0Superman09

Hello,
Well I am now addicted to HPDE's Anyways, I would rather not run on my 19/20 HREs at the track so I am thinking about getting some C6 Z replicas or something cheaper for the track when I go. I will be needing 19/19 to clear big brakes so I am looking for a tire that is made in 19". Basically I am not a pro, but want to have fun when I go. I am looking for a tire that I would have no issues driving to the track on, and then racing with. So maybe a more aggressive tire, but nothing strictly race. It will not be street driven other than to the track. Any suggestions? I was looking at the Nitto NT05 just as an idea... anything that might be better for my usage or maybe even more aggressive if you think I could get away with it driving on them there? Thanks!

-Jon

AU N EGL

if your looking for new wheels do 18 x 18s

18" tires are much cheaper and available.. 19" wheels you will find out are just too heavy

The Nito NT05 is a very good choice for a tire.

0Superman09

I would but 18's will not clear 15" rotors..... only reason I am looking at the 19s. Thanks!

0Superman09

Okay, I have decided a 14" rotor would be a better option.... So an 18" wheel is in the cards... Tires I am looking at are:

Nitto NT01s (too much tire?)
275/35/18 up front
275/40/18 out back

Nitto NT05's
275/35/18 up front
295/35/18 out back

Thoughts between those 2 choices? NT01's would be on 18x9.5s around, NT05s would be staggered 18x9.5 and 18x10.5

:cheered:

gkmccready

Streetable Rs: Nitto 555RII, Nitto NT-01, Toyo RA-1, Toyo R888.

After those you're in to street tires that survive on track rather than track tires that can deal with the street. Also, depending on which calipers you have you may be able to run 18x10.5 C5Z rear wheels all the way around. Measure twice, buy once.

0Superman09

exactly what I was looking for! I am looking at tire sizes now and the only thing throwing me off is the need for vette to be a bit taller in out back than up front. Are you guys still applying this to racing tires or are you running the same 4 wheels/tires on all corners? Thanks!

AU N EGL

YES and NO

Many guys run a square set up and turn the nannies off.

But a slightly wider rear tires does help

0Superman09

Well here is what I am seeing.

Nittos
-NT01's only offer a 315/30/18 which is going to be too short. They offer 275/35/18 which would be good for up front and also a 275/40.18 which would work out back. Not the widest, but would fill the staggered height bill..... ?
-555R2's- Make a 305/35/18 and a 285/35/18 which could work decent being slightly wider out back as well as slightly taller...

Toyo's
-R888. Offer the same 305/35/18 and the next closest is 275/35/18 and 275/40/18 so some mix of those....
-RA1. Same as above R888's. I think I would chose the R888 over the RA1.

Now my question is... would it be "too much" to run 305/35/18s on all 4's? Would i stress the crap out of my steering rack and would the front tires be "too tall?"

It seems with tire size options I can stagger front/rear widths and heights pretty easily, what might you suggest? Wheels I am going to run can be had in 18x9.5 and/or 18x10.5 so I can work with staggered or the same size front and rear..... Thanks!

jaa1992

The only thing to worry about with the wider tire up front is rubing.
I run 315 on all four sometimes on my 92 - I know not the same car, but has the same concern. With the 315's if I am at full lock I get a little rubing on the plastic.
Maybe someone near you can loan you a wheel/tire combo you can try??

If I had one of those C6's I'd probably run the NT01 or RA1 with a square setup.
Good Luck and welcome to the addiction!

0Superman09

thanks! I have a C5 FWIW!

Wayne O

If you're getting serious about the sport (and you've got experience running on your street tires) I suggest you go to 'real' track tires. I know there can be logistical problems getting your track tires to the track but at some point you'll find out 'compromise' tires just don't cut it. Ultimately, you'll probably end-up trailering your car to the track.

Definitely 18" wheels all-around for a number of reasons. I like the CCW C10 wheels...they fit my big AP Racing brakes just fine (14.25" rotor I believe). As for tires I'd suggest Hoosier's or Kumho 710's. Good luck whatever you decide on.

dfinke23

18" CCW Corsairs will clear 15" BBK's.

AU N EGL

-555R2's- Make a 305/35/18 and a 285/35/18 which could work decent being slightly wider out back as well as slightly taller...

that is a very good size combo.

Zenak

have you read this sticky in this section yet? look at the tires and rims section:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...e-learned.html

0Superman09

Good read! Sounds like you like the 555r2's I am still up in the air if I want staggered or square... I see the logic if you mess one up you only need 1 spare for a square set-up, but I like the idea of the extra meat out back. I think I'm leaning towards 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 out back with 285/35/18 555r2's up front and 305/35/18 555r2's out back What do ya think?

-Jon

Zenak

When picking rims and sizes i always suggest you make a decision based on price and availability. Those sizes you asked about are easy to get which means more selection in brands... and that means competition for $$. I have 335/18 rear and just this month with the new tire tarrifs on Toyos my RA-1 went through the roof! 305 is a wide, but still more affordable option.

0Superman09

Sounds good! So you think that combo would fit my bill pretty good then? Last concern is actual tire. Both toyo ra1 and 888s are available in pretty much the same siZes so which actual tire might you recommend based off personal experience? Big thanks!

bobmoore2

That's a good setup. You'll be happy with it. Those wheel sizes mean that you have a few choices in tires as listed in a previous post, plus you can go to all-out R-comps (Kumhos, Hoosiers, & slicks) at a later date without needing new wheels.

I ran that setup for several years with my 2000, except I used R888s with 275/35-18 in front and 305/35-18 in back. The car had a slight understeer that I could change to slight oversteer with the throttle. In other words, it had Very Balanced handling charateristics. You should get the same handling balance with the 555R2s.