Replacement Tires
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From: Tempe Arizona
St. Jude Donor '22-'23-'24
Replacement Tires
New C7 owner here with a quick question about tires.
So I just bought a 2014, Z51 and the dealer still has the car fixing a few things. I want him to put brand new tires on it before I pick it up. What has everyone done after the factory tires wear down? I believe it came off the assembly line with some type of Michelin’s on there.
Any advice or experience is appreciated.
So I just bought a 2014, Z51 and the dealer still has the car fixing a few things. I want him to put brand new tires on it before I pick it up. What has everyone done after the factory tires wear down? I believe it came off the assembly line with some type of Michelin’s on there.
Any advice or experience is appreciated.
HOOK-EM HORNS
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St. Jude Donor '08
I just switched to 305/30/20 rears and stock size front in Michelin’s non run flat 4S.
Much much better ride and noise is down by 2/3. I’m really ly happy. You can keep stock size rear as well. I just needed more traction.
Much much better ride and noise is down by 2/3. I’m really ly happy. You can keep stock size rear as well. I just needed more traction.
Burning Brakes
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From: Orlando FL
I stuck with the OEM Michelin Super Sport ZP because mine is a daily driver, and it's the best runflat option out there. If you can take the risk of not having runflats, switch to the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S.
If you need an all season tire, someone else can chime in.
If you need an all season tire, someone else can chime in.
Drifting
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I just installed Continental EXTREMECONTACT SPORT and love them, they are NOT run flat so take that into your decision... At 980 for Max Performance Summer installed it's hard to beat....
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St. Jude Donor '22-'23-'24
Based on how and where I drive, the run-flats are not a necessity. I just want to get the most out of this car and so I am on the fence about putting on what was stock and supposedly "designed" designed for the car, (Michelin Super Sport ZP) or go another direction which will improve the driving experience. On all my C6s I used Nitto Invos and was reasonably satisfied with them. The only concern was they didn't have the grip I would like to feel under maximum acceleration.
Thanks for the input up to this point.
Thanks for the input up to this point.
Burning Brakes
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From: Texas
The C7 Stingray came stock with the Michelin Super Sport ZP runflat tires.
Since my prior sport cars ('14 Camaro ZL1 and '11 Mustang GT brembo packaged) all came without a replacement tire on the trunk, and that all Michelin tires come with the free tow emergency phone, I looked instead for the highest test rated newer Michelin 4S. I ordered the 4 tires, waiting next week for my rear tires only. But the front new 4S tires are Supreme, very happy with my purchase, no more bad street groves following, no more "gravel" type noise while turning my steering wheel while parking. Same handling feeling but with softer ride. Great tires!
Since my prior sport cars ('14 Camaro ZL1 and '11 Mustang GT brembo packaged) all came without a replacement tire on the trunk, and that all Michelin tires come with the free tow emergency phone, I looked instead for the highest test rated newer Michelin 4S. I ordered the 4 tires, waiting next week for my rear tires only. But the front new 4S tires are Supreme, very happy with my purchase, no more bad street groves following, no more "gravel" type noise while turning my steering wheel while parking. Same handling feeling but with softer ride. Great tires!
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I went with All Season, NON run flats.
Continental DWS06.
Complete reduction in road noise, much softer, less harsh, more compliant ride.
Couple that with the MSRC upgrade, and man does my car ride NICE!!!!
Continental DWS06.
Complete reduction in road noise, much softer, less harsh, more compliant ride.
Couple that with the MSRC upgrade, and man does my car ride NICE!!!!
Le Mans Master
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I see some folks like the Continentals, have read reviews on them but if anything I see in my opinion that can't compete with the michelins for the grip, sure I like the ride and I want to reduce the road noise some , need to take the original tires off and replace them with something a little quieter, little softer but more grip for sure. I dont want the run craps.
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People comparing Summer only run flat tires to All Seasons as far as their concern for "grip", is basically internet banter.
Grip is a non issue.
How many are taking twistys at 100 MPH?
Ratings and internet lore, so be it.
Real world driving, spirited or casual, there's not much discernible difference.
The discernible difference will be greatly reduced road noise and increased ride comfort. Those 2 facts are non disputable.
Grip is a non issue.
How many are taking twistys at 100 MPH?
Ratings and internet lore, so be it.
Real world driving, spirited or casual, there's not much discernible difference.
The discernible difference will be greatly reduced road noise and increased ride comfort. Those 2 facts are non disputable.
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Melting Slicks
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People comparing Summer only run flat tires to All Seasons as far as their concern for "grip", is basically internet banter.
Grip is a non issue.
How many are taking twistys at 100 MPH?
Ratings and internet lore, so be it.
Real world driving, spirited or casual, there's not much discernible difference.
The discernible difference will be greatly reduced road noise and increased ride comfort. Those 2 facts are non disputable.
Grip is a non issue.
How many are taking twistys at 100 MPH?
Ratings and internet lore, so be it.
Real world driving, spirited or casual, there's not much discernible difference.
The discernible difference will be greatly reduced road noise and increased ride comfort. Those 2 facts are non disputable.
Grip is an issue. I had 20k on the Super Sports and so far I have 15k on the All Seasons.
I have had both and the All Seasons do not grip as well in the dry. They do grip 90% at least as well, but they do not grip as well as the Super Sports. They also slip more from a standing still if you give it a lot of throttle. That being said they grip a whole lot better in the wet and for me, as someone who dailys the car in a lot of wet, it is well worth the trade to me and how I drive. If I had a garage queen and only drive in nice weather, and I pushed my car, I would stick to Super Sports. For general cruising, going to car shows, that kind of thing, the All Seasons are fine.
Burning Brakes
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I have a 2015 Z51 Convertible, and replaced my tires last September at 13,000 miles, with the same tires as stock. Summer only tires for me isn't an issue at all (here in Dallas). I drive mine daily when it's not going to rain, spring, summer and fall, with the top and windows down.
Don't know if I'd have your dealer do it, unless you like paying too much for tires.
I had mine in to replace the dash under warranty, and asked for a tire quote, and the price my dealer quoted was absurd--$1,200 more than it cost to buy the tires from tire rack and mounted by the indy shop that works on my Porsche and charged $25/tire to mount and balance.
Don't know if I'd have your dealer do it, unless you like paying too much for tires.
I had mine in to replace the dash under warranty, and asked for a tire quote, and the price my dealer quoted was absurd--$1,200 more than it cost to buy the tires from tire rack and mounted by the indy shop that works on my Porsche and charged $25/tire to mount and balance.
I put these on my car in the fall and have been driving all winter.
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Jim
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I like the twisties but don t have to be doung 100 mph either. Just need something to bite at 95.
I don t drive in the winter, but in spring if temps are down to 30-35 i m not gassing on it anyways. So a/s are not what i need i believe, yet if one dd the car then they would be a good choice for wet and rainy driving.
So all said i think i will go with the super sport
tire if still available
I don t drive in the winter, but in spring if temps are down to 30-35 i m not gassing on it anyways. So a/s are not what i need i believe, yet if one dd the car then they would be a good choice for wet and rainy driving.
So all said i think i will go with the super sport
tire if still available
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When October/November rolls around this year, I'm totally going to put a set of AS/3+ ZPs on the C7.
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St. Jude Donor '22-'23-'24
From the research I have been doing it looks like I am leaning towards the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. Anyone out there running these on a Z51 car? If so, what are your impressions?
Drifting
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Last year Car and Driver did a comparison test. The Pilot SS came in first with the Conti's 2nd. However, the Conti's were significantly cheaper and better in the wet. For a DD, this is more of a consideration.
Many people have a preference for RF's but with TPMS chances of you being stuck are remote... a blow out is equally remote. But you pay for this premium with every mile you drive. As well, many RF's, if driven in flat mode for any significant distance would need to be replaced anyways, so the net result is more cost.
Carry an portable inflator and a plug kit and your covered for 99% of the issues.
here's the test...
https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...ce-data-page-2
Many people have a preference for RF's but with TPMS chances of you being stuck are remote... a blow out is equally remote. But you pay for this premium with every mile you drive. As well, many RF's, if driven in flat mode for any significant distance would need to be replaced anyways, so the net result is more cost.
Carry an portable inflator and a plug kit and your covered for 99% of the issues.
here's the test...
https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...ce-data-page-2
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