[Z06] Michellin vs goodyear
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From: Colorado
Originally Posted by GONE99
275's on the front 315's on the back.
Originally Posted by l88rocket
I had Michelin sport ps2 and the sport.The Ps2 is really a dry weather tire only,handles great but suck in the rain
However, and in closure, I think it doesn't matter too much what kind of tire is on my Z as long as my Z is runnin', I'm grinnin'
Safety Car
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From: Minnesota
I've run the same roadcourse with both of these tires on my '04. The GY SCs are much better. Less understeer, more feedback, better turn in, better corner exit rear grip, and on and on. On anything less than hydoplane water depths, the GYs stick great in the wet.
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From: Chino Valley AZ
Originally Posted by Originally Posted by Retired GM Engr
I felt no problem maintaining 85 mph when you could not even see the painted line stripes due to water buildup.
Originally Posted by Dr.Ron
Forgive me, but I think THAT is one of the most dangerous lines I've read in quite a while.
. . .
Just my opinion. Others opinions WILL vary.
Ron
. . .
Just my opinion. Others opinions WILL vary.
Ron
I based that on the fact that I could "feel" slight steering inputs produce appropriate vehicle response to the steering input.
If not, I would have backed off until appropriate control was "available" via "slight searching".
Your mileage may vary, and so may your opinion on "what is safe", and I'll respect that.
I'm 64 years old, and have never had an accident that bent any sheet metal.
And, I've driven a LOT of cars on the road, mine and GM's. Driven Hard.
And, I've had to do "a few" real trick avoidance "dances" to avoid idiots.
As a former professional accident investigator, I know that doesn't mean it can't happen tomorrow, big or little.
When you pull out of the garage, you are only split-seconds from the BIG ONE.
Maybe my fault, maybe not.
My "job" in street driving is to make SURE I NEVER take any innocent ones with me.
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From: Chino Valley AZ
Originally Posted by Rippied Z06
I've run the same roadcourse with both of these tires on my '04. The GY SCs are much better. Less understeer, more feedback, better turn in, better corner exit rear grip, and on and on. On anything less than hydoplane water depths, the GYs stick great in the wet.
You've been there, I have not.
I liked the F1's "in the wet". I love the PS2's in "flooded wet".
I can't speak to "roadcourse", because I have nowhere to try that safely,
other than funning around in 1st gear "parking lot" power-oversteering crap,
which isn't a fair comparison of "tire capability".
I am happy in the dry "with both" at 7/10th's for real world mountain twisties.
They had BOTH better be able to do THAT well.
Drifting
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From: Behind the Orange Curtain, So Cal
PS2 vs. Goodyear
Oh no...another tire post! The M's are nice but way expensive. I have them on my E-55. I went for another brand on the Z05. Car drives just fine.....I can't tell much difference, but the drain on the bank account was significant. Actually, I put the FS wide ovals on...will try the GY next time since FS screwed up and put the rear wheels on the front....
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From: Chino Valley AZ
Originally Posted by Twil1ght
Seeing as no one has mentioned this, perhaps this is a good time to point out that the F1 Supercar was developed specifically for the C5 Z06.
I also know a LOT of the guys at the Milford PG Tire and Wheel Laboratory. I raced MX with one of them for a LOT of years.
They are supposed to be "in charge" of developing GM tire standards, and approving "the OEM stuff".
For a lot of "years", I have defended their efforts. Ford or Chrysler are not in the same league.
But, they are the same guys who allowed Firestone to put OEM tires on my '03 Z71 Sierra full-size pickup.
And, the right rear tire sidewall COMPLETELY TORE APART at 50 mph on a straightaway, with PLENTY of tread left.
I have "unbeliveable pictures". This was "quite a while" after the Ford Explorer/Firestone "fiascos".
Nice work, "friends".
Maybe too many "free lunches" ?
P.S.
Trial lawyers, it is not hard to track me down.
Bring it on.
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Originally Posted by Rippied Z06
I've run the same roadcourse with both of these tires on my '04. The GY SCs are much better. Less understeer, more feedback, better turn in, better corner exit rear grip, and on and on. On anything less than hydoplane water depths, the GYs stick great in the wet.
Are you at Laguna Seca yet?