Need new tires
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From: Boiling Springs Pennsylvania
Oldtimer
Some of the tires mentioned are classified as Summer Tires. My take is that they do not run well at under 50 degree ambient temperature. My Corvette will see the "outside" when it is under 50 as long as there is no snow on the ground. Any recommendation with this in mind? Thanks.
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5th Gear
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Kelowna BC
thanks for all the input, How do you train the tpms? I've done it on my DuraMax but haven't seen how on the vette. Just saw a c6 on the road, 2 deg Celsius and lots of sand and melting snow!! Arg!!
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From: Visalia CA
Yesterday I had new tires put on my '97. I was running OEM Goodyear runflats. Not what I would call excessively noisy, but hard as a rock. Felt every little bump.
Went with BFGoodrich g-force T/A KDW2s (non-runflat). The car is now much more responsive and feels like it is glued to the road. However, they aren't any quieter than the GYs. I've heard this may change once the tires are worn in. This is a "summer" tire, but still performs well in the rain.
Purchased from TireRack for $825 shipped to my installer. Even though the rear tires were on back order; from ordering to install was only nine days.
PS Their is no need to train your TPMS after a tire change.
Went with BFGoodrich g-force T/A KDW2s (non-runflat). The car is now much more responsive and feels like it is glued to the road. However, they aren't any quieter than the GYs. I've heard this may change once the tires are worn in. This is a "summer" tire, but still performs well in the rain.
Purchased from TireRack for $825 shipped to my installer. Even though the rear tires were on back order; from ordering to install was only nine days.
PS Their is no need to train your TPMS after a tire change.
Last edited by WetteVette; Feb 2, 2013 at 05:47 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Redding California
I replaced my original Goodyears with the Michelin Pilot Sport AS non-runflats. $1,180 OTD from Americas Tire. No regrets, look good, grip well, quiet.
I've heard the Hankook V12s are great tires too for a little less money.
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I've heard the Hankook V12s are great tires too for a little less money.
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Last edited by allred; Feb 2, 2013 at 10:46 PM.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Do a forum search for this lesser known tire- Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta. An excellent tire with favorable reviews from everyone who has tried them. Great performance with very reasonable pricing, usually on the lower side of tire pricing. I drive mine year round with no problem. i had Michelin PS2's before and like these tires better, and much more affordable. If you want a four season tire look at the Conti Extreme Contact DWS.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: San Gabriel Valley California
St. Jude Donor '14-'15
Yesterday I had new tires put on my '97. I was running OEM Goodyear runflats. Not what I would call excessively noisy, but hard as a rock. Felt every little bump.
Went with BFGoodrich g-force T/A KDW2s (non-runflat). The car is now much more responsive and feels like it is glued to the road. However, they aren't any quieter than the GYs. I've heard this may change once the tires are worn in. This is a "summer" tire, but still performs well in the rain.
Purchased from TireRack for $825 shipped to my installer. Even though the rear tires were on back order; from ordering to install was only nine days.
PS Their is no need to train your TPMS after a tire change.
Went with BFGoodrich g-force T/A KDW2s (non-runflat). The car is now much more responsive and feels like it is glued to the road. However, they aren't any quieter than the GYs. I've heard this may change once the tires are worn in. This is a "summer" tire, but still performs well in the rain.
Purchased from TireRack for $825 shipped to my installer. Even though the rear tires were on back order; from ordering to install was only nine days.
PS Their is no need to train your TPMS after a tire change.
If you plan to keep your car for a long time; consider this. In addition to good tires, add the C5 sound/heat insulation kit from Marc at Vettenuts. I did last year, and it was some of the best money I've ever spent. The sound reduction from outside noise, including tire noise, is immediately noticable. This is an investment, which will last the life of your car, and won't wear out.
I believe it improves the quality of ride time, immensely. Corvette will never 'sound' like the quiet of Cadillac. It's a sports car. But this insulation kit, is a definite improvement on ability to listen to music, conversation, or just quietly listen to your Corvette, as you drive.
And the reduction of interior heat is the other great thing of this kit, as well.
Added to quality tires; you won't regret it.
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From: Eastvale Ca
BigDuk,
That's what I was told by the guys who have replaced my tires (3 times, I get about 30,000 miles each time). Last week they replaced the TPMS on the rear passenger wheel (it went bad) and they "re-trained" (programmed) the TPMS. Have I been mis-informed ? Everything is working just fine.
That's what I was told by the guys who have replaced my tires (3 times, I get about 30,000 miles each time). Last week they replaced the TPMS on the rear passenger wheel (it went bad) and they "re-trained" (programmed) the TPMS. Have I been mis-informed ? Everything is working just fine.
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From: Los Angeles CA
Nitto INVO.
Great pricing point and they are very predictable and consistant at the limit. Also, good crusing manner such as low noise. they offer many different sizes and alot of vettes run them for street tires.
discounttiredirect.com has it for pretty cheap imo.
personally, I run NT05s becasue I like more grip and dont care about tire noise. Vettes deserve grippy tire for true "vette" driving.
Great pricing point and they are very predictable and consistant at the limit. Also, good crusing manner such as low noise. they offer many different sizes and alot of vettes run them for street tires.
discounttiredirect.com has it for pretty cheap imo.
personally, I run NT05s becasue I like more grip and dont care about tire noise. Vettes deserve grippy tire for true "vette" driving.
Last edited by rkdc5z06; Feb 3, 2013 at 11:21 AM.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Sloatsburg NY
Oldtimer
BigDuk,
That's what I was told by the guys who have replaced my tires (3 times, I get about 30,000 miles each time). Last week they replaced the TPMS on the rear passenger wheel (it went bad) and they "re-trained" (programmed) the TPMS. Have I been mis-informed ? Everything is working just fine.
That's what I was told by the guys who have replaced my tires (3 times, I get about 30,000 miles each time). Last week they replaced the TPMS on the rear passenger wheel (it went bad) and they "re-trained" (programmed) the TPMS. Have I been mis-informed ? Everything is working just fine.
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Honolulu Hawaii
I just finished stripping the OEM silver off of the C6 wheels. I then cleaned, primed, painted and cleared the wheels. I have new TPMS sensors to instal and McGard black chrome lug nuts with locks. Gonna have the tires mounted later this week.
The color is a graphite metallic.
