Corvette Tires

Initial Review, 19,000 Miles on Tires
December 26, 2012

I bought these tires to replace the stock Goodyear's that came on my 08 Vette. They are quieter by far, they give a softer ride and look like they'll easily give me 10,000 more miles than the OEM tires. They hook up in wet conditions and I have no problem driving in light snow (which I do regularly in the winter). I will buy these tires again.

Initial Review, 400 Miles on Tires
April 19, 2012

I just put these Hankook tires on my car to replace the original Goodyear run flats that it came with from factory, after only 19,000 miles. As soon as I drove away from installation facility I could feel the advantage of these Hankooks. Quieter,smoother ride, traction are just some of the most notable assets. I took the car on a 350 mile trip the day after and am extremely pleased with the performance of these tires at half the price of Goodyears.I understand that these are non run-flats and having AAA will be a wise idea.

Initial Review, 51,000 Miles on Tires
December 06, 2012

These are the OE tires and I'm getting ready to replace them. The OE Michelin on my Mazda 6 were good on dry and wet roads when the car was band new, but the first time I drove the car with the original tires in the snow it was not what I expected from Michelin. I know it isn't that hard to spin the wheel on a manual transmission, but It was like having a set of racing tires that you would find on a Corvette, very poor traction. I'm not saying Michelin puts out bad products, they do make other tires that are much better than the Energy MXV 4. I would consider purchasing a different Michelin tire.

Initial Review, 100 Miles on Tires
November 15, 2012

My Grand Sport had 10,000 miles on OE run-flat tires when I replaced them with the non-run-flat Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Huge difference from OE tires. They are much quieter and ride much better, especially over road expansion joints. The most noticible difference is when changing lanes on the highway. When crossing expansion joints when changing lanes, the car would jump sideways hard enough that you could feel it through the steering wheel. With the Michelins, the car just glides across the joints without noticing them. I did buy an aftermarket tire sealer and inflator kit. Sealer isn't supposed to harm tire pressure sensors, and the container is a perfect fit into one of the storage compartmets in the trunk. I'm extreamely happy with these tires.

Initial Review, 400 Miles on Tires
August 04, 2011

I was very unhappy when the tires were first installed. Tire noise, slight vibration in steering wheel and the car pulled to the left. After Tire Rack replaced the tire the car is as quiet and handles like it did with the Firestone Run Flats I once had. I am totally satisfied now. Tire wear will determine if I buy the tires again. The price was right, however.

Initial Review, 500 Miles on Tires
November 05, 2012

Just an initial opinion in the first week of owning these tires. Initially I thought I was going to just garage the Stang and go with another option for my winter driving. But I always intended to use this as a daily driver so after reading that the Benz and BMW crews were having good reviews on this tire on all their RWD cars and a few Porsche owners a Corvette Owner and Even a Mustang owner on the predecessor to the Serie II Scottozero.. I sprung for them. And Well so far I'm not disappointed. Already had them out on a light dusting and then some sleet the next day. And this model of tire stuck and performed like It was any dry road for the Summer tires. In fact these tires are possibly one of just a few with a factory speed rating to match driving in many high performance vehicles. Most seem to cap at 119MPH and really when you are more about enjoying the driving experience in the vehicle you bought to match your desire to step on the throttle. Well these bad boys seem to deliver. Although I've read good reviews in heavier snow, I've yet to experience that. So I'm kinda looking forward to it. I hope they won't disappoint. I'll update as soon as I do hit deeper snow conditions. For the moment I feel confident in colder temperatures taking the tight turns with these tires. And as for the noise complaints. I drive a loud as -------- Muscle car with a totally custom exhaust. And even if I didn't have the exhaust, the cabin of the car is sufficiently noise dampened to block out the road noise. So who really cares these tires are noisy. If you can hear them... maybe its time to get a current car?

Initial Review, 12,000 Miles on Tires
October 25, 2012

Have run 12,000 miles on these tires so far and they are great. Tread wear is excellent, they still look brand new. Recently took a road trip to run the tail of the dragon. 318 curves in 11 miles. Tire grip and traction were outstanding. Tires held the road like they were glued to it. When its time to replace these tires, I would not think of getting anything else but these. Best tire I have ever owned. Road noise is very little if any, unlike the run flats that were on it. A must have in my opinion.

Initial Review, 1,000 Miles on Tires
October 18, 2012

A big improvement overall from the O.E. Goodyears, both in handling, noise and treadwear. They're very predictable in wet & dry weather, which is necessary on the Corvete. Road noise is quite a bit less than the Goodyears. I think I should be able to get 30,000 miles out of this set too. I needed an A/S tire and I don't think there's a better performance A/S tire out there.

Initial Review, 200 Miles on Tires
September 30, 2012

I installed these tires on my 1965 289 Mustang along with a new set of American Racing Torq Thrust chrome wheels. I have 225 45 ZR 17s on the front on 17x7 wheels and 235 45 ZR 17s on the rear on 17x8 wheels. What a huge difference over the 15x7 wheels and off-brand tires on the car before! The biggest difference I see is in the turn-in rate. These tires really turn quickly. The car also stops more quickly. And the ride is fantastic for a 17" tire. They are not harsh at all over bumps and on a recent 100-mile round trip where we drove on a 4-lane US highway, they rode so smoothly.
In addition to all of that, the price on these tires is very appealing. They also have a great sidewall appearance and tread appearance. And this may or may not matter to some of you but these tires take Armor All (and other such products) very well. They are as shiny as any tires I have ever seen. That is of great importance to me.
I have had BF Goodrich tires for many years and believe their quality is unbeatable for the price. They are especially well known for their high-performance image and that is a big reason I chose this tire for my Mustang. I like Michelin tires a lot and have them on my Cadillac and my wife's Kia but Michelin does not seem to fit the high-performance mold I desire in a tire for the Mustang.
So I would highly recommend these tires. I have a 2004 Corvette which still has its original tires but when and if I do have to replace them, I will DEFINITELY install the BF Goodrich g-Force Sport Comp 2 tires. You can't beat them on a high-performance car.
Thank you for reading this review.

Initial Review, 35,000 Miles on Tires
September 07, 2012

I purchased these tires when upgrading my 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer to the 20" rims. I have used Yokohama in the past and am consistently happy with the price/performance factor.

These tires are wearing wonderfully, I do rotate them every 10,000 though. They are quiet, and not harsh riding, the sidewall has some give.

It's an SUV- so as you could expect, I don't corner like a corvette. But on more than one occasion, the grip has surprised me, and the tires don't protest- no squealing through corners.

I rated these low on Hydroplaning and Deep Snow. I believe the cross section has more to do with that than the tire, but on a 5000# truck, I shouldn't have hydroplaning problems, at reasonable speeds. Also I HAVE to use 4WD now in any snow over 3"- once again, I'll attribute this to the width of the tire (mostly).

Overall I'm happy, but when the snow flies, I find myself wishing for some snow tires.....

Initial Review, 3,000 Miles on Tires
September 14, 2012

Significantly quieter than the Goodyears that came on the car, however they are Pilot Sport A/S tires so I don't have to concern myself greatly if its cold or rainy. Love these tires on my Z-51 C-6.

Initial Review, 1,500 Miles on Tires
September 14, 2012

I just bought these tires and I switched from the Eagle F1's. When i got the tires put on it was a night and day difference. I could tell the difference right out of the tire shop that I had made an excellent choice. I made the choice from reading the reviews and comments that were made. The grip on the tires is very nice and no road noise at all. I got caught in the rain heading to the other side of town going to a party. I hate driving in the rain period. But with the new tire I actually for got it was raing and went on to the party. The tires just drove straight through the rain like it was dry pavement. Excellent choice for the money, i really want to see how long they last.

Initial Review, 1,000 Miles on Tires
April 02, 2011

Bought this car 1 year ago with the Michelin Run Flats. They were noisy, rough riding, poor traction, would spin on dry roads just nailing it in 1st & 2nd. Hydroplaned easily on wet, nothing in light snow. Couldn't wait to change over to the DWS. Problems all solved. Quiet, smooth over bumps, dry traction much improved, wet traction a 10 - 80mph in rain no problem. Corvette C5 owners note. Went up a size on the rears to 295-35-18, same size as Z06. Look really -----in. 11.5" wide tread vs. 10" stock. I worried about being slightly shorter tire, but this concern was unfounded. Only a very slight difference in revolutions to stock size, a non issue, so do it. This is the best tire ever. See the test results. With this tire, you get the ultimate performance in ALL seasons. Bought the tire fix kit for flats. The tread pattern is unique and looks awesome. Slight softness to steering response but benefits the smooth ride without harshness, a fair trade off. This car is now transformed into a pleasant quiet cruiser on the highway, with exceptional grip in all seasons, -----in good looks with the 295's in back, and hard slip free acceleration in the dry. Your choice of tires is a huge consideration. Unquestionable the DWS is a 10 in my book. 50k mile warrantee makes the price real easy.

Initial Review, 4,000 Miles on Tires
June 07, 2012

Dry response is a little less predictable than the OEM Goodyears; however...These tires are superior in every other way to the OEMs! The quietness, wet handling,and cold 0-20F traction is outstanding! Even in heavy water, these tires just channeled the water through and made for a safe, stable ride. They also seem to be wearing very well. Still look brand new.

Initial Review, 3,000 Miles on Tires
June 22, 2012

Impressive tire. I can put >500 hp to the ground in a 3100 lb car in first gear on most pavement as long as pavement temps > 65F. Braking and cornering performance are similarly impressive. Completely changed the driving experience. Breakaway is very gradual and easy to modulate. Combined with the treadwear, these are the best tires I've owned.

Initial Review, 5,000 Miles on Tires
August 23, 2012

I bought these to replace my continentals which were wearing great, but the sidewalls rolled, steering response was not good. I actually took my 750Li to a BMW driving school. These tires ROCK! my 5000 lb beast surprised everyone! I was passing all but two of the other cars. It was a shocking performance(mostly to me) These tires held in there through 60 mph 90 degree turns! They were screaming, but held well enough to let me pass Porsches, 3 series, and one of the corvettes that showed up. The fact that this car was even close to the other cars was amazing. The tires held up to dozens of 130mph - 40mph then being thrown into a hard turn. Even the treads held up well, i did not have to replace the tires after two days of racing. On the street, they are very civilized. Almost as quite as the continentals. the ride was tighter than the continentals, but steering response more than makes up for it. I have had these tires on other cars, They are not great in snow. I am very happy with their performance in rain. I am taking them to another track event which will probably finish them off, so i can't talk about wear, that would not be fair.

Initial Review, 20,000 Miles on Tires
August 05, 2012

Lousy tire on the rear of a 93 vette. Put the 285-40-17's on the car. This has got to be the fastest wearing tire I've ever owned. And I thought no one could beat Goodyear in that dept. I can say they wear decent on the front. But what's up with that? I'm 58 and have owned many tires. Will try the 275-40-17 'snow and summer cont' next time. If those don't work I'll go to the Sumitomo 275's. Jim

Initial Review, 1,000 Miles on Tires
July 01, 2012

I upgraded from the Goodyear Run Flats that came with the car to the Michelin Super Sports. This was a transformation of the car's handling, ride and general road stability. The car now handles rides and performs the way it should. If you have a Corvette, do yourself a favor and get rid of the handicap of the Goodyear EMT's or Run Flat tires. No more darting on uneven pavement, too soft handling on twisties and general feeling of instability. Now I know why the Z06 and ZR1 come with Michelin's. Don't hesitate to make this choice.

Initial Review, 1,000 Miles on Tires
June 29, 2012

Bought a complete set of these for my 98" C5 Corvette, manual 6spd. & Z51 Suspension.
What a diffence these tires made in the ease of steering at slow speeds when navigating parking lots. Put a little over a thousand miles on these during our trip up to Lake Tahoe. These tires are by far quieter than any other tire I've had on this car since I bought it new. The OEM Goodyear Eagle EMT's that came with the car were by far the worst. I had them replace in the first six months after spinning out on the freeway. I switched over to the non EMT Eagles and they were better but didn't last-13K miles. For my 3rd set of tires I switched over to a complete set of Bridgestone S03 Pole Positions which were an excellant set of tires, but no longer available. I managed to get 23K out of them and they still had tread left on them. Replaced them due to age, 9yrs and hard. These new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus tires are an excellant fit for the Corvette. I had them mounted and balanced at Corvette Mike's in Tustin,California. The tech their was telling me that I could have bought the EMT version of this tire as well, and that their is very little diffence in the ride and handling performance between the two. He also said that I could expect to get twice the milage out of them over the S03' that I had taken off.