[Z06] Tires
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Drifting
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From: Penfield NY
Tires
I like the KDW's for my Z06 except it doesn't come in stock Z06 sizes for the fronts. Is anyone running the 255's on the front? How do they look width-wise compared to the SC's? The other tire I like is the Toyo T1-R.
Burning Brakes
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From: Jupiter FL
I'm running the Toyo T1S's on my '03 Z and they are great on both street and track, both wet and dry. And even though I've pushed them fairly hard on the track, they are wearing pretty well. Very impressed with them. 
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Drifting
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From: Penfield NY
Originally Posted by FasterIsBetter
I'm running the Toyo T1S's on my '03 Z and they are great on both street and track, both wet and dry. And even though I've pushed them fairly hard on the track, they are wearing pretty well. Very impressed with them.
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Drifting
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From: Penfield NY
Originally Posted by C5LOU
Is the T1S an upgrade to the T1R or a completely different tire? How do the Toyo's look width-wise vs the SC's? I read where some tires look narrower despite being the same size as the SC's (like the Firehawks). I don't track my car and I like the widest look I can have!
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From: Piedmont, SC Currently Own: 99 Nassau blue FRC. Previously Owned: 84,95,98 Indy Pace,01 Z06
I have been using the toyo T1R's for a little over a 1,000 miles now and I am extremely happy with them. They have excellent grip and are great in wet weather. I wasn't too sure of them before I got them, as I was used to Michelin Pilot Sports, but now, I am glad I went with them. The price is hard to beat, and I think they have better grip than the Michelin Pilots. I really like the Michelin Pilots, but for the buck, you can't go wrong with the T1R's. Don't know about the KDW's first hand, but I have heard great reviews.
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Drifting
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From: Penfield NY
I had Toyo's on another car (not a Vette) and they were great tires. I think I'm getting more and more sold on the idea of T1R's for my next set on the Vette! Thanks for all the replies!