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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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What tires would you guys/gals recommend for weekend road race track events for my '04 Z06? And the best place to buy them. I have an extra set of Speedline OEM Z06wheels for the new tires. Thanks for your insight.
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My T1 racer client runs Kumho v710s on the front and V700s on the back. Tire rack is pretty much the place to buy them. 295/40-17 and 315/35-17 is what she runs.

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Most track cars are on either Kumhos or Hoosiers.
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What tires would you guys/gals recommend for weekend road race track events for my '04 Z06? And the best place to buy them. I have an extra set of Speedline OEM Z06wheels for the new tires. Thanks for your insight.
Ask and check here for scrubbs:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=23
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I run Hoosiers. Also I put Nitrogen in for air. keeps the pressure right on the mark.
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Originally Posted by toolluster
What tires would you guys/gals recommend for weekend road race track events for my '04 Z06? And the best place to buy them. I have an extra set of Speedline OEM Z06wheels for the new tires. Thanks for your insight.
Nitto 555r2 305 35 18 rear 275 40 17 front, they will fit your OEM rims and you can drive on them to the track.
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