Nitto Invo Tires

[Spiterman33]

Anyone have experience with the Invo's? I don't want the run flats, and I can put a new set of Invo's on for $1200.

 

[catbert]

There seems to be a lot of Invos around, but I haven't heard anything great or terrible about them.

 

[Tuna]

Why do you want to give up the capability of driving the GS to the next town or tire store after cutting a tire sidewall?
Trying to save a few hundred bucks on tires after spending $60K+ on the car?

 

[Spiterman33]

I've struggled with losing that "piece of mind," but still leaning toward the non-runflats. I've heard the ride is much better, any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[catbert]

The worst conventional tire rides softer than the best runflat.

That said - do you feel lucky? Getting a flat in a Vette isn't fun. Do you really want to have a truck winch or tow the Vette to a garage which may, or may not, be able to cope with the Vette's wheels? If you get a plug kit - will the puncture be repairable on the road?

I'm probably just unlucky, but I've had the runflats save my bacon 4 times since my first C5. Once I was in northern AZ 120 miles from the nearest tow truck, and it was a sidewall hole. I drove 200 miles to a city with a Discount Tire, and they fixed me up.

Other people run conventional tires for many years with no issue. Do you feel lucky?

 

[Tuna]

Any time you put new tires on a car, it's going to ride better and be quieter - even if you put new run-flats on.

The C6 has a pretty good ride even with run-flats. A set of new Goodyear F1 SC G:2 would run you 2000+ while Michelin PS2 ZPs would be a little cheaper. Still not as cheap as non-run-flats though.

Like Catbert said - do you feel lucky?

 

[NORTY]

Depends on what you want to do with the car. If you want to get max mileage out of a set of tires (and save a grand,) then you'll want Firestone Wide Oval runflats. (Yes, you can get a set for $1000 out the door, WITH road hazard.)

Now, if you track your car, then you may want something stickier. Anything "stickier" won't last nearly as long as those Firestones do. Since we're getting into "inclement" weather now, the Firestones shed water BIG TIME. (I don't know about the current "nor'easter" storm situation. I'd friggen MOVE!)

I'm not against Nitto's (in fact, when I raced SCCA, I used Nitto tires exclusively.) Without knowing what you want to do with your car, it's very hard to find a tire that "does it all." However, Michelin does a yeoman's job at their attempt.

 

[Spiterman33]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm definitely factoring my luck into the decision. I also want to hit the track next Spring. Thanks everyone.

 

[xfirez51]

I have Z06 wheels on my 92 ZR-1. The tires are Nitto Invos. They're very quiet, stick much better than the GY F1s and are pretty good in the rain. I don't have the same problem you C6 and C5 guys have since I still have a spare tire in the back.

 

[Spiterman33]

I bought the Nitto Invo's and have put about 1000 miles on. The grip is fantastic and ride is much smoother. I did feel a slight roll in corners at first compared to the GY's, but can't even feel it now. Very happy so far. Also got a small compressor and tire repair as insurance. Worth $1200 vs. $2200 any day.

 

[Spiterman33]

 

[Jhaintz1980]

I have the Invos on mine and I like them. They came with the car and I bought it used so i can't give you a comparison, but I will probably buy them again. Where did u get yours for 1200?? I saw them online at Tirebuyer.com for 917.50 for all 4

 

[Spiterman33]

Discount tire.com. Sounds like I should have searched around some more.

 

[C6Z51M6]

Nitto Invo's

Anyone have experience with the Invo's? I don't want the run flats, and I can put a new set of Invo's on for $1200.

I got fed up with the harsh & noisy ride from the original GY Supercars on my '05. Replaced them with the Invo's & have been totally pleased.....much quieter ride, absolutely no loss of grip & they wear much better than the GY's. As far as being a non-runflat....I carry a plug kit & small 12v compressor......happily never had to use them.

 

[Blue260]

I've struggled with losing that "piece of mind," but still leaning toward the non-runflats. I've heard the ride is much better, any suggestions would be appreciated.

Ditto, I was on the same fence as you - I finally went with the Hankook Ventus V12 Evo and never looked back! Corvettes have been my DD's since 93' and in that time I've gotten 2 flats. The piece of mind you get with run-flats is nice but, come-on, how did we survive for so long without them!
I've enclosed 2 links that will forever keep you off run-flats...

For those that are considering the replacements with non-runflats - here are 2 links you'll need.

Tire Rack : Vehicle Convenience and Safety

Tire Inflation Pressure | TPMS | Tire Sensors | TPMS Wholesalers | Sensors

The first is the Continental ContiComfort Kit, the second is a wholesale outlet for purchasing replacement TPMS sensor.

For those that think adding a liquid patch in your tire will ruin your TPMS sensor, it may not, according to Continental. It says that the liquid patch can be peeled and/or washed off the sensor. It does say you may get erroneous tire pressure readings - so what! At this point we know we have a flat that needs to get repaired. This is just a temporary fix to get us to a repair facility.
And, if it does, I've included a link that where a new one can be purchased.
Mine TPMS cost is $32.00 (and change).

The Conti-Kit is $79.00 w/refillable cartridges at $25.00. Add up all those charges and you're now in the win-win investment category!

chris

BTW- let us know how you like the Invo's - I'm considering them for my next purchase. And, I've had prior experience with Nitto on my 93 as I purchased the NT555's - I loved them!

 

[C6Z51M6]

Nitto Invo's

I've had Invo's on my '05 for about 20K miles & love them. Couldn't stand the harsh ride & road noise from the original GY Supercars. The Invo's ride great, excellent grip & much less road noise. They're also wearing much better than the GY's. As far as being non-RF's, I haven't had a problem.....carry a plug kit & small 12v compressor, but haven't had to use them. I did get one puncture, but tire went down when car was at home.....pulled the wheel; ran it over to my local mechanic; 5 minutes to put in a plug & all done. If it was the GY's, the tire would have had to be demounted, then plugged & patched.....a real pain even if you can find a shop to do it. I wouldn't be put off by driving non-RF's.....that's what AAA is for!

 

[tim414]

I've had Invo's on my '05 for about 20K miles & love them. Couldn't stand the harsh ride & road noise from the original GY Supercars. The Invo's ride great, excellent grip & much less road noise. They're also wearing much better than the GY's. As far as being non-RF's, I haven't had a problem.....carry a plug kit & small 12v compressor, but haven't had to use them. I did get one puncture, but tire went down when car was at home.....pulled the wheel; ran it over to my local mechanic; 5 minutes to put in a plug & all done. If it was the GY's, the tire would have had to be demounted, then plugged & patched.....a real pain even if you can find a shop to do it. I wouldn't be put off by driving non-RF's.....that's what AAA is for!

FWIW...I see this thread is older, but, I'm sold on Invo or the NT-05. Value describes them well. Quiet, good dry/wet traction but the BEST thing I have found is that they DO NOT pick up every lil peeble/stone on the road surface and thrash your car......that is the BEST quality I've enjoyed so far. The GY F1's picked up every stone/peeble on the road and thrashed the car. The ride w/Invo's greatly improved as well. The DRM shocks help too. IMO, two of the best mods one can do and not void any warranty.

I have kept the original wheels/tires and "if" I ever sell my 427, they will find their way back oto the 'Z.....

 

[Huskerman]

When I bought my GS this summer it had a new set of Invo's on it. I had a set of P2's ZP's on my C5 when I sold it and liked them. So my delema was and is....do I run these or get a new set of Michilins at 2100 bucks. While making up my mind I have put some miles on the Nitto's and really like them. I did buy the Conti Kit from Tire Rack and even have a back up also. I took the car on the first road trip last week and went through rain and fog conditions and cannot find anything bad to say about these tires. I decided to run them till they wear out. I hope someone else is making RF tires by then that fit my GS and that the price gets more in line.......how's my luck running? So far so good......but you never know......

 

[the boss]

I do understand that many vette owners prefer the ride on a non rf tire (and the price to) and keeping a plug kit and a 12v compressor whil probably do a good emergency repair,but keep in mind that a plug can seal the hole but you can not see if there is damage inside the tire.

Last week, a customer came at the shop whit a Mercedes and a message in the dash telling him a problem on the rr tire. The car is a 1000km (600 miles) and the customer is on a hurry and want just a plug in the tire to leave asap. I did not see any damage on the sidewalls of the tire telling me he drove on a flat but still, I told him that is tire is a performance tire and it should be repair properly whit a patch/plug that he agreed.

The surprise arrive when the tech pull the tire off the wheel. That was a 6 inches long little rod, about 1/16 diameter and the part of it hidding inside had scrape the interior wall right trought the polyester stucture and even that there was no exterior damage, the inside was also full of rubber dust. If I had put a plug on this tire I could of create safety issu. So if you put a plug in a tire I suggest that you get the tire inspected to make sure that there is no inside damage. BTW, it is the second time I see a tire whit internal damage whitout any evidence of it on the outside. Steph. Ps sorry for my bad english