…Summer run-flat tire developed for selected performancesedans and sports cars. Initially introduced as Original Equipment (O.E.) on BMW 3 series sport package cars, the Pilot Sport PS2 ZP has recently expanded its O.E. applications to include Michelin's first Corvette fitment on the highest…
…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
…Pole Position RFT tires provide year-round driving flexibility by offering predictable handling, traction and control on dry and wet roads. When it's time to replace the tires on your Chevrolet C6 Corvette, be sure to shop by vehicle and view the list of longer wearing all-season run-flat tires.
…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 front tire and 275/40R18…
…performance tires myself, I can positively say Bridgestone has done a fantastic job improving the ride. Additionally, it features an all-season tread design, which gives owners another great reason to consider the Pole Position RFT as their next set of Corvette tires. To see how well this tire…
…change in cornering and handling characteristics for everyday and occasional spirited driving compared to the O.E. tires. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT To learn more about the capabilities of run-flat technology, read "Run Flat Tires."
…tire. Ultimately, he decided not to purchase a set of run-flats. Like many Corvettes, this car only gets driven on special occasions and is only driven a couple hundred miles a year. Because of this, my friend didn't want to invest a whole lot of money into his tires. He decided to look for a tire…
…is Michelin's Ultra High Performance All-Season self-supporting run-flat tire developed to provide temporary continuing mobility in the case of complete air loss due to a puncture for the drivers of Chevrolet C-5 Corvettes. The Pilot Sport A/S is designed to minimize dry and wet driving compromises…
…now the Original 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 tires are becoming a hot topic of conversation. With most of the new BMW, Mini, Chevrolet Corvettes, and even Toyota Sienna AWD models coming without a spare tire, it leaves owners with limited options. While run-flat tires do provide extended mobility, there are mixed reviews on their ride…
…Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT (Extended Mobility Technology) tire is Goodyear's Ultra High Performance Summer self-supporting run-flat tire developed for C6 Corvette coupes, convertibles and hardtops. Featuring Goodyear's Extended Mobility Technology, these tires provide temporary mobility even after a puncture…
…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…
…stay with run-flat tires. If you stay with RFTs, I would suggest the following two tires. For the absolute best performance on the street, I would suggest the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP since this is the tire Chevrolet is now equipping on the new Corvette ZR1. The other tire I would suggest is the…
…However, some earlier Corvettes and Ford vehicles have direct tire pressure monitors (shown above right) banded to their wheels. If a direct TPMS system is in use and the air pressure has been released from the tire, the aluminum tire valve (along with its attached tire pressure sensor) should…
…was engineered to have a tire that is one inch taller in the rear. Winter / Snow Tires To make matters worse, we have many customers looking for winter / snow tires for their Corvette and they're surprised to find that their options are extremely limited. The summer tires that are Original Equipment…
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