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Old 06-20-2017, 09:23 PM
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Finally got my first corvette. Its a 2011 grand sport callaway convertible with 9200 miles. Havent had a chance to take better pictures. The crystal red metallic looks awesome in person. This picture is before i had the stripes put on. Any suggestions on keeping this car glued to the road?
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Beautiful car. Welcome
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Beautiful car. Replace the stock Goodyears and it will stick to the road just fine
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Old 06-20-2017, 09:29 PM
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New owner 2 of my second Vette out there very addictive.
I wanted one since I was 7 years old;


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Old 06-20-2017, 09:40 PM
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Beautiful vert. Good luck you will love it.
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Thanks. I have wanted a corvette as well for a long time. I was torn between a c6 or c7. Im happy with my choice.
So the goodyears are the problem. Whats a good replacement to keep the car going straight:
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Michelin tires
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I have Firestone Wide Oval run flats. Good grip, quiet and wearing well after about 15,000 miles.

Non run flat seems like many are going with Michelin.
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Beautiful car!!! Congrats
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Old 06-20-2017, 11:17 PM
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Congrats! I reconize that picture as well! Looks like Van Bortle! I got my C6 there few weeks ago!
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Very nice vert! You will find several threads on the forum with good info on tires. I have the Michelin's on my '13 GS.
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Michelins!
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Congrats and enjoy !!
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Originally Posted by HBsurfer
I have Firestone Wide Oval run flats. Good grip, quiet and wearing well after about 15,000 miles.

Non run flat seems like many are going with Michelin.


I run these also on my DD..
But the OP has a GS and Firestones are not available in the sizes he needs...
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Long...Love the color...Good going...
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Very,Very Nice!
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Very nice, like others have said Michelins are the way to go. If you are looking at run flats the PS2's grip real well but are a warm weather tire--depends on where you live. You would do well to fill out the profile page.
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