Tire Recommendations
4th Gear
Joined: Nov 2024
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Just a note on performance, the Conti DWS06 front tires for a stingray is a whopping 5lbs lighter and the rear DWS06 tires are an even more impressive 7lbs lighter (EACH) than the Mich run flats. That loss of rotational weight will only provide better acceleration, braking and suspension performance. It has been said that you may loose some turn-in feel and of coarse the security of run flat feature. Flat tires don't scare me, 44 years of driving and riding motorcycle I have never been broke down with a flat, I have never put a spare tire on. As soon as these oem tires wear past 50% tread I'll be installing the DWS06's
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: White
Thanks for this post. I have been researching and trying to figure out what I want for my 2022 Stingray. Nail in one of my tires 8 months ago and of course you cannot patch a run flat. $625 for a new tire. Now i have another nail which is just causing a slow leak. I have to put about 4 psi a week now to keep driving. Not terrible, but im going to replace all 4 with a good non run flat tire. I would rather be able to repair then keep paying for an expensive run flat for a damn nail.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: AZ
Run flat tires can be repaired as long as the nail/screw damage is not within 1" of the sidewall.
While I have had damaged tires that could not be replaced, most "leaks" were able to be dealt with on the road with an inflator to get home and then patched. That said, my last nail was too near the sidewall to be repaired on my 345/25/21 ZP Michelin tire on my C8Z, replacement was $700+ at Discount Tire.
While I have had damaged tires that could not be replaced, most "leaks" were able to be dealt with on the road with an inflator to get home and then patched. That said, my last nail was too near the sidewall to be repaired on my 345/25/21 ZP Michelin tire on my C8Z, replacement was $700+ at Discount Tire.
4th Gear
Joined: Nov 2024
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Wow, good to know. The Chevy dealer and Tires Plus location said they would not repair because the manufacturer doesn't recommend. Plus it was not a large nail and not near the side wall. Sounds like they just want to profit off new tire. I will call around and see if i can find someone willing to repair on this.
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Phila Suburbs 2023 C8 & 2013 650ix
In 64 years of driving, I have never had a blow out on any tire. And that goes back to the days of really inferior bias ply tires. All flats have been slow leaks caused by a screw, nail, etc. With TPS you will know very quickly if a tire is leaking air before it's a problem. For almost everywhere, air pumps at gas stations are nearby. But to be safe, everyone should have a small battery powered air compressor in their car even if it has run flat tires installed. If you have a slow leak, you just pump it up to say 45 psi and continue on your way while monitoring the air pressure. Now this approach is for the people that actually live in the real world and not the worry wart world.
