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Jason 91 · 11-22-2008

I have the same tires on the car as when I bought it. The previous owner had just put new Goodyears on.

I haven't driven the car as much as I would like for several reasons so they still have plenty of tread.

Thanks,

Jason

95ZR1 · 02-03-2009

I've read a lot of things recently about the GSD3 no longer being available for the ZR-1, yet I was playing around on the TireRack web site last night and they say it is in stock for all 4 corners. I don't need tires now, but after thinking these were no longer available, I was thinking I might just buy a set.

Aurora40 · 02-03-2009

They were backordered for a while I believe. I don't think Goodyear ever said they were dropping them though.

tomtom72 · 02-04-2009

I believe that a coupla of the members had a hooks w/GY and got the corporate line on the subject last yr when the D3's had been out of stock for almost a year.

We have a thread some where here I think where this was discussed. Anyway the short version is that not enough cars are OEM w/the 17" / 35 / 315's so GY runs very few batches of that size and they don't take into account how many drivers use that tire size as an upgrade. I see GY's logic in ignoring the upgrade quantaties. What are they gonna do to quantify that number & add it in to their projections. That's a tough one to calculate, no?

ShawnZR-1 · 03-13-2009

I have the Verdesteins. When I needed new tires, nobody had 315's in stock... NOBODY! Steve (Wegone) had put the V's on his car a couple of months prior and I decided to give them a go.

So far, I'm very pleased. Unbelievable traction in the wet and dry cornering is outstanding!! Great price/performance ratio too!

carter200 · 03-13-2009

I can't believe I'm the only one with Dunlops

I have Sumi's on the front and Dunlop 8000's on the rear.

03-13-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by carter200

I can't believe I'm the only one with Dunlops

I have Sumi's on the front and Dunlop 8000's on the rear.

I did not think that Dunlop had made the 8000 in a 315 size since the dinosaurs roamed the planet.

carter200 · 03-13-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffvette

I did not think that Dunlop had made the 8000 in a 315 size since the dinosaurs roamed the planet.

here tis:
SP SPORT 8000 By DUNLOP

Size: P315/35ZR17
Speed Rating: Z
OD: 25.7
Load Rating: 1433
Side Wall Style: BSW
Manufacturer Part Number:

*Directional tread pattern offers enahanced anti-hydroplaning performance and maximizes dry grip and handling for high performance cars. *Triple tread radius provides increased contact patch area during cornering for greater traction and control. *Twin shift noise reduction for quiet performance sophistication. *Jointless Nylon Band overlay for excellent ride uniformity and contact patch shape. *Steel or Aramid lower sidewall stabilizer for responsive handling and road comfort. *Max Flange Shield rim flange protection feature on 17", 18", 19" and 20" sizes and selected 16" sizes helps protect alloy wheels from curb damage.

PS: I have 335's

03-13-2009

Ah, that's right. They don't make the 335 any more. Nor do they make a matching front in either a 275 or 285.

GOLDCYLON · 03-13-2009

Im running BFGs on the rears and trying out some Nexens on the fronts. GC

View Poll Results: Which brand of street tires do you have
BF Goodrich	30	9.46%
Dunlop	3	0.95%
Goodyear	98	30.91%
Kumho	6	1.89%
Michelin	34	10.73%
Nitto	82	25.87%
Pirelli	4	1.26%
Sumitomo	36	11.36%
Vredestein	20	6.31%
Yokohama	4	1.26%
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11-22-2008	#31
Jason 91 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 124	Re: Which brand of street tires are you running on I have the same tires on the car as when I bought it. The previous owner had just put new Goodyears on. I haven't driven the car as much as I would like for several reasons so they still have plenty of tread. Thanks, Jason __________________ 1991 Quasar Blue ZR-1

02-03-2009	#32
95ZR1 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marco Island, FL Posts: 194	Re: Which brand of street tires are you running on I've read a lot of things recently about the GSD3 no longer being available for the ZR-1, yet I was playing around on the TireRack web site last night and they say it is in stock for all 4 corners. I don't need tires now, but after thinking these were no longer available, I was thinking I might just buy a set.

02-03-2009	#33
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Re: Which brand of street tires are you running on They were backordered for a while I believe. I don't think Goodyear ever said they were dropping them though. __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

02-04-2009	#34
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Which brand of street tires are you running on I believe that a coupla of the members had a hooks w/GY and got the corporate line on the subject last yr when the D3's had been out of stock for almost a year. We have a thread some where here I think where this was discussed. Anyway the short version is that not enough cars are OEM w/the 17" / 35 / 315's so GY runs very few batches of that size and they don't take into account how many drivers use that tire size as an upgrade. I see GY's logic in ignoring the upgrade quantaties. What are they gonna do to quantify that number & add it in to their projections. That's a tough one to calculate, no? __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

03-13-2009	#35
ShawnZR-1 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 81	Re: Which brand of street tires are you running on I have the Verdesteins. When I needed new tires, nobody had 315's in stock... NOBODY! Steve (Wegone) had put the V's on his car a couple of months prior and I decided to give them a go. So far, I'm very pleased. Unbelievable traction in the wet and dry cornering is outstanding!! Great price/performance ratio too! __________________ 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

03-13-2009	#36
carter200 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,431	Re: Which brand of street tires are you running on I can't believe I'm the only one with Dunlops I have Sumi's on the front and Dunlop 8000's on the rear. __________________ 95 ZR-1 BLK/Gry #392 LT5 Reg# 868 RIP ZR1NET Founding Mem #155

03-13-2009	#39
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which brand of street tires are you running on Ah, that's right. They don't make the 335 any more. Nor do they make a matching front in either a 275 or 285.

03-13-2009	#40
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	Re: Which brand of street tires are you running on Im running BFGs on the rears and trying out some Nexens on the fronts. GC __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V Last edited by GOLDCYLON; 03-13-2009 at 10:55 PM.