I’m prepping to sell my C7 Corvette Stingray and could use some input from the community.

The rear tires are Michelin Pilot Super Sports (PSS) in 285/30ZR20, still in decent shape.

However, the front Michelin tires are pretty worn out and need to be replaced. I’m considering going with a budget-friendly option for the front, specifically the Lexani LX-Twenty (https://lexanitires.com/en/lx-twenty-1196):

Size: 245/35ZR19
Load Index / Speed Rating: 99W XL
UTQG: 320 A A
Type: All-Season Ultra High Performance
Warranty: 45,000 miles
Price Point: Much more affordable than another set of Michelins

The goal here is not to track the car, just to get it road-ready and safe for the next owner. But I’m wondering:

• Will this mismatch affect handling noticeably, since the PSS is a max-performance summer tire and the Lexani is a budget all-season?
  
• Is this a bad strategy when trying to sell the car?

Appreciate any real-world feedback from those who’ve run mixed setups or have experience with Lexani tires on a C7.

Thanks in advance!

 

A couple of things that you could look at. One would be to see if you could find a less expensive new performance tire. Tire rack would be a good place to check for this option. Two would be to see if you could find a couple of used Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

However I don't think your proposed tire mismatch would be a problem for everyday driving. However if the next driver was inclined to track the car or drive an auto crosses, it might be a problem.