psft_alum

>>Expanding the audience for this thread>>
For my 2008 C6 Z06, I have an extra set of OEM C6 Z06 wheels and would like to mount tires specifically for HPDE track use. I thought Hoosier R6's were the ticket until I learned that they require a great deal of negative camber.
Members have suggested
- Michelin Pilot Sport Cups
- Kuhmo Ecsta XS
- Kuhmo Ecsta V710

Please give me your educated opinion for my ideal track tires based of this criteria:

1) stock rims
2) stock sizes or close - no AH/TC issues or rubbing
3) one alignment that will work for street and track tire sets
4) can be run flats or not
5) available by first week of June 2009

Thanks in advance!

MungoZ06

One vote for Nitto 555RII in sizes 275/40/17 & 305/35/18.
Front Alignment -1.8 camber, 7 degrees camber (same both sides), 0 to 1/32" max Toe IN
Rear Alignment -1.2 camber, 1/16" to 3/32" Toe IN

sperkins

I loved my last set and they lasted nearly a whole season (or about 10 events with lots of street miles).

63Corvette

If you want to be competitive, and/or have a chance to place, then Hoosier A6 is your only choice. (But they'll wear out without lotsa camber)
If you only want to compete, then the Nitto NT-05 or (as mentioned above) Nitto 555RII will work fine.

AlwaysInBoost

another vote for the 555rII's.

95jersey

He is actually talking about a C6Z, not C5. I responded to his thread in the C6Z section.

I suggested he try Kuhmo 710's with rounded shoulders vs Hoosiers.

Sidney004

V710's. They are very camber tolerant and a very good tire.

mrc24x

Another vote for the V710. Great tires for what you want. You won't give up much vs the A6 but they last much longer. Give Stupidfasttires.com a call.