Time for new tires
04-18-2018, 04:44 PM
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Retired & lovin' it!
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Time for new tires
Currently running Nitto Invo's which I like a lot on my 2005 C6, but looking for a change. Anyone running Continental Extreme Contact Sports? If so, what do you think of them? Also looking at the BFG G-Force Sport Comp-2 (not A/S) & Firestone Indy 500's.....anything to say on those?
04-18-2018, 04:52 PM
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I just got new Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's two months ago. I am very happy with them. They are smooth, quiet, handle well have a great tread pattern and sidewall. They are priced right and are rated # 1 on Tirerack. They are not Run Flats.
04-18-2018, 04:55 PM
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To each their own but I would HAVE to have run flats.
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04-18-2018, 05:01 PM
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Melting Slicks
I had the Conti's on my CTS - good tires, no complaints on that platform. I'm running Michelin Pilot Super Sports non-runflats, and they're easily the best tire I've ever driven, but I know they demand a bit of a premium over the other options you listed.
04-18-2018, 05:02 PM
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Currently running Nitto Invo's which I like a lot on my 2005 C6, but looking for a change. Anyone running Continental Extreme Contact Sports? If so, what do you think of them? Also looking at the BFG G-Force Sport Comp-2 (not A/S) & Firestone Indy 500's.....anything to say on those?
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Dave S (04-18-2018)
04-18-2018, 05:06 PM
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I'm running the Continentals and love them. This is my first vette and it came with them so I have little to compare them to but they seem to provide exceptional traction. I drive in the rain all the time and in cold weather and have had no issues. I hear so many on the forum talk about the dangers of wet or cold weather which is what makes me think these tires must be good. The only time the rear gets loose is when I want it to regardless of the weather and then it's easy to bring it back under control.
04-18-2018, 05:38 PM
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Look into Michelin tires, I personally have the Michelin Pilot Super Sport run flats
04-18-2018, 05:48 PM
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Cheaper best tires are the FireHawks(680ish).. Mid price are the Continental Extreme Contact Sports(840ish), which I have on my car and love them. Then if you got the money go for the MPSS(1100).
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Dave S (04-18-2018)
04-18-2018, 11:20 PM
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Just ordered Michelin Sport 4S for my 06 Base in stock sizes will receive tomorrow. I’ll let you know what I think after they are installed and I have put a few miles on them
04-18-2018, 11:38 PM
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I just got the Continentals last week! I love the tire so far. So smooth and quiet with no trammel like the garbage Goodyear run craps. I have the 19 and 20” setup on a widebody.
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Dave S (04-19-2018)
04-19-2018, 12:05 AM
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I think the Conti's are the way to go. While the MPSS4 are prob a little better.. they coast way to much.
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Dave S (04-19-2018)
04-19-2018, 11:05 AM
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Burning Brakes
I have the Conti's. Been on for about 6k miles so far and 1 track day. They are a great tire (I had the Conti DW's on a previous car) for dry and wet grip and they wear much better than the older DW's did.
I will more than likely be getting them again when the time comes.
I will more than likely be getting them again when the time comes.
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Dave S (04-19-2018)
04-22-2018, 11:54 AM
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Retired & lovin' it!
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Going with the Continentals......
Thanks to all.....I've got the Conti Extreme Contact Sports on order. Will post a report once I get them mounted & get some miles on them.,
