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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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Where do I buy new road course slicks?
Summit and Jegs do not carry 18" slicks.
Google only turns up used ones on ebay.
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 11:28 PM
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Depends on what you want. Here's some Toyos.
http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/pr...petition-tires
You can buy them from several places that I'm aware of.
Here's a quick list:
http://toyotires.com/Motorsports-Dealers

You might also consider the Toyo Proxes RR tires. They also come in 18" sizes and you can get those at Tirerack.com or Tirecrawler.com.
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 12:17 AM
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michelin slicks are available. i remember a post in the road race section, they may be a bit too sticky for stock brakes and suspension though

if the car is stock-ish something like the toyo r888 would help keep you from breaking parts from the massive increase in traction you'll have on slicks
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 10:00 AM
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my car isnt stock.

I am currently running Pirelli's , but I got them used.
The local guys I run with use Pirelli's and Hoosiers.

I will ask them about the Michelin and where there get theirs this weekend.
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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 2ooo-C5
Where do I buy new road course slicks?
Summit and Jegs do not carry 18" slicks.
Google only turns up used ones on ebay.

From us!

We sell Hoosier, Toyo, BF Goodrich, Michelin, Yokohama and Pirelli.....
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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 09:36 AM
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Nice...

How much are the pirelli 315/680-18 and 285/645-18

Is there a comparable cheaper slick you recommend?
what is your best selling slick?

Send a pm if prices are not allowed in the forum.
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 2ooo-C5
Where do I buy new road course slicks?
Summit and Jegs do not carry 18" slicks.
Google only turns up used ones on ebay.
Forum member GT Tires sells race car takeoffs in 18". The tires work great, are cheap and Todd & Greg are serious Corvette enthusiasts who use the tires they sell. Their service is great and they can advise you on application since they use the tires.
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