Tire question
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,874
Likes: 7
From: l In
Tire question
I have had Corvettes for several years and usually find me in the C3 section. I recently purchased a base 2010,
C6 Vert with 25,000 on the clock. I am one of the fair weather drivers and am curious what tires are suggested for just general driving ?
Definitely want run flats
C6 Vert with 25,000 on the clock. I am one of the fair weather drivers and am curious what tires are suggested for just general driving ?
Definitely want run flats
Last edited by Phil Zell; Oct 15, 2018 at 03:12 PM.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 14,081
Likes: 1,592
From: Edmond Oklahoma
Michelin seems to be the tire brand of choice among most here. I have Michelin Pilot Sport run-flats on my car and really like them. Since your car is a driver I would seriously consider the run flats because of the security and piece of mind. You will get numerous points of view here on run flat or non-run flats, weigh all the pros and cons and make the best decision for you and the way yours the car.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 8,055
Likes: 2,694
From: New Mexico
2018 C6 of Year Finalist
First you need to decide if you want runflats or not. Other than the OEM Goodyears I think every name brand tire has been reviewed here to be at least be adequate, which is what you're looking for.
Once you've narrowed it down to a few brands, you can SEARCH here by tire name. I guarantee whatever tire you choose, it's been talked about.
Or go the easy route and get Michelins. AFAIK only one kook here is anti-Michelin, and IIRC it's only because they're foreign-owned.
Once you've narrowed it down to a few brands, you can SEARCH here by tire name. I guarantee whatever tire you choose, it's been talked about.
Or go the easy route and get Michelins. AFAIK only one kook here is anti-Michelin, and IIRC it's only because they're foreign-owned.
Last edited by 919cw313; Oct 15, 2018 at 11:49 AM.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 199
Likes: 44
From: Roswell Georgia
If you want non runflats check into Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s.........They handle and grip well, are smooth and quiet and have a nice looking sidewall and tread design. They are reasonably priced too. I got all 4 installed, etc for less than 800.00 OTD. They are also ranked #1 by Tirerack for summer performance tires.
Last edited by Ssnobrakes; Oct 15, 2018 at 04:02 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 6,457
Likes: 297
From: corpus christi Texas
Go with Firestone Wide Oval Run Flats I'm on my second set myself and many other vettes owners love them better than the Michelins they ride better and great mileage and the best part is they cost less.
Last edited by Cherokee Nation; Oct 16, 2018 at 12:26 AM. Reason: correct
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 6,447
Likes: 371
From: Maryville TN
St. Jude Donor '06-13,'16-'17, '19
