Z51 tire recommendation???
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Z51 tire recommendation???
I have an 05 Z51 Vert. MN6. I have been putting the OE Eagle F1 EMTs on it, but am getting sick of changing tires CONSTANTLY. I drive it a lot (13k this year), as long as the sun is out, which this year has been a lot. The Eagle F1's are about $400/ea. I know there are decent, less expensive options. Any suggestions? Have looked at Hankook, Michelin and Bridgestone. Thanks.
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I have an 06 3LT LMB Mn6 Z51 Coupe with 28k miles on it. I recently went with the Firestone (which is really Bridgestone these days) Firehawks RFTs. Much better than the stock GYs - ride better, quieter, higher tread wear rating, and less expensive. I ordered them online from tire rack.
Note - I do not track the car; it is for fun driving on back roads. I do push it some......
Note - I do not track the car; it is for fun driving on back roads. I do push it some......
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St. Jude Donor '13
Our experience exactly. The Michelins PS2 runflats are much quieter, slightly softer, and much more progressive at the limit.
If you drive in cold/snow, or simply don't push the car hard; the michelin A/S runflats are cheaper to buy and last longer. But not as much grip in summer.
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From: olean ny
09 M6 w/ Z51 and I put the PS2 ZP's on also. They took some getting use to comming from the F1 S/C's but after 1k miles I really like them. They hook up a lot better than the F1's !!! My buddy has the firestone runflats and he is happy with them. I drove his car and I was impressed with them ! They are not PS2's but at half the price, I think I will go with them next time... Hope this helps
