Track Day Setup
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Track Day Setup
Hi guys - just bought 06 Z51 package, settin it up for track day instruction stuff and trying to learn fast whats what on these cars. What are guys running wheel size on C6's for track days. Havin a bear of a time deciding on R comp tires, or not, that fit. looks like 275/35/18 on 18s in the front and 305/30/19 rear? Any suggestions appreciated.
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Pauly, are you referring to tires that fit the stock oem wheels?
If so, some forum members have gone to a 305 in the back but it is not recommended by most tire manufacturers. To fit a 305 the wheels required should be atleast 11" wide whereas the stockers are at 10.5 ".
I doubt any of the people who have put the 305's on the stockers hit the track and therefore do not feel a difference. I would reccomend 295's as the widest on the stock rear wheels.
If so, some forum members have gone to a 305 in the back but it is not recommended by most tire manufacturers. To fit a 305 the wheels required should be atleast 11" wide whereas the stockers are at 10.5 ".
I doubt any of the people who have put the 305's on the stockers hit the track and therefore do not feel a difference. I would reccomend 295's as the widest on the stock rear wheels.
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From: Houston 06 C6 Ysi SC 402 fgd TX
If you have the stock front wheels a 275 will bulge. better alternative is the aftermarket 9.5 wide front and 11 wide rear.
I have your brake pads for the track... you will just use on track day...they really stop and allow you to carry speed a lot longer before braking
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...nt-rotors.html
I have your brake pads for the track... you will just use on track day...they really stop and allow you to carry speed a lot longer before braking
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...nt-rotors.html
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Hi guys - just bought 06 Z51 package, settin it up for track day instruction stuff and trying to learn fast whats what on these cars. What are guys running wheel size on C6's for track days. Havin a bear of a time deciding on R comp tires, or not, that fit. looks like 275/35/18 on 18s in the front and 305/30/19 rear? Any suggestions appreciated.
To answer your question -- many go with a set of 18x10.5 wheels for their Dot-Rs and will run sizes of 275s through 315s often times with all four the same to allow rotation. Usually A6s or 710s unless you want street/track tires. Search in the Autocross & Road Racing Forum for more info.
--Dan
