Replacement tires
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Instructor
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From: Oceanside CA
Replacement tires
I am going to need new tires on my 2006 C6, magnetic ride Corvette. I am interested in retaining at least the dry weather handling of the original Goodyear run-flats, a quieter ride and decent wear ratings.
Does anyone have suggestions or experience with new tires? Should I use non-run-flats? I understand that run-flats have a more harsh ride and are noisier. The original tires were quite noisy on cement freeways.
I'm not trying to create a Lexus but I would like a reasonably quiet grand touring car!
Thank you!
Does anyone have suggestions or experience with new tires? Should I use non-run-flats? I understand that run-flats have a more harsh ride and are noisier. The original tires were quite noisy on cement freeways.
I'm not trying to create a Lexus but I would like a reasonably quiet grand touring car!
Thank you!
Racer
Joined: May 2008
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From: Park City, UT
I made the same transition...
After many hours of research, debate, and discussion I narrowed it down to two choices...
1) Michellin Pilot Sport 2
2) BFG KDW
Bottom Line:
- BFG KDW was the best tire for the money.
- PS2 was the best tire period.
I bought the PS2s.
There are lots of threads on this topic in the wheel/tire section of the forums as well.
After many hours of research, debate, and discussion I narrowed it down to two choices...
1) Michellin Pilot Sport 2
2) BFG KDW
Bottom Line:
- BFG KDW was the best tire for the money.
- PS2 was the best tire period.
I bought the PS2s.
There are lots of threads on this topic in the wheel/tire section of the forums as well.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Casper WY
research the Nitto Invo's. I think them and the BFG's are a great choice. The Michelin is also a great tire but I looked at all the info I could find and talked to many corvette owners that had both. I don't feel as they offer any better performance and are twice the money. I carry a small inflator and a tire patch kit with my Invo's. More than likely if I get a flat it will be from a nail or something. I can patch it and air it up and make it to a tire store and have it professionally done. It that doesn't work I have roadside assistance that only cost my an extra $4 every six months. I will have them come get me and take me and my car to a shop. My invo's have better traction, better ride and are quieter. I would never go back to runflats. Just my opinion of course.....Craig
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Once a week there's a similar thread. Here's the one from a couple days ago:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ggestions.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ggestions.html
