Tires
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 16
Likes: 2
From: Georgia
I put Uniroyal Tiger Paw GTZ All Season tires on my C5 last year.
Michelin owns Uniroyal along with BFGoodrich and Riken. They
have been quiet tires since I've own them. Nice thing for me is
Walmart had a good deal for them online. I had them shipped
to the store for free. Picked them up and had the tires installed
by a shop I trust. (Not Walmart)
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 116
Likes: 6
From: SE MI
Not to hijack, but I posted in the Tires Forum and haven't gotten traction (hah!) like this thread has... Looking for one last call on this before I place my order...
I have an '04 Coupe with just an intake and bypass exhaust mod. Looking for an upgrade in the OEM sizes (245/45ZR17 & 275/40ZR18). My car is currently wearing a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP (run flats). I am deciding between the 3 following options:I think you guys generally prefer the Hankooks based on what I've seen...
I'm in Michigan and drive my car every day from the time the lows are above 40F until the first snow of the fall (rain doesn't deter me). I like to get up and go from stoplights occasionally, and take corners fast. I don't track or autox the car, and would prefer a quiet tire though performance takes precedence.
Any final thoughts?
I have an '04 Coupe with just an intake and bypass exhaust mod. Looking for an upgrade in the OEM sizes (245/45ZR17 & 275/40ZR18). My car is currently wearing a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP (run flats). I am deciding between the 3 following options:I think you guys generally prefer the Hankooks based on what I've seen...
I'm in Michigan and drive my car every day from the time the lows are above 40F until the first snow of the fall (rain doesn't deter me). I like to get up and go from stoplights occasionally, and take corners fast. I don't track or autox the car, and would prefer a quiet tire though performance takes precedence.
Any final thoughts?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 8,900
Likes: 1,074
From: Wisconsin
Not to hijack, but I posted in the Tires Forum and haven't gotten traction (hah!) like this thread has... Looking for one last call on this before I place my order...
I have an '04 Coupe with just an intake and bypass exhaust mod. Looking for an upgrade in the OEM sizes (245/45ZR17 & 275/40ZR18). My car is currently wearing a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP (run flats). I am deciding between the 3 following options:I think you guys generally prefer the Hankooks based on what I've seen...
I'm in Michigan and drive my car every day from the time the lows are above 40F until the first snow of the fall (rain doesn't deter me). I like to get up and go from stoplights occasionally, and take corners fast. I don't track or autox the car, and would prefer a quiet tire though performance takes precedence.
Any final thoughts?
I have an '04 Coupe with just an intake and bypass exhaust mod. Looking for an upgrade in the OEM sizes (245/45ZR17 & 275/40ZR18). My car is currently wearing a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP (run flats). I am deciding between the 3 following options:I think you guys generally prefer the Hankooks based on what I've seen...
I'm in Michigan and drive my car every day from the time the lows are above 40F until the first snow of the fall (rain doesn't deter me). I like to get up and go from stoplights occasionally, and take corners fast. I don't track or autox the car, and would prefer a quiet tire though performance takes precedence.
Any final thoughts?
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 116
Likes: 6
From: SE MI
If my math is right, I can actually get the Hankooks for about $40 cheaper than the Firestones. What I've read on the Firestones is that they're a great tire for the price, versus the Hankooks which are slightly better for slightly more money. I really appreciate your feedback though!
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 116
Likes: 6
From: SE MI
Really? Are you able to elaborate on the BFGs a bit? I almost eliminated them based on reading on this site because they seemed to have the least satisfied customers of the three options I listed.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Wisconsin
If my math is right, I can actually get the Hankooks for about $40 cheaper than the Firestones. What I've read on the Firestones is that they're a great tire for the price, versus the Hankooks which are slightly better for slightly more money. I really appreciate your feedback though!
Le Mans Master
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From: Wisconsin
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Pittsburgh PA
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 ZP Ultra High Performance, Best all around tire on the market today to put on a C5. $1,093 out the door at Costco. I can't afford to put a cheap tire on my corvette.
Last edited by Fcar 98; Aug 30, 2018 at 03:18 PM.
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From: Wisconsin
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Instructor
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 116
Likes: 6
From: SE MI
