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sunny12 01-13-2018 10:30 PM

New owner, new member
 
As it says, new owner of a 2012 Grandsport 4LT, and just joined the site. I live in Colorado and am retired from the military. Super excited about my new purchase. My first Corvette. So, straight to the questions I guess. Recommendations for tires would be much appreciated?

Route99 01-14-2018 01:08 AM

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your C6 GS!
A big factor in tire recommendation would be your intended use of your Vette. Will this be a daily driver? It takes a different tire compound to handle winter cold weather compared to summer only use. Tire tread patterns will also be different for wet roads versus primarily dry roads. Are you planning on tracking or drag racing your Vette? These are some of the factors that affect the tires you should consider. I prefer Michelin Pilot Sport AS for my car which I try to primarily drive in good weather but we do make long distance trips that can put us in cold or wet weather along with the sunny, warm weather many on the forum prefer.
Best wishes with your tire search.
Thank you for your service. :flag:

rkj427 01-14-2018 06:36 AM

Welcome to the forum!

THANK YOU for your service!

Check out the C6 General area for information on your GS and tires. Link below.
Do a "search" there, as numerous topics covered tire choices.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...discussion-74/

Vetteman Jack 01-14-2018 08:42 AM

Welcome and :iagree: - post up your tire questions in the C6 General section.

Sabre34 01-14-2018 08:43 AM

Welcome aboard!:flag:

dahogan 01-14-2018 09:52 AM

Congrats, welcome aboard and enjoy the ride :flag:

jehuds10 01-14-2018 10:42 AM

Welcome to the forum! :flag:

sunny12 01-14-2018 08:30 PM


Originally Posted by Route99 (Post 1596373798)
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your C6 GS!
A big factor in tire recommendation would be your intended use of your Vette. Will this be a daily driver? It takes a different tire compound to handle winter cold weather compared to summer only use. Tire tread patterns will also be different for wet roads versus primarily dry roads. Are you planning on tracking or drag racing your Vette? These are some of the factors that affect the tires you should consider. I prefer Michelin Pilot Sport AS for my car which I try to primarily drive in good weather but we do make long distance trips that can put us in cold or wet weather along with the sunny, warm weather many on the forum prefer.
Best wishes with your tire search.
Thank you for your service. :flag:

Thank you. Like you, I will be driving in primarily dry weather, on the streets and mountain roads. I do plan a trip or two to the drag strip and local road course. I have been looking at different tires, brands, etc. trying to do my due diligence in researching, but I figured the best information would come from those who drive them.

gilhuly 01-15-2018 07:13 AM

Hello and welcome to the forum!

FWIW, I am happy with my Michelin Pilot Sport AS tires and will be replacing them with the same when the time comes.

1984Z51auto 01-15-2018 03:56 PM

Glad to have another member from/in Colorado! :cheers:

NorthernProducer 01-15-2018 06:09 PM

Welcome to the forum.

Jeff T. 01-20-2018 09:04 AM

Congrats and welcome to the forum!!! :thumbs:

Thank You for your service! :flag:

sunny12 01-22-2018 10:45 PM

New Owner, New Member
 
Thanks everyone for the welcomes. Awesome forum thus far, I've been able to gather a bunch of new info and insight. Look forward to logging in everyday.


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