C7 Replacement Tires
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C7 Replacement Tires
Hello All,
Time to get new tires for my 2019 Grand Sport. Right now I have the original tires on it... MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORT ZP
Not a real fan but was wondering what others are using. I am sure this is a common question but I can't find any treads on it.
Thanks!
Time to get new tires for my 2019 Grand Sport. Right now I have the original tires on it... MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORT ZP
Not a real fan but was wondering what others are using. I am sure this is a common question but I can't find any treads on it.
Thanks!
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I just got my 17 grand sport and the tires have a couple seasons left on them but I wanted to see the cost of new ones. I picked up Bridgestone potenza run flats on closeout. I picked all 4 up for $850. I couldn’t pass up the price. So they will sit until I need them. No idea what people’s thoughts are on them but at that price 🤷🏻♂️.
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Just put tires on my Stingray. It was a toss up between the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S & the Continental Sport 02.
I did not want all seasons or run flats.
Came down to price. I got a rebate on the Continentals & they were about $40 cheaper for 4. Been running them for a few weeks. I love them on my car. It rides better, & no more wheel skipping on tight turns. Doesn't really help the GS people though as the sizes are not available for that.
I did not want all seasons or run flats.
Came down to price. I got a rebate on the Continentals & they were about $40 cheaper for 4. Been running them for a few weeks. I love them on my car. It rides better, & no more wheel skipping on tight turns. Doesn't really help the GS people though as the sizes are not available for that.
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the general consensus is if you want to stay with a run flat go to the PILOT SPORT A/S 4 ZP, yo go to the GM tire finder GM tire finder and use the filter for MICHELIN. They are quieter and you do not get that wheel/tire hop in tight turns.
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Bridgestone Potenza
I just got my 17 grand sport and the tires have a couple seasons left on them but I wanted to see the cost of new ones. I picked up Bridgestone potenza run flats on closeout. I picked all 4 up for $850. I couldn’t pass up the price. So they will sit until I need them. No idea what people’s thoughts are on them but at that price 🤷🏻♂️.
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I also put the Michelin AS ZPs on my Grand Sport and I like them a lot. At the Ron Fellows Corvette Owners School they said you should always use run flats on your Corvette because the suspension was designed around them.
I was with the Corvette club on a run to Colorado and we were about 60 miles from Las Vegas and it was 117 degrees. One member got a bolt through his tire. He made to Las Vegas no problem. With non run flats he would have sat there quite a while. Those two reasons are why I will always have ZPs.
I was with the Corvette club on a run to Colorado and we were about 60 miles from Las Vegas and it was 117 degrees. One member got a bolt through his tire. He made to Las Vegas no problem. With non run flats he would have sat there quite a while. Those two reasons are why I will always have ZPs.
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Every thread I've seen on this topic I recommend Discount Tire. FWIW, I replaced mine (April 2022) on my 2014, non-Z51, 1LT car with Michelin Sport All Season 4 at my local Discount Tire store for $1738.50 for everything. Since mine 18 Front/19 Rear and this is 2 years ago, I'm guessing you might be paying more, but it doesn't hurt to check. Also check for discounts you might be eligible for (I.e., I got the Military Veteran discount). This price I show here included new TPMS, "refund/Replacement certificates," balance, tax, etc., everything they offer for a new set of tires. Ride is better than the old factory, summer-only Michelins. So the Michelins get my vote.
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Just put tires on my Stingray. It was a toss up between the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S & the Continental Sport 02.
I did not want all seasons or run flats.
Came down to price. I got a rebate on the Continentals & they were about $40 cheaper for 4. Been running them for a few weeks. I love them on my car. It rides better, & no more wheel skipping on tight turns. Doesn't really help the GS people though as the sizes are not available for that.
I did not want all seasons or run flats.
Came down to price. I got a rebate on the Continentals & they were about $40 cheaper for 4. Been running them for a few weeks. I love them on my car. It rides better, & no more wheel skipping on tight turns. Doesn't really help the GS people though as the sizes are not available for that.
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Just put tires on my Stingray. It was a toss up between the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S & the Continental Sport 02.
I did not want all seasons or run flats.
Came down to price. I got a rebate on the Continentals & they were about $40 cheaper for 4. Been running them for a few weeks. I love them on my car. It rides better, & no more wheel skipping on tight turns. Doesn't really help the GS people though as the sizes are not available for that.
I did not want all seasons or run flats.
Came down to price. I got a rebate on the Continentals & they were about $40 cheaper for 4. Been running them for a few weeks. I love them on my car. It rides better, & no more wheel skipping on tight turns. Doesn't really help the GS people though as the sizes are not available for that.
I have the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 on my Z06 now; and I love them. VERY smooth ride, with great traction and handling. They glide over bumps & cracks in the road.
I have the Michelin AS4 ZP for my cold-weather setup. Much harsher ride. I will be selling them this fall, and replacing them with Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 tires. They're also excellent. I have them on my VW GTI.
By the way, I did not find that the AS4 road any smoother than the Super Sports that they replaced. Sure, and new set of AS4's will ride better than a 30K mile set of Super Sports. But I was comparing new AS4's versus 10K mile Super Sports.
But know this....There is no tire that matches the razor-sharp handling of the Super Sports. They are a fantastic performing tire in warmer weather.
I've tried all of the run-flat tires. I just can't stand the ride. No need to beat the crap out of your car if you don't have to, IMO. It'll be non-run-flats for me from now on.
Last edited by car2fast4you; Jun 14, 2024 at 11:49 AM.
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I just went from the Bridgestone Potenza to the Michelin PS4 A/S run flats. Wow, what a difference! The Bridgestone was a very hard ride compared to the Michelins. Feels like I have a whole new car it rides so nice on those PS4s.