Autocrossing & Roadracing Suspension Setup for Track Corvettes, Camber/Caster Adjustments, R-Compound Tires, Race Slicks, Tips on Driving Technique, Events, Results
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Got rims for the track,now I need tires help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-29-2008, 08:22 PM
  #1  
EdCalVette
Racer
Thread Starter
 
EdCalVette's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2006
Location: Morgan Hill CA
Posts: 319
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
St. Jude Donor '09
Default Got rims for the track,now I need tires help

I ran off my stock tires last season learning to drive the car at the track, and just replaced them, rather pricey! So now I need dedicated track wheels and tires.

Just picked up used stock C6 rims for my 07 C6 Z51 Mn 6 coupe for track set. Now I need tries I can drive to track on. I know little to nothing about track tires or any for that matter.

I see a lot of cars with Hoosiers, Nitto and Toyo.

I found Toyo makes 19's so that works for my rear tires.

Their website show a proxes R888, front good match to stock size,
but the rear 19's I have two close options not a perfect match. Any suggestions? About these or any others tires that would suit my needs.

Any and all advice greatly appreciated.
Old 04-29-2008, 09:13 PM
  #2  
tmak26b
Burning Brakes
 
tmak26b's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,040
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

295/30/19 in the rear works fine for me
Old 04-29-2008, 09:22 PM
  #3  
Nihilation
Racer
 
Nihilation's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2007
Location: Ashburn VA
Posts: 266
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by tmak26b
295/30/19 in the rear works fine for me
Dude! You got a Vette?! No way! When's your next track day?
Old 04-30-2008, 01:22 PM
  #4  
EdCalVette
Racer
Thread Starter
 
EdCalVette's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2006
Location: Morgan Hill CA
Posts: 319
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
St. Jude Donor '09
Default

Originally Posted by tmak26b
295/30/19 in the rear works fine for me
Thanks for the info.

ed
Old 04-30-2008, 01:43 PM
  #5  
John Shiels
Team Owner
 
John Shiels's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 1999
Location: Buy USA products! Check the label! Employ Americans
Posts: 50,808
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts

Default

Hoosiers by far the best!
Old 05-01-2008, 08:28 AM
  #6  
tmak26b
Burning Brakes
 
tmak26b's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,040
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Nihilation
Dude! You got a Vette?! No way! When's your next track day?
not sure, problably VIR or Watkins Glen. I will be at a few time trials. I did 5 sec faster on street tire at Shenandoah and 8 sec at VIR
Old 05-01-2008, 04:33 PM
  #7  
naschmitz
Burning Brakes
 
naschmitz's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2006
Location: Stokesdale NC
Posts: 1,059
Received 17 Likes on 15 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by tmak26b
295/30/19 in the rear works fine for me
These are Toyo R888 255/35/18 front and 295/30/19s on rear on stock painted wheels

Old 05-02-2008, 12:09 AM
  #8  
tmak26b
Burning Brakes
 
tmak26b's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,040
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

holy cow you are tall, or you sit really high.

Get notified of new replies

To Got rims for the track,now I need tires help




Quick Reply: Got rims for the track,now I need tires help



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:37 AM.