I just made the switch in July from the GY.
[Z06] New Tires
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From: ABQ NM
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Originally Posted by Z06Ace
It is a daily driver and it does see the rain, although not very often. I have only had it for a little over a year but have put around 10,000 miles on it.
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From: Raleigh
I keep hearing that the Wide Oval is narrower than most tires for the Z 06 yet I check the specs published on Tire Rack and it seems they are within .1" of the F1 GY. They also seem to have a very high ranking from drivers as well. Am I missing something?
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From: Kendall Park NJ
Originally Posted by MarkT 2002
I went through three sets of the OEM Goodyears before I changed to the Nitto Extreme R II's. I don't run my car in the rain (if I can avoid it) but the few times I've been on wet streets with the OEM GYs they would get loose real easy. I haven't had my Nitto's on wet pavement so I can't compare the two tires under wet conditions.
But, I will say, on dry pavement there is no comparison - the Nitto's hook and handle waaay better than the GY's (they even ride better and are a little quieter). The Nitto's cost less initially than the GY's but their treadlife has a lower tread rating so I figure over time they will end up costing about the same.
I will never go back to the GY's, I'm hooked on the Nitto's.
But, I will say, on dry pavement there is no comparison - the Nitto's hook and handle waaay better than the GY's (they even ride better and are a little quieter). The Nitto's cost less initially than the GY's but their treadlife has a lower tread rating so I figure over time they will end up costing about the same.
I will never go back to the GY's, I'm hooked on the Nitto's.
Since the RIIs are slightly larger than OEM SCs, does the speedometer and odometer need to be recalibrated ? Do the RIIs pick up more road debris as a daily driver and cause more paint chips or abrasions ? I understand that the RIIs are superior to the SCs on a road course. Does anyone know if they outperform a well heated up SC on the dragstrip.
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From: Orange County CA
Originally Posted by GARY2004Z06
Since the RIIs are slightly larger than OEM SCs, does the speedometer and odometer need to be recalibrated ? Do the RIIs pick up more road debris as a daily driver and cause more paint chips or abrasions ? I understand that the RIIs are superior to the SCs on a road course. Does anyone know if they outperform a well heated up SC on the dragstrip.
They do kick up a little more road debris but so far no chips or abrasions. I haven't taken my car to the strip yet, but I can tell you from a standing start on the street the Nitto's hook much better than the SCs. I use to be able to break the SCs loose almost at will. The Nitto's love powershifts, in fact if you don't power shift the Nitto's have a tendency to cause your engine to bog.
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From: Ventura County CA
Originally Posted by z06inVB
I keep hearing that the Wide Oval is narrower than most tires for the Z 06 yet I check the specs published on Tire Rack and it seems they are within .1" of the F1 GY. They also seem to have a very high ranking from drivers as well. Am I missing something?
Seemed to remember they are not quite up to par with the Z06 capabilities.
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Originally Posted by slong
Just curious, anyone check speed ratings on the wide ovals, not that a daily driver is going to max out daily or anything like that. Seemed to remember they are not quite up to par with the Z06 capabilities.
Seemed to remember they are not quite up to par with the Z06 capabilities.
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From: Ventura County CA
Originally Posted by wamara
They are "W" rated (tested to 168 mph). Are you planning on going faster?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Cary NC
Originally Posted by z06inVB
I keep hearing that the Wide Oval is narrower than most tires for the Z 06 yet I check the specs published on Tire Rack and it seems they are within .1" of the F1 GY. They also seem to have a very high ranking from drivers as well. Am I missing something?