Time to replace tires...?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Houston TX
Time to replace tires...?
After 15,500 miles, I currently have 3/32" fronts & 5/32" rears on my Z51, Front: P245/35ZR19. Rear: P285/30ZR20.
Have read that 2/32 is absolutely replacement time, but 4/32 is when you should start looking at replacement.
I have 2 yrs left on my 5 year tire replacement warranty, so only looking at Run-Flats:
OEM Michellin Pilot Super Sport .
Discount Tires has set of 4 at lowest price for $1428. Checked with TireRack, Costco, Sams, NTB, etc. also.
or Michellin Pilot Sport A/S3 Plus, $1162
We have rain here, but no snow. I do some spirited driving, but no track. So is the $266 savings worth it?
Saw ad at my Chevy dealer about them matching local prices. Not sure if dealer is best place for replacement tires, even if they match prices.
So time to replace tires now? or soon?
& Where, Discount Tires...?
Have read that 2/32 is absolutely replacement time, but 4/32 is when you should start looking at replacement.
I have 2 yrs left on my 5 year tire replacement warranty, so only looking at Run-Flats:
OEM Michellin Pilot Super Sport .
Discount Tires has set of 4 at lowest price for $1428. Checked with TireRack, Costco, Sams, NTB, etc. also.
or Michellin Pilot Sport A/S3 Plus, $1162
We have rain here, but no snow. I do some spirited driving, but no track. So is the $266 savings worth it?
Saw ad at my Chevy dealer about them matching local prices. Not sure if dealer is best place for replacement tires, even if they match prices.
So time to replace tires now? or soon?
& Where, Discount Tires...?
Le Mans Master
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From: Longview Texas
If they are wearing evenly, that is what the wear bars are for.
If they will pass inspection, then they should still be safe, as long as they are not 5 or 6 years old.
Remember, Z06's come with almost half the tire with no tread.
I usually go to Discount Tire. The store here will match anyone's price, and so will the dealer.
If they will pass inspection, then they should still be safe, as long as they are not 5 or 6 years old.
Remember, Z06's come with almost half the tire with no tread.
I usually go to Discount Tire. The store here will match anyone's price, and so will the dealer.
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Aug 16, 2017 at 05:40 PM.
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Just FYI, the AS3+ is also available in standard and ZP versions. I suspect the price you were quoted above was not for the ZPs, which are closer in price to the PSS.
It is an excellent tire as is the OEM in warm weather. I have a both sets and run the AS3+ in winter and OEM summer.
It is an excellent tire as is the OEM in warm weather. I have a both sets and run the AS3+ in winter and OEM summer.
Last edited by Foosh; Aug 16, 2017 at 06:05 PM.
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Just FYI, the AS3+ is also available in standard and ZP versions. I suspect the price you were quoted above was not for the ZPs, which are closer in price to the PSS.
It is an excellent tire as is the OEM in warm weather. I have a both sets and run the AS3+ in winter and OEM summer.
It is an excellent tire as is the OEM in warm weather. I have a both sets and run the AS3+ in winter and OEM summer.
I actually got my Z-51 AS3+ ZPs at Costco (had to order them) for a great price PLUS $100 additional off during a Michelin Sale. They were great and did not put a single mark on my chrome rims... book two appointment slots to give extra care..... they even alerted me to defective plating on the rims and fill tires with Nitrogen....smile....
Love the tires... ride much quieter than factory and afford year round performance if you don't plan to track the car....LK
Last edited by lennykoll; Aug 17, 2017 at 10:15 AM.
Burning Brakes
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I actually got my Z-51 AS3+ ZPs at Costco (had to order them) for a great price PLUS $100 additional off during a Michelin Sale. They were great and did not put a single mark on my chrome rims... book two appointment slots to give extra care..... they even alerted me to defective plating on the rims and fill tires with Nitrogen....smile....
Love the tires... ride much quieter than factory and afford year round performance if you don't plan to track the car....LK
