Which Model????????
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18,'21
Just retired and am buying for a c6. I had originally had my mind set on a ZO6. We plan on driving it on trips and short pleasure runs. Is a ZO a good choice or should I be looking at a different model?? Some of feedback I've gotten concerns noise and tire wear. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance JIm
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...e=58165&tab=Al
I drove both (I am just waiting for color selection then will order my GS) and was very pleased with the GS and the ride of the F1's. I just don't see the G2's wearing as well for street use. IMO
What ever you choose enjoy the ride!!!!
Le Mans Master
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For best tire wear and long trip, GT comfort, look at a base model with F55 suspension and the J55 (formerly Z51 pkg) brakes.
Next step up would be a Grand Sport with F55 and it already has BIG brakes and wheels and faster wearing tires.
Z06 would be my last choice for trippin'.
Next step up would be a Grand Sport with F55 and it already has BIG brakes and wheels and faster wearing tires.
Z06 would be my last choice for trippin'.
Melting Slicks
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If you are looking for a 2011 or 2012 I would definitely say the GS. Keep in mind the tires that come with the Z06 or a GS coupe with a stick are VERY different than those that come with a vert or automatic. The G2's vs the F1's, G2's only good down to about 40 degrees. See the tread patterns from Tire Rack below
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...e=58165&tab=Al
I drove both (I am just waiting for color selection then will order my GS) and was very pleased with the GS and the ride of the F1's. I just don't see the G2's wearing as well for street use. IMO
What ever you choose enjoy the ride!!!!
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...e=58165&tab=Al
I drove both (I am just waiting for color selection then will order my GS) and was very pleased with the GS and the ride of the F1's. I just don't see the G2's wearing as well for street use. IMO
What ever you choose enjoy the ride!!!!
Both the Supercar GEN1 and GEN2 tires are ultra high performance summer tires and don't do well in the cold. The GEN2 tires are supposedly a better tire then the GEN1 tire, but the class is still on recess about that. Both the GEN1 and the GEN 2 have horrible wear history. I'm running Bridgestone RE050A tires on my Z06 which originally had the Goodyear F1 Supercar GEN1 tires.
Don't confuse a Goodyear F1 GS-2 with a Goodyear F1 Supercar G:2 tire. Two different tires. For clarification, Goodyear and TireRack call the GEN2 tire the G:2.
Last edited by JoesC5; Aug 22, 2011 at 09:00 PM.
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All C6's come with Goodyear F1's. Base C6's get Goodyear F1 GS-2's. The GS convertible and the GS coupe with the A6 get Goodyear F1 Supercar GEN1 tires and the GS coupe with the manual transmission gets the Goodyear F1 Supercar GEN2 tires(as does the base Z06 built after 2010).
Both the Supercar GEN1 and GEN2 tires are ultra high performance summer tires and don't do well in the cold. The GEN2 tires are supposedly a better tire then the GEN1 tire, but the class is still on recess about that. Both the GEN1 and the GEN 2 have horrible wear history. I'm running Bridgestone RE050A tires on my Z06 which originally had the Goodyear F1 Supercar GEN1 tires.
Don't confuse a Goodyear F1 GS-2 with a Goodyear F1 Supercar GEN2 tire. Two different tires.
Both the Supercar GEN1 and GEN2 tires are ultra high performance summer tires and don't do well in the cold. The GEN2 tires are supposedly a better tire then the GEN1 tire, but the class is still on recess about that. Both the GEN1 and the GEN 2 have horrible wear history. I'm running Bridgestone RE050A tires on my Z06 which originally had the Goodyear F1 Supercar GEN1 tires.
Don't confuse a Goodyear F1 GS-2 with a Goodyear F1 Supercar GEN2 tire. Two different tires.
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I agree. If paying for new tires down the road is going to be a problem, then the base C6 is the better choice. But if you have your heart set on a GS or a base Z06, then the Bridgestone RE050A run flat tires are much cheaper then the Goodyears or the Michelins. I paid my local dealer $1567 for my Bridgestones including mounting, balance and taxes for my Z06.
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18,'21
All C6's come with Goodyear F1's. Base C6's get Goodyear F1 GS-2's. The GS convertible and the GS coupe with the A6 get Goodyear F1 Supercar GEN1 tires and the GS coupe with the manual transmission gets the Goodyear F1 Supercar GEN2 tires(as does the base Z06 built after 2010).
Both the Supercar GEN1 and GEN2 tires are ultra high performance summer tires and don't do well in the cold. The GEN2 tires are supposedly a better tire then the GEN1 tire, but the class is still on recess about that. Both the GEN1 and the GEN 2 have horrible wear history. I'm running Bridgestone RE050A tires on my Z06 which originally had the Goodyear F1 Supercar GEN1 tires.
Don't confuse a Goodyear F1 GS-2 with a Goodyear F1 Supercar G:2 tire. Two different tires. For clarification, Goodyear and TireRack call the GEN2 tire the G:2.
Both the Supercar GEN1 and GEN2 tires are ultra high performance summer tires and don't do well in the cold. The GEN2 tires are supposedly a better tire then the GEN1 tire, but the class is still on recess about that. Both the GEN1 and the GEN 2 have horrible wear history. I'm running Bridgestone RE050A tires on my Z06 which originally had the Goodyear F1 Supercar GEN1 tires.
Don't confuse a Goodyear F1 GS-2 with a Goodyear F1 Supercar G:2 tire. Two different tires. For clarification, Goodyear and TireRack call the GEN2 tire the G:2.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '09 thru '17,'22 thru '26
Do you speak from experience?If you want a Cadillac well then buy one.
OP, if you truly want a Z06 you will be happy with it. We love ours and take it on trips and it never wears us out. It is truly a blast to drive. If you just want a Corvette any of the above suggestions are good. If you really want the Z you will always wish you had it.
You should ask this in the Z06 Forum too.
Last edited by BearZ06; Aug 22, 2011 at 09:14 PM.
Racer
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Most ridiculas statement ever posted
The Consigliere
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OP, you may have trouble finding a narrow body coupe (cushiest ride and longest/easiest tire wear), as a lot of dealers have gone to just stocking the wide body vettes, but if you do find one, I bet you can get a smokin' deal on it. A lot of dealers having trouble moving those units compared to the wide body cars, so you can probably make a deal, and even find a hold-over '10 or '11 model discounted.
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Exactly, and this is why the base C6 equipped with the F55 magnetic adjustible suspension is the most comfortable, practicle and best handling Vette for driving on everday roads, and in a variety of weather conditions, bar none; especially when fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport ZP (All Season) Plus Runflat tires.
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Le Mans Master
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Just retired and am buying for a c6. I had originally had my mind set on a ZO6. We plan on driving it on trips and short pleasure runs. Is a ZO a good choice or should I be looking at a different model?? Some of feedback I've gotten concerns noise and tire wear. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance JIm
Le Mans Master
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My god ,have some of these owners even driven or owned a Z?
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Melting Slicks
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if you do get a "base" or "narrow body", don't settle for the "base" seats (ones without airbags). They are not good for a long haul. The seats in my 3LT GS are much more comfortable and adjustable. 
