A new Z51 tire question
06-22-2006, 08:24 PM
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A new Z51 tire question
Yes before everyone starts posting a dead horse getting beat, let me explain. I have read numerous posts about how we as C6 owners are getting poor to mediocre mileage out of the Goodyear Supercars (the ones on the Z51 equipped cars).
I also understand the fact that these are performance tires and will not last 50,000 miles like regular tires. I know their tread wear rating and that they are sticky. I know they don't last as long, but they should last longer than 13k miles. Thats just a bit weak for 400 dollars per tire.
My question is, with everyone getting only around 13k out of their tires, has anyone talked to goodyear or GM about it and seen if they can wrangle up some free tires stating the poor wear of these. I would appreciate if you have had your tires replaced for free due to premature wear, how you went about doing that, and who you talked to in order to do it. (ie GM, Goodyear, or a dealership). Thanks in advance.
I also understand the fact that these are performance tires and will not last 50,000 miles like regular tires. I know their tread wear rating and that they are sticky. I know they don't last as long, but they should last longer than 13k miles. Thats just a bit weak for 400 dollars per tire.
My question is, with everyone getting only around 13k out of their tires, has anyone talked to goodyear or GM about it and seen if they can wrangle up some free tires stating the poor wear of these. I would appreciate if you have had your tires replaced for free due to premature wear, how you went about doing that, and who you talked to in order to do it. (ie GM, Goodyear, or a dealership). Thanks in advance.
06-22-2006, 08:31 PM
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I don't think there can be any kind of warranty against tire wear or brake component wear for that matter. Soft compound or not, if you drive the car fairly hard and do indeed track it, they are gonna wear pretty quick. I don't drive my Z51 optioned vette hard at all and the tires have 3k on them and still look virtually brand new. In fact they still smell new!
06-22-2006, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DrivnXcitment
Yes before everyone starts posting a dead horse getting beat, let me explain. I have read numerous posts about how we as C6 owners are getting poor to mediocre mileage out of the Goodyear Supercars (the ones on the Z51 equipped cars).
I also understand the fact that these are performance tires and will not last 50,000 miles like regular tires. I know their tread wear rating and that they are sticky. I know they don't last as long, but they should last longer than 13k miles. Thats just a bit weak for 400 dollars per tire.
My question is, with everyone getting only around 13k out of their tires, has anyone talked to goodyear or GM about it and seen if they can wrangle up some free tires stating the poor wear of these. I would appreciate if you have had your tires replaced for free due to premature wear, how you went about doing that, and who you talked to in order to do it. (ie GM, Goodyear, or a dealership). Thanks in advance.
I also understand the fact that these are performance tires and will not last 50,000 miles like regular tires. I know their tread wear rating and that they are sticky. I know they don't last as long, but they should last longer than 13k miles. Thats just a bit weak for 400 dollars per tire.
My question is, with everyone getting only around 13k out of their tires, has anyone talked to goodyear or GM about it and seen if they can wrangle up some free tires stating the poor wear of these. I would appreciate if you have had your tires replaced for free due to premature wear, how you went about doing that, and who you talked to in order to do it. (ie GM, Goodyear, or a dealership). Thanks in advance.
17,000 miles on mine.
06-22-2006, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by exukboy
I don't think there can be any kind of warranty against tire wear or brake component wear for that matter. Soft compound or not, if you drive the car fairly hard and do indeed track it, they are gonna wear pretty quick. I don't drive my Z51 optioned vette hard at all and the tires have 3k on them and still look virtually brand new. In fact they still smell new!
06-22-2006, 08:47 PM
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This is the price to pay for a car with a suspension package biased towards performance grip. I don't feel that this is unacceptable. The other high performance sports cars are no better. With the other cars, the manufacturers say "take it or leave it." Some leave it. The good thing with Chevy is they offer the car with packages with longer wearing tires. Part of the reason the cost is so high is because they are runflats.
On my Z51 I'm on pace to get about 20K miles out of them.
On my Z51 I'm on pace to get about 20K miles out of them.
06-22-2006, 08:58 PM
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I have 8500 miles on my Z51 and my tires look and measure virtually new with no wear. I'm hoping for around 30000 miles out of them. I am very easy on the car which in turn should help the tires.
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06-22-2006, 09:09 PM
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I never got 50,000 miles out of any tires regardless of the rating. As far as the tires on my Z51 equipped car, I don't care how many miles I get out of them. It is all about the fun factor, I don't care how much gas costs either for that matter and I don't care about the gas mileage. Fun, fun, fun!
06-22-2006, 09:12 PM
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I've got 12500 miles on my Z51 tires and the rears look good and the fronts are shot. I will definitely get a front end allignment with my next set and will probably buy the standard tires this time. I couldn't possibly notice a difference the way I drive. 
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06-22-2006, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DrivnXcitment
My question is, with everyone getting only around 13k out of their tires, has anyone talked to goodyear or GM about it and seen if they can wrangle up some free tires stating the poor wear of these. I would appreciate if you have had your tires replaced for free due to premature wear, how you went about doing that, and who you talked to in order to do it. (ie GM, Goodyear, or a dealership). Thanks in advance.
06-22-2006, 09:56 PM
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One thing I've noticed about the Z51 tires is that they leave a lot of rubber dust on the flanks of the car after a little (well, maybe a little more than that) spirited driving.
Never noticed this on the C4 wearing those rock-hard Eagle F1's, so I'm assuming these Supercars on the C6 aren't going to set any mileage records.
Never noticed this on the C4 wearing those rock-hard Eagle F1's, so I'm assuming these Supercars on the C6 aren't going to set any mileage records.
06-22-2006, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by conecrusher
One thing I've noticed about the Z51 tires is that they leave a lot of rubber dust on the flanks of the car after a little (well, maybe a little more than that) spirited driving.
Never noticed this on the C4 wearing those rock-hard Eagle F1's, so I'm assuming these Supercars on the C6 aren't going to set any mileage records.
Never noticed this on the C4 wearing those rock-hard Eagle F1's, so I'm assuming these Supercars on the C6 aren't going to set any mileage records.
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06-22-2006, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by achilds
I never got 50,000 miles out of any tires regardless of the rating. As far as the tires on my Z51 equipped car, I don't care how many miles I get out of them. It is all about the fun factor, I don't care how much gas costs either for that matter and I don't care about the gas mileage. Fun, fun, fun!
Amen brother! Corvette = fun in the corners... and use the pedal on the right for extra fun!!!
06-22-2006, 10:53 PM
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good year is veryclose to gov bailout time, they just sold off thier name brand tires ( all the ones they make and sell under different names) so dont look for them to help and GM is not too far behind. oh well .I HEARD firestone is making a tire in our size check it out
oh well .I HEARD firestone is making a tire in our size check it out
06-22-2006, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by DrivnXcitment
Yes before everyone starts posting a dead horse getting beat, let me explain. I have read numerous posts about how we as C6 owners are getting poor to mediocre mileage out of the Goodyear Supercars (the ones on the Z51 equipped cars).
I also understand the fact that these are performance tires and will not last 50,000 miles like regular tires. I know their tread wear rating and that they are sticky. I know they don't last as long, but they should last longer than 13k miles. Thats just a bit weak for 400 dollars per tire.
My question is, with everyone getting only around 13k out of their tires, has anyone talked to goodyear or GM about it and seen if they can wrangle up some free tires stating the poor wear of these. I would appreciate if you have had your tires replaced for free due to premature wear, how you went about doing that, and who you talked to in order to do it. (ie GM, Goodyear, or a dealership). Thanks in advance.
I also understand the fact that these are performance tires and will not last 50,000 miles like regular tires. I know their tread wear rating and that they are sticky. I know they don't last as long, but they should last longer than 13k miles. Thats just a bit weak for 400 dollars per tire.
My question is, with everyone getting only around 13k out of their tires, has anyone talked to goodyear or GM about it and seen if they can wrangle up some free tires stating the poor wear of these. I would appreciate if you have had your tires replaced for free due to premature wear, how you went about doing that, and who you talked to in order to do it. (ie GM, Goodyear, or a dealership). Thanks in advance.
06-23-2006, 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by achilds
I never got 50,000 miles out of any tires regardless of the rating. As far as the tires on my Z51 equipped car, I don't care how many miles I get out of them. It is all about the fun factor, I don't care how much gas costs either for that matter and I don't care about the gas mileage. Fun, fun, fun!
At some point, we must all escape our adult prisons and and grab some of the fun when it presents itself.
06-23-2006, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by DrivnXcitment
Yes before everyone starts posting a dead horse getting beat, let me explain. I have read numerous posts about how we as C6 owners are getting poor to mediocre mileage out of the Goodyear Supercars (the ones on the Z51 equipped cars).
I also understand the fact that these are performance tires and will not last 50,000 miles like regular tires. I know their tread wear rating and that they are sticky. I know they don't last as long, but they should last longer than 13k miles. Thats just a bit weak for 400 dollars per tire.
My question is, with everyone getting only around 13k out of their tires, has anyone talked to goodyear or GM about it and seen if they can wrangle up some free tires stating the poor wear of these. I would appreciate if you have had your tires replaced for free due to premature wear, how you went about doing that, and who you talked to in order to do it. (ie GM, Goodyear, or a dealership). Thanks in advance.
I also understand the fact that these are performance tires and will not last 50,000 miles like regular tires. I know their tread wear rating and that they are sticky. I know they don't last as long, but they should last longer than 13k miles. Thats just a bit weak for 400 dollars per tire.
My question is, with everyone getting only around 13k out of their tires, has anyone talked to goodyear or GM about it and seen if they can wrangle up some free tires stating the poor wear of these. I would appreciate if you have had your tires replaced for free due to premature wear, how you went about doing that, and who you talked to in order to do it. (ie GM, Goodyear, or a dealership). Thanks in advance.
OTOH, the base runflats last and last. I have 30,000 miles on mine, and they still have about 80% tread left. I'm sure they'll make it to 50,000 miles. Cornering grip is about 90% of that of the supercar tires. If I were using them for competition, I'd lose. But since I only use them on the street (I have racing tires for the track), they do just fine.