Tire Size Differences

[JThomas]

I currently have the Sumitomos on my '92 ZR-1. They were on the car when I purchased it, however the rear tires, albeit 315's, seem small.

I'm considering the B.F. Goodrich G-Force T/A KD that is for sale on this forum, but are they physically larger, particulary the rears over the Sumitomos?

I'm looking for a tire to "fill up" the rear like the factory Goodyears did, and stay within the stock sizes.

Thanks

[ernbuild]

I've been running 335s on the rear for ages, on the stock rims. No problems with rubbing at all. Perellies are the go.

I currently run 335s on new 18x12s on the rear and no rubbing with them either.http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh273/ernbuild/newwheels009.jpg

[jonszr1]

where your sterring wheel??????????????????????:mrgreen:jk

[ernbuild]

Took it off and drive by levers.:mrgreen: :cheers:

[-=Jeff=-]

Took it off and drive by levers.:mrgreen: :cheers:

:sign10:

How is that Xbox controller working for driving.. :sign10:

[DMark]

..... II'm considering the B.F. Goodrich G-Force T/A KD that is for sale on this forum, but are they physically larger, particulary the rears over the Sumitomos?
Yes the KDs are wider than the Sumitomos. They will fill up the rear like the Goodyears.

The KDs (Killer Dry) are great tires - - - just be careful with them in the wet! :pray

[flyin ryan]

I currently have the Sumitomos on my '92 ZR-1. They were on the car when I purchased it, however the rear tires, albeit 315's, seem small.

everybody says that about the Sumi's, it's not your imagination.

[Jeffvette]

I currently have the Sumitomos on my '92 ZR-1. They were on the car when I purchased it, however the rear tires, albeit 315's, seem small.

I'm considering the B.F. Goodrich G-Force T/A KD that is for sale on this forum, but are they physically larger, particulary the rears over the Sumitomos?

I'm looking for a tire to "fill up" the rear like the factory Goodyears did, and stay within the stock sizes.

Thanks


Joe, I run the BFG KD's. I love them!

Just keep in mind, they are not the best tire for wet weather. You have to be careful with them.

[JThomas]

Thanks Everyone,

For the feedback. Throttle modulation in the wet! Got it. :thumbsup:

Joe

[Z Factor]

This thread/poll has some opinions on size and handling.

http://zr1netregistry.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6437

:cheers:

[DMark]

Here is a pic that shows how much smaller the Sumitomos are compared to Goodyears.

http://i33.tinypic.com/106iy6f.jpg

[flyin ryan]

WOW, that is a very telling picture. not even close?

[Chris_32212]

that is a really great pic. my dad has a 95 coupe that he bought with F1's all around and they are showing cords so he was thinking of going with the sumitomo's to save some cash. this is good info. thanks.

Chris

[HIZNHRZ]

They are all 315/35s?

[DMark]

They are all 315/35s?
Yup, in the pic both are 315/35s.

[HIZNHRZ]

http://i33.tinypic.com/106iy6f.jpg

Look, the Sumitomos are just like the Goodyears! Only different.

How do they get away with that?

[Chris_32212]

anybody know if sumitomo makes a 335?

[GOLDCYLON]

http://i33.tinypic.com/106iy6f.jpg

Look, the Sumitomos are just like the Goodyears! Only different.

How do they get away with that?


Real simple you pay more you get more rubber. Or more inches if you prefer for your ride. :mrgreen: I have a set waiting to go when I burn through my set of summos. Very low treadlife as well.

[USAFPILOT]

Id like to see the Goodyear GSD3 up next to the Michelin 335 in the same comparison picture...anyone seen one?

[Z51JEFF]

anybody know if sumitomo makes a 335?

Yea,its called a 315 by everybody else.I couldnt resist.Anybody ever want to check on a tire size just go on the Tire Racks web site,pull up tires and look up specs.Height,sec width and tread width,it takes some navigation to find what your looking for but it there.

[Chris_32212]

lol. :cheers:

[Jagdpanzer]

http://links.pictures.aol.com/pic/9f80rP1HhbnTiQvcqykCXrEDnk0yVzNHbBy5v4xQp5Fd3Ig=_l .jpg
315/35-17 GY GSC, 315/35-17 GY GS-D3, 335/35-17 Michelin Pilot Sport, 315/35-17 MT Drag Radial

http://links.pictures.aol.com/pic/9f80rP1HhbnTiQvcqykCXrEDnigJ5KzSqq4Qv4xQp5Fd3Ig=_l .jpg
GY 315/35-17 GS-D3, Michelin 335/35-17 Pilot Sport

http://links.pictures.aol.com/pic/9f80rP1HhbnTiQvcqykCXrEDnmbp266AB92jv4xQp5Fd3Ig=_l .jpg
GY 315/35-17 GS-D3, Michelin 335/35-17 Pilot Sport

http://links.pictures.aol.com/pic/9f80rP1HhbnTiQvcqykCXrEDnlADyX5fef0xv4xQp5Fd3Ig=_l .jpg
Michelin 335/35-17 Pilot Sport, GY 315/35-17 GS-D3

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C6 Front Brake Mod

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Stainless Works Ceramic Coated Headers & Corsa Exhaust Install

[Norsky4360]

Running the GY GS-D3 (275/40-17ZR - 315/35-17ZR) on "The Beast" and am very happy with them. On the front end of a 5k road trip in June of '07 we ran through rain and snow the same day. No worries with those tires.