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Replying to: jiminthehills (May 16, 2007 8:16 am) in the front with the 275's, I think it is ACI model. If I didn't have that, there is no rubbing. I know people at the track that run up to 305s in the front without rubbing issues. No issues with turning radius either. Randy
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Replying to: starrow68 (May 17, 2007 7:37 am)
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Replying to: jiminthehills (May 18, 2007 3:47 pm) does it more than the smaller. Pays to keep good grip on the steering wheel, which from time on the track I some times have a pretty loose grip, more relaxed driving than I used to be. Another thing to remember where there is wet conditions, I have hydroplaned at 65 on the stock 245s in the coupe, very deep conditions in a big down pour, but with the 275s I'm pretty slow when any rain is falling. Not bad if the road is just wet after a rain. Also, presumably I get less MPG with wider face of the tire to the line of travel for wind resistance. Then again on the way back from Reno-Fernley Raceway last Sunday I reset the mileage computer as I left the track and when I got home it was at 31.7mpg. That was after stopping to fill up in Reno and then putting in 6.5gals to top off at home. That puts it at about 31mpg. Well, not bad after it was reading 7.4mpg on track  . Randy
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Replying to: starrow68 (May 19, 2007 6:52 am) My mileage back from Vegas to (So Cal) was 27.7 (could it be the LS6 engine explaining it?). That was also by putting it in neutral on some of the steeper down-grades, pushing 80 mph and having to do some braking to avoid over-running some folks. Leaving it in gear and using engine-braking seemed to see the mileage drop from 99.9 to the 40's and 50's on those freeway stretches. I guess RPM kills mileage, even if it's 1900 RPM vs 750, w/ a closed throttle.....
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Replying to: jiminthehills (May 22, 2007 7:37 am) 
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Replying to: ruking1 (May 22, 2007 7:58 am) |
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Just put Michelin Pilot A/S ZP's on my 01 Vette coupe with 19K miles. WOW---what a difference from the "concrete" overpriced Goodyear's. So much quieter and I thought I was driving a new sedan it was so smooth. I tried all 3 of the Select Ride features and what a difference. Yes, I'm a Michelin fan and now more so based on price and performance. Paid $1,172 after a $50 Michelin Rebate. Check them out and if you can find a Vette with them, drive it and feel the difference for yourself. I do not "smoke" the tires and only 19K miles on a set of $1,600 Goodyear's in unacceptable. Hope this helps. Bob
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Replying to: bobwiley (Nov 03, 2007 9:36 am)
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Replying to: tedebear (Nov 03, 2007 4:41 pm) how long mine last since I track the car at road courses and burn up track tires in about 750 track miles. However, on the wife's '04 coupe, she is still on the OEM GY's at 23k, but I'm just about to change them for the Michelin's before we get into wet part of winter. Randy |
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I have a 2007 LS2 and have had problems with both front tires wearing inside edges only, down to the fiber with excellent tread showing from the center out. Local dealership replaced the two front tires and realigned the car and I am still having the same problem. Was wondering if anyone else was having similar issues. I am running Goodyear run-flats 
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