Tire recommendations for C5
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Plano TX
I've got Michelin A/S 3+ on my car now. Had Michelin PSS on my C7. There is no comparison. I've almost looped my car twice now with the A/S tires. Modern summer performance tires are heads and shoulders above A/S. In fact, the MPSS have as much traction as drag radials for the stock C7 power level. I've dead hooked with 1.7 sec 60' times with the stock C7 tire.
Bridgestone & Continental also make great performance summer tires.
I really wanted to stay with a 17/18 size tires, but since Michelin doesn't offer C5 sizing for the PSS ZP tires, I'll likely move to an 18/19 setp.
Bridgestone & Continental also make great performance summer tires.
I really wanted to stay with a 17/18 size tires, but since Michelin doesn't offer C5 sizing for the PSS ZP tires, I'll likely move to an 18/19 setp.
Last edited by bigsapper; Feb 9, 2019 at 08:46 AM.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2017
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From: Carol Stream (Chicago suburbs) IL
I've been running these tires for a year. They do a very good job in terms of all round performance (including snow). Don't let the price fool you- they are top tier tires (Michelin owns BF Goodrich). These tires will not match the Michelin but are a close second.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2016
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From: Austin TX
Toyo R888's or R888R's. Amazing street tire.
If you want to go straight gangster, just get some Pirelli, Michelin, or Hoosier slicks. Nothing puts a smile on your face like some twisties with road course slicks.
If you want to go straight gangster, just get some Pirelli, Michelin, or Hoosier slicks. Nothing puts a smile on your face like some twisties with road course slicks.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2015
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I’m looking at three possibilities for a new set of tires for a C5. I don’t drive it hard, I just cruise and usually just weekends or running errands.
Least Expensive: BF Goodrich G-Force COMP 2 A/S
Option 2: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 Plus
Option 3: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season
Discount Tire told me the BF Goodrich tires are directional and cannot be rotated side to side, but the Michelin’s are not directional and can be rotated side to side. Not sure about the Goodyear’s.
Would the non-directional tires be a reason to select?
From the 3 choices above, what would you suggest?
thanks
Least Expensive: BF Goodrich G-Force COMP 2 A/S
Option 2: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 Plus
Option 3: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season
Discount Tire told me the BF Goodrich tires are directional and cannot be rotated side to side, but the Michelin’s are not directional and can be rotated side to side. Not sure about the Goodyear’s.
Would the non-directional tires be a reason to select?
From the 3 choices above, what would you suggest?
thanks
I currently have the bf a/s that you're asking and compare to eagle f1, the f1s have much more grip and last a hell of a lot longer.
Bare in mind my driving habits have not changed at all. Bf a/s only good for 2 years before i noticed the rear end breaking loose.
In conclusion i rather go back to Goodyear. Its a bit too expensive to keep trying different tires and may or may not last or perform as you need them too.
I push my car hard in all conditions and even in f uped roads, eagle f1 always had great grip especially in the rear which is very important to me. I dont want to risk a spin out or slide as the bf's give me.
Bf was a let down for my needs.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Silver Spring MD
Have Michelin PS2 AS ZP and no comparision to OEM GYs
When I replaced the OEM GY runflats on my convertible I had terrific traction and the road noise dropped significantly. They don't make my tires anymore but I have put over 30K miles on them and have about half of the tread still there. The GYs caused my C5 to become a sled when I was driving on some light snow, about 1/8 inch, as it was just starting to snow. The PS2s are all season rated and have good traction on dry and wet roads but the C5 doesn't like to drive in snow. I would go with the Michelins unless you can't afford them.
Last edited by bighank; Feb 10, 2019 at 12:37 PM.
