Replacement Tire Thoughts and Input

[BigJohn]

Nothing works well in the wet or cold!

[tgonyaw]

Hello All,

Many insights! I too wonder if I will put enough miles on to keep the flat spots away.

Do the 335 Michelin tires "roll" some on corner exits when used for track days? I am a Costco member and that could be an option. Costco also seems to have rolling tire sales when 4 are purchased. Will check to see if they can do Good Year in the stock sizes.

Thanks for the helpful comments.

[lfalzarano]

Here’s an older tire test by C&D of the latest Summer Performance tires.

Remember some tires we are selecting for our Z’s are of old designs and performance formulation.

The latest tire offering matching a ZR-1 aspect ratios are not offered in 17 inch. You’ll need 18” or 19” rims to accommodate the newer tires, which adds to the cost.

If you want to keep using the stock ZR-1 wheels, everyone already has given you their preference. There are no tire test comparisons of our 17” tires. The Goodyear’s F1 series are the oldest, PS2’s middle child and the Nittos the most recent.


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[dredgeguy]

Originally Posted by tgonyaw

Hello All,

Many insights! I too wonder if I will put enough miles on to keep the flat spots away.

Do the 335 Michelin tires "roll" some on corner exits when used for track days? I am a Costco member and that could be an option. Costco also seems to have rolling tire sales when 4 are purchased. Will check to see if they can do Good Year in the stock sizes.

Thanks for the helpful comments.

Costco does not have Goodyear but they have special deals on the purchase of 4 Michelin tires now, then next month will be BF Goodrich then back to Michelin and so on. I found the 335's outstanding in both wet and dry. They have done 2 mountain runs in the past 3 years and on the track at BG. I am not a big race or track car guy but within my capabilities, kept me feeling secure and safe. I think they are the most comfortable tires for everyday driving, smooth, quiet and grip.

[WARP TEN]

Originally Posted by dredgeguy

Costco does not have Goodyear but they have special deals on the purchase of 4 Michelin tires now, then next month will be BF Goodrich then back to Michelin and so on. I found the 335's outstanding in both wet and dry. They have done 2 mountain runs in the past 3 years and on the track at BG. I am not a big race or track car guy but within my capabilities, kept me feeling secure and safe. I think they are the most comfortable tires for everyday driving, smooth, quiet and grip.

Same with me Charlie. I got my Michelins at Costco--$1,712 total cost for tires, mounting, balancing, warranty etc. in summer 2014. I really liked the Michelins after my Sumitomos, and there were no balance issues like there were with the Sumis (had one Sumi tire that was so far out of spec it couldn't be balanced even on a Road Force balancer). And Cosco really stands behind their work. Had a slow leak that several shops couldn't find; took it to Costco and in a couple minutes said bad valve, replaced it for free and no problems since. Have Pilot sports on the Z06 too and they are fine also.--Bob

[Tripler]

Originally Posted by DRM500RUBYZR-1

I have had the Nittos for over four years.
Fine in the dry, only in rain occasionally (oops, I admitted it), and they were fine.
While they are priced close to the sumi's, they are far better in every respect.
They hook nicely, but no drag radial hook.


But,
I know my Dymags are round, the tires, not so much.
Now my car sits for extended periods, but the flat spots do not go away even after driving to Carlisle.
They did this since almost new.
Maybe the Good years and Michelins will do the same given my driving patterns, so it may have nothing to do with the Nitto's.
Marty

Hey Marty . Just a note ,if your Z is going to be sitting for a while , pump the tires up to 40 psi and check them every few weeks . It's the same as when storing the car for the winter . That might help with your flat spotting on your next new set of tires . I don't have any proof for that theory but it should help reduce the flat spotting .
Just remember to check them again before you drive and lower the pressures down to what you normally keep them at .

We have the Michelin tires front and back on our Z and I like them .

Mike

[lfalzarano]

My Michelin’s give a rough ride after sitting for two weeks, but clear up after a few miles on its biweekly road test to keep the fluids moving and tires rotated. The weather in NC is not brutally cold at night yet[emoji16]


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[Vetman]

I have Michelin pilots with just over 20,000 miles on them and still have 50% tread left. Roll extremely well at 100 plus and required almost no weights!!

PS. Seldom spin them😆

[tgonyaw]

Michelin has great remarks and are on all new Corvettes for a reason.

Some of the Battlefield Corvette Club members (Fredericksburg Va.) are going to be at Dominion Raceway this Sat. to introduce the track to people who have not been there. I plan to go and gather info and insights.
http://roadcourse.dominionraceway.com/

Neat tip about tire psi while sitting.

Thanks to all for taking the time to answer!

[dredgeguy]

Originally Posted by tgonyaw

Michelin has great remarks and are on all new Corvettes for a reason.

Some of the Battlefield Corvette Club members (Fredericksburg Va.) are going to be at Dominion Raceway this Sat. to introduce the track to people who have not been there. I plan to go and gather info and insights.
http://roadcourse.dominionraceway.com/

Neat tip about tire psi while sitting.

Thanks to all for taking the time to answer!

Would have loved to come out and join you all on Saturday but I am now in Dhaka, Bangladesh and while leaving in 24 hours, don't touch down at Dulles until 1PM on Saturday. Have a great time and post up some pics.