Drumhawk

My C6 needs new rubber soon, should I get the run-flats that came stock or I was thinking of maybe going with BF Goodrich KD-W's, my C6 is mainly driven in the summer and I may track the car a couple of times a year, which tires are the best for the C6 guys?

3 Z06ZR1

I kind of like the runflats for the rim saving. If your tires are non runflat, if you go very far at all on a flat. Your rim is gone too.

CessnaDriver

Run flats can help keep the car under control if you have a blow out at speed. Since that means they could save my bacon and others, I'll be going with them again.

emsguy

I had a blowout at speed - about 80 mph on a crowded expressway. I ran over a piece of steel that punctured the sidewall, so it was a sudden, complete loss of air. I was in the middle lane, with cars all around me. I heard the blowout and could feel a very slight tug in the steering wheel. The warning came on the dash. But the car was totally controllable, and I was able to proceed to the dealer for a fix.

When it came time to replace the itres, I went with the Firestone runflats, and am quite happy. I was considering the KD-W's or some other non-runflat tire, but after the blowout, I would never run anything except runflats.

CessnaDriver

Road debris is not exactly an improving problem these days either.

JFTaylor

KDW2s are great. Also look at Firestone Wide Ovals. In any event get them from Tire Rack.

ROC OUT

I do not need new tires on my car yet but was thinking the same thoughts as you. What I decided was that I would go with runflats again, just might purchase a different brand. The reason? With no jack or spare tire, how could you move the car or get to a repair shop if you suddenly find yourself with a flat - either blowout or coming upon your car in a parking lot or at home?

andreas g.

I got tired of $1900 price tag for Goodyear supercar tires for my z51 C6, so I went for the Firestone firehawk RFT. There a great tire. They ride smooth no road noise. They handle just as good as the goodyears. There even a little wider in back even though there the same size as the goodyears. As for traction, well with 525rwhp I really couldn't tell you, but for high speed stability there right there. Oh BTW they were $1034 out the door. No issues!!

tmak26b

I say Toyo R888

HemiSport

HemiSport

also someone told me (notice the someone told me) tire rack has them for $275 a piece.

0corvette pilot

gently letting off the gas and not overreacting will save you with a blow out. 99% of the cars on the road don't have runflats and, aside from Ford Exploders, they aren't all crashing.

If you track the car, I run Falken GR2s for the track, but I think they have been superseded. The KDWs would be good too, but runflats and road courses really don't mix.

I had a blowout in my mom's Datsun when I was in College 20 years ago, but other than that, I've never had a flat that left me completely stranded. I run PS2s for the street, and am very happy with them. If I get stuck one day, then I will call 1-800-CHEV-USA.

sync

It is interesting that z51 tires are 200-300 more expensive than z06 tires. Are there more z06s sold than z51s?

Drumhawk

Ya I buy my rubber off tire rack but still haven't decided between the KD-W's and runflats, I only track the C6 a couple of times per year so it boils down to safety or better traction the few days I need it.

goatts

What do PS2's go for?

emsguy

yes, you're right. but on I355 here in Illinois, the traffic moves at 80 mph almost like a NASCAR restrictor plate draft. If you suddenly lift, or brake, there is a chance of a rear ender. Also, here in Illinois, land of two seasons - winter and road repair - the wet/slush/snow is also a factor. I agree with you. Good driving always helps. As an EMT, I have seen my share of bad results on the road. As a past SCCA division champ, I have had my share of high speed driving. As a pilot, I like to have all the safety backups I can get. Mix the three, and runflats are the answer. IMHO But that's why they make both. Whatever you decide, drive safe and happy

KenC6

and emsguy has experienced this . This should be enough to convince just about anyone for on-highway driving.