Can I fit 295/30/19 or 305/30/19 R888 tires on C7 Z51 Front?
02-23-2015, 11:33 AM
#1
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Can I fit 295/30/19 or 305/30/19 R888 tires on C7 Z51 Front?
I want to "improve" my autocross handling.
I was 30th today in a field of 90 people (Miatas, and a whole bunch of other stuff... all running sticky tires).
I don't want to trailer/change wheels and tires, so I understand
compromise is necessary. I've done the tire changing for many years,
and now we only want to arrive and drive.
I can buy Toyo R888 tires for the front....
305/30/19 Tire dia 26.5" Wheel 10.5 - 11.5
or
295/30/19 Tire dia 26.0" Wheel 10.0 - 11.0
I can also get 315/30/20 for the rear Tire dia 27.6" Wheel 10.5 - 11.5
Of course, I can/will order new wheels..... 10" front, 11" rear.
Will these tire sizes work on a C7 Z51 ?
Anybody tried it ?
Any rub ?
Actually, I don't really NEED R888 tires.... I could put on another brand,
but I would like to work with the above sizes.
Any feedback ?
So, maybe we can have a "spirited" discussion on the various
tires, and everyone's thoughts.
Toyo R888
Nitto NT01
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup
Hankook R-S3
?????
?????
I was 30th today in a field of 90 people (Miatas, and a whole bunch of other stuff... all running sticky tires).
I don't want to trailer/change wheels and tires, so I understand
compromise is necessary. I've done the tire changing for many years,
and now we only want to arrive and drive.
I can buy Toyo R888 tires for the front....
305/30/19 Tire dia 26.5" Wheel 10.5 - 11.5
or
295/30/19 Tire dia 26.0" Wheel 10.0 - 11.0
I can also get 315/30/20 for the rear Tire dia 27.6" Wheel 10.5 - 11.5
Of course, I can/will order new wheels..... 10" front, 11" rear.
Will these tire sizes work on a C7 Z51 ?
Anybody tried it ?
Any rub ?
Actually, I don't really NEED R888 tires.... I could put on another brand,
but I would like to work with the above sizes.
Any feedback ?
So, maybe we can have a "spirited" discussion on the various
tires, and everyone's thoughts.
Toyo R888
Nitto NT01
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup
Hankook R-S3
?????
?????
Last edited by NTMD8R; 02-23-2015 at 02:39 PM.
02-23-2015, 02:38 PM
#3
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
In Canada, and not running with any specific club.... using SCCA rules (for the most part),
and CASC, with the 4 clubs we run with....
Vancouver Chinese Motorsport Club
UBC Sports Car Club
Porsche Club of America (Western Canada)
BC Corvette Club
and CASC, with the 4 clubs we run with....
Vancouver Chinese Motorsport Club
UBC Sports Car Club
Porsche Club of America (Western Canada)
BC Corvette Club
04-16-2015, 08:07 PM
#4
Instructor
I want to "improve" my autocross handling.
I was 30th today in a field of 90 people (Miatas, and a whole bunch of other stuff... all running sticky tires).
I don't want to trailer/change wheels and tires, so I understand
compromise is necessary. I've done the tire changing for many years,
and now we only want to arrive and drive.
I can buy Toyo R888 tires for the front....
305/30/19 Tire dia 26.5" Wheel 10.5 - 11.5
or
295/30/19 Tire dia 26.0" Wheel 10.0 - 11.0
I can also get 315/30/20 for the rear Tire dia 27.6" Wheel 10.5 - 11.5
Of course, I can/will order new wheels..... 10" front, 11" rear.
Will these tire sizes work on a C7 Z51 ?
Anybody tried it ?
Any rub ?
Actually, I don't really NEED R888 tires.... I could put on another brand,
but I would like to work with the above sizes.
Any feedback ?
So, maybe we can have a "spirited" discussion on the various
tires, and everyone's thoughts.
Toyo R888
Nitto NT01
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup
Hankook R-S3
?????
?????
I was 30th today in a field of 90 people (Miatas, and a whole bunch of other stuff... all running sticky tires).
I don't want to trailer/change wheels and tires, so I understand
compromise is necessary. I've done the tire changing for many years,
and now we only want to arrive and drive.
I can buy Toyo R888 tires for the front....
305/30/19 Tire dia 26.5" Wheel 10.5 - 11.5
or
295/30/19 Tire dia 26.0" Wheel 10.0 - 11.0
I can also get 315/30/20 for the rear Tire dia 27.6" Wheel 10.5 - 11.5
Of course, I can/will order new wheels..... 10" front, 11" rear.
Will these tire sizes work on a C7 Z51 ?
Anybody tried it ?
Any rub ?
Actually, I don't really NEED R888 tires.... I could put on another brand,
but I would like to work with the above sizes.
Any feedback ?
So, maybe we can have a "spirited" discussion on the various
tires, and everyone's thoughts.
Toyo R888
Nitto NT01
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup
Hankook R-S3
?????
?????
I did try a 305/35/20 RS3 on the rear. It doesn't work. The diameter was to big and rubbed on the back face of the driver side fender liner where there is a slight bulge (from air duct?).
I will probably try the 305/30/19 RS3s next, but I need to get a couple of base c7 rear wheels (which should fit on z51 rear) to mount them on.
04-20-2015, 01:13 PM
#5
Burning Brakes
I've run 295 R888's up front on 18x10's, no problem. Had to use 5mm spacers to clear some rubbing on the plastic brake ducts/deflectors in the wheel well.
I tried 305's on same wheels up front and got a little rubbing on the fender lip; but only when I aggressively hit some dips with the intention of really testing the clearance. This was with about -1.7 negative camber in front.
Out of caution, I stuck with the 295's up front. Now that my camber is set at - 2.5, I may try some 305's again.
Hope that helps.
I tried 305's on same wheels up front and got a little rubbing on the fender lip; but only when I aggressively hit some dips with the intention of really testing the clearance. This was with about -1.7 negative camber in front.
Out of caution, I stuck with the 295's up front. Now that my camber is set at - 2.5, I may try some 305's again.
Hope that helps.
