Which brand of street tires are you running on

[MightyZR1]

Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's. I use these as street tires and autocross when I have to drive over 50 miles to the event. I compete against myself more than others, I look for matching times or being consistently quicker each lap.

[Moonlk]

Originally Posted by SteelBlueZR1

Seriously consider the Vredstein Ultrac Sessentras... After 5k miles, I can say these are the best tires all around I have ever had on a sports car... Quiet amazing traction off the line and in turns under power, easily controlled in power slide, super long tread life, and good steering feel --- Very inexpensive to boot.

I agree. I put these tires on my Z the day I bought it before I had to drive 1200 miles home so I don't have anything to compare to exept the hard, cracked tires that the car came with. I remember reading posts about how a properly running Z should be able to break the tires loose on command in 1st or 2nd gear. But mine just grips and goes. And not from a lack of power.

[ZR1North]

I just switched to Goodyear F1's last week. I replaced the original Gaterbacks with Sumis five years ago. I did not have any issues with the Sumis; they were quite, gave a smooth ride and though I didn't race the car, I found them to perform well under spirited driving. The only reason I switched is because of the rounded sidewalls which tend to look smaller in the wheelwell. They also sit inside the rim lip more than normal which seems to contribute to a narrower look. Overall, I was impressed with the Sumis, especially given the price. I have only driven the F1's 60 miles - I certainly like the look and should be thrilled with the performance.

[ZR1North]

Updating my post of few days ago---I finally got a chance to clean up the wheels and tires today after having the Goodyear F1s installed last week. Now that I've had a chance to work with and size them up a little more, I am even more impressed.

For example, I had never seen tires with a "rim guard" before (extra rubber along the edge to mitigate curb rash - nice!). I also had to remove the 1/2" spacers I had with the Sumis, because the footprint is so much larger with the F1s that with the 1/2 spacer, the tires were protruding too much.

I am a GY F1 convert!

[scottfab]

Originally Posted by ZR1North

Updating my post of few days ago---I finally got a chance to clean up the wheels and tires today after having the Goodyear F1s installed last week. Now that I've had a chance to work with and size them up a little more, I am even more impressed.

For example, I had never seen tires with a "rim guard" before (extra rubber along the edge to mitigate curb rash - nice!). I also had to remove the 1/2" spacers I had with the Sumis, because the footprint is so much larger with the F1s that with the 1/2 spacer, the tires were protruding too much.

I am a GY F1 convert!

Timely info. Thanks.

[tomtom72]

Originally Posted by ZR1North

Updating my post of few days ago---I finally got a chance to clean up the wheels and tires today after having the Goodyear F1s installed last week. Now that I've had a chance to work with and size them up a little more, I am even more impressed.

For example, I had never seen tires with a "rim guard" before (extra rubber along the edge to mitigate curb rash - nice!). I also had to remove the 1/2" spacers I had with the Sumis, because the footprint is so much larger with the F1s that with the 1/2 spacer, the tires were protruding too much.

I am a GY F1 convert!

Yea that rim guard is a nifty idea. Just wait until you either get caught or are in a heavy rain storm....man you are going to really love these tires!


Tom

[carmine]

Vredstein For Sure Great Ride Handling And Traction Great Price Also Very Pleased Carmine#357 Black Gray Stock

[XfireZ51]

Nitto Invo. Great ride, good wet traction and dry stick. Available in 19's.
One of the favorite tires for Z06s and reasonably priced. Great looking tread pattern too.

[ZRXMAX]

Finally upgraded to Nitto 555s. The feel is real solid as compared to the Sumis I have used in the past. Definately a good value riding on Nittos.

The Sumis always felt good when new but quickly faded as the miles added up.

The GS-C tires have been ok. Probably to old to really get much out of them.

BFGs looked better than they performed.... just so so...

Pirellis were pretty good for a 320 treadware rating back in 2002 and looked good on the car.

[FU]

Had those Nitto Invo's on my ZO6. Great overall tire, tough to beat.