[Z06] Z06 Tires
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From: N. Alabama
Check out the Firestone Firehawk Wide Ovals. I put a set on the Z and did the roadcourse at Nashville Speedway a couple of weeks ago. They are not track tires, of course, but very little noise, gripped very well for street tire and did not cup. I hate a tire that cups out and vibrates down the interstate (a la Michelin). I am happy with 'em and especially considering the price of less than $650 a set.
Heel & Toe
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From: Cleburne Texas
Someone else would be bound to mention it but the Nitto 555R IIs are pretty awesome. 275/40/17 in front and 305/35/18 in back fit perfect. In my case they cost less than the OEMs. IMHO there is little comparison to the Supercars in terms dry road traction. The Nittos hook "hard". For comparison purposes, when I floored-it at 40 MPH or so in second gear with the Supercars on the highway beside my house, I would do a veritable burn-out, now the front-end rears-up and it just hooks and launches, no tire spin at all. Straight line acceleration is probably not as good as a drag-slick but the side-walls are stiffer and should make them a better Auto-X tire. Tread wear rating is 100 so I expect no more than 10K miles from them.
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From: Winston-Salem North Carolina
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
everyone has their opinions, but I ran my Z at the Pocono's in march in the rain, and my original Goodyear SCF1's held in the downpour, water standing on the track on Saturday, and on Sunday 39* track temp and blowing snow, the tires held fine. I'm going back with the Goodyears.
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Le Mans Master
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From: 2007 Nat'l Corvette Challenge 11.50 index Champ. New Jersey
Originally Posted by GeorgeZNJ
everyone has their opinions, but I ran my Z at the Pocono's in march in the rain, and my original Goodyear SCF1's held in the downpour, water standing on the track on Saturday, and on Sunday 39* track temp and blowing snow, the tires held fine. I'm going back with the Goodyears.
Ron
Drifting
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From: Valencia (near LA) CA
Originally Posted by rhbullard
Does anyone have experience with alternative tires to the Eagle F1's which are not in-stock at Goodyear? What about the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's?
I had Kuhmo's max performance tires before, and I wasn't crazy about them. I considered F1 supercar tires but two local shops didn't think very highly of them.
I did a search on the Pilot Sport PS2 and found an article on a bunch of high end tuner cars about 8 out of 10 had Pilot sports or PS2.
Dick Guldstrand is among the best suspension tuners and he always uses Michelin's on his cars.
I can't give a very thorough review of min yet, but so far I am very pleased. The reviews on TireRack seem to be what I am experiencing.
They aren't cheap, but they aren't much more than anything else you'd ever put on your car.
~Jay
Last edited by Jay M; Aug 12, 2005 at 04:18 AM.
Drifting
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From: Las Vegas NV
Originally Posted by rhbullard
Does anyone have experience with alternative tires to the Eagle F1's which are not in-stock at Goodyear? What about the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's?
Racer
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Exit 105 New Joisey
I bought my T1-R's
Because they offer better handling in real world, everyday driving conditions and they were designed in 2005, not 2001 like the Goodyears. I am new to the world of Z06, but I am not new to the World. I also believe the new design will be superior to the T1-S's with the addition of the traction blocks at the outside. I bought these tires to USE, not for resale 
! Maybe I'll replace them with some mo 'spensive treads when I get ready to sell her, but for now, I'm gonna enjoy 
! Maybe I'll replace them with some mo 'spensive treads when I get ready to sell her, but for now, I'm gonna enjoy
Drifting
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From: Orlando FL
Ummm, it wasn't about money. It was about ride quality, grip, and allweather saftey. I can't speak for Michelin but after the second time I Hydroplaned ( I was only going 55 or 60 mph ) on my way to atlanta I took those tires off. I only had 10k on them. I shopped around and my buddy who works at the Chevy dealer her ein Columbus GA recommended them. He was running the same tires on his vettes an so are some of the other guys in the club down here. Maybe we arn't worth a salt but I like to stay straight on the road when I want to.
Originally Posted by Twil1ght
If you don't mount the F1s, get the Michelin. They are outstanding tires. If you decide at some point to sell the car - you'd best have one of those two on there. Any Corvette nut worth his salt will look at the tires and if they are Kumho, Toyo, etc., he's going to be asking himself what else on the car you didn't have the money to keep up.
Le Mans Master
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From: Texas-out west
tires are all relative to what you want. I disagree if you have a tire other than f1 or mich someone will wonder what else you cheapned on, maybe some people just don't like to waste money on tires they don't like, many like kuhmos, toyos for reasons other than cost, nuff said.
Le Mans Master
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From: Orange County California
Originally Posted by rhbullard
Does anyone have experience with alternative tires to the Eagle F1's which are not in-stock at Goodyear? What about the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's?
Got LAPS?
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From: Downers Grove, IL >> Chicago Crew <<
St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by TCU-Z06
Someone else would be bound to mention it but the Nitto 555R IIs are pretty awesome. 275/40/17 in front and 305/35/18 in back fit perfect. In my case they cost less than the OEMs. IMHO there is little comparison to the Supercars in terms dry road traction. The Nittos hook "hard". For comparison purposes, when I floored-it at 40 MPH or so in second gear with the Supercars on the highway beside my house, I would do a veritable burn-out, now the front-end rears-up and it just hooks and launches, no tire spin at all. Straight line acceleration is probably not as good as a drag-slick but the side-walls are stiffer and should make them a better Auto-X tire. Tread wear rating is 100 so I expect no more than 10K miles from them.
Drifting
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From: Gulf of Mexico Florida West Coast
Originally Posted by GeorgeZNJ
everyone has their opinions, but I ran my Z at the Pocono's in march in the rain, and my original Goodyear SCF1's held in the downpour, water standing on the track on Saturday, and on Sunday 39* track temp and blowing snow, the tires held fine. I'm going back with the Goodyears.