Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Michelin LTX A/T 2

Thursday, April 4, 2013 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Michelin LTX A/T 2 Reviewer's Overall Rating: 7.8
 
 

1996 Chevrolet C1500 2wd Pick-up
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Miles driven on tires: 8,000
Location: Dodge City, KS
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 8,000 Miles on Tires
March 29, 2013

Great tire been running these tire on another pickup and get well past what they say on wear.

 

What Are the Longest Lasting Run-Flat Tires for a C6 Chevrolet Corvette?

Thursday, April 4, 2013 by Zig Ziegler

In 1953, Chevrolet introduced America's first true sports car with the revolutionary sleek look of the Corvette. American's have been enamored with this vehicle ever since its humble beginnings when there was no manual transmission made that could handle its unbelievable 150hp. Things have changed since every model came with a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission to the roaring 430hp V8 used in today's C6 models. Most current C6 Corvette (2005-2013) models are equipped with run-flat tires.

 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus
ZP
 Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT


Frequently I hear from C6 Corvette owners: "What are the longest lasting run-flat tires?" Switching to an all-season rubber compound can significantly increase treadlife. For instance, the Max Performance Summer Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP has a UTQG rating of 220, while the Ultra High Performance All-Season Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP has a much higher UTQG rating of 500. Many C6 Corvette owners are willing to give up a bit of ultimate grip in order to switch to run-flat tires that can wear upwards of 30% longer. The two most popular Ultra High Performance All-Season run-flat replacement tires are the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP and Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT

The Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP (Zero Pressure) is the Ultra High Performance All-Season run-flat tire member of Michelin's Pilot family of low profile, high-speed tires. Developed in the Original Equipment sizes for Chevrolet Corvette C-5 and C-6 coupe and convertible sports cars, the Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP is designed to temporarily support the weight of the car even after a loss of air pressure, as well as combine enhanced all-weather performance, wet grip and treadwear along with year-round traction, including in light snow.

Bridgestone's Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT tire is developed for drivers looking for enhanced ride quality and all-season traction for sports cars, sports coupes and performance sedans originally equipped with O.E. run-flat tires. It features Bridgestone 3G RFT Technology designed to offer almost the same riding comfort as conventional tires while providing temporary extended mobility for a distance of 50 miles at up to 50 mph even after a puncture has allowed complete air pressure loss. Potenza RE960AS 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.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Bridgestone Dueler A/T RH-S

Monday, April 1, 2013 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Bridgestone Dueler A/T RH-S Reviewer's Overall Rating: 7.93
 
 

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4wd
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Miles driven on tires: 44,000
Location: Park City, UT
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 44,000 Miles on Tires
March 21, 2013

Very good all around tire. If one front tire hadn't worn at the inner edge due to an alignment an issue, I probably could have gotten 50,000 miles out of this original equipment set. I normally use dedicated snow tires during the winter, as we live in the mountains of Northeast Utah at 6,450' MSL in a ski town, and have snow 4-6 months of the year. These tires worked well in snow, slush; not quite as well on ice, but well enough I felt comfortable not fitting dedicated snow tires. Wet and dry traction during summer months was very good. I saw some complaints in other reviews about noise, but I have not noticed an undue amount of tread noise or slap over expansion joints. I would definitely consider buying another set. I also appreciate that Bridgestone/Firestone was a sponsor of Driver's Edge (wish they still were) an excellent driver education program for teens, that actually teaches vehicle dynamics skills.

 

BFGoodrich Brings Back Classic Red Line Tire for New Camaro and Challenger

Thursday, March 28, 2013 by Doc Horvath

Do you own a new Camaro or Challenger with 18" wheels? We've just received our first batch of 245/55R18 BFGoodrich Radial T/A Spec tires with the famous red stripe! This size is standard on LS and most LT Chevrolet Camaros and will also work on the Dodge Challenger equipped with factory 18" wheels. The 1/4" wide stripe recalls the muscle car days of the late sixties when similar tires were a factory option. The tire is being used by Hurst on their limited Redline Edition Camaro. 

With a 102T service description, the Radial T/A Spec is designed to provide a comfortable and quiet ride for cruising around town, while the 245/55R18 sidewall height provides plenty of cushion. While not a high performance tire intended for the track, it does provide plenty of wet and dry grip for the occasional enthusiastic drive. Take a look at what our customers are saying about their experience with the BFGoodrich Radial T/A Spec:

"This is the most comfortable tire I have run in an 18". It has a level of comfort and still lets you feel like you're in a sports car without cringing every time you hit a bump. The tire holds the car out of the hole and exceeded my expectations in the corners. You get a lot more than you pay for!" -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro LS

"These tires well exceeded my expectations. This is an excellent tire and I will definitely buy it again." -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro LT

"This is a phenomenal tire. I can't believe they can make a tire this good for such a great price. Probably the best tire I have owned." -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro LS

Our customer's feedback is a great tool to use when shopping as it'll help you with input from other drivers and their long term experience with each tire.

While we won't see the red line option in other sizes soon, availability of the 245/55R18 size is limited. If you have a new Camaro or Challenger with 18" wheels, consider the BFGoodrich Radial T/A Spec.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Kumho Road Venture AT KL78

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Kumho Road Venture AT KL78 Reviewer's Overall Rating: 9.2
 
 

1980 Chevrolet C10 2wd Pick-up
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Miles driven on tires: 100
Location: Camano Island, WA
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 100 Miles on Tires
February 08, 2013

I just got these tires and they made a huge difference. I had Cooper all terrains on my truck before and they were horrible. And they had really soft side walls s they made my truck drive like I was on ice all the time. These kumhos are very quiet and firm. There a very nice tire

 

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Pirelli P Zero

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Pirelli P Zero Reviewer's Overall Rating: 9
 
 

2010 Chevrolet Camaro LT
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Miles driven on tires: 28,500
Location: Firestone, CO
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 28,500 Miles on Tires
March 16, 2013

These were original tires that came with our 2010 Camaro. We replaced them at 28500 miles with same P Zero tires. Around 22000 they lost their grip in wet surface/snow. These are summer tires, however we drive this car on daily basis and new tires are great. Tires wore off equilly as they aged.

 

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Goodyear Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar

Monday, March 25, 2013 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Goodyear Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar Reviewer's Overall Rating: 7.67
 
 

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 4wd
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Miles driven on tires: 5,000
Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 5,000 Miles on Tires
March 19, 2013

I live in minnesota and i have not had these tires on my truck that long. But i have found they are dang good tires in the snow for a "mud tire" i have not tried them out yet in the mud just because i put them on in the middle of winter so far the tread wearin gis good havent had them long enough to tell only about 8000 miles.

 

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Firestone Winterforce

Monday, March 25, 2013 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Firestone Winterforce Reviewer's Overall Rating: 9.36
 
 

1999 Chevrolet Lumina
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Miles driven on tires: 15,000
Location: Genoa, WI
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 15,000 Miles on Tires
March 04, 2013

Have purchased a set of 4, every year for the past 10 years. These are the only tires I 'have to have'. Use on work vehicle as well as personal vehicle. I am a rural carrier 150 daily miles Conditions: snow, ice, drifting snow, slush, gravel, sand, rocks, manure, and mud Vehicle Type: car and 4x4 truck I use these tires until they wear out in usually 5 to 6 months. They do wear quickly during warm weather, but last longer if the winter is colder (below freezing). If used on the interstate, they will start to sound loud at higher speeds of 65mph. These are quiet for snow tires and do not affect your gas mileage much. No complaints with the handling. No lean when cornering. Please rememeber these are not sport tires so I am compairing to average all season radials. I use two sets per year, but this is hard stop and go driving over multiple kinds of road terrain and with vehicle weighted down with mail. Tires only last 6 months for me, even the all season radials. Everyone in our office now uses these tires, even those who are not carriers. We all swear by them. I have never had to stud them. They always get me thru everything. One co-worker has been using them for three winters now. Says he may be able to make it thru a fourth. Puts them on in Nov and removes them in early spring. I recommend these tires to everyone.

 

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Bridgestone Duravis M700 HD

Monday, March 25, 2013 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Bridgestone Duravis M700 HDReviewer's Overall Rating: 7.88

2005 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4wd
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Miles driven on tires: 35,000
Location: Snohomish, WA
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 35,000 Miles on Tires
January 04, 2013

I am willing to pay the higher price for these to get a more aggressive tread and incredibly quiet ride. Hard to get both. I tow a travel trailer and go on road trips a lot and couldn't be happier with getting over 40k miles out of these. Quiet ride is huge to me and on a 3/4 ton SUV, they ride great as well. Deeper snow is tough but unless you have mud terrain, most tires will have a tough time.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Yokohama Geolandar H/T-S G051

Thursday, March 21, 2013 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Yokohama Geolandar H/T-S G051 Reviewer's Overall Rating: 8.58
 
 

2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 4wd (New)
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Miles driven on tires: 53,000
Location: Peoria, AZ
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 53,000 Miles on Tires
March 19, 2013

I bought these tires 6 or 7 years ago and they are --- tires. I put 53000 miles on them and they still have probably 8000 miles left in them. I kept them at 32 - 34 psi and rotated them religiously. They were a bit noisier than the oem F-stones and in these last 10k miles or so I had to have them rebalanced. One of them remains either unbalanced or out of round. Overall I am very pleased with these tires and have put Yokohamas on cars and been pleased with this brand in that application as well. I would definitely buy them again.

 

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP

Thursday, March 21, 2013 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP Reviewer's Overall Rating: 9
 
 

2010 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Coupe
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Miles driven on tires: 5,000
Location: Welch, WV
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 5,000 Miles on Tires
March 18, 2013

Changed Goodyear F1's after only 14,000 miles to the Michelin Pilots. These tires are night and day compared to the F1's!! They have much more traction and are incredibly less noisy than the Goodyears. Highly recommend this tire on the Corvette.

 

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season

Thursday, March 21, 2013 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season Reviewer's Overall Rating: 8.82
 
 

2010 Chevrolet HHR SS
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Miles driven on tires: 500
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 500 Miles on Tires
March 17, 2013

please review this tire after 300 miles this tire is a very good all around ultra performance tire i have tried lots of tires i sell tires one of the best tires i have tried not the best for deep snow but in anything else great buy them now!!!

 

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1 Reviewer's Overall Rating: 9.82
 
 

2010 Chevrolet Equinox
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Miles driven on tires: 45,000
Location: Brampton, ON
Driving Condition: Easy Going

Initial Review, 45,000 Miles on Tires
March 02, 2013

i'm in my 3 year with these tires and still handle like the first, my easy going driving means i my get to a 110 kph i the dry but i'm still going a 110 in the snow weaving in and out of traffic (not trying very hard) getting by everyone. if you had these tires you too would wish and welcome snow.

 

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Michelin Defender

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Michelin Defender Reviewer's Overall Rating: 9.64
 
 

2008 Chevrolet Malibu
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Miles driven on tires: 5,000
Location: Overland Park, KS
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 5,000 Miles on Tires
March 12, 2013

Bought this tire in lieu of winter and I am glad I did. A little pricey but well worth is if you live where you experience all four seasons. Probably the best tire I have owned.

 

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Firestone Destination LE 2

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Firestone Destination LE 2 Reviewer's Overall Rating: 10
 
 

1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2wd
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Miles driven on tires: 30,000
Location: Claremont, CA
Driving Condition: Easy Going

Initial Review, 30,000 Miles on Tires
March 07, 2013

It's hard to imagine a better tire. After 30,000 the tread is FLAT across and hardly worn. I have had people look at them during oil changes and mark "like new" on the worksheet. NO Vibration at all. I regulary drive in Utah where some roads have an 80 mph speed and are amazed. They ae probably the only tire I would do that on in 120 degree heat and a full load of people. As far as snow goes, no need for winter tires, they are amazing in deep snow. Quiet, safe, smooth, long wearing. If I ever need tires for a light truck, I know not to even shop around for anything else, why bother? Steve

 

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Pirelli P Zero

Monday, March 18, 2013 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Pirelli P Zero Reviewer's Overall Rating: 9.25
 
 

2010 Chevrolet Camaro LT
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Miles driven on tires: 28,500
Location: Firestone, CO
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 28,500 Miles on Tires
March 16, 2013

These were original tires that came with our 2010 Camaro. We replaced them at 28500 miles with same P Zero tires. Around 22000 they lost their grip in wet surface/snow. These are summer tires, however we drive this car on daily basis and new tires are great. Tires wore off equilly as they aged.

 

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Bridgestone Dueler H/L

Monday, March 18, 2013 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Bridgestone Dueler H/L Reviewer's Overall Rating: 9.27
 
 

2007 Chevrolet Tahoe
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Miles driven on tires: 150
Location: Piscataway, NJ
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 150 Miles on Tires
March 16, 2013

THIS IS THE SECOND SET OF THESE TIRES NO NEED TO CHANGE TO ANY OTHER .THEY WERE ORGINALLY ON MY TRUCK WHEN I BOUGHT IT USED A YR AGO AND THEY STILL HELD UP . I ALSO HAVE A TWO YR OLD WHO SLEEPS LIGHTLY . GUESS WHAT TRAVEL TO NORTH CAROLINA TWICE AND SHE SLEPT PEACEFULLY ... NO WAKE UP

 

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500

Monday, March 18, 2013 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500 Reviewer's Overall Rating: 6.75
 
 

1970 Chevrolet Nova SS
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Miles driven on tires: 2,500
Location:  
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 2,500 Miles on Tires
March 16, 2013

This is actually my second set of these. I have found no other brand that can compete with Firestone in a 245-50-16 for the street performance tire category. Great tires.

 

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Pirelli Scorpion ATR

Monday, March 18, 2013 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Pirelli Scorpion ATR Reviewer's Overall Rating: 8.5
 
 

2001 Chevrolet Suburban 4wd
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Miles driven on tires: 35,000
Location: Goose Creek, SC
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 35,000 Miles on Tires
April 30, 2008

Excellent tire! 35k so far and I'll probably get another 10k, commendable for a 40k rated tire. They have worn evenly with regular rotation. I pull trailers and a boat regularly, drive back trails for camping and atv riding. These tires have never let me down. They have got me thru several good size mud holes, some w/o having to use 4wd. Highway performance and noise level is surprising given it's an offroad tire. I definitely will put these on my truck again. Great return on the price!!

 

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP Reviewer's Overall Rating: 8
 
 

2000 Chevrolet Corvette
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Miles driven on tires: 100
Location: San Clemente, CA
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 100 Miles on Tires
March 12, 2013

Finally replaced the factory F1's after 32,000 miles. The Michelin's are much quieter, and I don't think I gave anything up. Car handles great, and the ride is better as well. Hope to put another 32,000 or more on these!