C-4 Tires
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From: Vancouver WA
C-4 Tires
I will be needing tires for my 96 soon and do not have much of a selection in "summer performance" tires. I'm thinking of getting C-6 wheels for a better tire selection. Has anybody done this?
Burning Brakes
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From: TN
285/40ZR17's and 255/45 /ZR 17's
Have about 1,300 miles on them now and still like the change. Finally got rid of the original Goodyears. The rear Goodyears made a lot of noise even though I still had a lot of good tread left on them.
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From: Vancouver WA
I just replaced my 1996 LT4 tires with Continental Extreme Contact DW tires this year.
285/40ZR17's and 255/45 /ZR 17's
Have about 1,300 miles on them now and still like the change. Finally got rid of the original Goodyears. The rear Goodyears made a lot of noise even though I still had a lot of good tread left on them.
285/40ZR17's and 255/45 /ZR 17's
Have about 1,300 miles on them now and still like the change. Finally got rid of the original Goodyears. The rear Goodyears made a lot of noise even though I still had a lot of good tread left on them.
Pro
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From: Denver Colorado
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From: Tucson/Santa Paula AZ/CA
2017 C4 of Year Finalist
Not sure if they come in your sizes, mine are 275X40X17 all around.
Mick
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Instructor
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From: Comox, BC
change to 275/40/17 then you have more choices....like Nitto NT05
Kumho makes a nice looking tire as well. Vredestein also makes a nice looking tire as well. Falken as well.
This is the tread design on the NT555. I was wanting something with an interesting tread as well. I ended up with this model as they had exact sizing which I decided I wanted in the end.
Russell
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From: arlington TX
Hi,
I haven't tried C6 wheels on my 1996 (was that your REAL question?), but look through EBay at the wheels offered there. Usually some charts/comments on what fits what.
For 17" tires, I ran Sumitomo tires - 275/40/17 and 315/35/17 - on my 9.5 and 11 wide rims. Their 'summer performance' (HTR-Z, I think they call them) tires handled pretty good, the price was VERY good, and they are still available.
Good luck.
walt z.
I haven't tried C6 wheels on my 1996 (was that your REAL question?), but look through EBay at the wheels offered there. Usually some charts/comments on what fits what.
For 17" tires, I ran Sumitomo tires - 275/40/17 and 315/35/17 - on my 9.5 and 11 wide rims. Their 'summer performance' (HTR-Z, I think they call them) tires handled pretty good, the price was VERY good, and they are still available.
Good luck.
walt z.
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From: Smithfield VA
I'm running NT555 (255-45-17 front, 285-40-17 rear) on my 92 LT1. Came with the car. Front tires are almost like new, rear tires are about half thread. Real good traction in warm weather, and at under $600 for a set, I'll probably replace them with another set.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...5&rd=17&cs=255
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...0&rd=17&cs=285
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...5&rd=17&cs=255
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...0&rd=17&cs=285
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From: Vancouver WA
Hi,
I haven't tried C6 wheels on my 1996 (was that your REAL question?), but look through EBay at the wheels offered there. Usually some charts/comments on what fits what.
For 17" tires, I ran Sumitomo tires - 275/40/17 and 315/35/17 - on my 9.5 and 11 wide rims. Their 'summer performance' (HTR-Z, I think they call them) tires handled pretty good, the price was VERY good, and they are still available.
Good luck.
walt z.
I haven't tried C6 wheels on my 1996 (was that your REAL question?), but look through EBay at the wheels offered there. Usually some charts/comments on what fits what.
For 17" tires, I ran Sumitomo tires - 275/40/17 and 315/35/17 - on my 9.5 and 11 wide rims. Their 'summer performance' (HTR-Z, I think they call them) tires handled pretty good, the price was VERY good, and they are still available.
Good luck.
walt z.
My vette is being drag raced as well as road summer driving.
Where did you find the Sumitoma tires.
Thanks
Gary
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From: arlington TX
I got them on EBay from 'Big O Tires' out of Florida. That was several years ago, but there are other dealers that have them now. Around 600-650 for the set of 4. The tires are better 'drivers' than 'drag race' tires. I used them for autocross and they handled pretty good (Treadwear rating of 160).
Good luck,
walt z.
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From: Jacksonville FL
Hi,
I haven't tried C6 wheels on my 1996 (was that your REAL question?), but look through EBay at the wheels offered there. Usually some charts/comments on what fits what.
For 17" tires, I ran Sumitomo tires - 275/40/17 and 315/35/17 - on my 9.5 and 11 wide rims. Their 'summer performance' (HTR-Z, I think they call them) tires handled pretty good, the price was VERY good, and they are still available.
Good luck.
walt z.
I haven't tried C6 wheels on my 1996 (was that your REAL question?), but look through EBay at the wheels offered there. Usually some charts/comments on what fits what.
For 17" tires, I ran Sumitomo tires - 275/40/17 and 315/35/17 - on my 9.5 and 11 wide rims. Their 'summer performance' (HTR-Z, I think they call them) tires handled pretty good, the price was VERY good, and they are still available.
Good luck.
walt z.
The only negative thing I have found is the 315's have a tendency to wear faster than the fronts oddly enough. I dont do any burn outs either. When the first set of 315's wore out, I thought the PO maybe burnt them off cuz the fronts still had 1/2 tread. I just replaced the fronts after 6 years and 40K miles and looked at the rears and it seems like I will be replacing them pretty quick again.I bought mine from TireRack.
Racer
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From: Arkansas
Hi,
I haven't tried C6 wheels on my 1996 (was that your REAL question?), but look through EBay at the wheels offered there. Usually some charts/comments on what fits what.
For 17" tires, I ran Sumitomo tires - 275/40/17 and 315/35/17 - on my 9.5 and 11 wide rims. Their 'summer performance' (HTR-Z, I think they call them) tires handled pretty good, the price was VERY good, and they are still available.
Good luck.
walt z.
I haven't tried C6 wheels on my 1996 (was that your REAL question?), but look through EBay at the wheels offered there. Usually some charts/comments on what fits what.
For 17" tires, I ran Sumitomo tires - 275/40/17 and 315/35/17 - on my 9.5 and 11 wide rims. Their 'summer performance' (HTR-Z, I think they call them) tires handled pretty good, the price was VERY good, and they are still available.
Good luck.
walt z.
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From: Ottawa
Continental Extreme Contact DW
Replaced the Goodyear GS D3s with Continental Extreme Contact DW today - 1995 Base Coupe. Only driven about 100 miles, but find them a much more comfortable tire to ride on.
Some have complained they don't give as sharp as turn-in, but so far, they feel just about the same to me as far as handling is concerned. Also MUCH quieter than the Goodyears.
I got a set of four in OEM size from an online company in Canada for just under $1000 Canadian, including our 13% sales tax and delivery to my door ....that's about $825 US at today's exchange rate.
I am still amazed that the delivery charge was only $5 -- seriously: five dollars to deliver by courier.
Some have complained they don't give as sharp as turn-in, but so far, they feel just about the same to me as far as handling is concerned. Also MUCH quieter than the Goodyears.
I got a set of four in OEM size from an online company in Canada for just under $1000 Canadian, including our 13% sales tax and delivery to my door ....that's about $825 US at today's exchange rate.
I am still amazed that the delivery charge was only $5 -- seriously: five dollars to deliver by courier.
Drifting
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From: Mid Ohio
Replaced the Goodyear GS D3s with Continental Extreme Contact DW today - 1995 Base Coupe. Only driven about 100 miles, but find them a much more comfortable tire to ride on.
Some have complained they don't give as sharp as turn-in, but so far, they feel just about the same to me as far as handling is concerned. Also MUCH quieter than the Goodyears.
Some have complained they don't give as sharp as turn-in, but so far, they feel just about the same to me as far as handling is concerned. Also MUCH quieter than the Goodyears.
Only point I disagree with is the turn in sharpness. These DW's don't have the same edgy feel. I *think* its because sidewall softness as compared to the run flat OEMs I had.
Another point about them.. they are about the lightest tire you can buy. And that helps in all ways.
Safety Car
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From: Greer, SC
I just replaced the tires on my 93 with the Nitto 555's. Wanted the DW's but no one had them. They were special order. The pricing I got on the Nitto's was MUCH better anyway. I just had them put on yesterday.
Racer
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From: Arkansas
Getting back to your C6 wheel question.
I just purchased a set of C6 Spoke Wheels for my C4 Roadster, specs are
Part numbers
9594346 Front 8.5 in x 18 in x 56 mm
9594346 Rear 10 in x 19 in x 79 mm
You can Google for Photos. These are Factory painted Corvette Wheels, I am going to remove the Paint and Polish all four wheels.
Hopefully this weekend I will have the tie to Bare mount the wheels (W/O tires) so I can check for any clearance issues and measure the both the front and rear wheel track width.
Once I have done the above I will decide on the size(s) I'm currently running Good Year P275x40x17 HP up front and P285x40x17 HP in the rear, and have no clearance issues on 17 x 9 1/5 inch Vette Wheels. I have NOT as yet compared the offset(s) between the two wheels, ie the wheels on my C4 and the C6 wheels.
I'll let you know the result as soon as I have finished mounting the wheel and have the numbers.
Let me know if there is other info you'd like to obtain,,,
Michael....
Last edited by Capt Mike; May 14, 2015 at 11:16 AM.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
I put Bridgestone Expedia SO-1's in stock sizes on mine in 2010. I like 'em.
NOTE: guys, you should know that the crappiest new tires you just put on ALWAYS feel better than the best WORN-OUT tires that just came OFF your car. That's a fact...
NOTE: guys, you should know that the crappiest new tires you just put on ALWAYS feel better than the best WORN-OUT tires that just came OFF your car. That's a fact...
Last edited by rocco16; May 11, 2015 at 11:14 PM.