Need Tires. Suggestions?
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Need Tires. Suggestions?
What's everyone running? I'd like a set of summer only with real good grip.
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I see you are in NJ so it goes get cold. If you are seeking to drive your far under 50 degrees and still want great corvette worthy performance I’d look into Michelin AS 3 tires. I did hear you say you wanted summer tires and AS 3 are all season. That being said many of my friends have chosen this tire in place of their summer tires because it’s just a great corvette tire. No problem if you only use it in the summer it’s an excellent handling tire in the summer rain and in dry roads as well. Look it up.
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I agree when it comes to the original GoodYear tires, but the Michelins have done well by me over the years. I just bough a set for my '01. I carried the compressor with the '03 Z06 I had many years ago, but for the coupe and with my wife driving it, I'd rather have the peace of mind.
Too bad Michelin discontinued that tire.........
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Which tire? I just bought a set of Michelin ZPs last week for my '01. They're PS4s, I believe. They are still sitting at the tire shop, so I haven't seen them yet. Waiting for the winter storm to pass by before getting them on the car.
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"summer only with real good grip" I would recommend Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Best tire I've owned. If you want something cheaper but still good, try the Continental Extreme Contact Sports. I own both of those tires (I have 3 C5s) and without a doubt, the Michelins are a better tire.
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You can use the search feature in the upper right and get more opinions than you can probably digest - -but you'll sure get lots of info !
O bought Nitto 555 G2 last Christmas - - -had them on another C5 as well and thought they rode and handled well - - but we don't have your kinda weather out here . . .
O bought Nitto 555 G2 last Christmas - - -had them on another C5 as well and thought they rode and handled well - - but we don't have your kinda weather out here . . .
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I ran Invos for years on my 2008 Z06. Great tire! Although when I put the Michelin PSS on that car, they seemed to grip better both straight-line and lateral.
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Hopefully you were able to purchase what you wanted, but to the best of my knowledge, the only RF in C-5 sizing, that Michelin was making, lately, was the AS+3. If you bought something else, be sure to check the manufacturing date code, and good luck!!
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LOL. I've been running those sizes for 10 years with 570hp. I don't want big heavy oversized tires that slow the car down. I did that with another car recently and immediately noticed te difference. So I'd really need to think about that. I'd like a stickier rubber as my BFG G-Force tires (remember those?) are done even though they still look new. I'll probably look into MIchelins this time or maybe M/T's. Thanks for the suggestions everyone. 
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+1 for Michelin Pilot Super Sports. That's what I'm running on mine. They are leaps and bounds better than anything else I've tried.