Tires
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Minot North Dakota
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14-'15, '21
Tires
time to buy my second set of tires, whats the best bang for my buck. I have an 08 C6 z51. i don’t race much but i have laid a patch once or twice..suggestions?
I’m going to go with the tire that gets the most votes. thanks
I’m going to go with the tire that gets the most votes. thanks
Last edited by garye; Jun 24, 2012 at 11:57 AM. Reason: wording
Burning Brakes
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Yes- I think you are- this forum only gets a small fraction of the views of the general forum. You can post almost anything there, unless you post something that one of the mods has a axe to grind on or obvious subjects like politics
I will be in the minority but I went with the OEM GY fun flats , but if my car came with GY supercars , I would change-- to soft of a compound for me
I will be in the minority but I went with the OEM GY fun flats , but if my car came with GY supercars , I would change-- to soft of a compound for me
Last edited by macguyver; Jun 24, 2012 at 06:53 PM.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: St Louis MO
Try the tires and wheels section TireRack monitors the section and give good advise. Your needs will make a difference:runflat, all season, cost, life, traction, etc.
There's hundreds of threads, try a search on "tires C6"
There's hundreds of threads, try a search on "tires C6"
Instructor
Joined: May 2012
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just got a set of nito invo and they are great, softer, quieter,and great grip only difference from runflats that i've noticed besides the noise and traction, is the sidewall roll, they do have a little roll on the sidewall but they hook up just fine.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Sand Springs Okla. BOOMER SOONER!
Tires
Replaced the factory GYRF with a set of Bridgestone Potenza RF in Z06 sizes. Made a world of difference. Smother ride, better handling, and quieter ride @ a better price.
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Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Bay Area CA
I have an 08 C6 Z51 and currently on a second set of Michelin PS2 ZP's (not A/S ZP's). The first set were changed at 30k miles with a couple thousand miles left. I drive spirited, but do not track. I purchased them from Tire Rack and had them installed locally by a reputable installer. If you do not want a run flat tire, then get the Michelin Super Sport Tire. Either way they are great tires for the Z51, GS, Z06 or ZR1!!
Sr.Random input generator
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Sammamish, WA
PS2 / PSS are great tires, and last longer (but not as sticky as RE-11).
Value: I would say Michelin PSS. ~$1550 and best bang for the buck in my opinion. We've used wide oval when we used to have a C5 Z06, and it was pretty bad once you start driving aggressive.
Note: My recommendations don't take a need for run-flat tires into account. Roadside assistance is good enough for me.
Burning Brakes
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From: Miami FL
