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Old 04-08-2009, 10:44 AM
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MICHELIN IS NO LONGER PRODUCING THE 345/30/18 tire. Been using them on my ccw 18x11 front & 18x13 rear. THE diameters 295/30 & 345/30 were right on. Can anyone suggest another dot comp. tire that will work DIA. wise?
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Old 04-09-2009, 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by shifter77
MICHELIN IS NO LONGER PRODUCING THE 345/30/18 tire. Been using them on my ccw 18x11 front & 18x13 rear. THE diameters 295/30 & 345/30 were right on. Can anyone suggest another dot comp. tire that will work DIA. wise?
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i run toyo 888 335/30/18's
Old 04-09-2009, 02:47 AM
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i run toyo 888 335/30/18's
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...-for-sale.html

good deal on some here
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I orderd a set of R88's form the Tire Source in Boulder Colorado ( middle of tree hugger town) They had the best prices anywhere I could find. $1144 for a set 295/35/18 and 335/35/18. I'm dropping off my wheels on friday AM to get mounted. FRESH TIRES. Let me know if you can't find a phone #.
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Default TOYO R88's 305's/35/18 OEM Z06 Wheels?

I plan on running 18" OEM Z06 Speedlines all the way around. I was going to go with the Kuhmo's 710's, but they'll put me into the next class(unlimited). I can get a deal on some slighty used R88's in 305/35/18. Is this the correct size I should be buying??

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Originally Posted by spiral04
I plan on running 18" OEM Z06 Speedlines all the way around. I was going to go with the Kuhmo's 710's, but they'll put me into the next class(unlimited). I can get a deal on some slighty used R88's in 305/35/18. Is this the correct size I should be buying??

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Call Carey at TireMan in T.O. if you buy new. Tell him I sent you and he will give you a good deal

He is also a sponsor for the Corvette Challenge


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Originally Posted by shifter77
MICHELIN IS NO LONGER PRODUCING THE 345/30/18 tire. Been using them on my ccw 18x11 front & 18x13 rear. THE diameters 295/30 & 345/30 were right on. Can anyone suggest another dot comp. tire that will work DIA. wise?
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Hi shifter77,

What tires are you running now???

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Old 06-20-2009, 10:08 PM
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Sold my ccw & now iam running the NT05 but there not soo great for track. Looking to buy oem c6zo6 whls & run HOOSIERS A6.
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Originally Posted by shifter77
Sold my ccw & now iam running the NT05 but there not soo great for track. Looking to buy oem c6zo6 whls & run HOOSIERS A6.
Thanks for answering shifter77,

I guess in 18' the BFG 345/30/18 drag radials are the only one available...?

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Old 06-21-2009, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by shifter77
Sold my ccw & now iam running the NT05 but there not soo great for track. Looking to buy oem c6zo6 whls & run HOOSIERS A6.
What don't you like about the NT05 on track?
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Originally Posted by Dreamin
What don't you like about the NT05 on track?


I like mine alot
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Originally Posted by stano


I like mine alot
Your tuned and moded suspensions might make a huge difference


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Ive used hoosiers before on the same track & iam much faster. The nitto nt05 has much better grip that the gys but not as good as a slick.
I new that from the start. The nitto is a huge improvement for the street than the gys. Their great.
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selling the ccw sounds like a step backwards to me, stock wheels are way heavier then ccw.
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Originally Posted by dvandentop
selling the ccw sounds like a step backwards to me, stock wheels are way heavier then ccw.
Got weights?
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Originally Posted by Louis @ LG Motorsports
Got weights?
i dont have time now to search it up on forum here. But I would figure you guys would know ccw are alot lighter especially with stock rims. Same story with forgeline etc...
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Originally Posted by dvandentop
i dont have time now to search it up on forum here. But I would figure you guys would know ccw are alot lighter especially with stock rims. Same story with forgeline etc...
I run C-10's, 18x11 up front and 18x13 in the rear. The 18x13's are spec'd at 24.3 lbs. I'd guess the fronts are about a pound and a half lighter.
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I definetely REGRET selling the CCW.

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