Replacement Tires
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 187
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From: Lutz FL
I put a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus NON run flats on my '04 TRC. I could not be happier. The tires we replaced were the factory GY Eagle run flats. Those tires were the worst.
It made so much difference in the ride, noise level and traction, it seems like a new car. My wife and I took a road trip in March from Florida to Louisville, stopping at the Museum and for a Plant tour. What a pleasure! We made the return trip of 920 miles home all in one day and were still comfortable at the end of the day.
I highly recommend the Pilot Sports. They are wonderful!
It made so much difference in the ride, noise level and traction, it seems like a new car. My wife and I took a road trip in March from Florida to Louisville, stopping at the Museum and for a Plant tour. What a pleasure! We made the return trip of 920 miles home all in one day and were still comfortable at the end of the day.
I highly recommend the Pilot Sports. They are wonderful!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Palm Harbor not far from Sebring Florida
St. Jude Donor '11
Oldtimer
A lot are going with the Michelin Pilot Sports. Also you can find a lot of members going with the Hankook or the Nitto. It really depends on your budget.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,761
Likes: 235
From: North Carolina
I put a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus NON run flats on my '04 TRC. I could not be happier. The tires we replaced were the factory GY Eagle run flats. Those tires were the worst.
It made so much difference in the ride, noise level and traction, it seems like a new car.
I highly recommend the Pilot Sports. They are wonderful!
It made so much difference in the ride, noise level and traction, it seems like a new car.
I highly recommend the Pilot Sports. They are wonderful!
Ditto above same tires went on my 98 but I put the ZP's (runflats on) same ride and handling comments apply.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 16,027
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From: oregon
max street performance: bridgestone re-11
best value: hankook v12
basically a choice of traction and handling versus value. i personally discount most the other choices because no tire except the nt05 can touch the re-11 in performance and the nt05 forces you to run a non oem 285 35 18 and 255 40 17. the hankook v12 is cheap and a really decent performer for what it costs.
the only thing i freely admit i don't factor in are things like ride quality and noise. i personally can't give an opinion on that as i haven't tried anywhere near all the available tires on a vehicle.
the re-11 is a really sweet tire though. would not be surprised to see a stock z51 car pull 1g on the skidpad with a set. it's a somewhat similar design to the michelin ps2, just more modern, improved rubber compound and a little more aggressive. utqg on it is either 180 or 200, i think the ps2 was mmmmm 220? trying to remember but it's been a few years since i've driven a set
best value: hankook v12
basically a choice of traction and handling versus value. i personally discount most the other choices because no tire except the nt05 can touch the re-11 in performance and the nt05 forces you to run a non oem 285 35 18 and 255 40 17. the hankook v12 is cheap and a really decent performer for what it costs.
the only thing i freely admit i don't factor in are things like ride quality and noise. i personally can't give an opinion on that as i haven't tried anywhere near all the available tires on a vehicle.
the re-11 is a really sweet tire though. would not be surprised to see a stock z51 car pull 1g on the skidpad with a set. it's a somewhat similar design to the michelin ps2, just more modern, improved rubber compound and a little more aggressive. utqg on it is either 180 or 200, i think the ps2 was mmmmm 220? trying to remember but it's been a few years since i've driven a set
Last edited by racebum; Jun 22, 2012 at 02:05 PM.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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I replaced my Michelins (don't remember the exact model) with Hankook V12s and couldn't be happier. My C5 is a DD and comfort and a quiet ride were my priority.
The Pros; They seem a smidgen less low profile, are MUCH quieter, good traction and give a softer ride.
Cons: because of the softer ride they seem less responsive and the car does not seem as tight.
Overall I'm very pleased. An added bonus, they are good looking tires.
~Jeff~
The Pros; They seem a smidgen less low profile, are MUCH quieter, good traction and give a softer ride.
Cons: because of the softer ride they seem less responsive and the car does not seem as tight.
Overall I'm very pleased. An added bonus, they are good looking tires.
~Jeff~
Racer
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 413
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From: Simi Valley CA
Another vote for the Hankook V12s
Just put on a set a few weeks ago. Did notice them being quieter than the Goodyears and the steering was a little touchier than what I was used to with the Goodyears. But, got used to that after a few miles.
Also they where less than half the money that they wanted for the runflats. I received a rebate from both Discount Tire and Hankook for a a total of $180.
Just put on a set a few weeks ago. Did notice them being quieter than the Goodyears and the steering was a little touchier than what I was used to with the Goodyears. But, got used to that after a few miles.
Also they where less than half the money that they wanted for the runflats. I received a rebate from both Discount Tire and Hankook for a a total of $180.
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Joined: Aug 2011
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Another vote for the Hankook V12s
Just put on a set a few weeks ago. Did notice them being quieter than the Goodyears and the steering was a little touchier than what I was used to with the Goodyears. But, got used to that after a few miles.
Also they where less than half the money that they wanted for the runflats. I received a rebate from both Discount Tire and Hankook for a a total of $180.
Just put on a set a few weeks ago. Did notice them being quieter than the Goodyears and the steering was a little touchier than what I was used to with the Goodyears. But, got used to that after a few miles.
Also they where less than half the money that they wanted for the runflats. I received a rebate from both Discount Tire and Hankook for a a total of $180.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 11,133
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From: ~The DARKSIDE Group~
I put a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus NON run flats on my '04 TRC. I could not be happier. The tires we replaced were the factory GY Eagle run flats. Those tires were the worst.
It made so much difference in the ride, noise level and traction, it seems like a new car.
I highly recommend the Pilot Sports. They are wonderful!
It made so much difference in the ride, noise level and traction, it seems like a new car.
I highly recommend the Pilot Sports. They are wonderful!
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,454
Likes: 6
From: Pittsburgh PA
I missed the extra $100 from Discount by being 9 days to early.
It was a weekend special. I called but they wouldn't extend it. Oh well. Very happy with the tires.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 16,027
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From: oregon
discount will match the cheapest online price you can find shipped. you still have to pay mounting and balancing but it can save some $$. just bring a printout in of your online quote with the shipping charge showing and they will match it