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Old 10-27-2008, 04:06 PM
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Default C5Z06 and Pilot Sport Cup tires

To run the OEM wheels on my 2004 Z06, the closest fitment I can get from Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires is 275-40-ZR17 (f) and 295-30-ZR18 (r). Stock is 265-40-ZR17 and 295-35-ZR18 as you recall. I've got two additional sets of OEM wheels so I would like to use these wheels if possible.

Have any of you run the Cup tires (street and road course, or just road course) in these sizes on OEM wheels and what were the results? How did you like these tires on your Z?

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Originally Posted by quick04Z06
To run the OEM wheels on my 2004 Z06, the closest fitment I can get from Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires is 275-40-ZR17 (f) and 295-30-ZR18 (r). Stock is 265-40-ZR17 and 295-35-ZR18 as you recall. I've got two additional sets of OEM wheels so I would like to use these wheels if possible.

Have any of you run the Cup tires (street and road course, or just road course) in these sizes on OEM wheels and what were the results? How did you like these tires on your Z?

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Yes I have Vir and Road America
I like them. Additional comment Randy Pobst drove my car at Road America and commented that they had some serious stick!
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Yes I have Vir and Road America
I like them. Additional comment Randy Pobst drove my car at Road America and commented that they had some serious stick!
Great--did the lower aspect ratio of the rears mess up anything? Did you adjust your ride height in any way because of it?

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I didn't change any thing jut bolted them up and went, although I did check the rake and it was ok (front 1/2 lower than back) at the frame rails

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