and dry traction but have also heard they are noisey and wear fairly fast. I'm gonna try them when I decide on wheels.
I like Toyo T1-R's. Between the compound and tread design. It's good for summer and all the rain up here. I tried Goodyear, Sumitomo and some off brand. There not good for all that HP and TQ our cars have. I found out the bad way. So what ever you go with keep that rear end planted on the ground.
I like Toyo T1-R's. Between the compound and tread design. It's good for summer and all the rain up here. I tried Goodyear, Sumitomo and some off brand. There not good for all that HP and TQ our cars have. I found out the bad way. So what ever you go with keep that rear end planted on the ground.
I agree, I have had the T1-R'S on two sets of wheels and love them. The first set ( which are in my sig ) I sold the rims and tires to a friend. Quiet smooth ride and great handling. Had 14,000 mi on them without any wear.
I bought new wheels and liked the T1R's so much I went with them again. They have been very reliable and great in wet or dry. I don't beat on my car but I do drive it hard.
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So what ever you go with keep that rear end planted on the ground.
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