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10-20-2008 #1
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Replacement Tires - 2000 WS6
The factory Goodyear tires on my 2000 WS6 finally wore out at 50,000 kilometres (30,000 miles). Soft compound and rather aggressive driving style, I guess. I'll replace them over the winter. Any recommendations for the new ones? I'm looking for maximum performance with a factory sized tire (275 R40 17) ; The car is never driven in snow, buty occasionally sees rain. I read that the BFG G-gforce KD's are no longer the hot ticket. I wondered about Kumho and Bridgstone. Any informed or experienced opinions appreciated. Thanks!
Steve
1978 WS6-W72 4-speed Trans Am: Fire-Am Restification Project
VSE front and rear sway bars, solid spherical control arm and spring eye bushings, front springs trimmed 1/2 coil, VSE aluminum oil pan and baffle; Pro-Touring F-Body solid aluminum subframe bushings, 1980 WS6 rear disk brake system, 12" 1LE front disk brakes, Alston cowl-to-subframe Y-braces and subframe connectors, Moser axles, Hooker chrome roll bar, Corbeau GT-8 seats.
2000 WS6 Trans Am M6
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10-21-2008 #2
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BFG KDW2 (flame looking tread) are still my favorite on street cars. They work well in the rain, have deep treads, look killer.
For a little better performance, I prefer the Nitto INVO tire. Good in the rain, but not much tread depth and they probably won't last long.
10-21-2008 #3
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I just ordered Goodyear F1 GS-D3's in that size.
My car is not driven as much, so treadwear is not a big concern.
In most cases, increasing treadwear will cost a little in performance.
10-21-2008 #4
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I like Vredestein "Sessenta" tires. They are a Dutch tire. I have a Dutch wife, so I guess I am partial to Dutch stuff.
www.vredestein.com
www.groupawheels.com
www.performanceplustire.com
They are available in 275/40/17s.87 Turbo T: Precision 5857 Billet Wheel turbo, PTE Turbosaver, Razor's Progressive Alky, Red's XP fuel pump hotwired, Accufab AFPR, TurboTweak 93/94 chip, Scanmaster 2.1, 9 inch K&N filter, aluminum driveshaft, 160 thermostat, 3 inch Terry Houston downpipe with dump, DMH electric exhaust cut-out, TH 2.5 inch exhaust with Magnaflows, RJC powerplate, torque strap, Dutt neck stock intercooler, LT1 MAF, Translator Plus, Digi-Tails LED sequential tail lights, Eaton posi, TA Performance rear end girdle
Simmons wheels: 17x8.5 front (4.32" backspacing) with 235/45/17s Vredestein Sessentas, 17x9 rear (4.75 backspacing) with 275/40/17s, SC&C Street Comp Stage 2 kit (adjustable upper control arms, Howe tall upper and lower ball joints, S10 Xtreme lower control arm bump stops), 13 inch Baer front brakes, S10 rear wheel cylinders
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