Need new tires--Michelin Pilot Sport A/S ZP-good tire?
#22
Instructor
#23
Burning Brakes
I've had 2 C5's - the first a 2001 came with the Goodyear Runflats - replaced them right away with the Michelin Pilot Sport Runflats - couldn't get over the difference - quieter and smoother riding.
My current 04 Vette came with Michelin Pilot Sport non runflats - love them very quiet and smooth riding - better than the Michelin Runflats BUT when it comes time to replace them I'll be putting on the Michelin Pilot Sport Runflats
I had a flat tire / blowout occur doing over 80 MPH with my 01 and the Michelin Runflats - car handled perfectly and got me home safely - I don't want to think what might have happened if I didn't have the Runflats
My current 04 Vette came with Michelin Pilot Sport non runflats - love them very quiet and smooth riding - better than the Michelin Runflats BUT when it comes time to replace them I'll be putting on the Michelin Pilot Sport Runflats
I had a flat tire / blowout occur doing over 80 MPH with my 01 and the Michelin Runflats - car handled perfectly and got me home safely - I don't want to think what might have happened if I didn't have the Runflats
#25
Melting Slicks
I've had those tires on for two years now. I've got no complaints, except they are noisier than I thought they would be. Not as bad as Goodyears, but not as quiet as the Kuhmo runflats they replaced.
#26
Hey Phoneman, if you haven't already pull the plug, go get them, you want be dissapointed. I was a newby to the C5 and did my research both on-line, at car shows and at different tire retailers. I'm glad I decided with the Michelins. They work great on the track, are very sticky and I'm very pleased.
#27
Le Mans Master
IMO you cant go wrong with them!!
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I had the run flat version on my C5 when I had it. Great tire especially for those that dare drive your Vette in the rain. I had the non-runflat version on my wife's Jaguar XJR. Great rain tire.