MikeNSX

I just bought a 12,800 mile Electron Blue '02 Z06 today that still has the original 12 year old tires.

I am going to order some new tires tomorrow and see that the Bridgestone RE760 is the only tire at Tirerack in the OEM size.

I have read some threads on this subject and see that many use a 275/40-17 front with the 295 rear.

I do have Continental DW tires on my M3 Convertible and on my daily driver '13 Mustang, and they are great tires for the money. I see that they are available in a 275.

Am I OK to use a 275/40 front on my newly acquired Z06? Any negatives with doing this?

Moto One

yes.
I'v been running that setup and it works very well. But I'm thinking that I will go with the 255's for the front with my next set.

Mark

LT1driver

why is that moto one???

laurent_zo6

Tire Rack has the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 in OEM sizes. The search feature on Tire Rack is not complete. You have to look by tire brand yourself and check the sizes you want.

JeremyGSU

Yes. You will be fine with the 275/295 setup. I have those tires in that setup and it's fine.

And personally I wouldn't run anything under a 275. The wider tires just look so much better IMO.

RedZMonte

I run Conti DW 275F/295R without issues. Conti doesnt make a OEM size Matchin Extreme Contact DW in a 265 (atleast they didnt when i bought mine.), ALOT more options for matching tires in a 275/295 setup.

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rjwz28

I would just run factory rear wheels all around (18x10.5) and mount 265/35F|295/35R Michelin Pilot Super Sports on it... but that's your choice

Stroker87

I had Continental DW 275/295 on my car when i bought it it was fine no rubbing or any issues

I installed Bridgestone RE760 265/295 really is not much of a difference the DW's do handle a "little" better but are more of a harsh ride and LOUD, i'm very pleased with the RE760's there fine for me i'm not into autocross so the quieter smoother ride is a plus for me car still handles well on the street I still take on/off ramps well over the posted limit

Moto One

For me it's about balance, the 275s are fine and have worked well but the 255s are with in a few millimeters in width and will have a better sidewall angle giving (me) a better feel in steering, and bring back a more neutral balance in handling. (again my preference)

Mark

maxgee

Good timing in this post as I'm going to order tires for the front.
I was going to go with 275, but think I'll use 255s.
More options in those sizes.

Stroker87

problem with the 255's is no real protection for the rim since the lip will be more exposed I personally dont like that to be honest the 265 is not much better but it is a little

maxgee

Oh well, they'll,have to do, ordered them from tirerack and they are sitting in my garage now 😃
I'll mount them along with alignment Monday.