Need help with Tire Size issue
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From: Stillwater Oklahoma
Need help with Tire Size issue
thanks for any help
I have Michelin Pilots ps2's 325/25/20's on the rear. I am very happy with these tire. However I need new tires and I cant find anyone with the Mich's. Several internet sites say they have them (I've ordered twice) only to get an "currently out of stock" email later.
My question, I see several vipers and vette on the net running the Nitto inv 345/25/20. Will this fit in place of my 325/25/20? and are these good tires, I drive it like i stole it.
I have 275/30/19's up front
I have Michelin Pilots ps2's 325/25/20's on the rear. I am very happy with these tire. However I need new tires and I cant find anyone with the Mich's. Several internet sites say they have them (I've ordered twice) only to get an "currently out of stock" email later.
My question, I see several vipers and vette on the net running the Nitto inv 345/25/20. Will this fit in place of my 325/25/20? and are these good tires, I drive it like i stole it.
I have 275/30/19's up front
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Nitto Invos are terrible in comparison and are junk for traction.
Look for the Pilot Super Sport which replaced the PS2. It's supposed to be a better performing tire but still get better tread wear.
Look for the Pilot Super Sport which replaced the PS2. It's supposed to be a better performing tire but still get better tread wear.
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OP - the tire size you listed won't be a problem with your 275/30-19's as long as you stay with the 25 sidewall profile on the rears.
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People on this forum have a love affair with Invos for some reason (likely because they have so many sizes that fit the corvette...285, 325 and 345). I have not personally had them, but have several friends who have.
The Invo is an OK all around tire in the 325/345 range simply because it's cheaper than the Super Sport and there isn't much else available now that the 345 Khumo XS isn't made (Can still pick up the remaining ones left though). Around 500rwhp and the 345 Invo would probably be ok for 2nd gear pulls.
The 335 NT05 is far superior.
The Invo is an OK all around tire in the 325/345 range simply because it's cheaper than the Super Sport and there isn't much else available now that the 345 Khumo XS isn't made (Can still pick up the remaining ones left though). Around 500rwhp and the 345 Invo would probably be ok for 2nd gear pulls.
The 335 NT05 is far superior.
Drifting
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From: TX / CO
People on this forum have a love affair with Invos for some reason (likely because they have so many sizes that fit the corvette...285, 325 and 345). I have not personally had them, but have several friends who have.
The Invo is an OK all around tire in the 325/345 range simply because it's cheaper than the Super Sport and there isn't much else available now that the 345 Khumo XS isn't made (Can still pick up the remaining ones left though). Around 500rwhp and the 345 Invo would probably be ok for 2nd gear pulls.
The 335 NT05 is far superior.
The Invo is an OK all around tire in the 325/345 range simply because it's cheaper than the Super Sport and there isn't much else available now that the 345 Khumo XS isn't made (Can still pick up the remaining ones left though). Around 500rwhp and the 345 Invo would probably be ok for 2nd gear pulls.
The 335 NT05 is far superior.
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From: Stillwater Oklahoma
Thanks for the input, I did order the Mich Sports. I do however love the tread pattern of the Nitto but dont think it will Road Course as well as the Michs. I dont drag race so hooking up is not huge on my list.
