[Z06] what tires?

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Feb 21, 2007 | 09:15 PM

robsciam

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what tires?

hi, iam a new first time vette owner. was just wondering what is a good tire and size to run on stock 2001 zo6 rims for the rear. mods r procharger, meth, exhaust, intake, and about 550rwhp. looking for something that will hook better then stock tire, i dont drive in bad weather. ty

Feb 21, 2007 | 11:36 PM

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I really like the idea of the Nitto 555R2 in 275/40ZR17 up front and 305/35ZR18 in the rear.

Feb 21, 2007 | 11:43 PM

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If you don't drive in bad weather go ahead and put some drag radials on the rear. The car feels like a different car when you can actually hook it up.

Feb 21, 2007 | 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LKGRenegade22

If you don't drive in bad weather go ahead and put some drag radials on the rear. The car feels like a different car when you can actually hook it up.

Actually we have had the 555R (1) on my wife's H/C SS in 315/35ZR17 for almost a year, and it was my daily driver for a while in all weather and never had a problem...

Feb 22, 2007 | 08:43 AM

robsciam

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thanks 4 the info guys.

Feb 22, 2007 | 01:18 PM

willseph

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I just ordered some BFG Drag Radials. I've heard nothing but good things about them. Real soft compound means they'll wear faster than Nittos though.

Feb 22, 2007 | 05:35 PM

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I say nittos for the street but yuor car might just have way too much for them. The BFGs are pretty good and hook very well on the street. Good luck man and nice Z!
Dave

Feb 22, 2007 | 05:37 PM

LKGRenegade22

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Originally Posted by Azrael Z06

Actually we have had the 555R (1) on my wife's H/C SS in 315/35ZR17 for almost a year, and it was my daily driver for a while in all weather and never had a problem...

I guess they are ok if they are almost new. I had a set on my vette that were at about 1/2 tread and got caught in a down pour and slowed down to 35 and still hydroplaned and almost totalled my car. I was not even on the throttle either. I still run them on my car, I just don't drive it all the time anymore.