Rear Tire Shortage? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

93RubyZ · 10-04-2006

I've seen some posts recently on CF of people having difficulties in locating new 315-35-17" tires. Some have said Goodyear has discontinued the GS-D3 in that size and that BFG may have as well. I've been checking Tire Rack for the past couple of months or so and they have them listed as being on back order for a while. The BFG's are listed as low stock, but those that have tried to order have been told they're aren't any. Michelin already doesn't make them and it looks like fewer and fewer companies are making this size.

Has anyone here had difficulty finding rear tires? What's going to happen if we can't get this size? Are those of us running stock size going to be forced to move up to 18" wheels?

Corvette95 · 10-04-2006

There are some NOS GSC's left over in private hands....they are between 300 and 400 each right now and rising.

10-04-2006

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Originally Posted by Corvette95

There are some NOS GSC's left over in private hands....they are between 300 and 400 each right now and rising.

And they are a garbage tire if you want to drive on them.

I've mentioned this before. You have to look at how many cars came with 315 tires. 6,939 ZR-1's 809 Grand Sport Coupes. And a handful of others.

Mika73 · 10-04-2006

No more GoodYear F1 Supercar 315 ?

Kevin · 10-04-2006

I think it's the F1s that have been discontinued

Aurora40 · 10-04-2006

F1 Supercars were discontinued in 315/35-17. I don't beleive the GS-D3's have, unless very recently. I think what does happen though is they run a batch, and then if they sell them it takes a while before they run another.

I almost got stuck having to wait 4+ weeks for 275/40-17's when I got new GS-D3's because they were out of stock waiting for another run.

yellowz · 10-04-2006

kevin aka ralph
i think your discontinued

peter

Jim Jones · 10-05-2006

There are other brands that are making those sizes, though. I think Kuhmo and Sumitomo both make tires in that size.

Jim

93RubyZ · 10-05-2006

Looking at the other thread on Max tire size, I realized I forgot something -- the 335 tires. Although I'm not sure availability on these, it sounds like that may be another option instead of moving up to 18" wheels.

ajaxajax2000 · 10-05-2006

I'm getting new ones all around and will put on Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 335/35/ZR17 rear. They are available here in Sweden, but when I checked prizes I found them on Tire Rack and some other US dealers. I also found GoodYear and Pirelli.

Peter

10-04-2006	#1
93RubyZ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 307	Rear Tire Shortage? I've seen some posts recently on CF of people having difficulties in locating new 315-35-17" tires. Some have said Goodyear has discontinued the GS-D3 in that size and that BFG may have as well. I've been checking Tire Rack for the past couple of months or so and they have them listed as being on back order for a while. The BFG's are listed as low stock, but those that have tried to order have been told they're aren't any. Michelin already doesn't make them and it looks like fewer and fewer companies are making this size. Has anyone here had difficulty finding rear tires? What's going to happen if we can't get this size? Are those of us running stock size going to be forced to move up to 18" wheels?

10-04-2006	#2
Corvette95 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 1,119	Re: Rear Tire Shortage? There are some NOS GSC's left over in private hands....they are between 300 and 400 each right now and rising. __________________ Corvette95 Registry and Forum (*************) 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Gry Auto Hardtop Top Flight SOLD 1995 C4 Coupe Purple/Blk 6 Speed 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Red Auto SOLD 1996 C4 Conv Black/Tan Auto SOLD 1994 C4 Coupe Wht/Blk SOLD 1995 C4 ZR-1 White/Gry #278 Dual Dunn Head SOLD 1986 C4 Coupe Black/Red 4+3 SOLD 1990 C4 ZR-1 Red/Red #0454

10-04-2006	#4
Mika73 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Finland Posts: 123	Re: Rear Tire Shortage? No more GoodYear F1 Supercar 315 ?

10-04-2006	#5
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: Rear Tire Shortage? I think it's the F1s that have been discontinued __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

10-04-2006	#6
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Re: Rear Tire Shortage? F1 Supercars were discontinued in 315/35-17. I don't beleive the GS-D3's have, unless very recently. I think what does happen though is they run a batch, and then if they sell them it takes a while before they run another. I almost got stuck having to wait 4+ weeks for 275/40-17's when I got new GS-D3's because they were out of stock waiting for another run. __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

10-04-2006	#7
yellowz Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 54	Re: Rear Tire Shortage? kevin aka ralph i think your discontinued peter

10-05-2006	#8
Jim Jones Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I'm in a constant state of euphoria in the Z! Posts: 237	Re: Rear Tire Shortage? There are other brands that are making those sizes, though. I think Kuhmo and Sumitomo both make tires in that size. Jim __________________ Life's too short to be unhappy! [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y128/koolaid117/Montage.gif[/IMG]

10-05-2006	#9
93RubyZ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 307	Re: Rear Tire Shortage? Looking at the other thread on Max tire size, I realized I forgot something -- the 335 tires. Although I'm not sure availability on these, it sounds like that may be another option instead of moving up to 18" wheels.

10-05-2006	#10
ajaxajax2000 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 95	Re: Rear Tire Shortage? I'm getting new ones all around and will put on Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 335/35/ZR17 rear. They are available here in Sweden, but when I checked prizes I found them on Tire Rack and some other US dealers. I also found GoodYear and Pirelli. Peter __________________ '92 ZR-1, black on black, mostly stock (sold)