Kyle Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Its time for new tires on my C6... I have been reading alot of reviews and checking prices...Here is what I found (prices do not include mount, balance, etc...): 245/40ZR18 285/35ZR19 Goodyear Eagle F1 A/S-C EMT $1,504.00 $$$ and Tread WearGoodyear Eagle F1 Supercar EMT $1,404.00 Bad Tread WearMichelin Pilot Sport PS2 $1,368.00 Only see good reviewsPirelli PZero Rosso $1,294.00 Poor Tread WearGoodyear Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT $1,188.00 Only see good reviewsYokohama ADVAN Sport $1,184.00 No bad reviewsBridgestone Potenza RE050A $928.00 No bad reviewsBFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 $902.00 Only see good reviewsAvon Tech M550 A/S $800.00 Poor Traction Im leaning toward the BFG for $902 based on the reviews. While they are not runflats. But I can work around that I guess. #2 would be the Michelin PS2's for almost $500 more... The top priority for me is treadwear then performance, the BFG's, seem pretty good for that.I have read alot of forums and think the BFG would be a good choice. What does everyone else think.Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 When I need tires it will be the Michelins. I replaced the GY's on my C5 with Pilot Sports and I swear by them. I was on my second set of Michelins when I traded it. They are quieter, ride better, wear better and handle better than the GY's. I can't speak to the BFG"s. Maybe someone else has had experience with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmartin Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Ive got the bfg kdw's and while they are much better than the stock supercars and seem to get good traction (in most cases) the michelin's are what everyone raves about and will probably be my next choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sidewinder Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Mich Pilots Zero Pressure. Great all around tire and they are run flats. Don't buy Goodyears, they pretty much suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AZ Power & Sound Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 IVe had them ALL! I will never buy another tire besides michelins, but ive had BFGs and wouldnt complain if I had them again... they hook well, corner well etc... just al ittle noisier then Michelins and have a softer sidewall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert and Elizabeth Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 We swear by the Michelin Pilot Sports...they are worth every penny! Since we can not find a DR that is drivable in all weather conditions, we are limited on what we can put on the Z. These tires are very quiet, excellent grip and also gives a "cushey" ride. They look very exotic too. Just our Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest XLR8TNC5 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Michelins all the way here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted February 9, 2007 Author Share Posted February 9, 2007 OK, Well it looks like PS2's are the champs.....Here are the options im weighing: #1: PS2's #2: BFG's and an air intake upgrade.... Next Question....They show the stock tire sizes are available....BUT..... Can I go wider on the stock wheels... If so what would look good and work good??? What would the drawbacks be of going wider (if any)....Thanks,Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nort99 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 OK, Well it looks like PS2's are the champs.....Here are the options im weighing: #1: PS2's #2: BFG's and an air intake upgrade.... Next Question....They show the stock tire sizes are available....BUT..... Can I go wider on the stock wheels... If so what would look good and work good??? What would the drawbacks be of going wider (if any)....Thanks,KyleI need this answer also. Good Question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UVETTYA Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Just as an FYI, Michelin is a French company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert and Elizabeth Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Mike at AZPS can answer the question on if you could go wider. We asked him the same thing when we wanted to get the Michelins. We were able to go up 2 sizes on the rear (325 to 345) and 1 size on the front (275 to 285). They are now the same size as Vipers. We have had no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AZ Power & Sound Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 OK, Well it looks like PS2's are the champs.....Here are the options im weighing: #1: PS2's #2: BFG's and an air intake upgrade.... Next Question....They show the stock tire sizes are available....BUT..... Can I go wider on the stock wheels... If so what would look good and work good??? What would the drawbacks be of going wider (if any)....Thanks,Kyle295s on back and 265s on front If you go too wide you end up stretching the sidewall, which on some tires can weaken it over time and cause a blow out... in addition it limits the amount of contact patch because the tire is "bowing" to fit on the wheel. Just as an FYI, Michelin is a French company. Everyone has to be good at something ;)I like french vodka and french tires I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewey Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Mine's in right now getting Dunlop GT Qualifiers...we'll see how they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Pedal Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Just as an FYI, Michelin is a French company. That rules them out for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UVETTYA Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Just as an FYI, Michelin is a French company. That rules them out for me!Me 2. I prolly should just shut up as I'm not out to offend anyone, but my reason for not buying Michelins is because there are thousands of dead American soldiers buried on their soil who died defending their sorry asses, and they thumbed their nose at us when we asked them to help US! I work for a French company and they think American's are fat, dumb and lazy. I'm one of those people who votes with their feet, so #@%* the French. German wine tastes better anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix FRC Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Steve,We carry the same Flag Mr. To me its not about the nationality, its their attitude. they could be americans, its just that their heads are in the wrong place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayeagle Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 'fat, dumb, an lazy' ..brings to mind the old sayin.. 'Lead, Follow, or Get OUTTA the Way!' .. the French certainly don't lead .. they won't follow, ..they mostly just get outta the way or end up road kill.Just my 2 copper.-Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratch Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Had Michelins, they are great!! Now have BFG's (KDW) they too are great thus far Not going to get into the politics of this...I would buy the Michelins again. As for a cheaper price in tires, it's your rear-end riding on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nort99 Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Check this out. Wow . What a price difference. I think like $190 for the front 245/40R/18 RFTLink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTV8 Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 It's an open forum, so WTF? Here's my , I would agree with the opinions about the Michs and BFGs(that tread pattern is cool Jack), and I have mixed emotions regarding Goodyears. I hated the runflats, but have become a believer in the GS-D3 tire. BUT, on our SRT8 the GY F1 Supercars are already "unbalance-able" per the 'road-force' balancing I just had at 2600 miles to ferret out a 80-85 mph shimmy. They wanna replace them. With the same pieces of crap? I'm looking into Toyos. Now, for the crotch rocket.... you gotta have Michelins, no doubt. Damn those frenchies and their sticky tires, smelly cheese, and pretentious arteeests! "I fart in your general direction" - John Cleese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix FRC Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 You know what stinks, the previous owner of my car put brand new Kuhmo tires on mine right before I bought it. I'm not at all happy with them, I'll change them when I need to thou- I have soo many other things that need to be taken care of., like my vibration, I've balanced the tires twice and replaced brakes, I need to check wheel bearings and ball joints I guess.Good luck on the tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84vette Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 i am trying as hard as i can to get new front tires on my car before i make the trip to Gila Bend but it doesnt look like it will happen. i want to get Yokohoma (if thats how you spell it) cause thats what i put on the back a few years ago. also i want them to fix the back tires cause they put the rims on the wrong sides, i am picky with little things like that on my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51tj Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 also i want them to fix the back tires cause they put the rims on the wrong sides, i am picky with little things like that on my car.I wouldn't call that picky at all!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert and Elizabeth Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 also i want them to fix the back tires cause they put the rims on the wrong sides, i am picky with little things like that on my car.I wouldn't call that picky at all!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert and Elizabeth Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Damn those frenchies and their sticky tires, smelly cheese, and pretentious arteeests! "I fart in your general direction" - John Cleese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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