Tire suggestions please?
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Tire suggestions please?
Any suggestions for a good all performance tire (wear, traction, quite-smooth ride, handling) for the C6? I don’t race or drive in bad weather and I do not like the stock GY Eagles F1 EMT (can’t drive when under 40 degrees). Also not looking to spend 500.00 a piece Thanks. Fred
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From: Lake Worth Florida
The Firestone run-flats are much better all around then the GY. Better traction, longer tread-ware, and quieter. Plus, they are a little cheaper.
I just don't think there is a exceptionally good all around run-flat. This is mainly due to the fact of being a run-flat. Much stiffer sidewalls.
Now if you don't care about run-flats, then there are several very good tires available.
However, if you are looking for an all-season tire, then you have to compromise on some of the handling you would get in a pure summer performance time. Some characteristics are mutually exclusive.
I just don't think there is a exceptionally good all around run-flat. This is mainly due to the fact of being a run-flat. Much stiffer sidewalls.
Now if you don't care about run-flats, then there are several very good tires available.
However, if you are looking for an all-season tire, then you have to compromise on some of the handling you would get in a pure summer performance time. Some characteristics are mutually exclusive.
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The Firestone run-flats are much better all around then the GY. Better traction, longer tread-ware, and quieter. Plus, they are a little cheaper.
I just don't think there is a exceptionally good all around run-flat. This is mainly due to the fact of being a run-flat. Much stiffer sidewalls.
Now if you don't care about run-flats, then there are several very good tires available.
However, if you are looking for an all-season tire, then you have to compromise on some of the handling you would get in a pure summer performance time. Some characteristics are mutually exclusive.
I just don't think there is a exceptionally good all around run-flat. This is mainly due to the fact of being a run-flat. Much stiffer sidewalls.
Now if you don't care about run-flats, then there are several very good tires available.
However, if you are looking for an all-season tire, then you have to compromise on some of the handling you would get in a pure summer performance time. Some characteristics are mutually exclusive.
Last edited by seether4113; Feb 2, 2010 at 02:27 PM.
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I hope they are as good as people have said... Got the whole set for around 1300.00 with the road hazard warranty and they have a 45k mile warranty as well.
Mark
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From: Mönchengladbach NRW
I of course don´t know about prices in the US - I´m driving Pirelli Sottozeros in the winter and Yokohama Advan Sport- way better than the original EMT.
Next tire will be the Michelin - just to see what´s better.
Next tire will be the Michelin - just to see what´s better.
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Mine is a daily driver with 58k on her. Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval runflats. You'll thank yourself when you save $600 over the Goodyear RF's. I have driven in plenty of days of 17 degree weather and plenty of rain. No snow though. Tirerack.com and it cost me $1000 even for all four.
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I drive every winter in New Jersey and have no complaints.
For me the best thing is the Michelin's are quieter than the Goodyear's.
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Any suggestions for a good all performance tire (wear, traction, quite-smooth ride, handling) for the C6? I don’t race or drive in bad weather and I do not like the stock GY Eagles F1 EMT (can’t drive when under 40 degrees). Also not looking to spend 500.00 a piece Thanks. Fred
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