The Corvette is America's sports car — built to accelerate, brake, and corner with precision that rivals European exotics. Both the C7 and C8 use staggered performance tire fitments in sizes that only support summer performance tires. Choosing correctly means matching the vehicle engineering intent.
Corvette tire sizes
C8 Stingray (2020-current): 245/35R19 front, 305/30R20 rear — performance stagger.
C8 Z06 (2023-current): 275/30R20 front, 345/25R21 rear — extreme performance stagger.
C7 Stingray (2014-2019): 245/35R19 front, 285/30R19 rear.
C7 Z06 (2015-2019): 285/30R19 front, 335/25R20 rear.
Best tires — C8 Stingray
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S in 245/35R19 / 305/30R20: the factory OEM tire for C8 Stingray. Best choice to maintain the vehicle's engineered performance envelope. Available in Corvette staggered sizes.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3: the factory tire on some C8 variants — excellent dry performance, strong track credentials.
Best tires — C7 Stingray
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S in 245/35R19 / 285/30R19: the Michelin choice for C7 replacement. The Pilot Super Sport was the previous factory spec — Pilot Sport 4S is the current-generation successor with better performance.
Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02: strong track alternative in C7 sizes at a lower price than Pilot Sport 4S.
Frequently asked
How much do Corvette tires cost?
C8 Stingray staggered set: $200–280 per tire front + $230–310 per tire rear. Full set installed: $1,700–2,360. C7 is moderately less expensive. Budget for $1,400–1,900 for a C7 Stingray set installed.
Can I put all-season tires on a Corvette?
Most Corvette sizes (especially the wider rear fitments) are not available in all-season formulations. The C8 staggered 305/30R20 rear is a summer-only size by market. Corvette owners who want winter mobility typically purchase a second set of cheaper steel wheels in a more common size with winter tires.
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Last updated 2026-06-27. General guidance only — confirm specifics with a local shop for your exact vehicle.