C6 Z06 AutoX alignment vs. wider tires
06-26-2007, 02:51 PM
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C6 Z06 AutoX alignment vs. wider tires
I have a 2006 C6 Z06 and was wanting to upgrade to larger rubber all around. I am running Hoosier A6's in the stock sizes and have the stock alignment. I was wondering what is better: changing the camber/toe/caster settings or going with wider tires? Or a combination of the two? The stock sizes are front 275/35/18 rear 325/30/19.
I drive the car to events and tow a trailer for the tires. I would like a "street friendly" alignment setup, but also want to be competitive somewhat.
Any ideas from you guys would be appreciated.
Jeff
I drive the car to events and tow a trailer for the tires. I would like a "street friendly" alignment setup, but also want to be competitive somewhat.
Any ideas from you guys would be appreciated.
Jeff
06-26-2007, 02:55 PM
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This is sort of a trick question. Wider tires and better alignment are obviously going to make it faster than just one or the other. I actually would go for the alignment without a doubt. It will promote more even tire wear while performing much better. You would be surprised what you can get away with and still have good street wear provided you don't absolutely baby it every where. I have a very aggressive autox alignment on my C5 Z06 and get even tire wear daily driving it. I just make sure that every corner it is safe to do so, I take somewhat aggressively.
06-26-2007, 03:27 PM
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This issue has been pretty much flogged to death....
You can run an aggressive alignment with respect to camber and not kill your tires on the street. It is the toe out that you use on the track that kills you tire mileage on the street.
Have you shop align the car with about 1/8 inch of total toe in and mark the tie rods with a splash of red paint, then, when you change to your track tires turn the tie rods one full turn each of toe out and run that way on the track. That will give you decent turn in and when you change back to street tires return it to the original (marked) positons.
I have 18,000 street miles on my OE Goodyears on my 04 Z and they are pretty much done, but so what....
And yes the inside did show more wear than outside but what do you care
You can run an aggressive alignment with respect to camber and not kill your tires on the street. It is the toe out that you use on the track that kills you tire mileage on the street.
Have you shop align the car with about 1/8 inch of total toe in and mark the tie rods with a splash of red paint, then, when you change to your track tires turn the tie rods one full turn each of toe out and run that way on the track. That will give you decent turn in and when you change back to street tires return it to the original (marked) positons.
I have 18,000 street miles on my OE Goodyears on my 04 Z and they are pretty much done, but so what....
And yes the inside did show more wear than outside but what do you care
06-26-2007, 03:27 PM
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You can also flip the street tires on the rims at about 10,000 miles if you are so inclined, that will even up the wear and max the life
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06-27-2007, 02:51 AM
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