Tire Help
07-19-2009, 05:20 AM
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Melting Slicks
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Tire Help
I am looking for a Stock size wheel (for z06) I can use for roadracing and driving back and forth from track. I was thinking Sport Cups (rear) and PS2 or NT05 (Front). Would this provide adequate traction on the track while holding the power (rear S Cups) if need be on the road? I really need a rear tire that will hold 700 HP out back. I want to avoid R6's as I may drag race once per year and I need some traction in the rain. Also found the Kumho Ecsta XS - looking for feedback on these - they have a 180 TWR. Thanks.....
Last edited by CPG1962; 07-19-2009 at 07:19 AM.
07-20-2009, 12:26 PM
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don't mix front and rear tires, you will induce over/under steer on the track.
if you do any sort of driving in cold/wet weather, you are going to need a second set of wheels with proper street tires.
there is no tire that will work for the street, drag racing and roadcourse, you are going to have to pick one and compromise in other areas or invest into multiple sets of wheels.
"holding" 700hp is a matter of a driver, not a tire. you can break loose any kind of tire (including R6) with a car that's making over 100hp. yes, i have seen miatas doing burnouts
if you do any sort of driving in cold/wet weather, you are going to need a second set of wheels with proper street tires.
there is no tire that will work for the street, drag racing and roadcourse, you are going to have to pick one and compromise in other areas or invest into multiple sets of wheels.
"holding" 700hp is a matter of a driver, not a tire. you can break loose any kind of tire (including R6) with a car that's making over 100hp. yes, i have seen miatas doing burnouts
07-20-2009, 12:59 PM
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07-20-2009, 01:00 PM
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don't mix front and rear tires, you will induce over/under steer on the track.
if you do any sort of driving in cold/wet weather, you are going to need a second set of wheels with proper street tires.
there is no tire that will work for the street, drag racing and roadcourse, you are going to have to pick one and compromise in other areas or invest into multiple sets of wheels.
"holding" 700hp is a matter of a driver, not a tire. you can break loose any kind of tire (including R6) with a car that's making over 100hp. yes, i have seen miatas doing burnouts
if you do any sort of driving in cold/wet weather, you are going to need a second set of wheels with proper street tires.
there is no tire that will work for the street, drag racing and roadcourse, you are going to have to pick one and compromise in other areas or invest into multiple sets of wheels.
"holding" 700hp is a matter of a driver, not a tire. you can break loose any kind of tire (including R6) with a car that's making over 100hp. yes, i have seen miatas doing burnouts
I want to talk to Michelin about the new Z06 PS2ZP. I read it is sticky but how much if more than the Std PS2.
