[Z06] New tires??

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Oct 28, 2013 | 11:25 AM

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New tires??

I have a 2001 Z06 that I recently purchased. The previous owner upgraded the wheels to the chrome Z06 20" rear 19" front. I love the look of them so I will be keeping them on there. I will sadly need new tires soon (next few months) and was wondering what was recommended. It is a d/d and may go to the track one day, but probably not haha. Any recommendations in both run flat and non run flat. I know those 19's are not going to be cheap. Thanks!!

Oct 28, 2013 | 11:51 PM

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I will be installing Michelin Pilot Super Sports once my BFG KDW2s wear out...

For your setup, the 295/25ZR20 rear with the 265/30ZR19 front will be the closest to factory specs

Oct 29, 2013 | 12:43 AM

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For your setup, the 295/25ZR20 rear with the 265/30ZR19 front will be the closest to factory specs

wouldn't even think twice. the michelin pilot super sport is the best pure street tire on the market right now.

Oct 29, 2013 | 06:26 PM

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Where is the best place to buy tires? I check out Tire Rack from time to time, for the Z06 the only tires they offered were the Bridgestone Potenzas.

Oct 29, 2013 | 07:29 PM

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Where is the best place to buy tires? I check out Tire Rack from time to time, for the Z06 the only tires they offered were the Bridgestone Potenzas.

Go to Tire Rack and buy the tires by the sizes I gave you, not by the car they are for

Click "Tires by brand" and go to Michelin, Pilot Super Sport; then pick the sizes you want

305/25ZR20 with 275/30ZR19 will also work

You have plus size wheels

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Nov 21, 2013 | 12:02 PM

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It's telling me that the 275/30/19 is not available in the ps2. Is there another size that would work with the 305 rear??

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Nov 21, 2013 | 02:43 PM

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It's telling me that the 275/30/19 is not available in the ps2. Is there another size that would work with the 305 rear??

ps2 is over a decade old

pss will run circles around it and even lasts longer

Nov 21, 2013 | 09:17 PM

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It's telling me that the 275/30/19 is not available in the ps2. Is there another size that would work with the 305 rear??

You're not supposed to be looking at the PS2; I gave you those sizes because I know for a fact they are available in the Pilot Super Sport line, which is better than the Pilot Sport 2 and less expensive, to boot.

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Nov 21, 2013 | 09:47 PM

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Wow, what was I thinking. Thanks!!

Nov 22, 2013 | 01:32 AM

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Nov 22, 2013 | 07:34 PM

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I'm running

19x9
20x10.5

Toyo Proxes 4 Plus
Ultra-High Performance All-Season Tire
Front: 255-35-19
Rear: 295-30-20

Tire is unreal. Quiet. awesome traction. long lasting and CHEAP

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price on two rears shipped to 47714

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price on two rears shipped to 47714

You need to go to the vendor’s website and get your quote.

I have also used Discount Tire Direct for tire purchases - just another option to explore.

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