Tire Replacement.
Team Owner
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From: salem OR
You all realize that the current generation of Michelin tires are worlds apart from the first series of Goodyear run flats on previous generations, correct? The compounds on the PSS tires with the TPC designation are specific to the Corvette. Any other model tire will change the handling characteristics and more than like lower the performance envelope. It would take back to back performance testing to determine exactly how much performance is effected, something I doubt anyone here has the time, money or patience to do.
I'm sure ultimate performance is irrelevant to many here but I just wanted to mention this as there is a lot of FUD about what people have done on previous generation cars which is pretty much irrelevant.
I'm sure ultimate performance is irrelevant to many here but I just wanted to mention this as there is a lot of FUD about what people have done on previous generation cars which is pretty much irrelevant.
Racer
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With mjw930 As well.FYI: Re: C7; On the Michelin site there are charts for the various tires that compare wear life, fuel efficiency, handling, braking, and comfort. Granted, there is no chart yet for A/S ZPs for the C7. You can, however, get an idea of the trade off between Summer ZPs and All Season non ZP.
Depends on your priorities. If you want the max performance that the car was designed to give then the OEM Summer ZP will likely always be the one.
Sam
And PS: At Spring Mountain I experienced approximately 60% of the car and tire capability. Both are incredible, ... BUT, I don't know where else I might experience that again, so, the A/S RF may be of interest to me when it becomes available. In the meanwhile the OEM tires are terrific!
Last edited by bnall40; Aug 14, 2014 at 09:56 PM.
