Dr_PimpRide

Im starting to get HPDE addicted. Now considering wheel/tire combos. If our C6Z06's have 19s in the back, what does changing to 18s all around do for the car?

Z11409

In 18 inch size there is a much larger selection of track tires.

GTB/ZR-1

Not to mention, cheaper

95jersey

Be careful, cheaper by only maybe $20 per tire. At $1400 per set, $20 isn't going to make any difference. So, don't buy 18" rims thinking you'll save money. Add in $2000+ for rims and it will take a number of years to return your money.

Contrary to what you hear, there is no good reason to go to 18" rims unless you want to run several different brands of tires. Hoosier makes a 19" 345 and that is all you need to know. Buy a set of OEM's and be done with it.

WNeal

I run 18s all the way round on my 06 Coup and the car handles great.

You can also save tire wear by rotating them around the car. That in itself can be a big money saver.

I just got a set of 18 x 10.5 C5 Z06 wheels for $800.00 so that was not so bad either.

davidfarmer

I'm with WNeal, running 18x10.5" Z06 rims all around with used racing slicks.....$300 for an entire set of tires, and nearly as quick as new ones.

JohnD60

I'm in this camp as well. C5 Z06 rears with scrubs all the way around. Rotate them every four sessions (once a day).

David Farmer gave me this advice a couple years ago on this forum and it has worked out well. Several sources for scrubs and, at $75 a tire, I've more than paid for the wheels by now.

John

1stZ

Don't mean to steal, but where do you guys get your used slicks? TIA. Once again, did not mean to steal & thanks a bunch.

AU N EGL

18" rear rims and tires may be 2-3 lbs lighter then the same 19" combo too.

Two pounds removed of unsprong wt( rotating wt) or 2 lbs lighter per wheel is close to 13 lbs removed of sprong wt per wheel. about 26 pounds less

JohnD60

jbracingtires . net

John's website isn't all that but his service is outstanding!

yakisoba

For the C6, I think 18s all round is the way to go for sure. It's certainly one way to go on the C5. There are LOTS of track tires, used, available for that size, and rotation is good. Another way to go is 17", but not on a C6. If you have a C5, 17" wheels will fit over the stock brakes and rotors, and will reduce unsprung weight even more. Also, the 315 rear/295 front combination is a widely used race configuration, so there are sets of tires available in those sizes.

Isn't TWS a great track? Loads of fun!

stano

Like you I got hooked just recently on HPDE's. I found a set of stock wheels black anodized mounted and balanced with sensors, lug nuts, caps and Hoosier R6's in stock sizes that had maybe two heat cycles on them for $1800 ( thanks toTerry@MSI) I plan on doing 5-6 events this year learning how to drive the car. I also invested in track pads, front rotors ( DBA 4000) brake lines (DRM) Motul RBF 600 and I'm trying a new shock ( Koni 3013 rebound adjustable only thanks to Danny Popp and Paul from VANSTEEL) I have 40K on my '07 Z. I also invested in a good tire gauge and pyrometer ( thanks Terry & Mark @MSI ) yes, I'm hooked

What slippery slope.....

Cobra4B

^ It never ends

AU N EGL

Hooked another one

stano

you'll like this, the wife and I were out looking at new trucks and enclosed trailers hook, line AND sinker for sure

Any suggestions on tow vehicles and trailers anyone...

AU N EGL

Tow vehicle: 3/4 ton diesel or larger

Enclosed: 24' with 5,000 lb axles min
Pace, and Haulmark are good names

Get a Race Car package in the trailer

WNeal

Might as well jump in with both feet

AU N EGL

Both feet?

One ton diesel doully with 48" foot two car goose neck hauler

or the whole body, would be a Renegade hauler
http://www.wrightwaytrailers.com/inventory/index.html

kentz06

I would also suggest:

A 1 ton is not much more than 3/4 ton.

A small (8') camper (with no head) for the back of the truck. Basic refigerator, stove & bed.

My 24' trailer has a built-in 4kw Onan generator. Walk in, hit a button. Lights, camera, action!

Hey, it's only money! It's not like we are driving Yugos...

Dean

JohnD60

Over breakfast today the wife asked me if I really needed the additional set of wheels I just purchased. I told her absolutely....what was I going to mount the additional set of tires on????