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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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Ok i have some nitto invos on my ccw 505a 19". Well im going to the track tonight to get my 1st 1/4 times in my 03 z06. Question is should i just leave my ccws on (19 all around) or put my z06 rims on with the ****ty F1 tires in the rear? I will eventually get drag radiuals, but honestly would it be better to just leave the ccw's on to avoid wheel hop? Unlike the f1s they are notorious for wheel hop. I know the side walls are small (30's) but i think the tire will still come out above the f1 for hooking. Please let me know...


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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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Your Invo's are going to get better traction than the F1's so I would leave them on. If you put the F1's on then you would probably do nothing but spin first and probably most of second.
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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ok thats the input i was looking for... thanks.. also how much more heavier do you think they are than the stock z06 wheels? bout 20 pounds or so?
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 02MillenniumVette
Your Invo's are going to get better traction than the F1's so I would leave them on. If you put the F1's on then you would probably do nothing but spin first and probably most of second.

I don't know what the weight diff. would be. Good luck & enjoy!
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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I would take my chances with the CCW's and Invo's.
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