[Z06] Favorite tire for c6 z06
04-02-2012, 07:09 PM
#44
Instructor
My NT-05's are not even in the same ballpark as my new PSS, even though I'll continue to use my NT-05's for HPDE's, they are way down in grip to the 300 tread-wear rating on my PSS in stock Z06 size. The NT-05's were $400 cheaper than the PSS, so factor that into your equation, if you consider non-runflats.
04-02-2012, 09:02 PM
#45
Race Director
Once I use up the NT-05's I may run the PSS on the track. I do have a little concern running a tire with 10/32"nd of tread on the road courses, but maybe they will be less when I wear out the NT-05's.
The MPSC's aren't that much more expensive nthan the PSS. My main reason for not running R-compound tires if I can get decent wear on street tires is to not put the additional stress into the brakes/suspension and bearings. I can have plenty of fun with the Z06 without them and don't look at running timed events (in which case I'd do ALL the mods required for the class) and spending big bucks.
The MPSC's aren't that much more expensive nthan the PSS. My main reason for not running R-compound tires if I can get decent wear on street tires is to not put the additional stress into the brakes/suspension and bearings. I can have plenty of fun with the Z06 without them and don't look at running timed events (in which case I'd do ALL the mods required for the class) and spending big bucks.
04-03-2012, 12:20 AM
#48
Race Director
04-03-2012, 10:55 AM
#51
Race Director
04-11-2012, 11:03 PM
#54
Race Director
For some, it's either a runflat or nothing. For some it is great grip and good wear with rain capabilities and willing to pay for it, the PSS. Others will go with ultimate grip at $$$ for the MPSC. Some value straight line grip and like the NT-05R.
There is no right or wrong answer to "favorite".
If someone answers "best", then you can debate that.
04-11-2012, 11:06 PM
#55
Le Mans Master
04-11-2012, 11:08 PM
#56
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NT05. I won't put anything else on my car at this point. They handle great, they aren't scary in the rain, they hook and they last quite awhile (I've had my rears on almost 10k miles now, through lots) and they're fairly cheap.
04-12-2012, 08:04 AM
#58
Drifting
The question is "favorite tire". To some that may mean a quiet long wearing tire that is good in the rain and is inexpensive. The Invo fits that.
For some, it's either a runflat or nothing. For some it is great grip and good wear with rain capabilities and willing to pay for it, the PSS. Others will go with ultimate grip at $$$ for the MPSC. Some value straight line grip and like the NT-05R.
There is no right or wrong answer to "favorite".
If someone answers "best", then you can debate that.
For some, it's either a runflat or nothing. For some it is great grip and good wear with rain capabilities and willing to pay for it, the PSS. Others will go with ultimate grip at $$$ for the MPSC. Some value straight line grip and like the NT-05R.
There is no right or wrong answer to "favorite".
If someone answers "best", then you can debate that.
04-12-2012, 11:32 AM
#59
Race Director
So the guess with others added in:
Invo's 4
NT-05 5
PS2 6
PSS 7
M Cups 9
Hoosier A6 10
I didn't put the Goodyear's in because they are initially sticky, then lose a lot of grip but may stick if really heated up, but they ride hard and are incredibly noisy. I also don't know where the Bridgestones or Generals fit in, but I'd guess the dry grip on the Generals (no longer available) is below the Invo's.
I am not suggesting the Invo's are a bad tire, just that they are a wide economy cruising tire, not a super grippy performance tire.
Let the flames begin
04-12-2012, 02:00 PM
#60
Drifting
I'd be guessing, but I believe the NT-05's are a step up in dry traction over the Invo's and my PSS pulled 1.08G in the same corner that my NT-05's pulled 0.97G.
So the guess with others added in:
Invo's 4
NT-05 5
PS2 6
PSS 7
M Cups 9
Hoosier A6 10
I didn't put the Goodyear's in because they are initially sticky, then lose a lot of grip but may stick if really heated up, but they ride hard and are incredibly noisy. I also don't know where the Bridgestones or Generals fit in, but I'd guess the dry grip on the Generals (no longer available) is below the Invo's.
I am not suggesting the Invo's are a bad tire, just that they are a wide economy cruising tire, not a super grippy performance tire.
Let the flames begin
So the guess with others added in:
Invo's 4
NT-05 5
PS2 6
PSS 7
M Cups 9
Hoosier A6 10
I didn't put the Goodyear's in because they are initially sticky, then lose a lot of grip but may stick if really heated up, but they ride hard and are incredibly noisy. I also don't know where the Bridgestones or Generals fit in, but I'd guess the dry grip on the Generals (no longer available) is below the Invo's.
I am not suggesting the Invo's are a bad tire, just that they are a wide economy cruising tire, not a super grippy performance tire.
Let the flames begin
Appreciate your input.
