Guys, I need your help...........
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Burning Brakes
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Guys, I need your help...........
I know, this is about performance and that's what I want. I got my new wheels, Z06 size, 17x9.5, 18x10.5. I need some tires now. I go to the track about once a year, 2004 Corvette Vert, headers, 373 gears, 2800 stall converter, car won't hook up, couldn't give it any gas until about 100 feet out, ran 12.72 @110mph with a 1.90 60' . with runcraps. Want something better to hook up. But I like to go to the mountains and take the curves so I am scared about Drag Radials. Don't know much about the new ones. Do I get an autocross tire, Drag Radial, or just some street tire with a softer compound? I want some hook up, go high speed and take some curves. what do you guys suggest? Please respond I have to do this soon, it's getting nice out and I've got to drive.....bob.
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I know, this is about performance and that's what I want. I got my new wheels, Z06 size, 17x9.5, 18x10.5. I need some tires now. I go to the track about once a year, 2004 Corvette Vert, headers, 373 gears, 2800 stall converter, car won't hook up, couldn't give it any gas until about 100 feet out, ran 12.72 @110mph with a 1.90 60' . with runcraps. Want something better to hook up. But I like to go to the mountains and take the curves so I am scared about Drag Radials. Don't know much about the new ones. Do I get an autocross tire, Drag Radial, or just some street tire with a softer compound? I want some hook up, go high speed and take some curves. what do you guys suggest? Please respond I have to do this soon, it's getting nice out and I've got to drive.....bob.
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If you're not making a ton of power, a good set of street tires should suit you. Something like a GSD3 or something. Now, I will say that I personally overpowered my GSD3's and went to a Nitto Drag Radial, and other than a little less confidence in wet conditions (and a LOT less confidence in a downpour), my nittos have been QUITE inspiring in the corners I've put them through.
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Cheap pair of rims and some drag radials and you will be fine Try MT 305 35 18 DR if you have a 6 speed just don't get crazy when you let the clucth fly try 2500-3000 RPM and you should improve your time a few tents
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Something like the GS-D3 tires would be good for the road. As for the track, the suggestion of a spare set of wheel and some drag radials sounds about right.
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Thanks Guys;
I went with the Nitto 555 R2's in 305/35/18 in the back and the Nitto NT-05, 275/40/17 in the front. I'll let you know how it works out. Right now it just snowed in Michigan so I'll do a little more work on the Vette..... Thanks to all......bob.
I went with the Nitto 555 R2's in 305/35/18 in the back and the Nitto NT-05, 275/40/17 in the front. I'll let you know how it works out. Right now it just snowed in Michigan so I'll do a little more work on the Vette..... Thanks to all......bob.