Best 335 performance/street tire??
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '10
Best 335 performance/street tire??
So I've always been a Michelin Pilot Sport fan, but lately I've been hearing that certain tires out there put them to shame. So I've decided to open my mind... Tell me what tire you prefer, that's made in a 335, and why.
My Z is a street/track car, and my main concern is dry traction/cornering stability. Wet traction isn't that important, but preferred.
Sooo....
My Z is a street/track car, and my main concern is dry traction/cornering stability. Wet traction isn't that important, but preferred.
Sooo....
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What kind of "track". Strip, autoX, road course? I would say Nitto Drag for strip, Toyo RA1 for the road course, not sure what would be best for autoX, but I know many guys who use the Nittos there also because they have good compound and enough sidewall strength for all but high speed cornering(100+)
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pilot sport cups are a great street/track tire. I ran them in the rain at WGI and came close to my times with the kuhmos. Although I dont recommend them for a rain street tire becuase standing water would not be good.
On the street once they warm up they are fantastic. I never have a problem with grip.
there is a very good reason that Porsche turbo has them.
On the street once they warm up they are fantastic. I never have a problem with grip.
there is a very good reason that Porsche turbo has them.
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335 WILL rub the inside wheel well plastic out on corners. Rember tires do flex on corners.
I ran mich PS 335s on the back of my C5 for my first 10 DEs. and are still my street tires.
If your going to use a double duty tire, IMHO dont use the Cup tires, just use the PS or PS2s.
I ran mich PS 335s on the back of my C5 for my first 10 DEs. and are still my street tires.
If your going to use a double duty tire, IMHO dont use the Cup tires, just use the PS or PS2s.
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335 WILL rub the inside wheel well plastic out on corners. Rember tires do flex on corners.
I ran mich PS 335s on the back of my C5 for my first 10 DEs. and are still my street tires.
If your going to use a double duty tire, IMHO dont use the Cup tires, just use the PS or PS2s.
I ran mich PS 335s on the back of my C5 for my first 10 DEs. and are still my street tires.
If your going to use a double duty tire, IMHO dont use the Cup tires, just use the PS or PS2s.
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3/8" is nothing to flex. If your worried about flex and rubbing then stick with a 315 rear tire. A 335 will rub or stick out over an inch.
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335 WILL rub the inside wheel well plastic out on corners. Rember tires do flex on corners.
I ran mich PS 335s on the back of my C5 for my first 10 DEs. and are still my street tires.
If your going to use a double duty tire, IMHO dont use the Cup tires, just use the PS or PS2s.
I ran mich PS 335s on the back of my C5 for my first 10 DEs. and are still my street tires.
If your going to use a double duty tire, IMHO dont use the Cup tires, just use the PS or PS2s.
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I can tell you that John at CCW said that a narrower set than what I have would work better for road courses. If you're really interested, you might give him a call and discuss your requirements.... he's a great guy and helped me with my decision when I bought mine. He started out making wheels for race cars, so he knows his chit.
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it was the Mich PSs mostly the right tire on the inner wheel well liner. Most road course have right hand turns
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Personally I prefer the 335s on the rear and 305s on the front. Makes for great high speed corners.
Most Corvette race on 315s on all four corners.
On the street, the 335s are a pain in the arz. The tires wonder all over the place and down the longitudanal cracks in the road.
I think 315 or 335 are too wide for street use. Maybe a 305 rear max, with a 275 front for street use would be a very good combination.
Wheels are like brake pads, ONE set will not work for both street and track. I have three sets of wheels
except I dont have street tires anymore, they are RAIN TIRES
Most Corvette race on 315s on all four corners.
On the street, the 335s are a pain in the arz. The tires wonder all over the place and down the longitudanal cracks in the road.
I think 315 or 335 are too wide for street use. Maybe a 305 rear max, with a 275 front for street use would be a very good combination.
Wheels are like brake pads, ONE set will not work for both street and track. I have three sets of wheels
except I dont have street tires anymore, they are RAIN TIRES
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Good Luck guys.
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What kind of "track". Strip, autoX, road course? I would say Nitto Drag for strip, Toyo RA1 for the road course, not sure what would be best for autoX, but I know many guys who use the Nittos there also because they have good compound and enough sidewall strength for all but high speed cornering(100+)
Long downhill right hand sweeper at VIR T17 and, Uphill esses at VIR 120-130 mph, tap the brakes down to 110 for the off camber blind left hander T10.
coming out of the Carrocell at Road America 125+ ( if you have the nads)
Nittos ( dont rember the modle ) are very good. Toyo RA1s are OK and Good if they are shaved.
BFGoodrich KDW2s work well for many ppl too.