[Z06] Tires kicking up rocks like crazy
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Tires kicking up rocks like crazy
First time ever owning a Corvette and I've noticed that everywhere I drive the car seems to be kicking up rocks like crazy. Granted my area has a lot of construction and I do live in the desert but my daily driver doesn't do this at all. Is this because of the wide tires? Looks like I'll be investing in a touch up paint kit sooner than I thought.
#5
Burning Brakes
While on this subject, has anyone gone so far to cover their fender wells with carpet? Even after all the clear bra, guards, and skirts, it probably sounds worse than it is.
Question 2, do all the rocks damage the tires? They are not only stuck between treads, they are embedded in the soft tire.
Question 2, do all the rocks damage the tires? They are not only stuck between treads, they are embedded in the soft tire.
#9
Race Director
Previous Corvette was an '06, moved to an area using a LOT of sand on Winter roads. Took forever for the stuff to wash away, in the meantime on every turn I could hear sand literally blasting sides.
Exposed white gelcoat (?) against VR, not cool.
Bought a pair of front mudflats from GM, worked stopping further damage, existing body shop help.
For my Z06 I was determined to get in front of this, immediately.
Like stated above, bought a set of guards from Apsis.
Best spent 'mod' money to date, hands-down.
While rear brake ducts have taken a beating w/ fair amount of road rash, considering it's an '08 w/ 54K too.
W/o Apsis both sides would've had paint scrubbed off long ago.
Get a set from Apsis, ~$300 when I acquired mine, might be less now but do get something, be it Apsis or Xpel/3M etc.
You'll be thankful you did.
Exposed white gelcoat (?) against VR, not cool.
Bought a pair of front mudflats from GM, worked stopping further damage, existing body shop help.
For my Z06 I was determined to get in front of this, immediately.
Like stated above, bought a set of guards from Apsis.
Best spent 'mod' money to date, hands-down.
While rear brake ducts have taken a beating w/ fair amount of road rash, considering it's an '08 w/ 54K too.
W/o Apsis both sides would've had paint scrubbed off long ago.
Get a set from Apsis, ~$300 when I acquired mine, might be less now but do get something, be it Apsis or Xpel/3M etc.
You'll be thankful you did.
Last edited by Landru; 02-20-2017 at 01:00 PM.
#10
Drifting
First time ever owning a Corvette and I've noticed that everywhere I drive the car seems to be kicking up rocks like crazy. Granted my area has a lot of construction and I do live in the desert but my daily driver doesn't do this at all. Is this because of the wide tires? Looks like I'll be investing in a touch up paint kit sooner than I thought.