[Z06] Tires, yes; again.
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Le Mans Master
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Tires, yes; again.
In case some unknown to me manufacturer has suddenly started making tires for stock Z wheels...?
Around here (BC, Canada) I'm pretty much limited to Goodyear Supercar (too bloody expensive), Michelin PS2 (also too expensive, almost as much as the Goodyear), Nitto NT05 (seems more track than street oriented) and Continental DW (seems people like them) or DWS (a few people like these also).
Winter has been over for a few weeks now, but my header install came to a halt with a family incident. Now I'm almost done and need tires. DD Z06, no track time, but, well, it is a Z.
So, anything new out there? Never owned a Continental tire yet. Might be pretty much no choice for me.
Figuring 255-40-17 and 295-35-18 as I do think the taller sidewall of a 275 looks a bit odd. Thoughts? Or 275/305?
Around here (BC, Canada) I'm pretty much limited to Goodyear Supercar (too bloody expensive), Michelin PS2 (also too expensive, almost as much as the Goodyear), Nitto NT05 (seems more track than street oriented) and Continental DW (seems people like them) or DWS (a few people like these also).
Winter has been over for a few weeks now, but my header install came to a halt with a family incident. Now I'm almost done and need tires. DD Z06, no track time, but, well, it is a Z.
So, anything new out there? Never owned a Continental tire yet. Might be pretty much no choice for me.
Figuring 255-40-17 and 295-35-18 as I do think the taller sidewall of a 275 looks a bit odd. Thoughts? Or 275/305?
Last edited by grantv; Mar 3, 2015 at 12:21 PM.
Melting Slicks
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I installed Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport's in stock z06 sizes, not really sure why they get a bad name around here? I like them a lot they ride nicer and are more quite then the DW's that was on the car, i'm not into autox i do drive aggressive at times and they preform well in my case, I will say the DW's did corner a "little" better but not by much. the RE760's do well in the wet, better then the DW's
265/40/17 - 295/35/18
265/40/17 - 295/35/18
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I installed Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport's in stock z06 sizes, not really sure why they get a bad name around here? I like them a lot they ride nicer and are more quite then the DW's that was on the car, i'm not into autox i do drive aggressive at times and they preform well in my case, I will say the DW's did corner a "little" better but not by much. the RE760's do well in the wet, better then the DW's
265/40/17 - 295/35/18
265/40/17 - 295/35/18
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Le Mans Master
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S'OK, local place that sells Bridgestone doesn't have stock on the rears, nor shows when they will. So it looks like I might be a Continental tire owner soon.
Sorry for my ignorance, what do you mean by "initial" turn in?
And... are you running 255 or 275 up front? Rears 295?
Sorry for my ignorance, what do you mean by "initial" turn in?
And... are you running 255 or 275 up front? Rears 295?
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S'OK, local place that sells Bridgestone doesn't have stock on the rears, nor shows when they will. So it looks like I might be a Continental tire owner soon.
Sorry for my ignorance, what do you mean by "initial" turn in?
And... are you running 255 or 275 up front? Rears 295?
Sorry for my ignorance, what do you mean by "initial" turn in?
And... are you running 255 or 275 up front? Rears 295?
The turn-in that I mentioned is the initial steering response during aggressive turns. Many people complain that the DW's have softer sidewalls, and that this causes the steering response to feel slightly less crisp, or less responsive. Your average driver probably wouldn't notice. I didn't either, to be honest. I don't push the car too hard on the streets, and the car hasn't seen any track time.
Le Mans Master
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255/40-17 = 25.0" dia
295/35-18 = 26.1" dia
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I just put new tires on my 04 Z06. At first I was going to go with the RE760 only because they were the most cost effective OE size tires. My Z06 is a weekend/car show toy only thus will only see rain if I happen to get caught in it. I love the PS2 but not paying that kind of money for a car that might only see 2 - 3k miles a year.
After much back and forth I went with the Nitto NT05 in 275/295 set up. Not only do they look good the performance is great. But keep in mind my car will not go out in the rain. Good luck with what ever you get.
After much back and forth I went with the Nitto NT05 in 275/295 set up. Not only do they look good the performance is great. But keep in mind my car will not go out in the rain. Good luck with what ever you get.
Melting Slicks
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I wonder if alinement has any thing to do with it? my car is lowered maybe that?
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Le Mans Master
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Z sizing? And another question on this topic.
Anybody run different tires front and back without any weird driving issues? Problem is I have 3000-4000 miles on a new set of Goodyear F1 Supercar tires on the back. I could get 2 fronts to match, but then I start the vicious ($) circle of keeping those on the purchase list.
My original post was thinking to buy a full new set of tires and sell the F1's...
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Hankook in stock Z sizing?
Anybody run different tires front and back without any weird driving issues? Problem is I have 3000-4000 miles on a new set of Goodyear F1 Supercar tires on the back. I could get 2 fronts to match, but then I start the vicious ($) circle of keeping those on the purchase list.
My original post was thinking to buy a full new set of tires and sell the F1's...
Anybody run different tires front and back without any weird driving issues? Problem is I have 3000-4000 miles on a new set of Goodyear F1 Supercar tires on the back. I could get 2 fronts to match, but then I start the vicious ($) circle of keeping those on the purchase list.
My original post was thinking to buy a full new set of tires and sell the F1's...
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I'm running the 275/295 combo in contis. Very happy with the price and value. Would do again without question.
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The R-S3 outgripped the Pilot Super Sport in the dry and was noted for being nervous in the wet
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...12-evo-page-10
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It won't
He's not likely running the R-S3, he's probably running the Ventus V12; that's a solid street tire (which compared favorably with the PS2) that has recently been updated to a new compound
The R-S3 outgripped the Pilot Super Sport in the dry and was noted for being nervous in the wet
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...12-evo-page-10
He's not likely running the R-S3, he's probably running the Ventus V12; that's a solid street tire (which compared favorably with the PS2) that has recently been updated to a new compound
The R-S3 outgripped the Pilot Super Sport in the dry and was noted for being nervous in the wet
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...12-evo-page-10
everyone seems to like the v12 for a commuter tire, one of the few tires almost no one has anything bad to say about. inexpensive and works great if you aren't after a fast fast tire
Melting Slicks
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I'm starting to look @ tire options as well & considering Yokohama AD08 & AD08R. I don't see comments from the CF group regarding these tires & would really like to hear some feedback. Also giving another option to grantv 
These would not be a high mileage tire should that be important, we have winter in BC. Myself tires are dead with age long before tread wear
These would not be a high mileage tire should that be important, we have winter in BC. Myself tires are dead with age long before tread wear
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it's the huge tread blocks and higher temp compound. the kumho xs was the same way. pulled very high Gs on a 100deg day but was scary as hell below 60deg or in rain
everyone seems to like the v12 for a commuter tire, one of the few tires almost no one has anything bad to say about. inexpensive and works great if you aren't after a fast fast tire
everyone seems to like the v12 for a commuter tire, one of the few tires almost no one has anything bad to say about. inexpensive and works great if you aren't after a fast fast tire
I don't deal with much rain at all in Yuma, so I'd probably still consider it if I didn't drive to San Diego (through the mountains) all the time
The added benefit to the Super Sport and V12, in addition to their great wet performance versus their competitors in the same price ranges, is the fact that both are available in 325/30-19 for the crowd running C6Z sizing out back
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I'm starting to look @ tire options as well & considering Yokohama AD08 & AD08R. I don't see comments from the CF group regarding these tires & would really like to hear some feedback. Also giving another option to grantv
These would not be a high mileage tire should that be important, we have winter in BC. Myself tires are dead with age long before tread wear
These would not be a high mileage tire should that be important, we have winter in BC. Myself tires are dead with age long before tread wear