Which tires??

**2001camaroSS** · 02-26-2010, 11:26 AM

Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport (UHP) or BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 (UHP)

which ones would you chose and what are the pros and cons?

**shady milkman** · 02-26-2010, 11:39 AM

the KDWs are a better gripping tire for sure..one of the best non drag radials out there...

so no onto the downsides..with that traction comes a decrease in tread life .. the re760's have a little better treadlife but at the expense of traction. so imho go KDW's you will love them

**2001camaroSS** · 02-26-2010, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by shady milkman

the KDWs are a better gripping tire for sure..one of the best non drag radials out there...

so no onto the downsides..with that traction comes a decrease in tread life .. the re760's have a little better treadlife but at the expense of traction. so imho go KDW's you will love them

Yea i was leaning towards the KDWs because they are probably going to look sportier on the car and are going to hook up when I get into the pedal

**c5z28** · 02-26-2010, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by shady milkman

the KDWs are a better gripping tire for sure..one of the best non drag radials out there...

so no onto the downsides..with that traction comes a decrease in tread life .. the re760's have a little better treadlife but at the expense of traction. so imho go KDW's you will love them

Personal experience with the Potenza's?

**shady milkman** · 02-27-2010, 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by c5z28

Personal experience with the Potenza's?

no. i am going off of 1 the treadwear, the tread style and the fact that kdws are know as one of , if not the best tire to hook. not saying the potenzas would be bad.

**Siciliano15** · 02-27-2010, 03:19 PM

might wanna look into the conti extremecontact dw tire. max perf tire where the other two are ultra high which is one thing for better traction. lighter weight which is the second bonus. better in rain is the third bonus. can get the 285/40 size for the back is the fourth bonus.

**2001camaroSS** · 02-27-2010, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by Siciliano15

might wanna look into the conti extremecontact dw tire. max perf tire where the other two are ultra high which is one thing for better traction. lighter weight which is the second bonus. better in rain is the third bonus. can get the 285/40 size for the back is the fourth bonus.

yea I saw those too...but I don't drive the car in the rain and I'm looking to put these on some 18's that I bought yesterday

**Siciliano15** · 03-02-2010, 06:06 AM

Originally Posted by 2001camaroSS

yea I saw those too...but I don't drive the car in the rain and I'm looking to put these on some 18's that I bought yesterday

ah gotcha. 18's open up a whole new selection of tires. seems that theres more tires for 18's than any other size these days

**no_SS** · 03-02-2010, 08:23 AM

I can tell you that most of the technology Bridgestone touts is in thier wet traction arena. I have owned a couple sets of B/S potenzas and found that they cup and are noisy. I liked the way dunlops wore, but didnt get any mileage out of them.

I would go with the KDW's and btw, Dont look too much into the UTQG wear ratings. Its not an accurate measure to the life of a tire. Just make sure you dont overpay for a tire. If you are going to get 20k out of a kumho or 30k out of a KDW and the BFG is 200 dollars more than the kumho, well Im taking the cheaper tire everytime.

thats just my opinion.

I work at a car dealer, and have sold tires for over 10 years. If you have any other questions look me up.

**2001camaroSS** · 03-02-2010, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by no_SS

I can tell you that most of the technology Bridgestone touts is in thier wet traction arena. I have owned a couple sets of B/S potenzas and found that they cup and are noisy. I liked the way dunlops wore, but didnt get any mileage out of them.

I would go with the KDW's and btw, Dont look too much into the UTQG wear ratings. Its not an accurate measure to the life of a tire. Just make sure you dont overpay for a tire. If you are going to get 20k out of a kumho or 30k out of a KDW and the BFG is 200 dollars more than the kumho, well Im taking the cheaper tire everytime.

thats just my opinion.

I work at a car dealer, and have sold tires for over 10 years. If you have any other questions look me up.

I bought chrome C6 z06 deep dish wheels Friday 18x8.5 F and 18x10.5 R...According to charts 275s wont fit in the front but I've been told by friends at the dealership they can work so that's yet to be seen and I want to put 295s in the rear...here are my options, obviously I'm looking for the best bang for my buck

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...35&diameter=18

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...er=18&x=65&y=6

**KahanaReef** · 03-05-2010, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by 2001camaroSS

Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport (UHP) or BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 (UHP)

which ones would you chose and what are the pros and cons?

That's what I have and I love them. 275/40/17. They hug the road nicely

**c5z28** · 03-05-2010, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

That's what I have and I love them. 275/40/17. They hug the road nicely

They got that road noise I keep hearing about?

**KahanaReef** · 03-05-2010, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by c5z28

They got that road noise I keep hearing about?

Not much. Although, on the road to Vegas there were a few stretches that were annoying. But, as I recall, I've had the same issue in my other cars. So, I'm thinking just the road.

But, going around corners at high speeds... they don't loose traction

**2001camaroSS** · 03-06-2010, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

Not much. Although, on the road to Vegas there were a few stretches that were annoying. But, as I recall, I've had the same issue in my other cars. So, I'm thinking just the road.

But, going around corners at high speeds... they don't loose traction

yea those seem to be the best bang for the buck and everyone talks about their awesome traction performance

**KahanaReef** · 03-06-2010, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by 2001camaroSS

yea those seem to be the best bang for the buck and everyone talks about their awesome traction performance

I'm about ready for a new set and will stick with them. I just got a quote Tuesday for $720.

**2001camaroSS** · 03-08-2010, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

I'm about ready for a new set and will stick with them. I just got a quote Tuesday for $720.

yea i think for the sizes I want its going to be close to $800 maybe a little more

**KahanaReef** · 03-08-2010, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by 2001camaroSS

yea i think for the sizes I want its going to be close to $800 maybe a little more

I've got a few miles left. So, the question for me is do I want to dish out the cash for new wheels right now too. If I do, I may be looking at closer to $800 for the tires myself

**2001camaroSS** · 03-08-2010, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

I've got a few miles left. So, the question for me is do I want to dish out the cash for new wheels right now too. If I do, I may be looking at closer to $800 for the tires myself

well IMO if you are going to spend the money on tires you might as well buy the wheels u want too...but yet again it all comes down to finances ha because it all costs money...i just cant wait to see the new wheels and tires on my car