Need tires

[carman49]

I am a new ZR-1 owner and need to replace the 10 year old tires on my car. I have searched around for tires, but am having a hard time finding front and rear that are the same tire model. I will not be drag racing or crazy stuff, just need good tires for cruising and the occasional blast. The only ones I found were Nitto Motiva from Discount tire.
Suggestions welcome

[hin532]

Nitto NT555 g2 has our stock 17? tire sizes for the front and back.


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[boyking]

The OEM tires, Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 in the correct sizes:

315/35ZR17
275/40ZR17

are occasionally available at TireRack, although they currently do not have them. Seems like Goodyear does limited runs of these. You might try calling TireRack to inquire if they will be back in the near future, or contact your local Goodyear dealer to see if they can source a set. Looking at my receipt, I got mine in 5/2016.

John

[32valvZ]

Last time I tried ordering GSD-3's I was told GY wont be making them anymore in any sizes and are discontinued. I had to go with the Nittos

[WARP TEN]

I just posted this on the other forum in case you missed it.

Nittos are definitely popular, fairly priced and get good recommendations. When I had my '95, I switched over to Michelin Pilot Sports and very much liked them. They made our 17" front sizes and a 335 width 17" rear that fit tine. A little pricey but no issues. (Had a set of Sumitomos that couldn't be balanced even with a Road Force due to a considerable deviation from factory specs). Got mine at Costco for about $1,700 installed with warranties back in 2014. Probably more now, assuming they still make them. Good ties and always good to deal with Costco. --Bob

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Mickey Thompson Street Comps

[lfalzarano]

Michelin Pilot Sports - 275?s up front and 335?s out back. Smoothest ride and better than the Goodyear?s in the dry.


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[mpiecyk]

Michelin is the way to go.

[902066]

Michelin Pilot Sports - 275?s up front and 335?s out back. Smoothest ride and better than the Goodyear?s in the dry.


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I tried to get new michelins in that size 335 last week. None available and they don't know if or when they will build more.

[Mikey]

Nitto NT-05 is a great budget choice

[Alex0413]

I just did the Nitto NT-555 G2 off Discount Tire Direct. Very happy with the performance for the cheap price.

[93RubyZ]

Keep in mind that not all tires have the same actual widths (if that is important to you). I purchased a set of Toyo R888 tires and they had the correct sizes for front and rear. The R888 is no longer available and has been replaced by the R888R.

When you get your tires, it would be helpful if you took measurements and posted the results here:

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=30604

:cheers:

[jcruz]

About a month ago I purchased a new set of Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 from a Goodyear shop here in Fort Myers. I was skeptical when the owner said he could get them, but he had them in a couple days.

Walter's Automotive. (https://www.waltersautoservice.com)

[garyhugo]

I'd be curious of the dates on the tires. I was told by Goodyear they won't be making anymore and there all gone. I've been looking for the fronts for 8 months now. Went to your link and they didn't have any. You got lucky. Enjoy them.

[jcruz]

I'd be curious of the dates on the tires. I was told by Goodyear they won't be making anymore and there all gone. I've been looking for the fronts for 8 months now. Went to your link and they didn't have any. You got lucky. Enjoy them.

I don't have the exact dates handy but the owner told me he wouldn't sell me old tires. I can tell you this, none were in Fort Myers. I think 2 came from Miami, one came from Tampa, and and the other from Orlando. If you called him, I'm sure he'd work with you to find the tires...he has great GY connections and he loves Corvettes ;-)

[32VALVS]

Mickey Thompson Street Comps

I also have the MT Street Comps on my ZR-1. I think they're great tires. They drive nicer and have much more traction than the 20 year old Michelins they replaced.