What are the best tires?
08-28-2005, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by AraiGP4
Ralf Scumacher and Jarno Trulli might disagree with you about the Michelins....Seriously, I don't drink french wine, buy french tires or eat french fries! I do hope that some non-french company builds a high grip run flat in our sizes good for at least 15K miles, with good wet weather handling as well. It would be a home run! Bridgestone---Are you paying attention?
BTW, a Frenchman also invented the radial tire. It took the US manufacturers almost 20 years to admit it was better than bias tires.
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08-28-2005, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SickRick
Almost Bait & Switch?
So, we all were AMAZED at the $287 price on discounttiredirect.com's site. I found it so amazing that I called to VERIFY that they were GOODYEAR SUPERCAR EMT tires, which I was assured they were...
Lo & Behold, my tires arrive today, and they are GOODYEAR GS-2 EMT's, NOT SUPERCARS...
Needless to say, I'm more than a little P.O'd...
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I waited to post this until AFTER I spoke to them. Jake in customer service was very apologetic about the mistake, assured me that in fact the wrong tires were pulled, and that a pair of these tires was visually verified to be IN STOCK by thier Vegas distribution center manager, and were coming to me, 2nd Day Air at no additional charge AND that UPS would be out to pick up the incorrect set @ no charge...
So, if the correct tires arrive on Wednesday, as promised, I will SING THIER PRAISES - otherwise, I'll be calling AMEX to dispute the charge...
OTOH, these GS-2's don't look to bad. There's more tread to them than the Supercars, and they're a 300 Treadwear. Anyone care to comment on how they HANDLE?
Regards,
Rick
So, we all were AMAZED at the $287 price on discounttiredirect.com's site. I found it so amazing that I called to VERIFY that they were GOODYEAR SUPERCAR EMT tires, which I was assured they were...
Lo & Behold, my tires arrive today, and they are GOODYEAR GS-2 EMT's, NOT SUPERCARS...
Needless to say, I'm more than a little P.O'd...
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I waited to post this until AFTER I spoke to them. Jake in customer service was very apologetic about the mistake, assured me that in fact the wrong tires were pulled, and that a pair of these tires was visually verified to be IN STOCK by thier Vegas distribution center manager, and were coming to me, 2nd Day Air at no additional charge AND that UPS would be out to pick up the incorrect set @ no charge...
So, if the correct tires arrive on Wednesday, as promised, I will SING THIER PRAISES - otherwise, I'll be calling AMEX to dispute the charge...
OTOH, these GS-2's don't look to bad. There's more tread to them than the Supercars, and they're a 300 Treadwear. Anyone care to comment on how they HANDLE?
Regards,
Rick
08-28-2005, 02:38 PM
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Having come from an 04 SRT Viper which at times was like driving on an ice rink I'm sticking with the OEM Goodyears. The C6 Z51 handling is so superior I actually push my car in places that Viper would not handle and I have been unable to break it loose. 
10-13-2005, 04:04 AM
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Tires to replace F1 Supercar EMT's for Z51
Michelin won't have the rears out for awhile. Not sure if there is a manufacturing issue or what. 4 month wait time was quoted.
I replaced the F1 Supercars with the Bridgestone Potenza RE050's. They are actually quite good. Had to set the pressure to 43 hot to get them to handle well on the track. Sidewall much less stiff, allowing another rider in the car (over 180 pounds) without throwing off the vehicles dynamics.
I wanted the PS2s but not available. The Potenza's are definitely much better than the F1's in handling.
What about R compound tires? Any ideas there?
I replaced the F1 Supercars with the Bridgestone Potenza RE050's. They are actually quite good. Had to set the pressure to 43 hot to get them to handle well on the track. Sidewall much less stiff, allowing another rider in the car (over 180 pounds) without throwing off the vehicles dynamics.
I wanted the PS2s but not available. The Potenza's are definitely much better than the F1's in handling.
What about R compound tires? Any ideas there?
10-13-2005, 10:23 AM
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Here is a list of tires from a local tire store that will fit the rear of the C6.
BRAND DESCRIPTION, ITEM CODE, SPEED RATING, UTQG WARR.
YOKOHAMA 245/35R19 YOKO AVS SPORT 93Y 10255
YOKOHAMA 245/35R19 YOKO AVS SPORT 93Y BW 609017 Y 180 AAA
BFS 245/35ZR19 BFS POTENZA SO3 BW 93Y 1269882 Y 220 AAA
BFS 245/35ZR19 RE BFS POTENZA RE050 BWV 1269378 V
KUMHO 245/35R19 KUMHO ECSTA MX ZR BSW 593056 Z 220 AA/A
TOYO 245/35R19 TOY PROXES T1S 93Y *CO* 787904 Y 280 AA A
TOYO 245/35ZR19 TOYO PROXES T1R 93Y RD 246290 Y
TOYO 245/35R19 TOYO PROXES 4 A/S UHP 93W 780460 W 300 AA
TOYO 245/35R19 TOY PROXES FZ4 ZR *CO* 780146 Z 300 AA
BRAND DESCRIPTION, ITEM CODE, SPEED RATING, UTQG WARR.
YOKOHAMA 245/35R19 YOKO AVS SPORT 93Y 10255
YOKOHAMA 245/35R19 YOKO AVS SPORT 93Y BW 609017 Y 180 AAA
BFS 245/35ZR19 BFS POTENZA SO3 BW 93Y 1269882 Y 220 AAA
BFS 245/35ZR19 RE BFS POTENZA RE050 BWV 1269378 V
KUMHO 245/35R19 KUMHO ECSTA MX ZR BSW 593056 Z 220 AA/A
TOYO 245/35R19 TOY PROXES T1S 93Y *CO* 787904 Y 280 AA A
TOYO 245/35ZR19 TOYO PROXES T1R 93Y RD 246290 Y
TOYO 245/35R19 TOYO PROXES 4 A/S UHP 93W 780460 W 300 AA
TOYO 245/35R19 TOY PROXES FZ4 ZR *CO* 780146 Z 300 AA
10-13-2005, 05:42 PM
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I have not started researching tires for my C6 yet (base suspension and 5000 miles) but on my C5's I learned that many run-flats are not repairable. So while you might save money on the front side (such as Firestones non repairable run flat at $100 less per tire than Goodyear or Michelin), one puncture and you have to replace the tire and at that point you could have bought Goodyear, Michelin, etc. This may change with newer generation run-flats when they come out in C6 sizes. Just be sure to ask the question!
Jimmy
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10-13-2005, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Brett Hunter
Here is a list of tires from a local tire store that will fit the rear of the C6.
BRAND DESCRIPTION, ITEM CODE, SPEED RATING, UTQG WARR.
YOKOHAMA 245/35R19 YOKO AVS SPORT 93Y 10255
YOKOHAMA 245/35R19 YOKO AVS SPORT 93Y BW 609017 Y 180 AAA
BFS 245/35ZR19 BFS POTENZA SO3 BW 93Y 1269882 Y 220 AAA
BFS 245/35ZR19 RE BFS POTENZA RE050 BWV 1269378 V
KUMHO 245/35R19 KUMHO ECSTA MX ZR BSW 593056 Z 220 AA/A
TOYO 245/35R19 TOY PROXES T1S 93Y *CO* 787904 Y 280 AA A
TOYO 245/35ZR19 TOYO PROXES T1R 93Y RD 246290 Y
TOYO 245/35R19 TOYO PROXES 4 A/S UHP 93W 780460 W 300 AA
TOYO 245/35R19 TOY PROXES FZ4 ZR *CO* 780146 Z 300 AA
BRAND DESCRIPTION, ITEM CODE, SPEED RATING, UTQG WARR.
YOKOHAMA 245/35R19 YOKO AVS SPORT 93Y 10255
YOKOHAMA 245/35R19 YOKO AVS SPORT 93Y BW 609017 Y 180 AAA
BFS 245/35ZR19 BFS POTENZA SO3 BW 93Y 1269882 Y 220 AAA
BFS 245/35ZR19 RE BFS POTENZA RE050 BWV 1269378 V
KUMHO 245/35R19 KUMHO ECSTA MX ZR BSW 593056 Z 220 AA/A
TOYO 245/35R19 TOY PROXES T1S 93Y *CO* 787904 Y 280 AA A
TOYO 245/35ZR19 TOYO PROXES T1R 93Y RD 246290 Y
TOYO 245/35R19 TOYO PROXES 4 A/S UHP 93W 780460 W 300 AA
TOYO 245/35R19 TOY PROXES FZ4 ZR *CO* 780146 Z 300 AA
BTW-The French suck
10-13-2005, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by aaaaa
Who wants to put 245's on the rear?
BTW-The French suck
BTW-The French suck
I can't believe I didn't catch that! I just went up and copied the tire info from an above post and checked the local inventory.
In the stock 285 size they only have the one tire below. I have no idea of the quality of these tires. Just showing all of the options available.
TOYO 285/35R19 TOYO PROXES T1R 99Y 246320 Y
10-13-2005, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmyb
I have not started researching tires for my C6 yet (base suspension and 5000 miles) but on my C5's I learned that many run-flats are not repairable. So while you might save money on the front side (such as Firestones non repairable run flat at $100 less per tire than Goodyear or Michelin), one puncture and you have to replace the tire and at that point you could have bought Goodyear, Michelin, etc. This may change with newer generation run-flats when they come out in C6 sizes. Just be sure to ask the question!
Jimmy
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10-14-2005, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by c6 corvette Z51
thats not true .. i have had 2 tire repairs on my z51
10-14-2005, 12:42 AM
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Tires to replace Run Flats
Originally Posted by MiKe88
What are the best tires for my C6 Z51, they dont have to be run-flats?
I have not used the Michelin's so I cannot compare, but the objective testing done by the Tire Rack suggests that the Bridgestones are 2nd to the Michelins.
I used them on the track last week, and they were significantly better than the run flats on most of the track. The stiff sidewall with the run flats reduces how creative you can get with tire pressures, and definitely made the car more sensitive to load (a 2nd person in the vehicle messed up my lap times in a big way).
Setting the tire pressure hot at 43 seemed to give the car perfect balance, and I don't think I could ever go back to the run flats after driving with these. I am looking forward to testing the Michelin's but I can say for certain that the Bridgestones are significantly better than the run flats.
-Evado
10-14-2005, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by c6 corvette Z51
thats not true .. i have had 2 tire repairs on my z51
Jimmy
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