Another tire thread
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Melting Slicks
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From: Burlington County NJ
Another tire thread
what would you consider the best value tire?
I have the z51, but I don't track and im just looking for the best value tire - trying to be economical. Is there a $200 out there that will still grip 1/2 decent? I only need fronts right now.
Must be runflat.
any experiences with the Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval RFT?
I know there's been a ton of these tire threads, but i also thought that maybe some new tires have gone on the market...
I have the z51, but I don't track and im just looking for the best value tire - trying to be economical. Is there a $200 out there that will still grip 1/2 decent? I only need fronts right now.
Must be runflat.
any experiences with the Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval RFT?
I know there's been a ton of these tire threads, but i also thought that maybe some new tires have gone on the market...
Last edited by vette-oholic; Dec 12, 2007 at 08:34 AM.
Racer
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From: Phoenix AZ
Have looked at the same tires
here are reviews on TireRack.com of the tire..
http://www.tirerack.com/survey/Surve...ommentStatus=P
Overall pretty high marks... one guy did not like them
here are reviews on TireRack.com of the tire..
http://www.tirerack.com/survey/Surve...ommentStatus=P
Overall pretty high marks... one guy did not like them
Drifting
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From: By The Hook NJ
Put the Firehawks on last week. THe first time I took off, the tires slipped pretty bad. It was cold out and the streets were a little damp. This was also the first time the tires touched pavement.
Second time out the tires grabbed fine. They ride better than the GY F1's. Only time will tell, but so far I'm happy.
Second time out the tires grabbed fine. They ride better than the GY F1's. Only time will tell, but so far I'm happy.
Racer
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From: Phoenix AZ
Here is another Firestone thread
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1886927
More of the same ...mostly positive comments
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1886927
More of the same ...mostly positive comments
Melting Slicks
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From: Jupiter Florida
Not knowing if your C6 is a daily driver etc these might suit you...fairly new and VERY competitive pricing and are gaining popularity very quickly
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Sport+A%2FS+ZP
Michael
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Sport+A%2FS+ZP
Michael
Last edited by C6FirstVette; Dec 13, 2007 at 11:24 AM.
Former Vendor
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From: Loganville GA
In the $200 tires, before the widebody I had Avon Tech M500 all seasons from tire rack. They gripped much much better than the supercar tires, had a great wear rating, and were about 800 delivered. I highly recommend them for daily driving, even with a little twisties thrown in.
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NO Michelin Pilot Sport A/S ZP for C6 (sized for C5 only)
I don't think they make the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S ZP for the C6. I had them on my C5 and they were great tires, but they don't come in C6 tire sizes (at least from tire rack and the Michelin website):
245/40 18
285/35 19
Believe me - I'll be happy to be wrong about this if someone knows otherwise.
245/40 18
285/35 19
Believe me - I'll be happy to be wrong about this if someone knows otherwise.
Pro
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From: Eleva Wisconsin
I ran all last season, April-November, on a new set of Firestone WO and was very impressed. I do not track the car but it is a dd and I love the twisties and occasionally do some hard cornering, 1.06G to be exact, and they have performed excellent. IMO they are a great buy.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Burlington County NJ
I agree.
I don't think they make the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S ZP for the C6. I had them on my C5 and they were great tires, but they don't come in C6 tire sizes (at least from tire rack and the Michelin website):
245/40 18
285/35 19
Believe me - I'll be happy to be wrong about this if someone knows otherwise.
245/40 18
285/35 19
Believe me - I'll be happy to be wrong about this if someone knows otherwise.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Burlington County NJ
very nice price on these - $130 each. but they are not runflats and not too please with the treadwear rating that tirerack gave.
In the $200 tires, before the widebody I had Avon Tech M500 all seasons from tire rack. They gripped much much better than the supercar tires, had a great wear rating, and were about 800 delivered. I highly recommend them for daily driving, even with a little twisties thrown in.
Melting Slicks
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From: Visalia CA
what would you consider the best value tire?
I have the z51, but I don't track and im just looking for the best value tire - trying to be economical. Is there a $200 out there that will still grip 1/2 decent? I only need fronts right now.
Must be runflat.
any experiences with the Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval RFT?
I know there's been a ton of these tire threads, but i also thought that maybe some new tires have gone on the market...
I have the z51, but I don't track and im just looking for the best value tire - trying to be economical. Is there a $200 out there that will still grip 1/2 decent? I only need fronts right now.
Must be runflat.
any experiences with the Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval RFT?
I know there's been a ton of these tire threads, but i also thought that maybe some new tires have gone on the market...
If you want runflats, you have 2 choices
Goodyear or Firestone.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Burlington County NJ
thanks - im beginning to see that...
since im hearing mostly good things from everyone - I think I will be going with the firestones...
was gonna put these on the fronts and leave my OEMs in the rear (they have a few thousand miles left in them)
since im hearing mostly good things from everyone - I think I will be going with the firestones...
was gonna put these on the fronts and leave my OEMs in the rear (they have a few thousand miles left in them)
Burning Brakes
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From: Miami Lakes FL
just ordered my second set of Toyo T1R tires from onlinetires.com. These are the best tires i've ever had. They look and perform amazingly. This is Toyo's top of the line tire. I paid $884 shipped. Can't beat it.
