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I can find 2754017 tires easily, but 3053518 are very hard to come by. General motors continues to deliver 2015 corvettes c7 z06. Turns out gm has a bulletin out dated around january that talks about not moving the car with pilot cups 2 during weather temps at 20f and belowugh. According to the corvette rim defect class action lawsuit, this defect has plagued many corvette drivers, and affects 2015 to present chevrolet corvette z06 vehicles and 2017 to present chevrolet corvette grand sport vehicles. Michelin advises corvette z06 owners not to move the car in. Its been only a week since member sdtoothdoc uploaded photographs of his 2015 corvette z06 wearing cracked tires all. Chevrolet corvette specs of wheel sizes, tires, pcd.
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Corvette forum members are complaining the michelin tires on their c7 corvette z06 s are cracking. Lawsuit claims c7 corvette wheels are faulty gm authority. Michelin engineer lee willard who is the tire manufacturers liaison with the corvette engineering team. The z06, with its vents and scoops and fillips, looks patently ridiculous. May 08, 2019 lawsuit alleges corvette z06 and grand sport wheels crack, bend and can puncture tires. Chevrolet corvette problems, 2015 chevrolet corvette. Factory tire size for your vehicle learn more about factory tire sizes. I was warned but i never guessed theyd be rock solid and slippery as ice. Find available tires from the top brands for a 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 coupe.
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The class action suit affects 2015 and newer z06 models and 2017 and up grand sport cars with cast aluminum wheels. These tires are ultra high performance, track capable summer tires. Michelins lee willard issues statement on cracked c7 corvette tires. The extremecontact sport is continentals max performance summer tire developed for the drivers of sports cars, performance sedans and powerful luxury vehicles looking to combine serious performance in the dry and wet with refined ride and noise comfort. Apr 14, 2020 its been reported for years that some owners are experiencing problems with their wheels cracking on c7 z06s and grand sports. The car may have only a few miles on the odometer, but if it. Tires should be carefully inspected at the dealership before taking delivery of a vehicle. Choose a model year to begin narrowing down the correct tire size. Need new tires for your 2015 chevrolet corvette z06. Its been only a week since member sdtoothdoc uploaded photographs of his 2015 corvette z06 wearing cracked tires. The 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 is absurdly fast and. Its been only a week since member sdtoothdoc uploaded photographs of his 2015 corvette z06 wearing cracked tires allround. Theyre also harmful to wallets, as the wheels are not cheap to replace. The 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 comes in certain forms comes with high performance michelin pilot super sport cup 2 tires that.
The service person at corvettes of houston stated every corvette with those rims on the z06 has had a hairline crack in. Because of this, though, the cars existence is almost a shame, as the punchy. Beware that some performance summer tires can crack in. While we dont know how each individual case will handled for those with tire cracking, we recommend you inspect them carefully. Eagle f1 supercar tires are designed to emphasize dry road traction and handling. Corvette class action lawsuit says rims crack top class actions. In addition, they had put on new tires, an oil change and other service work. New class action lawsuit filed against gm over defective and. Lawsuit alleges corvette z06 and grand sport wheels crack, bend and can puncture tires.
Beware that some performance summer tires can crack in winter summer tires not only lack grip in cold weather, but they can be damaged by low temperatures. Click on the sizes for each tire to compare prices online. The suit says that theyre dangerous because they can puncture the tires once cracked. Chevrolet corvette z06 tires free shipping on orders. Vehicleengine search vehicleengine search makemodel search. Not too much more to buy four new wheels than one oem wheel.
C7 general discussion 2015 zo6 tires in cold weather. The 2015 z06 is the most trackcapable corvette in history and stretches the performance envelope with unprecedented levels of aerodynamic downforce, 650 horsepower from an allnew supercharged engine, and an allnew, highperformance eightspeed automatic transmission all building on the advanced driver technologies introduced on the corvette stingray. C7 corvette cracked tires problem explained by michelin. To find information, pricing and store locations for chevrolet tires, select your chevrolet versionoption. There seems to be a lot of confusion as to which tires will actually crack at what temps.
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Michelin advises corvette z06 owners not to move the car in the cold. Mar 02, 2015 with third year of c7 corvette approaching general motors finally decides to issue warning about summer tires cracking in winter. Michelin issues statement to corvette forum about cracked. The 2015 chevrolet corvette has 1 problems reported for cracked rims. Mar 10, 2015 its been only a week since member sdtoothdoc uploaded photographs of his 2015 corvette z06 wearing cracked tires allround. Lee willard, michelin lead engineer for corvette, issued the following statement when michelin was contacted by corvette forum about the cracked tires. Used chevrolet corvette for sale in billings, mt cargurus. You might think of your tires as fixed, unchanging vehicle components, but theyre actually some of the more alive elements of your vehicle. Defective rims on chevy corvette z06, grand sport vehicles. So if you need new tires as well, be sure to take advantage of this deal.
Mar 20, 2015 we have driven the base model stingray through the z07 equipped z06 with a range of the available tires from michelin and have been very satisfied with the results. These problems includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. Find the best used 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 near you. A pennsylvania law firm is asking affected owners to contact them to take part in a classaction lawsuit against general motors. Chevrolet equips your vehicle with one possible size combination during production.
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Michelin, the official tire supplier for the new corvette stingray and z06, has issued a statement to corvette forum responding to complaints that some owners have been noticing cracks in their tires the concerns are highlighted in a thread started by corvette forum member sdtoothdoc called took delivery a8 z06 san diegocracked tires. When putting on the winglets last weekend i found small cracks in the front tires. Have a question about chevrolet corvette 2015 wheel specs. The analysis of alternative tire sizes with the standard wheel total diameter. Last february, our tire testing team went to the bob bondurant school of high performance driving in phoenix, arizona to give the new g.
The standard tire was michelin pilot super sport zps. Owners of c7 chevy corvette grand sport and z06 have complained to the nhtsa about the wheels being vulnerable to bending, warping, and even cracking. May 10, 2019 owners of c7 chevy corvette grand sport and z06 have complained to the nhtsa about the wheels being vulnerable to bending, warping, and even cracking. C7 z06 wheels are a perfect fit for 2015 2019 z06 and 20172019 grand sport corvettes. Corvette c7 lawsuit faulty wheels bending cracking. Michelin advises corvette z06 owners not to move the car in the. Chevrolet corvette find out the correct alloy wheel fitment, pcd, offset and such specs as bolt pattern, thread sizethd, center borecb for all model years of chevrolet corvette. Mar 05, 2015 the problem of the cracking tires continues to grow and like with the base stingrays paying the price for idiotic corporate decisions, the buyers of the z06 cars are already facing lengthy waiting periods for the replacement tires that are in a very short supply due to the extent of this problem. What tire size for chevrolet corvette z06 coupe automatic in 2015, the model offered since earlyyear 2015 for north america. Someone in california is class action sue for this issue. Used chevrolet corvette for sale in helena, mt edmunds. Kal tire is tire cracking a normal part of agerelated wear. The 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 comes in certain forms comes with.
Find out the winner and see photos at car and driver. In general, summer tires should never be driven on or moved in. Tires that have been used in cold climates and exhibit tread cracks should be discarded. New z06 tires while the inner half of the tire features aquachannel grooves that were inspired by the extremely popular eagle f1 gsd3. This information may be used by nhtsa during the investigation process.
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