Tire questions

Bulos · 03-26-2015, 04:08 PM

How many miles can I expect to get on the Michelins my 2015 C& Z51 came with? When it comes time to replace them what is the best way to go?

purpleRac3r · 03-28-2015, 09:03 AM

Bulos, I have about 24000 miles on my factory tires, and there is plenty of life left in them. I expect to reach 35K-40K before they're done. That includes a lot of spirited driving, but no track days. As for replacements, I have a set of Michelin AS3s I bought for last winter. I will likely put those on next. They ride more comfortably, and I can then drive the car year round, regardless of outside temperature. I'm not likely to track my Stingray, so the slight loss in performance in those conditions is moot.

Bulos · 03-28-2015, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by purpleRac3r

Bulos, I have about 24000 miles on my factory tires, and there is plenty of life left in them. I expect to reach 35K-40K before they're done. That includes a lot of spirited driving, but no track days. As for replacements, I have a set of Michelin AS3s I bought for last winter. I will likely put those on next. They ride more comfortably, and I can then drive the car year round, regardless of outside temperature. I'm not likely to track my Stingray, so the slight loss in performance in those conditions is moot.

The weather in Missouri is colder than here in South Florida and I suspect you get some snow was that a reason for going with the AS3s?

EcoBrick Bob · 03-28-2015, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulos

How many miles can I expect to get on the Michelins my 2015 C& Z51 came with? When it comes time to replace them what is the best way to go?

I ran thru a set of Michelin Super Sports on my Twin Turbo Flex (that were 8% smaller diameter than stock). They lasted over 30K... Best DAMN tire I have ever owned. Now have them on both of my G8's as well as my new VYZ51 Vette. Rears may wear out faster depending on your Burnout style!!!!

purpleRac3r · 03-28-2015, 07:45 PM

Bulos, you are absolutely correct - it gets quite cold here in the winter (zero and sometimes below!) and we can get a lot of snow. Last year the Stingray was my daily driver, and had to get around regardless of the weather. Good thing I got the AS3's as we saw temps in the teens below zero, and several snow events with 8"-12" of the white stuff! The AS3's never let me down once, even on unplowed streets. And at $1200 installed at my dealer, the price certainly was right.

This year I bought a used 4x4 Silverado, and we barely got any snow. Go figure.

03-26-2015, 04:08 PM	#1
Bulos Drives: 2015 Z51 2LT CRM & 2006 Scion TC Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Davie,Fl Posts: 125	Tire questions How many miles can I expect to get on the Michelins my 2015 C& Z51 came with? When it comes time to replace them what is the best way to go?

03-28-2015, 09:03 AM	#2
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	Bulos, I have about 24000 miles on my factory tires, and there is plenty of life left in them. I expect to reach 35K-40K before they're done. That includes a lot of spirited driving, but no track days. As for replacements, I have a set of Michelin AS3s I bought for last winter. I will likely put those on next. They ride more comfortably, and I can then drive the car year round, regardless of outside temperature. I'm not likely to track my Stingray, so the slight loss in performance in those conditions is moot. __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!

03-28-2015, 07:45 PM	#5
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	Bulos, you are absolutely correct - it gets quite cold here in the winter (zero and sometimes below!) and we can get a lot of snow. Last year the Stingray was my daily driver, and had to get around regardless of the weather. Good thing I got the AS3's as we saw temps in the teens below zero, and several snow events with 8"-12" of the white stuff! The AS3's never let me down once, even on unplowed streets. And at $1200 installed at my dealer, the price certainly was right. This year I bought a used 4x4 Silverado, and we barely got any snow. Go figure. __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!