Falken 512, Dunlop 5000 or Futura Ultra Z ?
08-20-2003, 07:30 AM
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Falken 512, Dunlop 5000 or Futura Ultra Z ?
I'm looking for a new set of tires. I need all-seasons being that I use my Vette as a daily driver and it'll have to be able to handle the snow. I occasionaly take it to the track so straight line traction is also pretty important.
Right now I'm considering:
Dunlop 5000- According to Tirerack, seem to have very good dry, wet and snow traction. Traction is "AA". The ones that I'm leaning towards, but also the most expensive.
Futura Ultra Z-A couple of friends of mine were running them, and were very happy with them. They're rated "AA" for traction.
Falken 512- Some guys on the Corvette board I go on seem to be pretty happy. They're the cheapest af all three, but are only rated "A" for traction.
What do you guys think?
Right now I'm considering:
Dunlop 5000- According to Tirerack, seem to have very good dry, wet and snow traction. Traction is "AA". The ones that I'm leaning towards, but also the most expensive.
Futura Ultra Z-A couple of friends of mine were running them, and were very happy with them. They're rated "AA" for traction.
Falken 512- Some guys on the Corvette board I go on seem to be pretty happy. They're the cheapest af all three, but are only rated "A" for traction.
What do you guys think?
Last edited by Ron78Z&01SS; 08-20-2003 at 01:22 PM.
08-20-2003, 07:36 AM
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I run the Dunlops all year round and in 28+ years of driving find it to be the best all year round performance tire for the inclement northeast weather. Have tried Goodyear, Firestone, BFG, Pirelli and Michelin. I'm hooked on Dunlop for the Z.
Am on second set, got 45,000 miles out of first set and still had tread left when I replaced them as part of my routine maintenance. Excellent traction for all weather conditions.
Some will beg to differ for track, though. That's what drag radials are for.
Am on second set, got 45,000 miles out of first set and still had tread left when I replaced them as part of my routine maintenance. Excellent traction for all weather conditions.
Some will beg to differ for track, though. That's what drag radials are for.
08-21-2003, 07:12 PM
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When I put chrome ZR-1s on my car I went with Falcons since they were the cheapest 275/40/17 i could find. Let me tell you, compared to my cheap 245/50/16 tires they hook worth ****. Once you got them spinning, they just roast. But they wear pretty good and look cool. If your looking for traction, get nitto's or BFG drags .
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