…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…
…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…
…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
…Performance Summer radial developed as Original Equipment for sports cars, (C-6 Corvette equipped with Chevrolet's Z51 Performance Package and C-6 Corvette Z06), and performance sedans (Cadillac CTS-V). Eagle F1Supercar EMT tires emphasize dry road traction and handling, and feature Goodyear's…
…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…
…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."
…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…
…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…
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…
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…Chevy Corvette sports cars have come equipped from the factory with run-flat tires. While some owners opt to switch over to conventional standard tires, many stick with the run-flat design since the Corvette has no spare tire. For the "C5 Corvette" model years of 1997-2004 the front tire…
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…
…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…
…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…
…my C5 Corvette based on reviews and I%27ve also had a set on a BMW M3 that I drove year round. They are very,very quiet and they ride much nicer than the OEM run flats. The softer sidewall results in steering response that is not as sharp as summer tires, but once you turn in, the tires grip…
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