New owner needs help with Tires
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New owner needs help with Tires
I am the proud new owner of 2000. It seems that the original owner changed the wheels and tires. The current tires are 265/40/17(F) and 295/35/19 (R) non run flat.
They only have about 21,00 miles on them. What should I expect for miles before I need to change them.
What would you recommend to replace them with. I will be driving the all the time. So yes for wet weather I will most likely park it when it snows.
Anyonea help would be appreciated.
They only have about 21,00 miles on them. What should I expect for miles before I need to change them.
What would you recommend to replace them with. I will be driving the all the time. So yes for wet weather I will most likely park it when it snows.
Anyonea help would be appreciated.
Race Director
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From: Greer SC
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Which brand of tire?
Also, if the front to rear diameter difference (should be ~0.5"-1.2" I believe) is outside the optimum range for Active Handling, it could have an impact.
Also, if the front to rear diameter difference (should be ~0.5"-1.2" I believe) is outside the optimum range for Active Handling, it could have an impact.
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From: Greer SC
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You are good for many more miles unless you like doing burnouts.
BTW I don't see 295/35 ZR19's listed???
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...irePageLocQty=
BTW I don't see 295/35 ZR19's listed???
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...irePageLocQty=
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From: eastern NC
I happened to be following our club on a recent cruise and the car in front of me (a C4) had just switched to GS-D3's. We got caught in a shower and I was getting drenched by the C4 in front of me so I pulled out into the second lane. It was immediately obvious that of all of the Corvettes (C4's, C5's and C6's) he was throwing off much more water than anyone else... convinced me!
Good luck... GUSTO
