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Old May 12, 2015 | 07:57 AM
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What are folks who track the C7 ZO6 using for traCK TIRE/WHEEL set up? Can you run the track wheels onthe ZO6 without the TPMS or will the car **** down if no sensors detected?
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It's a Z06 subject ?

R-comps are no problem in 345/30-19 or 325/30-19 rear tire size. There are 40tw R-comps and 100tw R-comps.

Street tires that are also track tires are a problem. In 325/30-19 there is only the RE-11 since TR shows the Sport Cup 2 as a closeout.

And in the OEM Z06 tire sizes there is only the runflat Sport Cup 2.

There is something when going shorter in diameter. The Rival in 315/30-18 front and 335/30-18 rear.
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What brand of tires are you talking about and who carries them?
Thanks for the response.
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What are folks who track the C7 ZO6 using for traCK TIRE/WHEEL set up? Can you run the track wheels onthe ZO6 without the TPMS or will the car **** down if no sensors detected?
Talked with these guys below and they suggested Hoosiers R7's
315/30/19 front and a 345/30/19 rear $1,864 including FREE shipping and NO tax. Now for the bad news the wheels have to be custom ordered starting at $5,000 a set.

These guys have been helpful.
http://competitionmotorsports.org/contact/
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Originally Posted by Dakota Slim
What are folks who track the C7 ZO6 using for traCK TIRE/WHEEL set up? Can you run the track wheels onthe ZO6 without the TPMS or will the car **** down if no sensors detected?
I would suggest (since they're only around $125 for a set of 4) you put a set of TPMS in the wheels.

The pressure and temperature does have some effect on the system - I'm not sure how much, but it's tied into the CCM. Not worth the chance of reduced power or worse for such a cheap item.
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