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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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Default Best Tires??

I have a supercharged 05 that just laughs at the factory tires. I hear everybody complain about them but what kind of tires do you guys go with if your running the factory 19" wheels? I'm looking to make the traction better but obviously I'm probably still going to spin on the street.
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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Default Michelin PS2 ZP

I was at Spring Mountain raceway this weekend and Michelin had two of the Spring Mountain Z06's and an autocross track to test out the new PS2 ZP tires vs. the stock Goodyears. Part of the test track was wet as well. The PS2's were more grippy and stable in both the dry and the wet, it was pretty amazing how much of a difference there was.

The ZP stands for zero pressure so you don't lose the run flat capabilities with the tires. It was pretty impressive.
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 11:54 PM
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If you can afford them, use Toyo 888s. Amazing grip on them!
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 08:32 AM
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I guess I'm looking for the best traction tire. I don't really drive my vette in the rain unless I get caught in it
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 10:00 AM
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I up-graded to TOYO Proxis T1R tires. Extremely happy with the grip. MUCH MUCH better than the OEM tires and a LOT quieter to boot. Have them on my 02 ZO6 and 06 Coupe

They are NOT Run Flats.

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