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From: MA
I just picked up my 2003 Z06 on Thursday, and am already getting new tires for it. I've ordered a set of Toyo T1S tires, since I run these tires on my modified toyota MR2 Turbo. They're really quiet, and handle really nicely in the dry, and are awesome in the wet.
They're available in Z06 sizes, but I ordered 275/40r17 for the fronts to get a hint of better turn in, for $120 each, and the rears are the usual 295/35r18 for $209 (this is not the usual retail pricing!). My tire guy is away for a week unfortunately, so I won't have them on the car until after that, and will then be able to offer a comparison to the stock Goodyear SCs.
They're available in Z06 sizes, but I ordered 275/40r17 for the fronts to get a hint of better turn in, for $120 each, and the rears are the usual 295/35r18 for $209 (this is not the usual retail pricing!). My tire guy is away for a week unfortunately, so I won't have them on the car until after that, and will then be able to offer a comparison to the stock Goodyear SCs.
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From: Hendersonville NC
Originally Posted by Double Aught
Nope. Toyo, Kumho are two companies that I researched. There are others, pricey though. Falken, a cheaper tire, makes them for the front, but not the rear. I'm not going to mix manufacturers. Toyo is the way to go for me.
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From: King George VA
Originally Posted by ACELR8N
Good to know, but Tire Rack searches for Z06 wheel sizes only indicate Goodyear and Michelin. Don't know why that is cause they list Kumho as a carried brand, but not Toyo. Glad you found some.
But, if you click on the tire rack from here, order the Kumho's by searching for tire brand vice car, and put a note in the remarks letting them know you understand the front size is 10mm wider than stock, they will call you to confirm, but still sell you the tires.
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From: Columbia MD
Originally Posted by jmzvet
Bob forgot to mention he needs Z06 sizes. Do the GSD3s come in Z size?
285/35-18 is the widest (vs Z06 295/35-18). I've had the GS D3s on my '99 coupe (stock sizes) for about a year and they are excellent in both the dry and wet. The only thing negative I can say about the Kuhmos is their treadwear rating is very low compared to comparable tires (get what you pay for).
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From: Central Coast CA
Originally Posted by vetdude
The GS D3s do NOT come in Z06 sizes, at least not the rears -
285/35-18 is the widest (vs Z06 295/35-18). I've had the GS D3s on my '99 coupe (stock sizes) for about a year and they are excellent in both the dry and wet. The only thing negative I can say about the Kuhmos is their treadwear rating is very low compared to comparable tires (get what you pay for).
285/35-18 is the widest (vs Z06 295/35-18). I've had the GS D3s on my '99 coupe (stock sizes) for about a year and they are excellent in both the dry and wet. The only thing negative I can say about the Kuhmos is their treadwear rating is very low compared to comparable tires (get what you pay for).
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Well, I ended up buying a used set of supercar tires off an 01 Z. I have pics and they look good for the money. $500 delivered. Got them from our C5 Parts section. Guy said they had around 4000 miles on them. I measured my tread depth and I have about 2/32nds or less left, so these will be a huge improvement. Thanks for all of the suggestions. I will definitely know what to buy the next time. (Toyos) 
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I'm no expert but don't tires have better grip on dry pavement with less tread? Isn't that why you shave tires for racing?
Bob's car is not a daily driver so I say he should stick with the bald SC tires until they pop!
Bob's car is not a daily driver so I say he should stick with the bald SC tires until they pop!
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Originally Posted by jmzvet
I'm no expert but don't tires have better grip on dry pavement with less tread? Isn't that why you shave tires for racing?
Bob's car is not a daily driver so I say he should stick with the bald SC tires until they pop!
Bob's car is not a daily driver so I say he should stick with the bald SC tires until they pop!