ULOSECLOWN

2009 c6 z51 A6 Michelin run flats 38K mi
Looking to replace tires. Like the michelins but looking at
Yokohama and General tires. Any suggestions for a comfortable, good handling tire that will last. Looking to move away from run flats.
Also looking at Forgestar F14 semi gloss black wheels. Any recommendations? Love this site great info.

psp6158

Did you get 38,000 miles all on those tires? Didn't you say you like them? If the answers are yes, why are you looking to change lol? I know they cost a little more but a high performance tire and 38,000 miles, seems OK with me... I love mine

CMY SIX

kumho ecsta, you won't believe your driving the same car without runflats! once you lose the runflats you'll NEVER go back!

CMY SIX

written by the guy who never drove a vette with out runflats, 38,000 miles?

ULOSECLOWN

No this is my second set of tires.. 10K miles on tires about 40% tread left... Just curious, I have never driven the car without run flats.
I have no complaints.. other than not crazy about driving car at 80mph in the rain.... with the michelins. I hear great things about the run flats
and I hear you will never go back once you drive with non run flats.
Thanks for your reply...

ULOSECLOWN

Exactly, just curious what the difference is between run flats and normal high performance tires. I use my vette 6 months out of the year...
almiost all highway miles never tracked..

Thanks for your reply.

c6moneypit

Run flats tend to be outperformed during cornering because of the way the sidewalls are constructed. If its just for highway driving and you're willing to compromise hard cornering performance than runflats give peace of mind on long trips. A non runflat that I've seen perform well in corners and in the rain are Michelin pilot super sports. Also lasted me 20k miles (highway city and road racing lol) and still have 4.5/32. Great all around tire. Cheaper than equivalent runflats as well.

Wampa

You will get lots of opinions on this. Ultimately, you just have to weigh your personal priorities. When my first tire change time came around about a year ago; I weighed this issue too. I concluded with purchase of Michelin Pilot Super Sports non-runflat. I saved 400$ upfront (non-rft vs run flat). I also purchased small compressor that fits in cubby along with patch kit. Michelin provides 2 years free roadside and tow. Plus I have insurance. Traction and cornering are well beyond OEM Goodyears and with plenty of options available with compressor, Michelin, State Farm if flat occurs. 1300 mile roadtrip last month with no issues Good luck with the decision!

ChevyDave

plus, non-runflats give you a quieter and smoother ride.
Thats why i went with them, we all have our personal choice of tires, i went with Nitto Invo.

You will want to invest on the best compressor that will fit in your cubby, one that can fill a nearly flat tire in under 2 minutes. The idea is that it should get you quite a long ways before another refill would be required, unless its a gash. (other tire fix-it stuff can be purchased)
my best compressor...

tennblkc6

what's the model number of this compressor?
thanks

jrose7004

Before you go non runflats, get a plug kit and try plugging a tire on your driveway. Then imagine doing it by the side of the road at 10:00 pm or so.

ChevyDave

thats why i want the best compressor (that will fit in a cubby) , good insurance tow service. i do have a kit, and yes, it will most likely never get used and fail if i even try.

compressor.. 00085 also listed as 85P. i had air-up times doc but lost it.
(slightly better one, uses battery clips, is.. http://www.viaircorp.com/88P.html )

lowes48

Lets see how many guys that think you MUST have run flats have them on EVERTHING they own??? Evan nascar doesn't use run flats!

c6 batmobile

Non run flats. Most people have road side assistance and a phone. I also have a plug kit and a small pump too. Never experienced a total flat but I have used the pump to air up a low tire. Worked great. Ill never go back to the run-craps.

acroy

No run flats
Carry this:



and this:



And be happy

CMY SIX

I would get the 720 P viair but I agree anbout the pump

kfede1

I switched to a slightly upsized set of these. Night and day traction for me, so much better, and rated to run for a lot more miles that my original Goodyear tires. I will not go back to run flats.

ls1121

Michelin SS non run flats best move you could make.

I think I've had 2 flats in the past 20 years and one was a blow out from hitting something on the highway.

I had to ask myself one question.....do I get a lot of flat tires????
Answer...NO!

Between the regular tires and removing the Z51 shocks the comfort-ability of the drive is like night and day. I am not going to spend this much money on a car and deal with a suckjob ride.

I'm also not one of those guys who live in Fear of what "could" happen. If I were I would be worried about the big rock coming on 9/23.

cclive

OK, making a note on my calendar for 9/23.........keep Vette in garage that day....

NC-LT4

What kind of shocks did you replace the Z51 shocks with?