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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 12:46 AM
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GSD3's for all around perf. But if you want dry only(IMOP) go with BFG TA k/d's

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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 09:12 AM
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kdw2 or D3 they were my choice. I went with the kdw2
the od of the rear tire was a little taller (285). a little more sidewall
to fill the 4x4 wheel well on stock bolts.
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by bcartman2
goodyear sc tires, they are kinda soft and wear quickly but when warm they stick. new rims would be needed, its worth it
I believe that the GY Supercar tires (the model found on Z06s) is also available in "coupe" sizes, i.e., 245/45-17 and 275/40-18. Thus you wouldn't need wider wheels.
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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For budget reasons I went with the Firestone Wide Ovals for my 02' Z06. Just completed my 1st AutoX on them (grip was better than I expected). I've put about 500 hwy miles on them. So far I'm happy. Installed, the set cost about $750 at a local Firestone store.

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I love Kumho MX's. Best bang for your buck.
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by wamara
I believe that the GY Supercar tires (the model found on Z06s) is also available in "coupe" sizes, i.e., 245/45-17 and 275/40-18. Thus you wouldn't need wider wheels.

You can actually fit the z06 sizes on the "coupe" size as you call it.

I went with 295 rear and 275 front how ever. This corrects a lot of over steer issues.
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