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[LuckyLar]

Hi Everybody,
I just purchased my first Vette. It is a base model 2008 Coupe.
I live in Minneapolis. I purchased it in Dallas and drove it home last month. It is the 436 HP with auto trans.
I love driving this car but find it a bit scary at times. It has a tendency to go sideways when I give it full throttle between 30 and 40 mph.

Will new tires correct this?

 

[jhecox]

Welcome to the

"It has a tendency to go sideways when I give it full throttle between 30 and 40 mph."
Just hang on and enjoy the ride!

 

[kpic]

Just enjoy it, we do.

 

[Tuna]

Don't turn off traction control and active handling then! That will really get your attention if you floor it at 30-40.

 

[LuckyLar]

Are you saying that it is more likely to go sideways with traction control and active handling turned on?

 

[Tuna]

Are you saying that it is more likely to go sideways with traction control and active handling turned on?

No, just the opposite - the car will try to swap ends on you and eat up the tires.

 

[Z16#952]

Welcome to the group. These cars are sometimes a handful. New tires made my ride more manageable!

 

[LuckyLar]

No, just the opposite - the car will try to swap ends on you and eat up the tires.

Thanks, that is what I thought. I thought that they were both turned on but not sure. They are on now. Would I be correct in thinking it would be more controllable using the paddle shifters?

 

[kpic]

Using the paddles keeps both hands on the wheel. It is an advantage over rowing my 6 speed.

 

[LuckyLar]

Welcome to the group. These cars are sometimes a handful. New tires made my ride more manageable!

What kind of tires did you get?

I was talking to a guy tonight and he said he just got some Michelin Pilots and that they are very sticky and he can barely spin the tires. I think he has a C5, not sure if any mods.

 

[Tuna]

If you're looking for a new set of tires for you C6, look at the Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP or the Pilot Sport A/S ZP.
When I had an 08, I replaced the GY's with the A/S ZP for their all weather capability. Last year, I put PSS tires on my CTS V and I've been very happy with them.

 

[hoosierdaddy]

Welcome to Corvette Action Center and Congratulations

Hi Everybody,
I just purchased my first Vette. It is a base model 2008 Coupe.
I live in Minneapolis. I purchased it in Dallas and drove it home last month. It is the 436 HP with auto trans.
I love driving this car but find it a bit scary at times. It has a tendency to go sideways when I give it full throttle between 30 and 40 mph.

Will new tires correct this?

Welcome aboard, glad you've joined us

-Bill

 

[LuckyLar]

If you're looking for a new set of tires for you C6, look at the Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP or the Pilot Sport A/S ZP.
When I had an 08, I replaced the GY's with the A/S ZP for their all weather capability. Last year, I put PSS tires on my CTS V and I've been very happy with them.

Thank you. I think I will try the ones for best dry road traction.

 

[LuckyLar]

Welcome aboard, glad you've joined us

-Bill

Thank you.

 

[Z16#952]

What kind of tires did you get?

I was talking to a guy tonight and he said he just got some Michelin Pilots and that they are very sticky and he can barely spin the tires. I think he has a C5, not sure if any mods.

I could not find a set of the Goodyear F1s, but I did find some Bridgestone RE760s. Thought I would try these because the price was right. So far I am liking these tires. Great for daily driving. Maybe not so good for the track. Much improved ride quality over the original tires. I hear these are becoming scarce now, though.

 

[LuckyLar]

I could not find a set of the Goodyear F1s, but I did find some Bridgestone RE760s. Thought I would try these because the price was right. So far I am liking these tires. Great for daily driving. Maybe not so good for the track. Much improved ride quality over the original tires. I hear these are becoming scarce now, though.

Thanks

 

[bill81vette]

Welcome to CAC!!
enjoy!!!!

 

[kpic]

Thank you. I think I will try the ones for best dry road traction.

I visit the online tire retailers and read the reviews. People who have put some mileage on the tires are helpful also.

 

[LuckyLar]

Welcome to CAC!!
enjoy!!!!

Thank you!

 

[LuckyLar]

I visit the online tire retailers and read the reviews. People who have put some mileage on the tires are helpful also.

Thank you!