New tire options
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Cruising
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New tire options
has anyone changed their tires for a quieter ride and less road pebbles and sand being kicked up. if so any opinions on road noise change and road debris being stuck to your tires all the time. im not concerned with run flats any info on brands would be great thanks
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From: Lords Valley PA
I went with Michelin AS-3s (non-run flat). No noticable noise change - but much better cold grip and reduced sand / gravel pick-up. AS-3s are not as good as OEM Run Flats once the OEMs get hot or are pushing hard on corners. OEM tires must be warm, on warm surface, to begin to have an avantage over the AS-3.... in my opinion. For most people who 'cruse' and do not really push the car to its capabilities, the AS-3 is a good alternative---but you do give up the 'peace of mind' Run Flat technology provides.
Al Engel "Save the Wave'
Al Engel "Save the Wave'
Le Mans Master
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From: Hagerstown MD
St. Jude Donor '15-'16,'18
Check Tirerack.com. There are several tests of various high performance tires. Not sure if there is one that directly compares the Corvette OEM tires with other models. I am waiting for the new Continental DWS 06 to be made available as it is supposed to increase handling performance over the previous model which has received rave customer reviews.
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From: TX
I went with Michelin AS-3s (non-run flat). No noticable noise change - but much better cold grip and reduced sand / gravel pick-up. AS-3s are not as good as OEM Run Flats once the OEMs get hot or are pushing hard on corners. OEM tires must be warm, on warm surface, to begin to have an avantage over the AS-3.... in my opinion. For most people who 'cruse' and do not really push the car to its capabilities, the AS-3 is a good alternative---but you do give up the 'peace of mind' Run Flat technology provides.
Al Engel "Save the Wave'
Al Engel "Save the Wave'
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Texas
Check Tirerack.com. There are several tests of various high performance tires. Not sure if there is one that directly compares the Corvette OEM tires with other models. I am waiting for the new Continental DWS 06 to be made available as it is supposed to increase handling performance over the previous model which has received rave customer reviews.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Billings Montana
I recently mounted Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport summer non run flats on my Z51. The road noise is definitely significantly reduced which is nice, ride smoothness is about the same I'd say. Practically no roost from them either. However the grip is noticeably less front and rear, and for this reason at this point I don't think I will go this rout again but will have to live with it for now. Even though they are rated quite good in Tire Rack testing.
Last edited by Bill B 1; May 1, 2015 at 04:51 PM.
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