gixxerbill

Also at what tread wear do you replace rubber. My rears are 2/32 and my fronts are 4/32. How much longer do you think I can go on these to get some final burnouts on these tires?

BigJoe

Might want to check prices at Discount or Tire Rack. Might save a few $$$. For some reason I don't trust car dealers when buying tires, I prefer a company that stays in business only by selling tires. But that's just me, YMMV.

scottsh

You didn't say if you were 18/19 or 19/20 on sizes, but Tire Rack shows $1488 for the 19/20 tires (not installed).

gixxerbill

sorry z51 19/20 discount was at 1770 and dealer 1750.

crawfish333

This does nto sound too far out of line to me. I normally spent about 1500 on the old G/Y runflats going though Tire Rack + 200 or so for installation, balancing etc. Discount is always close to Tire Rack when you consider installation. I have never bought tires at a dealer though.

JC 2004

My biggest concern would be who has the best tire machine so they don't damage the wheels. Some dealers spend the money and some don't.

Other than that price sounds fine.

CriticalmassGT

Short trip to the gas station maybe? 2/32 is real close to running on slicks.

J_Vette_Manuel

That is fair, considering when I put Michelin Pilot Super Sport (NON run flats) was $1583 installed. That was after shopping the heck out of it.

carpe dm

Sounds OK. Just be glad you are not buying ZO6 tires!......$3400 for my set, with road hazzard/replacement certificates.

iclick

Out of curiosity, how many miles on the original set when changed?

rcooper

Price is good, but for the $20 difference in price I would go with Discount Tire. Less chance of scuffing your wheel, you can also get their warranty, which is worth the cost to me.

rkhegler

I always have found dealerships more expensive in most every category. They really don't seem to need your business. Try and find a competent tire shop with a large enough machine to mount the tires. Try and get some references before you trust them with your wheels.

gixxerbill

I normally would go with discount but the dealership spends money with me and I like to return the favor when I can. Ya'll really don't think they have a proper tire machine?

HogwildC7

Have you thought about all season? They cost alot less and ride better from what am hearing.

crawfish333

Their machine may be fine. The kind I have seen at tire rack, it would be difficult to damage rims because the moving parts never touch the rim. If it is that kind of machine the dealer uses, I cannot see the harm in giving them the business. I would assume that dealers would be responsible for any damage they caused. Morons at tire stores are just as likely to do damage or maybe more so.

Good luck in whatever you decide. I am on my 4th Corvette and have bought several sets of tires and have never had a rim ruined in a tire store. Maybe I have been just lucky?

Jedi-Jurist

About right.

probono

Go to the dealer and ask them what type of tire equipment they use.

I have ordered many sets of tires from Tire Rack, and for my everyday cars, have used a local Goodyear shop, which is a suggested Tire Rack installer. Never had a problem.

For higher end cars, I go to an independent mechanical shop which services high end cars, like Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc. They use all Hunter equipment, and road force balance every tire. Makes a world of difference if the car is vibration prone.

That being said, my dealer has all the right equipment, and are very careful with my car. Had a run flat repaired there, and the Corvette tech was great. I would go back.

Only issue with Tire rack is that if there is an issue with a tire, and that DOES happen, even with new tires, then you need to go through the hassle of a return, whereas at a local dealer or tire store, they just get a new tire.

Not sure what type of services are available in your area, but if it were me and the dealer were close in price, and you want to keep in their good graces, for business purposes or otherwise, and if they have the right equipment, I'd go there.

YMMV

Ken

gixxerbill

how good do they stick I really do silly speeds around corners. and quality rubber keeps you out of trees and ditches.

C7-Beast

If you drive aggressively, DO NOT get all season tires. If you don't drive aggressively, and don't need to worry about driving in snow, get summer performance tires.

BIG Dave

I was under the impression that Chevy dealers will price match. Might want to bring the dealer your best price and see what they will do.