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Old 03-01-2007, 12:01 PM
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I am using 4 rear Z06 (C5) wheels, I want to run a full slick... you guys that are running full slicks what size are you using...?

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Do you mean a true racing slick or do you mean an R compound DOT Legal race tire? There is a difference.

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Originally Posted by LANJET
I am using 4 rear Z06 (C5) wheels, I want to run a full slick... you guys that are running full slicks what size are you using...?

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Gy 25.5 x 11.50 x 18 (470 compound)

or shaved Toyo's in 305 x 35 x 18
Old 03-02-2007, 07:54 AM
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The Kumho V710 in 315/35/18 will fit nicely on Z06 rear rims. That's what I ran all last year. There's a bit of different in each manufacturer's sizes, but it's roughly equivolent to Hoosier's 305.

From what I hear the 315 710's will fit the front too will little if any rubbing.

This is them on the rear
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was looking for a true slick...was told i needed to stay in the 25 diameter range and wanted to find out what others were running.

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