Corvette replaces Goodyear with Michelin tires, lap times drop 3 sec

Chevy engineers have replaced the Goodyear tires on the Corvette with superior Michelin tires and the results are dramatic. When combined with the Corvette’s exclusive Performance Traction Management (PTM) technology – which manages torque delivery for maximum performance – the tires are expected to help set new benchmarks for Corvette performance. Engineers estimate an 8-percent gain in maximum lateral acceleration, to more than 1.1g, and improved braking distance. Testing at Virginia International Raceway has demonstrated improvement of approximately three seconds per lap.