[Z06] Tires
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From: St.Johns Mi
Tires
Hello,
I have a 2001 Z06 and I am thinking about new tires. I have Bridgestone Potenza's . 265/40 R17's and 295/35 R18's . Thinking about keeping same size but maybe a differerent brand. Any thoughts ?
Thanks in advance
I have a 2001 Z06 and I am thinking about new tires. I have Bridgestone Potenza's . 265/40 R17's and 295/35 R18's . Thinking about keeping same size but maybe a differerent brand. Any thoughts ?
Thanks in advance
Le Mans Master
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From: Kelowna BC
IIRC and if nothing has changed, you're looking at Michelin, Goodyear F1, or Bridgestone. Limited choices in the C5Z factory sizes.
If you can swing some more cash maybe look for some used 18/19 wheels/tires. Many more tire options. I kinda wish I would have...
P.S. put tire sizes into tirerack.com and you'll see.
If you can swing some more cash maybe look for some used 18/19 wheels/tires. Many more tire options. I kinda wish I would have...
P.S. put tire sizes into tirerack.com and you'll see.
Le Mans Master
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From: Texas-out west
I just got conti DWs and did so by getting fronts in 255/40/17 and back standard size......I dislike them because they are squirmmy on normal turns, not track, just entering freeway in a spirited fashion....they have very soft sidewalls but other than this rated very good a many like. I am going to take them back to discount tire and get the mich super sports even though it will cost me another few hundred bucks. good luck. love my 03Z.
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there just aren't any really good all over choices anymore. the ps2 is closest and it's spendy
you can lean more on wet weather, more on dry or more on comfort but no tire does everything.
how you operate the car and how many miles per year would be helpful to know
you can lean more on wet weather, more on dry or more on comfort but no tire does everything.
how you operate the car and how many miles per year would be helpful to know
Melting Slicks
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From: Columbia SC
How do you use your car? Is it a DD or a weekend/car show toy? My 04 Z06 is a weekend/car show toy and never sees rain. I only put about 2 - 3 k per year on it. I got rid of the goodyear F1's and was looking at the Bridgestone Potenza but knowing it was not going to see rain unless I got caught in a shower I wanted something a little more aggressive. I went with the Nitto NT05 and they are great. So it comes down to how you use your car. I am more than happy with the NT05's for the way that I use my car. Good luck. 
Pro
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From: Houston TX
Which tire is better suited for you depends on how you rate the importance of the following traits:
1. Dry traction (straight-line)
2. Wet traction and hydroplaning resistance
3. Cornering and responsiveness
4. Tread life
5. Price
6. Willingness to buy new rims to fit different sizes
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I used Nitto NT 05s before tracking the car and the price was good and it was a decent tire in both dry and wet. 275s up front and 295s in the rear. Discount tire direct still has them for under 900.00 shipped.
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Thank you. I wasn't aware most were doing them all the away around. I assumed most were talking back only. Thanks again.
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