[Z06] Recommendations : Tires and Shocks
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Recommendations : Tires and Shocks
Ladies/Gentlemen
Any recommendations for my 2002 ZO6; have 52k and would like to put new Shocks and Tires? Or should i stay with GM Shocks and Goodyear F1's?
Thanx
Warren ZO6
Any recommendations for my 2002 ZO6; have 52k and would like to put new Shocks and Tires? Or should i stay with GM Shocks and Goodyear F1's?
Thanx
Warren ZO6
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F1's, hell no...for around the same price, Michellin PS 2's are the way to go. Best ll around astreet tire for this car, hands down...I run them and I've been very happy.
As for the shocks, it depends on your current ride height or future plans to lower. Stock to lowered on stock bolts, most go with C6Z shocks, or Bilstein Sports for a few bucks more. Lower than what you can obtain off the stock bolts, you really need to consider coilovers to keep the good ride and handling charactersitcs of this car. I'm lowered on stock bolts, and I'm leaning towards Pfadt inverted adjustable shocks...they're about three times the price of the C6Z shocks, but less than half the price of coilovers.
Fyi...forum member Gen Culley from GM Parts House sells a set of 4 C6Z shocks for about $240.
As for the shocks, it depends on your current ride height or future plans to lower. Stock to lowered on stock bolts, most go with C6Z shocks, or Bilstein Sports for a few bucks more. Lower than what you can obtain off the stock bolts, you really need to consider coilovers to keep the good ride and handling charactersitcs of this car. I'm lowered on stock bolts, and I'm leaning towards Pfadt inverted adjustable shocks...they're about three times the price of the C6Z shocks, but less than half the price of coilovers.
Fyi...forum member Gen Culley from GM Parts House sells a set of 4 C6Z shocks for about $240.
Last edited by MTPZ06; Sep 3, 2010 at 11:23 PM.
Drifting
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PS2s and JRZ DAs. Ok that what I have and maybe just a little over the top. But Mich PS2s and shocks that meet your driving needs/and funds.
PS, stock C5 chassie is not really made to handle the twisting that coilovers will add. Even over stiff shocks will flex the chassie.
Mark.
PS, stock C5 chassie is not really made to handle the twisting that coilovers will add. Even over stiff shocks will flex the chassie.
Mark.
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I've done a bunch of reading on the "shock" issue, and my mind is set. I'm going to get the Bilstein Sports (soon..... If I buy them then that's $300 OUT of the header/cats/tune fund). The C6Z shocks are supposed to be a great bang for the buck, but I've read that can make the car ride higher (false info?!?). Regardless, I have yet to read anything negative about the bilstein's, so that's what I'm doing.
In regards to the tires..... I don't have much to contribute. apologies.
Good luck!
John
In regards to the tires..... I don't have much to contribute. apologies.
Good luck!
John
Drifting
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for a C5Z06 the best opton IMO is the 2004 Z06 shocks. I also have heard nothing but good things about the Bilstein Sports. I got a great deal on a set of virtually new '04 shocks from a friend of mine who went to coil overs on his Z. They did make a difference in how the car handles and it doesn't "bump steer" anywhere near as much as before.
There are tons of tire threads here, just do a search!
Jimbo
There are tons of tire threads here, just do a search!
Jimbo
Last edited by ZZOOM06; Sep 6, 2010 at 12:38 PM.
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Love my Invos, and they were very reasonably priced, too. Don't know about stock size availability, but there should be something close. I got Koni FSD shocks, and my car is fully lowered on stock bolts. If I had it to do over, I'd go with something cheaper. They're just not that impressive for the price. The bump steer was reduced, however.
Le Mans Master
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for a C5Z06 the best opton IMO is the 2004 Z06 shocks. I also have heard nothing but good things about the Bilstein Sports. I got a great deal on a set of virtually new '04 shocks from a friend of mine who went to coil overs on his Z. They did make a difference in how the car handles and it doesn't "bump steer" anywhere near as much as before.
There are tons of tire threads here, just do a search!
Jimbo
There are tons of tire threads here, just do a search!
Jimbo
I like Michelin PS-2s ($$$) or Nitto NT-05s (cheap!)
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Love my Invos, and they were very reasonably priced, too. Don't know about stock size availability, but there should be something close. I got Koni FSD shocks, and my car is fully lowered on stock bolts. If I had it to do over, I'd go with something cheaper. They're just not that impressive for the price. The bump steer was reduced, however.
I was also on the fence on those FSD's, but I think I'm going with the Pfadt inverted shocks. I'd love to go coilovers, but I think those are overkill for me. QA1 just came out with C5 coilovers for under $1300 which is promissing, but I'd like to see some user feedback before I bite the bullet.
Melting Slicks
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Bilstein sports and Bridgestone RE11 - depending on your wheel size, that's what I went to with 18/19 inch wheels.
The PS2 are the benchmark for sure, but they're not the best tire in all catagories anymore, there are many that have better dry handling characteristics. Tire technology keeps changing, yes the PS2 has changed, but it's not a redesign like some of the new tires out there. Search for a Car and Driver High performance summer tire shoot out for some eye opening "facts".
I was going to go with the Invo's, but there are too many bad comments about soft sidewalls, and lack of response/feel.
The PS2 are the benchmark for sure, but they're not the best tire in all catagories anymore, there are many that have better dry handling characteristics. Tire technology keeps changing, yes the PS2 has changed, but it's not a redesign like some of the new tires out there. Search for a Car and Driver High performance summer tire shoot out for some eye opening "facts".
I was going to go with the Invo's, but there are too many bad comments about soft sidewalls, and lack of response/feel.
