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Sep 19, 2005 | 01:46 PM

c6 corvette Z51

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Need New tires desperately

i have 10k plus miles on my c6 z51 mn6 and i already need new tires. there is no way that im getting the same emt supercar tires because they wear out way too fast .. what runflat replacement can i get..
please let me know,,, thanks

Sep 19, 2005 | 02:51 PM

robvuk

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Most people change their runflats to something a little more performance oriented. However, grippier tires usually means even LESS mileage. If you don't care about performance and want more mileage, look for the treadwear rating. Yours are probably about 280 but I'm sure there are some available in the 320 range.

Sep 19, 2005 | 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by c6 corvette Z51

You should get the Non-Z51 runflats, or move onto some high tread rating non run-flats.. However, I think it'll be easier getting the non-Z51 runflats in the proper sizes.

Sep 19, 2005 | 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by c6 corvette Z51

I am not sure where you live but try Discount Tire. (discounttire.com) I was looking at their website the other day and they had several options from $178 to $316 with run specs from 140 to 400 in both run flat and non-run flat tires. I have used them on C4s and C5s with good success. My Z51 has 11,500 on it and I will need tires on it in a couple of months (which is why I was looking). Good luck.
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Sep 19, 2005 | 08:47 PM

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AFAIK, the only EMT tires in stock sizes are the GY F1 SuperCar tires that they put on the Z51s, and the other GY tires they put on base & F55 suspension vettes. The base tires have a longer treadlife rating than the SuperCar tires.

My Z51 C6 has well over 8,000 miles on it, and the rear tires are starting to get a bit thin.

Sep 19, 2005 | 10:09 PM

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Ouch!

I was hoping my Supercar Goodyears would last 18,000 to 20,000 miles before I have to get the wallet out.

A lot of C5's around here are using the Kumho tires like Pep Boys sells nationally. They are not runflats but they are cheap and look good.