…Your Corvette's Run-Flat Tires" that covered fitments for the 1997-2004 C5 models of Corvettes. For those of you interested in the newer C6 model Corvettes (2005-2012), the front tire size is 245/40R18 and the rear size is 285/35R19. Although the original tires on the C6 Corvette are a…
…Equipment (O.E.) tire on the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The C7 Stingray's tire sizes overlap with the previous generation C6 Corvette, and according to Michelin, the new Pilot Super Sport ZP can be installed on C6 model Corvettes when installed in sets of four. This run-flat version…
When replacing tires on a Corvette you can go one of two ways, either run-flat tires or non-run-flat tires. Run-flat tires are Original Equipment and the vehicle doesn't have a spare tire, but many Corvette owners use non-run-flat tires. Here are some popular run-flat tire choices: Michelin Michelin…
Many Corvette owners ask about switching to non-run-flat tires for multiple reasons, including cost, selection and ride quality. For standard C6 sizes, there are a number of excellent non-run-flat options to choose from with the 245/40R18 size in the front and 285/35R19 in the rear. The best…
…Pole Position RFT. A set of Bridgestone Potenza tires in the RE960AS Pole Position RFT model are made specifically in sizes that fit the C6. Many Corvette customers are concerned about ride quality, treadlife and the lack of all-season traction they get from their O.E. tires and have switched…
…Firehawk Wide Oval RFT w/UNI-T is Firestone's Ultra High Performance Summer run-flat tire developed exclusively for thedrivers of Chevrolet C6 Corvettes. The Firehawk Wide Oval RFT is designed to provide temporary mobility in the event of complete air loss due to a puncture, along with responsive…
What would be a good alternative for your C6 Corvette tires? The first question to ask yourself is whether or not you want to stick with the run-flats. If you are hoping to stay with the run-flats, of course you could stick with the Original Equipment Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar EMT. If you are…
…Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Convertible "...The Michelin's ride, handle and corner better and at 19,500 miles were measured at 7/32 inch tread depth (new is 9.5/32)." -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Convertible "...They ride smoother…
…to the roaring 430hp V8 used in today's C6 models. Most current C6 Corvette (2005-2013) models are equipped with run-flat tires. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT Frequently I hear from C6 Corvette owners: "What are the longest lasting run-flat…
…not take their Corvettes to the track or drive them like race cars all the time, so the all season tires have been a great option to get some better durability and still have the safety of run flat tires....... Here's an overview of all the tires available for the Corvette; C4 Corvettes C5 Corvettes
…the market today is the fifth-generation Corvette. While it doesn't have the power figures of the C6 or the magazine coverage of the new seventh-generation Stingray, this car and its popular LS1 engine is capable of excellent power. C5 Corvettes from the factory (non-Z06 models) use a 245/45R17…
As many Corvette owners know all too well, purchasing C5 and C6 tires can get a bit confusing and even frustrating. This is primarily due to the unusual staggering of the wheels. Unlike most vehicles with staggered (different front and rear sizes) tires, Chevrolet has been equipping Corvette wheels,…
…don't want the O.E. Corvette Goodyear tires the Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval Run Flat tires are the most popular. People tend to like them because they are very high performance tires comparable to the Goodyears and usually less expensive. Check back next week for my post on Corvette Rims to go with…
A few weeks ago, I wrote about tires for a Corvette C5. Today I will talk about tires for a Corvette C6 since they require different sizes. As I write this, the OEM Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT is on back order and many customers are looking for alternatives. Let’s take a look. The first…
…summer I wrote about tire options for the Corvette C5 and C6. With warmer weather on its way, another great option for this vehicle is the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP. It is the only all-season, run-flat tire available for these particular Corvette models. Designed to temporarily support the…
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