C5 replacement tires - Recommendation?
#41
Madison Wisconsin
Hello all.
I have a question that I do not seem to find on the posts here.
I want to get more mileage out of my C7 Z51 2014 tires.
I need to change the tires now to be ready for Spring, but I would like to find harder rubber that has better mileage ratings. I do not speed and I only use the car for summer trips (Wisconsin). The mileage I got out of the original tires sucked (23,000). So I am willing to trade traction (which I do not need a lot of) for mileage.
So....
Anyone know if there is a higher mileage run-flat for the C7 Z-51? I do not seem to be able to find one on the web.
Thanks in advance.
Nick
I have a question that I do not seem to find on the posts here.
I want to get more mileage out of my C7 Z51 2014 tires.
I need to change the tires now to be ready for Spring, but I would like to find harder rubber that has better mileage ratings. I do not speed and I only use the car for summer trips (Wisconsin). The mileage I got out of the original tires sucked (23,000). So I am willing to trade traction (which I do not need a lot of) for mileage.
So....
Anyone know if there is a higher mileage run-flat for the C7 Z-51? I do not seem to be able to find one on the web.
Thanks in advance.
Nick
#43
Melting Slicks
I run the Potenza 760's and while not top-of-the-line performance-wise they are a good value and do OK on track day and they are quiet...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....za+RE760+Sport
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....za+RE760+Sport
#44
Amen, I put them on my 2014 Sonata Limited 2000 mi after I bought the car new, Tire Rack rated them one of the best for ride and mileage and so did most other reviews. It had Kumo's on it also which are rated one of the harshest for ride. Luckily my 2003 Vert already had new Michelins on it when I got it.
And the Vette actualy rides better than the 2014 Sonata with 45 and 40 series tires compared to the Sonata's 55. Hyundai's aren't know to have the best ride anyway but tires do help a lot on about anything and of course lowering the pressure a little bit, be your own judge on that though.
And the Vette actualy rides better than the 2014 Sonata with 45 and 40 series tires compared to the Sonata's 55. Hyundai's aren't know to have the best ride anyway but tires do help a lot on about anything and of course lowering the pressure a little bit, be your own judge on that though.
#45
I need a new set on my wife's 99. Sounds like Michelin PS2's are most recomended. Is it worth waiting for Carlisle to purchase and install tires? Any advantage? I am concerned about the pressure monitors working after the swap and should I change out batteries before purchasing new tires. Any thoughts?
But I would get the Michelins, that's all I buy now for everything.
Last edited by Rabbitman; 02-11-2017 at 07:10 PM.
#46
Drifting
I've got almost 30k miles on my Hankooks and they are still going strong. Lots of tread left. I believe the rubber is a little harder than in the Michelins.
#48
Navigator
I replaced with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 Plus about 8K miles back. Cabin noise dropped significantly, wear is indistinguishable and I've no concerns about the car's ability to attain and exceed handling expectations. Good price through my local Discount Tire and this shop actually realizes there is a difference between a Corvette and a "whatever"... Wife's Thunderbird and our GMC Yukon also run Michelins. The latter has over 25K since installation with no visable wear.