Tire Selection 19"-20" wheels ?
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Tire Selection 19"-20" wheels ?
Tire Rack lists the following Tire Brands for 19 & 20 inch wheels.
- Bridgestone (3)
- Continental (1)
- Dunlop (1)
- Hankook (1)
- Michelin (2)
- Pirelli (1)
- Sumitomo (1)
- Yokohama (1)
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Rumor was the Michelin A/S 3 Run Flat version was coming in March.
I'm waiting for that, or was ...
Now word is they're coming out in March with a new version... Michelin A/S 3+ ...
but it's been said to be an Improved version and not Run Flat.
It was Also mentioned the new Michelin A/S 3+ version will come out in a Run Flat, but now, not until October.
So far no one knows for sure if any of that info is even reliable yet
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1591331462
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I have a set of the Z06 Reproduction 19" & 20" wheels being delivered and will be mounting the following:
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo....245/35ZR19......$170.55 each
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo ...285/30ZR20.......$220.75 Each
I have these same tires on my supercharged Jaguar XKR Portfolio Editon.
The tires have performed great. Good grip, quiet...no wheel hop.
They are available via Tire Rack a CF vendor.
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo....245/35ZR19......$170.55 each
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo ...285/30ZR20.......$220.75 Each
I have these same tires on my supercharged Jaguar XKR Portfolio Editon.
The tires have performed great. Good grip, quiet...no wheel hop.
They are available via Tire Rack a CF vendor.
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Actually the Michelin A/S 3 in Non run Flat is already available in Z51 19-20 inch sizes.
Rumor was the Michelin A/S 3 Run Flat version was coming in March.
I'm waiting for that, or was ...
Now word is they're coming out in March with a new version... Michelin A/S 3+ ...
but it's been said to be an Improved version and not Run Flat.
It was Also mentioned the new Michelin A/S 3+ version will come out in a Run Flat, but now, not until October.
So far no one knows for sure if any of that info is even reliable yet
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1591331462
Rumor was the Michelin A/S 3 Run Flat version was coming in March.
I'm waiting for that, or was ...
Now word is they're coming out in March with a new version... Michelin A/S 3+ ...
but it's been said to be an Improved version and not Run Flat.
It was Also mentioned the new Michelin A/S 3+ version will come out in a Run Flat, but now, not until October.
So far no one knows for sure if any of that info is even reliable yet
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1591331462
If they ain't run-flat, they don't go on my car. I refuse to carry a tire patching kit, a pump and a jack in my corvette. It's NOT a pickup!
I had A/S run flats on my C6 and loved them. I'm waiting for the C7 Z51 sized A/S Michelins to hit the stores for my replacement tires.
Elmer
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I have a set of the Z06 Reproduction 19" & 20" wheels being delivered and will be mounting the following:
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo....245/35ZR19......$170.55 each
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo ...285/30ZR20.......$220.75 Each
I have these same tires on my supercharged Jaguar XKR Portfolio Editon.
The tires have performed great. Good grip, quiet...no wheel hop.
They are available via Tire Rack a CF vendor.
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo....245/35ZR19......$170.55 each
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo ...285/30ZR20.......$220.75 Each
I have these same tires on my supercharged Jaguar XKR Portfolio Editon.
The tires have performed great. Good grip, quiet...no wheel hop.
They are available via Tire Rack a CF vendor.
I have 2 sets of wheels and tires mounted at this time.
19-20 Z51 Silver Wheels w/OEM Michelin Summer tires and set of 18-19 Wheels with Michelin A/S Plus ZP tires.
All Run Flats.
I also have a set of rims coming I've been waiting a long time to find, ..
F11 Finspeed 19-20's machined to exact off sets and widths as OEM Z51.
For now I'm just researching what's out there for 19-20 A/S Run Flats.
My problem is I want Run Flats but there's very, very few options in 19-20 Run Flats.
Mich A/S 3 was said to be in Run Flat this Spring but looks doubtful.
I could dismount the OEM 19-20 Michelin RF Summer tires and put them on the Finspeed wheels.
And wait for the New Michelin A/S 3 + in Run Flats to come out, some day.
But would rather eventually sell the OEM Z51 wheels/tires complete.
Yeah, nothing like real worlds problems
but that's where I'm at until Spring time anyway
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If they ain't run-flat, they don't go on my car. I refuse to carry a tire patching kit, a pump and a jack in my corvette. It's NOT a pickup!
I had A/S run flats on my C6 and loved them. I'm waiting for the C7 Z51 sized A/S Michelins to hit the stores for my replacement tires.
Elmer
I had A/S run flats on my C6 and loved them. I'm waiting for the C7 Z51 sized A/S Michelins to hit the stores for my replacement tires.
Elmer
yeah, that's my problem too. Not much out there for A/S Run Flats and I also favor the Michelin's
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Thanks, I should have put more info in my OP.
I have 2 sets of wheels and tires mounted at this time.
19-20 Z51 Silver Wheels w/OEM Michelin Summer tires and set of 18-19 Wheels with Michelin A/S Plus ZP tires.
All Run Flats.
I also have a set of rims coming I've been waiting a long time to find, ..
F11 Finspeed 19-20's machined to exact off sets and widths as OEM Z51.
For now I'm just researching what's out there for 19-20 A/S Run Flats.
My problem is I want Run Flats but there's very, very few options in 19-20 Run Flats.
Mich A/S 3 was said to be in Run Flat this Spring but looks doubtful.
I could dismount the OEM 19-20 Michelin RF Summer tires and put them on the Finspeed wheels.
And wait for the New Michelin A/S 3 + in Run Flats to come out, some day.
But would rather eventually sell the OEM Z51 wheels/tires complete.
Yeah, nothing like real worlds problems but that's where I'm at until Spring time anyway
I have 2 sets of wheels and tires mounted at this time.
19-20 Z51 Silver Wheels w/OEM Michelin Summer tires and set of 18-19 Wheels with Michelin A/S Plus ZP tires.
All Run Flats.
I also have a set of rims coming I've been waiting a long time to find, ..
F11 Finspeed 19-20's machined to exact off sets and widths as OEM Z51.
For now I'm just researching what's out there for 19-20 A/S Run Flats.
My problem is I want Run Flats but there's very, very few options in 19-20 Run Flats.
Mich A/S 3 was said to be in Run Flat this Spring but looks doubtful.
I could dismount the OEM 19-20 Michelin RF Summer tires and put them on the Finspeed wheels.
And wait for the New Michelin A/S 3 + in Run Flats to come out, some day.
But would rather eventually sell the OEM Z51 wheels/tires complete.
Yeah, nothing like real worlds problems
but that's where I'm at until Spring time anyway Since you are getting the Finspeed F110 wheel, and they are priced at $1000 each, I would get the best tire you can find to put on these rims.
You have a huge investment in the new F11's so why not buy the best tire for the wheels that meets your specific needs.
Certainly the Hankooks would not be the best for these ultra high-quality rims that you are getting.
In my case, my aftermarket wheels are priced in the $1000 range for all 4, so the Hankooks will work fine for me. They are for the Z51 with OEM GM offsets also.
Your new wheels look awesome on the Finspeed website.
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CF Vendor:
Keith
Phone: (941) 932-0545
Fax: (941) 201-6413
www.1stratecorvetteparts.com
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ake-a-l-k.html
Great person to work with, Very straight forward. Excellent service.
Call and ask personally for Keith. He runs the operation.
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Dif:
Since you are getting the Finspeed F110 wheel, and they are priced at $1000 each, I would get the best tire you can find to put on these rims.
You have a huge investment in the new F11's so why not buy the best tire for the wheels that meets your specific needs.
Certainly the Hankooks would not be the best for these ultra high-quality rims that you are getting.
In my case, my aftermarket wheels are priced in the $1000 range for all 4, so the Hankooks will work fine for me. They are for the Z51 with OEM GM offsets also.
Your new wheels look awesome on the Finspeed website.
Since you are getting the Finspeed F110 wheel, and they are priced at $1000 each, I would get the best tire you can find to put on these rims.
You have a huge investment in the new F11's so why not buy the best tire for the wheels that meets your specific needs.
Certainly the Hankooks would not be the best for these ultra high-quality rims that you are getting.
In my case, my aftermarket wheels are priced in the $1000 range for all 4, so the Hankooks will work fine for me. They are for the Z51 with OEM GM offsets also.
Your new wheels look awesome on the Finspeed website.
not looking to compromise on tires Michelin A/S Plus ZP tires on my 18-19 Wheels perform great but not offered in 19-20 sizes.
If the Michelin A/S 3 / or new Michelin A/S 3+ were available in Run Flat, I'd be all set.
As I mentioned I could use my OEM Z51 tires.
They're Summer only but I do like them.
Just too much mounting and dismounting tires unnecessarily IMO.
For now I'll play the waiting game until definite availability for the new Michelin's.
Then put tires on the Finspeed's one time and be done.
Yes the Finspeed wheels are nice
and found 'em in the FS section.Gloss Gray Powder Coat machined for OEM Center caps and lighter than OEM Z51 Silver wheels.
Fronts 4.6 lbs lighter
Rears 5.2 lbs lighter
Will go real nice with my Shark Gray
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