Tires
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 30
Likes: 1
From: Amherst Junction WI
Thanks
All the comments are greatly appreciated. Thank you!!
Primarily looks. The C5's OEM 17/18 combination look a bit small (and dated) compared to other cars, IMHO. Heck, 18's are family car tires these days. I know going to 18/19 with stock C6 tire sizes is not a big change, but combined with a little lowering, they fill out the wheel wells very nicely.
I played around with the ride height until the space over the tires was about the same as the gaps front and rear between the tires and the wheel wells. To me, it just looks "right", not slammed or anything silly. Plus, 18/19's are not so big that it looks like the brake rotors are way too small, which pushes you to go for bigger brakes, etc.
I played around with the ride height until the space over the tires was about the same as the gaps front and rear between the tires and the wheel wells. To me, it just looks "right", not slammed or anything silly. Plus, 18/19's are not so big that it looks like the brake rotors are way too small, which pushes you to go for bigger brakes, etc.
Last edited by tkgo15; Jul 14, 2016 at 03:58 PM.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 265
Likes: 25
From: Houston Texas
New Tires
I went with the Bridgestone RE-11 and couldn't be happier. They are definitely on the aggressive side of the spectrum with a 200 treadwear rating but they changed the personality of the car by light years. I literally can hammer the throttle in a corner and she just sticks and moves!
Downside to this option is the wear as I was advised not to expect more then about 15K-18K miles before they will need replacing.
Whatever you decide on, have fun and enjoy the new shoes.
Downside to this option is the wear as I was advised not to expect more then about 15K-18K miles before they will need replacing.
Whatever you decide on, have fun and enjoy the new shoes.
