Tyre replacements

[Snow Mole]

Hello All
I have purchased a C7 and it has the run flat tyres as fitted originally. I need to replace them as they are worn and I don't like the runflats as they seem to track alot on the road.
Has anyone fitted other tyres and what can you recommend.
Thanks for your help
Richard

 

[Chevrolet]

Richard, You might have seen this replacement runflats (Yes or No?) thread in the C6 Forum? Suspect the pros and cons equally apply to the C7? I know of one gent on here who will be going non-runflat as soon as his C7 OE tyres need replacement.

2009 C6 OEM Tyres - Stick or Go Standard

I knew when I bought my C6 recently that I would need a new set of boots pretty soon. So who can help me out, what are the original make and spec of C6 run-flats and what are the thoughts and experiences of moving to another, standard, tyre option?

www.corvetteclub.org.uk

Have look on the US Forums to see what's a popular non run-flat replacement. Michelin Pilot Super Sports at the premium end of the market? At the budget end, there is a used C7 being advertised right now with Malaysian Accelera tyres on it. Not being "snobby" as I have these on my "daily driver"/were recommended to me. Would I put them on a C7? Probably not? Cheers/Peter

 

[c5ynk]

Hi Richard on my last c7 i used the Michelin Pilot super sports that are none runflats and they transformed the car ride. It was amazing not cheap but when i need new tyres for my new c7 i will be doing the same Michelin all the way and carry a M/C repair kit just to get me home which i have used when in Le Mans and worked well Mick !!

 

[Snow Mole]

Thanks for the replies - I have replaced them with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S then got the wheel geometry done and as Mick - its like a different car. Now driveable in the wet and much better cornering.
Just need to get the tyre repair kit just incase....
Richard

 

[c5ynk]

Glad you r pleased with the results not cheap but well worth it after all its a performance car and you want it 2 perform !! Would look on ebay 4 tyre repair gear the moter bike ones r good as they r nice and compacked and use tiny co2 canisters 2 blow up tyres (although you do need about 3 2 inflate fully) Hope that helps Mick !!!

 

[Stingray]

I pot my C5 onto conventional Michelin Pilot Sports and they transformed the car.

No decision yet regarding what I'll do with the C7.

 

[Snow Mole]

The difference it has made to the handling is huge - would recommend a change.
Richard

 

[Chevrolet]

Comments from the man from Michelin: