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Old 08-22-2007, 01:01 PM
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Default 19" Track Tires - do they exist?

I'm looking to keep my staggered set up on my C6 with 18" upfront and 19" in the back with at least 285's.

The problem...I can't find a set of 19" competition tires for road courses, especially one that fits on a stock size 19X10 wheel. Anybody got any recomendations?

Next question...if 19"'s are hard to find and/or too expensive, what size and set up is most commonly run for the C6 (nonZ06)?????

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I'd like to know also.
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Hoosier makes the R6 for road course, and the A6 for autocross for 19" wheels. You can find them at TireRack.com. Good luck.
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I have a C6 Z06 and run Hossier 18 front and 19 rear; but I know a lot of guys who have C6s, both regular or Z06, run 18 all around because you have a lot more options. It's cheaper in the long run; but you have to get new wheels up front.
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Toyo R888s have a 295/30r19 rear now.
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Originally Posted by Joseesp
It's cheaper in the long run; but you have to get new wheels up front.
Just checked the price on the Hoosiers...the difference between an 18' and 19' tire is about $12 per tire...not a huge difference.


Anyone know where one can buy the Toyo R888's? Not finding them in a quick search....
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CCW has the R888. http://www.ccwheel.com/ You'll probably have to call him for pricing.
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Originally Posted by jasbogart
Just checked the price on the Hoosiers...the difference between an 18' and 19' tire is about $12 per tire...not a huge difference.


Anyone know where one can buy the Toyo R888's? Not finding them in a quick search....
You better overnight them if you plan on getting them mounted before Pocono this weekend.
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I also run the stock size in Hoosier and they work great
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[QUOTE=jasbogart;1561609336]Just checked the price on the Hoosiers...the difference between an 18' and 19' tire is about $12 per tire...not a huge difference.
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It's cheaper in the long run because on size 18 you have less expensive options than Hoosier.

Of course, cheaper it's not necesarily better.
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Any chance you going to PDA at Pocono this weekend?

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