I am due in about 6 months but have noted this on my Vette folder... How is the ride??
Tire suggestions needed!
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I went with Firestone Wide Ovals in Z06 sizes along with new wheels to match.
Bottom line: much quieter, better grip (summer only) and a smoother ride. Also, you totally move away from the bump-steer when hitting a bump while turning.
I made my decision based on the reviews and test results provded by Tire Rack.
Good Luck
Bottom line: much quieter, better grip (summer only) and a smoother ride. Also, you totally move away from the bump-steer when hitting a bump while turning.
I made my decision based on the reviews and test results provded by Tire Rack.
Good Luck
I just put my first 100 miles on them and the difference is, well how do you say quiet
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From: "Officer, are you sure I was going that fast?" Texas
Bought the Michelins Pilots "ZP" run flats. I like the ride, they are quiet, and you can't beat the 45,000 mile warranty on them. Got them from NTB after they matched Tire Rack price. Check out the Tire rack price.
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Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP (Max Performance Summer) are the new runflat tires used on the new supercharged ZR1 Corvette. They are available in regular C5 sizes at $345 each and $246 each for back and front tires at Tire Rack.
I have stayed with the OEM Goodyear runflats (on my third set at 122,000 miles). I get great life out of them (55,000 miles on fronts and 45,000 miles on rears). They also give you 3 mpg better mileage than regular non-runflat radial tires and 2 mpg more than other runflat tires. They are also rated for 50 miles running flat and can be repaired and 200 miles running flat (but can not be re-used). Believe it or not, the OEMs handle better than Goodyear GS-D3s (according to Corvette Enthusiast Magazine). They do ride rougher and do not accelerate (hook up) as well though.
I have stayed with the OEM Goodyear runflats (on my third set at 122,000 miles). I get great life out of them (55,000 miles on fronts and 45,000 miles on rears). They also give you 3 mpg better mileage than regular non-runflat radial tires and 2 mpg more than other runflat tires. They are also rated for 50 miles running flat and can be repaired and 200 miles running flat (but can not be re-used). Believe it or not, the OEMs handle better than Goodyear GS-D3s (according to Corvette Enthusiast Magazine). They do ride rougher and do not accelerate (hook up) as well though.
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Again, call Luke at Tire Rack in this Forum.
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Pricey Tire's
Hi
It seems that Goodyear has stiff competition out there! But the price's out there for a set of 4 tires (runflat's) can set one back for at least $1200 mounted.
Thanks
Alan
It seems that Goodyear has stiff competition out there! But the price's out there for a set of 4 tires (runflat's) can set one back for at least $1200 mounted.
Thanks
Alan
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I'll tell you in a few years about the wear.
