Bryan144

I have been searching threads and doing research on these two tires

Nitto Invo's and Toyo Proxes T1 Sport.

My driving style: Aggressive, mostly street. Mountain runs, hard in turns. Minimal spinning but I do kick it sideways ever so often. Drag strip (no burnouts) about 5 times each summer, usually do 2/3 passes.

Tire Goals: Overall good tire, performance oriented but I would like to be able to get 30k miles at least. Car is not driven in rain/snow; only dry conditions.

Saw many high reviews for the Invo's and I love the tread pattern. Tread wear and tread life was rated high.

Proxes have around the same tread wear rating if not higher. Not as many reviews found.

Any and all input is appreciated! Thanks everyone!

ls1121

ya want some input..........buy Michelin SS.

Bryan144

Would love to but ~1500 is pushing it for me... Nittos/Toyo's are 4/500$ cheaper and Hankooks are even less. Have heard good things about all three.

C U IN REARVEIW

Hankook ventus v12's would be a good choice. A great all around tire

Suds

My experience, tires with good grip last 10k miles, high mileage tires don't have grip.
Good sticky tires will corner and hold traction one gear lower, stick in second gear vs. spin in second gear. So, you have to choose.
On my Vette, I have 8k miles on my Bridgesone RE-11s, they still have about 1/2 tread depth left after 9 PDS days, tires are quiet.
My BMW 135 with Dunlop Z2s has gotten noisy because of the tread pattern, maybe better grip dry but questionable in the rain.

Bryan144

Well I had read that the Invo's were lasting ~30k but was told that with an aggressive driver that Invo's would never get that kind of mileage. I think I'm going to try the Hankooks. I think the Hankooks are going to meet my needs and last long enough

I recently picked up some mint grand sport wheels and the search for tires has left me with some pain in my wallet lol and I haven't even bought them yet! So worth it though, I can't wait to have these 19x12's on!

C U IN REARVEIW

Are those gs wheels going on a narrow body? Btw....nitto invos are the most over rated tire ever....really

mysloride

How much is your deductible? If you drive aggressively, the cost difference between tires designed to drive that way and a regular tire is very cheap compared to getting out of control.

Michelin Pilot Super Sports...best all-around tire for our Corvette's...IMO

Bryan144

I've began to get the same thoughts about them, neither C6 or C5 forum members have recommended them. These are actually going on my 98 C5. Don't shun me!

Bryan144

In all seriousness that is a really good question, I'm stealing that from you when my buddies start talking about some crazy stuff...

I agree with you completely though, the tire is the most important aspect. I take it easy with new tires, test them slowly to ensure they hold up. I've rode motorcycles for a while and learned really fast to test tires slowly and ease into them! On a side note, I never go over certain speeds on the streets.. Way too dangerous.

C6z06man

PSS... Done. Worth the money.

C6z06man

Can't afford them now it's worth saving up.

Bryan144

I've been debating it. The Vette isn't a daily driver so it's fine for now. What kind of mileage would I be able to expect out of the Michelin SS?

dmoneychris

I agree w/PSS. I went w/non-RF version & they are top notch in all around handling & ride quality. A flat tire doesn't scare me to much.

Homer3D

That is what I had on my 2005 C6. Loved it. I have thought about getting the same for my 2013 GS but with only 6k miles on the stock tires, I just don’t feel like spending money to replace basically almost new tires. But man do these stock Goodyear tires suck.

dmoneychris

Oh you are right on the money w/the "man do these stock Goodyear tires suck" comment! I suffered through 15k miles of GY tire hell & they were bald @ 12k too. I pushed the last 3k miles out of those rocks. They were like slicks, literally & not the sticky drag radial slicks. The GY's were the driving on ice/hydroplane slicks. I went w/Michelin PSS non-RF tires. The PSS's are the best street tire you can buy in my opinion.