Tires
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Burning Brakes
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From: Artesia NM
Tires
I have a C5 Z06 that is supercharged, around 600hp. I'm having trouble making it hook up good when I get on it. What are some good choices for rear tires that are drivable on the street and hook up well. Thanks for your input.
Burning Brakes
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From: Rio Rancho NM
I had some 305/35/18 mickeys that weren't bad when I was at that power level. I would try those of maybe some 295/45/17 mickeys. Which supercharger kit do you have
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Burning Brakes
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From: Artesia NM
I have the A&A kit installed. It was on the dyno at 567 hp to the rear wheels. My intro said Borla exhaust but I have a full Corsa Exhaust, long tube headers.
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Drifting
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Another nod for the r888 by toyo. They have awesome grip to put the power down (100 treadwear rating) and a stiff sidewall so they handle well in corners. Because of the sidewalls, they are considered "roadcourse radials", which imo is better for corvettes unless you specifically use it as a drag car (in which case the nitto drag radials which people mentioned earlier would be ideal)
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Burning Brakes
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Thanks guys, appreciate the info. Got to be able to outrun my son you know. We both have supercharged C5s. His is a 2003 50th Anniversary with 27K miles, mine is a 2004 Commemorative Edition with 12K miles.
By the way, you think the 305/30/18 would be the way to go?
By the way, you think the 305/30/18 would be the way to go?
Safety Car
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Thanks guys, appreciate the info. Got to be able to outrun my son you know. We both have supercharged C5s. His is a 2003 50th Anniversary with 27K miles, mine is a 2004 Commemorative Edition with 12K miles.
By the way, you think the 305/30/18 would be the way to go?
By the way, you think the 305/30/18 would be the way to go?
Nice father-son competition. Hopefully its something my son and I can share once he grows up.
R888's are unfortunately not made in a 305/30/18 but a 305/35/18 and a 295/30/18 are available. The 305's R888's run pretty wide, i had them on my 19x11 inch wheel on my previous setup.
