Z51 Replacement Tires?
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Team Owner
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
Z51 Replacement Tires?
Need to replace the rear 20-inchers on my '14 Z51. Fronts are in good shape so don't need those now. I'd like to go wider than the stock - what is the widest anyone has gone with a Michelin Super Sport on the front and rear without scraping or setting off traction control error messages? I think a 295/30/20 is what the rear wheel is rated for max and probably also one size wider on the front as well. The PO put non-rf's and I'm sticking with those.
Would like to hear real-life experiences.
TIA
Would like to hear real-life experiences.
TIA
Melting Slicks
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From: Minnetrista Minnesota
NT05's come in a 305/30ZR20, which will likely fit on our stock 20x10 Z51 rim. The problem is their diameter is 27.7" and the stock rear PSS's are 26.5". Not sure that ratio will work because they are 1.2" taller. My car is lowered as well so I am guessing they are going to rub.
I am thinking about trying Michelin Sport Cup 2's on the rear and keeping my stock PSS up front. The Cup 2's are 295/30ZR20 and diameter is 27.0 inches... The bummer is they are $552 each and currently on back order
I am thinking about trying Michelin Sport Cup 2's on the rear and keeping my stock PSS up front. The Cup 2's are 295/30ZR20 and diameter is 27.0 inches... The bummer is they are $552 each and currently on back order
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Went from the stock 205 to a 225 MSS on my Mini and the fit was beautiful - no obvious bulge with a flat contact patch and have been running those for 4 years on the Ortega Hwy. on my dd which is extremely challenging to tires/suspension at speed. Tires wear and perform perfectly and the look and grip are excellent.
Again, looking for actual real-world here.
Again, looking for actual real-world here.
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Drifting
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i would love to run a wider tire, but I don't think it would look any better or perform any better. Because of the rim.
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From: Haymarket VA
I have 19k on my SS tires and they still look pretty good. I really have my fingers crossed that Michelin will come out with the rumored runflat AS tires before spring. I barely driver the car in the winter so I can wait.