The new Super Sport A/S 3+
10-19-2016, 12:05 PM
#1
Drifting
Thread Starter
The new Super Sport A/S 3+
what's the difference between the two different load rating AS3+ tires for the Z51
was at Kauffman tire. There were two different ones same size. Different cost.
was at Kauffman tire. There were two different ones same size. Different cost.
10-20-2016, 11:09 AM
#5
Racer
Tirerack.com shows two different speed ratings ( W or Y )
according to there tech page, W is good up to 168mph and Y is good to 186mph
but they're not showing two different prices or not showing which you are getting.
$222 each for the fronts and $292 each for the rears (both with a free Road Hazard Protection plan)
according to there tech page, W is good up to 168mph and Y is good to 186mph
but they're not showing two different prices or not showing which you are getting.
$222 each for the fronts and $292 each for the rears (both with a free Road Hazard Protection plan)
Last edited by c8nukeZ51; 10-20-2016 at 11:10 AM.
10-20-2016, 11:54 AM
#7
Drifting
Thread Starter
The guys made a mock order sheet so I could see the installed price. I'll look and see. But they said they had them at the warehouse. This is just west of Atlanta.
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Dif (10-20-2016)
10-20-2016, 12:13 PM
#8
Racer
10-20-2016, 12:59 PM
#10
Team Owner
10-20-2016, 07:17 PM
#12
Drifting
Still doesn't make sense that there would be 2 exact tires, just with different load ratings. Try to find more specific information on a label.
They will also be different front to back, so I don't know which we are talking about.
The original PSS ZP on from the factory is 89Y in the front and 95Y in the rear. I would go no lower than that.
They will also be different front to back, so I don't know which we are talking about.
The original PSS ZP on from the factory is 89Y in the front and 95Y in the rear. I would go no lower than that.
10-21-2016, 09:28 AM
#13
Team Owner
Still doesn't make sense that there would be 2 exact tires, just with different load ratings. Try to find more specific information on a label.
They will also be different front to back, so I don't know which we are talking about.
The original PSS ZP on from the factory is 89Y in the front and 95Y in the rear. I would go no lower than that.
They will also be different front to back, so I don't know which we are talking about.
The original PSS ZP on from the factory is 89Y in the front and 95Y in the rear. I would go no lower than that.
There is a difference.
10-21-2016, 09:44 AM
#14
Burning Brakes
If they are exactly the same (even compound), it could be to allow some sidewall stiffness tuning/selection. If they are mostly competition /sports car tires, or standard equipment, that too could cause the manufacturer to ask for a different stiffness for tuning the cars performance.
10-21-2016, 02:54 PM
#15
Team Owner
If they are exactly the same (even compound), it could be to allow some sidewall stiffness tuning/selection. If they are mostly competition /sports car tires, or standard equipment, that too could cause the manufacturer to ask for a different stiffness for tuning the cars performance.
Difficult to add that additional weight over the front tires, thus the front tires do not have to have as much load capacity as the rear's when the car is fully loaded with people and luggage.
10-21-2016, 03:11 PM
#16
Do you offer us better pricing than what I would see on your website ? I need to buy a set of replacement front tires.
Last edited by HoustonMidtown; 10-21-2016 at 03:11 PM.
10-21-2016, 04:05 PM
#17
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Please remember, that when ordering use one of our banner ads or the supplied discussion links (i.e. http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=CN3&url=index.jsp). When you order that way you are identified as a forum member and a portion of the proceeds will go to support the Corvette Forum site.
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HoustonMidtown (10-21-2016)
10-21-2016, 06:24 PM
#18
Drifting
Yes, technically it's (89Y) and (95Y) but that only affects the speed rating. The important numbers in this case are the 89 and 95 since I'm guessing top speed rating isn't going to be critical for an all-season tire.
10-23-2016, 05:52 PM
#19
Team Owner
10-25-2016, 02:17 PM
#20
Burning Brakes
Or the rear tire's load capacity could be higher because if you load the car with it's maximum cargo carrying capacity of around 600 pounds, that additional weight would be on the rear tires.
Difficult to add that additional weight over the front tires, thus the front tires do not have to have as much load capacity as the rear's when the car is fully loaded with people and luggage.
Difficult to add that additional weight over the front tires, thus the front tires do not have to have as much load capacity as the rear's when the car is fully loaded with people and luggage.