Tire? From new owner (as of next week)
04-16-2015, 04:42 PM
#1
Drifting
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Tire? From new owner (as of next week)
Sorry if this has been beat to death earlier, but I have question about the OEM tires that come with the Z06 (2LZ; not the Z07 option package). I understand these tires are summer or seasonal tires and are not to be driven on when the temps hit 40 degrees or below; and aren't to be stored in areas if 20 degrees or below (like my garage was for most of January and February this winter). What 'all season' tires are you folks switching to if you live in the colder climates and want to drive your car in November and December if the roads are free of snow, salt, etc.? I will not be tracking the car, but I do enjoy taking the vette out in the middle of the winter if the roads are clear---and of course I am careful as the traction isn't great. Thank you.
04-16-2015, 07:50 PM
#2
Drifting
Sorry if this has been beat to death earlier, but I have question about the OEM tires that come with the Z06 (2LZ; not the Z07 option package). I understand these tires are summer or seasonal tires and are not to be driven on when the temps hit 40 degrees or below; and aren't to be stored in areas if 20 degrees or below (like my garage was for most of January and February this winter). What 'all season' tires are you folks switching to if you live in the colder climates and want to drive your car in November and December if the roads are free of snow, salt, etc.? I will not be tracking the car, but I do enjoy taking the vette out in the middle of the winter if the roads are clear---and of course I am careful as the traction isn't great. Thank you.
04-17-2015, 09:57 AM
#3
Michelin has just released its first generation of All Season tires (Michelin CrossClimate) but not yet for the Z06 size and I doubt that they will do very soon.
You may want to have a look to Pirelli or other brand since I believe Michelin just make summer tire for the Z06
You may want to have a look to Pirelli or other brand since I believe Michelin just make summer tire for the Z06
Last edited by Fastmikefree; 04-17-2015 at 09:59 AM.
04-17-2015, 10:37 AM
#4
Melting Slicks
Been having a problem with one of the front tires on my ZR1 and have researched a replacement set vs finding a one tire replacement.
Appears that all the AS tires are non-runflats. and I didn't even look at the 335 sizes to see what was available.
Michelin really needs to get this situation fixed. The cracking tires have the entire industry in turmoil.
Appears that all the AS tires are non-runflats. and I didn't even look at the 335 sizes to see what was available.
Michelin really needs to get this situation fixed. The cracking tires have the entire industry in turmoil.
04-17-2015, 11:30 AM
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As I understood it you can store the tires in a garage below 20 degrees, but you cannot move the car.
My garage is heated, and I don't drive in the winter, so I like my Summer only tires. Much of your horsepower will be useless if you put all season tires on a Z06. There's no way they'll be able to hook up over 600HP at anything below 70mph.
I would like to see a non-runflat option though. The ride is much better.
My garage is heated, and I don't drive in the winter, so I like my Summer only tires. Much of your horsepower will be useless if you put all season tires on a Z06. There's no way they'll be able to hook up over 600HP at anything below 70mph.
I would like to see a non-runflat option though. The ride is much better.