[Z06] Z06 Tires...Replacement Recommendations
Burning Brakes
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From: The Villages, FL
Re: Z06 Tires...Replacement Recommendations (SMFCPACFP)
In my opinion the the OEM tires are great in the wet, but bad in standing water. As long as isn't raining hard they are fine. I drive mostly in the dry or damp, so I am thinking more about replacing with the Goodyears, but I am by no means solid on that decision. I doubt if any of you would say you drive more in standing water than dry, or damp.
I am just thinking out loud. What do you think?
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I am just thinking out loud. What do you think?
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I now have a full set of Kuhmo MX's thanks to people on this forum and they are great! A lot less expensive to boot! Got mine for $900 installed and I've heard even less expensive numbers here. You can get them shipped to your home for about $770, then you have to get them installed.
All this typing makes me want to ride! See ya!
Melting Slicks
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From: Oklahoma City OK
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Re: Z06 Tires...Replacement Recommendations (CYA-Vett)
The Toyo T1s are a very good tire. Quieter and better in the wet than the factory tires. Here is a link to some other CF threads about tires: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=724469 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=724487
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From: King George VA
Re: Z06 Tires...Replacement Recommendations (SMFCPACFP)
Guys there is compromise here. There is no tire that is probably great in the rain and dry. The more surface area the better in the dry, and the more channeling grooves the better in the wet. More channeling grooves = less surface area. That is why Formula 1 cars use different tires for different conditions
In my opinion the the OEM tires are great in the wet, but bad in standing water. As long as isn't raining hard they are fine. I drive mostly in the dry or damp, so I am thinking more about replacing with the Goodyears, but I am by no means solid on that decision. I doubt if any of you would say you drive more in standing water than dry, or damp.
In my opinion the the OEM tires are great in the wet, but bad in standing water. As long as isn't raining hard they are fine. I drive mostly in the dry or damp, so I am thinking more about replacing with the Goodyears, but I am by no means solid on that decision. I doubt if any of you would say you drive more in standing water than dry, or damp.
The F1 SC doesn't sacrifice much for dry handling. Other tires, like the Kumhos, Toyo, Michelins, probably sacrifice some dry traction for better all around handling.
Also agree with you that the F1 SC is good in damp conditions where channeling water isn't a factor.
But whether this is important to you may depend on where you live. I too have lived in the South for the last three years, and as said, when it rains here, it rains. 4 inches in an hour isn't uncommon.
I raced on my Kumho Ecsta MXs at 100+ MPH at Gateway International Raceway (St. Louis) last summer in a pouring rainstorm. The Kumhos worked very well. The other T1 cars were on Goodyears that weren't working in the heavy water and I finished a lap ahead of them.
But, if the track was only damp vice wet with standing water, it would've been closer... but I still would've won. :D
Instructor
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From: Port Orange Fl
Re: Z06 Tires...Replacement Recommendations (Subdriver)
Goodyear; best performance tire I've had on the car. Kumho; best over all, good performance, ride, great price. Toyo; been on the car one month, dont think I'll wear them out because the noise is more than I can stand for a road car, they pick up too much road debris and pelt the bottom of the car.
Intermediate
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From: COCOA FL
Re: Z06 Tires...Replacement Recommendations (wstory1)
I drive my Z almost everyday and the F1s were great in the dry but as others have stated dangerous in wet. In florida that is a no no so I got michelin P.S. in 335 30 18 for rear, p8000 for the front they are quieter, better in rain and should last longer. The pilot sports in the 335s are real cheap @ $225 each. If I want to race I will get the gumballs later with rims as I can afford it. The 335s are @ one inch wider than the F1s which should make up for the lesser traction.
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From: Murphy TX
Re: Z06 Tires...Replacement Recommendations (CYA-Vett)
A few months ago I bought a set of Toyo Proxes T1-S for my '03 daily-driver after the F1s became flat dangerous in any kind of rain. Sure, they don't have quite the ultimate grip of the F1s, but it's close, and they handle heavy rain and standing water with ease. Quieter then the F1s, and they have a rim-protector style sidewall for those times when you aren't paying complete attention to where the curb is. $300 a set less than the Pilots.
Mark
Mark
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From: NoVA
Re: Z06 Tires...Replacement Recommendations (sothpaw2)
If I want best dry tire out there, don't care about wet (only drive in rain if caught by accident), is the GY supercar my street tire?
Hands down the best dry weather tire going.
I don't think you will find anyone who will argue that point.
Look at this survey. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/max.jsp
They score 11th but they score the highest in the 3 categories I am interested in.
#1 in dry traction, cornering stability, and steering response.
No other tire scored better in any of those categories.
I could care less about any of the other categories.
Le Mans Master
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From: Admit Nothing, Deny Everything, Make Counter Accusations.
Re: Z06 Tires...Replacement Recommendations (CYA-Vett)
The OEM Eagle F1 SC is a great all around tire.
FYI - Ford is putting them on the new 500 HP 500 TQ GT.
FYI - Ford is putting them on the new 500 HP 500 TQ GT.
Race Director
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From: Elko, Nevada
Re: Z06 Tires...Replacement Recommendations (wstory1)
Goodyear F1 GS D3's
I'd like to try these next but haven't seen them in Z06 sizes yet. Are they available?
I'd like to try these next but haven't seen them in Z06 sizes yet. Are they available?
Shame, because it is the real deal, and I'm not a fan of GY rubber either,
but they got that tire right.
:cheers:
Le Mans Master
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Re: Z06 Tires...Replacement Recommendations (TTRotary)
In what size, do you know?
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar
F: P235/45ZR-18 94Y
R: P315/40ZR-19 109Y
