Kent in KC

I normally hang out in the C2 section (2-'63's) but I bought a C5 a couple of years ago to take on longer trips - great decision, BTW. Have researched some of the old threads, but before I drop $1200 at Costco on new tires I want to make sure I'm doing the right thing. Currently have the Goodyear Eagles, but like most people I'd like a quieter, smoother riding tire since I'm not into testing the limits on my car. Looks like many folks recommend the Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP - 245/45/17 and 275/40/17. Would like to hear from those who have bought these - pro and con.

Thanks in advance for the advice...

Kent

Sonny71

Have them on my '03, but only for the last 1,000 miles or so--fine to this point. Had the PS2-ZPs on the '01 for over 10,000 miles, great in the spring, summer and fall, not so much in the winter.

racebum

if you don't drive the car hard and care more about keeping the run flat capability and a quiet ride with good wet weather traction i don't see how you'll do better

michelin also has a $70 rebate per set going till mid september

oh1vette

Have you considered non run flats as an alternative?

Lots more choices....

Novakain1970

Your rear wheels should be 18"

wbrands

Have a set on my '01. They are way quieter and smoother riding than the Goodyear EMTs I ran for 10 years on my last C5. If I stay with run flats, this will definitely be my tire of choice when the time comes again.

Runaway89

Put Goodrich Super Sports non runflat on my 98 and 00. Unbelievable ride, handling and noise difference. Less than $800.00 for each car mounted, balanced and out the door.

wrmiles

The Michelins are a good tire if you don't need max dry performance.

Tread wear on the rears has been inconsistent and disappointing. My experience:

Original Goodyears--36.5K
1st Michelins--36.5K
2nd Michelins--24K
3rd Michelins--27K and pretty close to worn out.

Neither my tire dealer nor Michelin has been able and/or willing to provde any useful input on this issue. It appears to help running a few psi lower than 30 cold, since the wear is in the center.

At first the info on their website seems to indicate a 45k warranty, but reading the fine print, the warranty is limited to 30K for runflats, and then is reduced to half for rears which cannot be rotated to the front.

Front tires, on the other hand, do great. 50K on my first set, and 38K on the second set with another 5-10K estimated remaining.

MS04Cpe

You might consider the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3. I'm enjoying mine. These are non-runflat tires, by the way.

Wayne

RetiredSFC 97

from my experience the Pilots aren't quiet. Next year I'm replacing mine with a non run flat A/S.

I have no experience with the Goodyears so I don't know if they are any quieter or not.

Kent in KC

Thanks for all the replies so far - what alternatives do you recommend?

VETJAZZ

Get the Michelin Z/Ps. You won't be sorry.

oh1vette

Well I'm running the Nitto NT555 (or 05s if you want sticker) alot of good comments about the Hankook V12s....

I carry a slime tire repair kit "just in case".....

chipscvettec5

Kent, you can obviously buy any type of tire you want. It really comes down to how you're using the car, how you want to use the coupe rear cargo area of the car and how ready you want to be if and when you have a flat. I believe you mentioned you bought the car for long trips which means a non-run flat would most likely be more quieter. That being the case there are many types of tires to choose from and you either carry an extra tire and jack with you or a can of fix-a-flat. With a run-flat you most likely can make it to the next servicing area but then comes the tough part of finding a tire to fit the wheel at 1am in the night. Double check your rear tire size, I believe you have a typo referencing the rear tire. It should be 18'' not 17''.

racebum

you will probably get a quieter ride from a non run flat just generally speaking. one perk to the hakoook v12 is they are a better performing tire than the michelin AS and cost something like $500 a set making them very inexpensive

123Gone

Yesterday, I had a second set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S ZP's put on. I got 45,000 miles on the old set, but I was into the wear bar pretty good.

Vetteman Jack

I have a set of the Hankook Ventus V12 EVOs on my car and they are a great tire. Price is really good (around $600 for the set and there is a rebate going on now I think). Car handles very well and rides great.

stein3282

What he said.

killain

Truly the best money I ever spent on my 2003, Michelin Pilot sport ZP. I have no interest or intent to change tires on the road ! Good way to get killed.

Kent in KC

Thanks again guys for the advice...BTW - yeah, the rear wheels are 18".