16290

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Nov 11, 2013 | 10:30 PM

mtdriver

Thread Starter

Instructor

Joined: Mar 2006

Posts: 230

Likes: 2

From: Montana

16290

I had 16290 miles on my original Goodyear run flats when I put my 2012 Grandsport away for the winter this weekend. Both fronts and rears are starting to cup pretty good so I think there will be new treads going on when the car comes out in the spring, probably Bridgestone run flats. From everything I've read, I think I did ok for mileage on the Goodyears but I'm definitely ready to get rid of them and get a different tire on the car. THINK SPRING!!!

PS - Thank to all the veterans out there for you service to our country.

Nov 11, 2013 | 11:19 PM

ruxvette

Race Director

Joined: Mar 2010

Posts: 16,930

Likes: 5,398

From: T-Town WA

2016 C6 of Year Finalist

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtdriver

I had 16290 miles on my original Goodyear run flats when I put my 2012 Grandsport away for the winter this weekend. Both fronts and rears are starting to cup pretty good so I think there will be new treads going on when the car comes out in the spring, probably Bridgestone run flats. From everything I've read, I think I did ok for mileage on the Goodyears but I'm definitely ready to get rid of them and get a different tire on the car. THINK SPRING!!! PS - Thank to all the veterans out there for you service to our country.

I have an '05 vert with Goodyears and I just bot an '11 vert with Bridgestone Potenzas. I am anxious to see/feel the difference.

Nov 11, 2013 | 11:34 PM

owc6

Team Owner

Joined: Apr 2013

Posts: 26,268

Likes: 4,367

From: Chirper Island

IMO, the best thing you can do to maximize tire life is get an alignment EVERY every time you get an oil change, regardless which tires you put on your car.

lisa

Nov 12, 2013 | 04:03 AM

DJackman

Drifting

Joined: Nov 2004

Posts: 1,923

Likes: 62

From: California

Quote:

Originally Posted by owc6

IMO, the best thing you can do to maximize tire life is get an alignment EVERY every time you get an oil change, regardless which tires you put on your car.

lisa

Alignment at every oil change ?? you're joling right ?

Nov 12, 2013 | 08:10 AM

LUVMINE

Le Mans Master

Joined: Jan 2005

Posts: 6,200

Likes: 234

From: "Nowhere Man"

St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22

For some, the oil gets changed once a year. That includes me.

Nov 12, 2013 | 08:48 AM

noz34me

Pro

Joined: Oct 2008

Posts: 520

Likes: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJackman

Alignment at every oil change ?? you're joling right ?

Yeah, that's overkill. If you need an alignment that often, there's either a design problem with the car, or maybe you live in Pennsylvania where the potholes are prolific.

Nov 12, 2013 | 09:13 AM

cyclesailor955

Instructor

Joined: Jan 2013

Posts: 212

Likes: 72

From: Ellisville Missouri

Bridgestone Potenza

I replaced the Goodyear Log Wagon tires on our 2011 Grand Sport with the Bridgestone Potenza run flat tires. It is amazing what four quality tires and alignment will do to improve the ride and handling qualities of a great car!!!

Nov 12, 2013 | 10:22 AM

owc6

Team Owner

Joined: Apr 2013

Posts: 26,268

Likes: 4,367

From: Chirper Island

Quote:

Originally Posted by noz34me

yeah, that's overkill. If you need an alignment that often, there's either a design problem with the car, or maybe you live in pennsylvania where the potholes are prolific.

d.c.

Last edited by owc6; Nov 13, 2013 at 01:04 PM.

Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

10 Corvettes to Drive Before You Die!

Joe Kucinski

Corvette & Porsche 911: How Two Icons Conquered the Last 25 Years

Joe Kucinski

2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 First Look: Everything You NEED to Know!

Michael S. Palmer

5 Best & 5 Worst Corvette Daily Drivers

Joe Kucinski

The Headlights of Every Corvette Generation Explained

Joe Kucinski

5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

Joe Kucinski

Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

Joe Kucinski

Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

Verdad Gallardo

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

Brett Foote

Nov 12, 2013 | 10:45 AM

mickey5

Drifting

Joined: Mar 2011

Posts: 1,694

Likes: 144

From: on Barnegat Bay Joisey

Do base coupes have the same alignment issues?

Nov 12, 2013 | 11:20 PM

#10

mtdriver

Thread Starter

Instructor

Joined: Mar 2006

Posts: 230

Likes: 2

From: Montana

I had the car aligned to the Pfadt street specs when it only had 16 miles on it which I believe helped me get the mileage I did.

Nov 13, 2013 | 12:15 PM

#11

cclive

Team Owner

Joined: Mar 2008

Posts: 21,502

Likes: 465

From: Southern Utah

Quote:

Originally Posted by owc6

IMO, the best thing you can do to maximize tire life is get an alignment EVERY every time you get an oil change, regardless which tires you put on your car.

lisa