What rubber do you run?

[not2melo]

I recently upgraded the rubber on the vette last year and with so many choices out there it was
hard for me to figure out which one to choose.
Maybe this post will help people with their choice since spring is coming very fast and I am sure
there will be a few of us that are in the need of some new skins for the car come summer.

Here are a few question that might help you in making your final decision.

1. What tires do you currently have on your car?
2. What size are the Fronts and the Rears?
3. What price did you pay approx. and where did you purchase them? (no links)
4. Did you have any install or clearance/rubbing issues?
5. How do the tires hookup and corner?
6. Would you buy that make again?
7. What did you previously have on your car and did you like them and why?
8. If you have a couple of photos post them up.


I will answer first to see if we can start this off and create a bit of a knowledge base for everyone.

1. Nitto NT05's
2. Front: 255-40-17's, Rear: 295-35-18's
3. $950 from Discount Tire Direct.
4. No Issues.
5. Fastastic on Hookup and cornering, A+
6. Yes.
7. Firestone SZ50EP run flats, No, hard ride, bad traction.

[C5Howie]

R U sure about that front tire size? Seems a little small. I run 275/40/17

[not2melo]

Yup, stock on a C5 non Z are 245/45/17's and rear are 275/40/18's
I bet your 275's would rub on turning if you lowered the car, thought the most you
could go where 265's in the front but not sure, depends on the profile height also.

[C5Howie]

No rubbing,dropped to the weeds! I have Z06 wheels and I believe the stock size was 265/40/17. Like the tread pattern on the nittos. How much where they to your door total?

[not2melo]

Think it was around $950 Canadian, they used to handle all the brokerage and customs included.

[Riley P]

Originally Posted by C5Howie

R U sure about that front tire size? Seems a little small. I run 275/40/17

You forgot to write about what you have on your car! I am very interested in hearing what different tires people are running.

For me, I have nothing exotic,

1. Kumho Escta SPT.
2. Stock sizes for Coupe
3. Tires were new when I purchased the car.
4. No Issues!
5. Hookup, not great but ok, activates A/H. Spins in 2nd.
Cornering, I find the car lets go a lot quicker than I would expect.
6. Probably not. I would look at Nitto or BF's or Goodyear.
7. No Previous Tires.

[Nasty98]

I am running the Nitto Invo :

275/35/19 front
305/25/19 rear





$1400 CND to my door from Discount tire Direct USA

Thx
Manny

[not2melo]

You did not answer all the questions Mr Manny, JK would you buy them again, or go with something else, lets say the NT05's?
Sorry missed your call the other day, somehow I had my phone on silent mode??

[C5Howie]

What do we know about Falken tires??

[Riley P]

What tires do you have on your car Mr. Howie? Do you like them or are you looking for something different? Even if you don't like them, I would like to hear so I don't purchase the same ones.