I've struggled w/ spending upwards of $1,000 replacing tires on Z06 every 15K miles. Ok, there was usually screeching around Texas World Spdway in there. So I asked local dealer about putting C5 couple-sized tires on the Z06 wheels. No problem, they said. Always being skeptical, I checked several posts here. Confirmed it's not a problem.
After shopping Tire Rack, wow! Sumitumo tires for $560 with local installer!
I opted for Kumho ASX's and am thrilled w/ the quiet ride and look forward to many more miles from them. Sad to say my 'vette's a cruiser now as the expense of tires and gasoline for racing weekends is too high. I am happy that shifting tire sizes makes that cruising oh so much more affordable and quiet.
You must really drive your car hard to replace tires that often. I used to do the same but I grew out of it I guess. I still like to rip down the road but not as much as I used to.
I've struggled w/ spending upwards of $1,000 replacing tires on Z06 every 15K miles. Ok, there was usually screeching around Texas World Spdway in there. So I asked local dealer about putting C5 couple-sized tires on the Z06 wheels. No problem, they said. Always being skeptical, I checked several posts here. Confirmed it's not a problem.
After shopping Tire Rack, wow! Sumitumo tires for $560 with local installer!
I opted for Kumho ASX's and am thrilled w/ the quiet ride and look forward to many more miles from them. Sad to say my 'vette's a cruiser now as the expense of tires and gasoline for racing weekends is too high. I am happy that shifting tire sizes makes that cruising oh so much more affordable and quiet.
I wish I got 15k out of a set. Certain street tires cost a fortune.
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saved $300 on new C5 Z06 tires
