racer10

I have checked with Tirerack and their Customer Service says that I have to replace with Goodyear for a 2006 Z06. Also checked with Michelin Customer Service and they say that there is no replacement tire for the stock sizes. Can anyone help me with some infromation for the Z06 Michelin tire replacement talked about since the introduction of the new ZR1. I want to reduce the tire road noise that unfortunately comes with the stock tires. Thankyou.

Dreamin

That would be correct for the foreseeable future.

The Bridgestone Potenza RE050A runflats that fit the Z06 are BackOrdered and have been for a while.

The Michelin PS2 runflats (ZR1 tires) won't be available in the Z06 size until next year.

titleist731

wait i thought ZR1 runs on michelins??

Dreamin

Typo on my part... corrected above.

vetdude

Several people are using Nitto Invos with much success:

Discount tire ...275/35/18 and 345/30/19. $1226 shipped to your door.

JoesC5

While Michelin dosen't have a 325/30-19 runflat for the rear they do have a 345/30-19 runflat that some people are using along with the stock size fronts.

Keyser Soze

The ZR1 does run on Michelins, but they are 19 and 20" sizes.
Unless you change your rims to a 19 & 20 set-up your choices are limited for a runflat tire in stock sizes - either the Badyears or the unavailable Bridgestones.

USA1C5

Where are those tires made? Are they made in the U.S.A. like the Goodyears and Michelin's?

Dreamin

Michelin is a French Company.
And the Bridgestone's for the Z06 are made in Japan.

JoesC5

Michelin may be a French compnay but their runflats are made in the USA. BTW, Goodyear is a US compnay but two of my cars have Goodyear tires that were made in canada.

Dreamin

Depends on size:
PS2 RF in 255/35ZR18 is made in France.
PS2 RF in 275/35ZR18 is made in the US.

USA1C5

Yes, the Michelin's are made in the U.S.A. for I bought a set of the Pilot Sport PS2 ZP's for my C5 in OEM size. They were made in South Carolina, U.S.A. I need a set for my C6 Z06 but I may have to wear out another set of Goodyears until the Michelin's come out. The Michelin's I put on my C5 are quieter and better ride than the Goodyears but the Goodyears were not that bad. I wore my Goodyears out on the C6 Z06 doing track events and I don't think they will last another year or so until the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP's come out. If I have to get another set of tires before the Michelin's come out in OEM sizes, I get another set of Goodyears. The Goodyears that were on my C5 and the Goodyears that are on my C6 Z06 were made in the U.S.A. but I can't speak for all Goodyears, for some are made in Canada I think.

Dreamin

Goodyears are made in: US, Germany, Canada, and Luxemburg

USA1C5

At least the size I want and would buy is Made in the U.S.A. I don't care where the size I don't need and therefore would not buy is made. I think the Michelin web site says that all the Pilot Sport PS2 ZP's for the C5 and C6 in OEM sizes will be made in South Carolina, U.S.A. I think that includes ZR1 and C6 Z06 (when they come out).

Check out this link to Michelin: http://www.michelinmedia.com/pressSi...H2007121983308

C6400hp

I am considering these.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...c6z-sizes.html

JoesC5

My post was to point out that no matter where the company is headquartered, it has nothing to do with where the item is manufactured. You can be a 100% Made In The USA believer, but what you end up with isn't always what you think you are getting. Many of use Lipitor, but they are made in Ireland and Puerto Rico. I'm not about to stop using Lipitor just because it's not made in the USA.

USA1C5

Some of us chose to buy Made in the U.S.A., when ever possible. Having said that I realize that is not always possible. Some times things we need or want, we have no choice. However, when there is a choice, I go with Made in the U.S.A. That's just me and I realize everyone has their own priorities.

DSOM Z06

Those are hot!! What do they have light weight titanium in the compound that they are so expensive???

musclecar6

I have an 08Z that I bought new a year ago & the original goodyear runflats were shot at 7000 miles & a week ago I changed to the Michelin PS2's( 275/35/18 fronts, 345/30/19 rears). Even though the rear tires are a little wider & taller than the stock 325/30/19, I have no issues with fiting easily on the rims( the tech said they were easier going on than the stock goodyear runflats & he has changed many as he is the tech at a chevy dealer who does corvettes mainly). The ride & handling is much better than the stock runflats & noise is somewhat better( not a huge difference, but better). The turnin is very slightly less than the runflats( can barely tell) but the dartiness is much better when the grooves of the road will tend to pull you off line. All in all a quantum improvement & it makes for a much better daily driver as it now has a much more compliant ride probably due to the softer sidewall. I've experienced no issues whatsoever with traction control lights coming on, rubbing of the rear tires due to the slightly larger size( fronts are stock). Imho.

DSOM Z06

Great review. What are the cost of the Michelins compared to the Goodyears and do the rears look noticeably taller or is it hard to tell by looking?