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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 12:04 PM
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Hey Guys, Planning on a set of 18/19 wheels and was thinking of the Nitto Invo for rubber. Anybody running these? What are your impressions on the tire? Thanks.
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 04:01 PM
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Might want to check the C6Z forum for reviews. I could be wrong but not too many guys running Invo's due to the lack of options for 17 inch front wheels on the C5's.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 01:57 AM
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I just put them on but so far I like them better than the PS2's that I took off. More comfortable on the ride and very quiet. Handling feels pretty solid but I haven't pushed them yet.
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I've got them in 18/19 combo, and so far, I think they're great. Very sticky, and quiet. Great price at Discount Tire, too. My sizes are 265-35/18, and 325-30/19 rears. They fit great on 9.5"/11" wide rims without rubbing.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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I would go with the 315 or 325 i went with the 305 and i kick myself for not goin with 31 or 325.
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I've got them in 18/19 combo, and so far, I think they're great. Very sticky, and quiet. Great price at Discount Tire, too. My sizes are 265-35/18, and 325-30/19 rears. They fit great on 9.5"/11" wide rims without rubbing.
What wheels are you running and did you have to remove the rear brake ducts to use the 325's Thanks
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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Road noise is reduced, softer turn in (good or bad) seem to stick as well or better than the Supercars. I like them so far.
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What wheels are you running and did you have to remove the rear brake ducts to use the 325's Thanks
iForge Aeros 9.5 and 11" wide. No cutting of anything, and it's fully lowered on stock bolts.
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I've had the Invos on for a year now, and like them a lot. I have been on a road course and driven them in the rain with excellent results. I'm running CCWs 18x10 with 275/35 18 and 19x11.5 with 305/30 19
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Originally Posted by 2MchFun
I've had the Invos on for a year now, and like them a lot. I have been on a road course and driven them in the rain with excellent results. I'm running CCWs 18x10 with 275/35 18 and 19x11.5 with 305/30 19
That's what I'm runnin with Iforged wheels. Very quiet tire, gets pretty sticky when it's hot out. I've heard they work well in the wet/rain, but my cars a weekend warrior. I'd buy again.
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Thanks for the info guys, the biggest size nitto invo tire i can find for an 18 inch rim are 295 anyone run 315s on stock 18 inch z06 wheels?
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If you're looking for Invos send me a PM and I can send you a discount code - we carry them. We also have free shipping.

The Invos are considered Nitto's "flagship" tire for street use in terms of blending comfort, lack of road noise, and superior dry and wet handling.

Also the widest the Invos come in are a 295 on the 18" and they go up to a 345 (more than you'd need or want) on a 19". (We only carry a 285 and a 325 at this point).

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