Goodyear GD-D3 Got'em on

PR1AWRet · 07-08-2009, 12:29 AM

Trying to find a matching tire tread front/rear for the Z06 was difficult. Sure there are the PS2's, but I'm frugal. Best bang for the buck. Ended up finding 275/40-17 and 295/35-18 on the internet for $1089 shipped. I brought this over to Discount Tire and was surprised they matched the price. Total out the door was $1159 for the tires/mounting/balancing.

Just got to drive them home for 1 mile. Had balding Supercars on the front and almost new BFG KDW 2's on the back. Ahhhh, the car is comparatively quieter. I was trying to find BFG KDW's for the front so I wouldn't have to swap all 4 tires out, but they aren't even planned for a production run in the near future.

Like the rim guard, though my front rims were curb rashed before I bought the car. They look fatter than the KDW's from the back. Like the tread design.

Will report back on like/dislikes in the near future. I do not track the car, but do like making legal spirited runs up in the mountains around San Diego.

SilverStreaker · 07-10-2009, 06:40 PM

I have the 2006 C6 and only 20,000 miles. I got a quote today from the dealer to replace all four for $1676+tax.

Goodyear Eagle P245/40 Z R18 TPC 1215 on front
Goodyear Eagle P285 35 Z R19 TPC 1216 on rear

hummmmm...

PR1AWRet · 07-10-2009, 08:06 PM

I went to www.discounttires.com for the price matching. It's different than discounttire.com. Took me a minute to figure what was different. Just the "s" at the end.

PR1AWRet · 07-10-2009, 09:09 PM

Some so-so pictures.

OH, and that FORD plate cover is coming off. Have new one on the way.

Tenorplayer23 · 07-19-2009, 03:55 AM

Thanks for the www.Discounttires.com clarification. Another good resource to have.

See ya

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Originally Posted by PR1AWRet

I went to www.discounttires.com for the price matching. It's different than discounttire.com. Took me a minute to figure what was different. Just the "s" at the end.

PR1AWRet · 07-19-2009, 11:43 AM

I've put about 200 miles on then so far. With the fatter front tire it takes a little more effort to turn the steering wheel. Nothing to drastic though. As for carving corners, they seem on par with the GY super cars. I haven't really pushed them to the limit yet like I have done the SC.

The best thing about these tires is that they are quiet. I would have to compare my car to my Jeep Liberty now on how quiet the interior is. I do have RAAMAT and Ensolite in the rear hatch area and the doors. (One of those projects I have to finish)

BEARSZ · 08-19-2009, 08:18 PM

Hate to bring a topic back up, but any problems with traction control/active handling coming on when accelerating or braking hard? I was told the taller tire in the front would cause problems.