Tire replacement and size ?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Mount Airy NC
C7 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
Tire replacement and size ?
I know this subject has been beaten to death, but since I need to replace my OEM tires on my z51 I thought I would ask for some advice & recommendations on replacements. As a note I have dedicated tires & rims for winter so this is for summer tires only. I’m wanting to go a little wider, but don’t want rubbing issues. My pic as it stands now are below. Note this will be on OEM wheels.
Michelin Pilot sports (92y) Starr BMW, 255/35-19, tread width 9.2”, section width10.2”, 26” diameter.
Michelin Pilot Sports (101y) 295/30-20, tread width 11.6”, section width11.9” 27” diameter.
What do you guys think? Other recommendations ?
Thanks!
Michelin Pilot sports (92y) Starr BMW, 255/35-19, tread width 9.2”, section width10.2”, 26” diameter.
Michelin Pilot Sports (101y) 295/30-20, tread width 11.6”, section width11.9” 27” diameter.
What do you guys think? Other recommendations ?
Thanks!
Last edited by chefcg1; Sep 24, 2017 at 10:11 AM.
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Your choices will work.
My Z51went to 305/30/20 & 265/35/19 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2.
Had a rub issue on drivers side rear that I cleared, no biggie.
Have autocrossed a dozen times and these tires stick well.
305/35/20 not 30.
Sorry
My Z51went to 305/30/20 & 265/35/19 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2.
Had a rub issue on drivers side rear that I cleared, no biggie.
Have autocrossed a dozen times and these tires stick well.
305/35/20 not 30.
Sorry
Last edited by FKING1; Oct 2, 2017 at 04:39 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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C7 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
Most the 305’s I see aren’t any wider in tread width than the 295’s
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Doh.. I just got finished posting a question on a different thread but this is the exact question that I have:
I was one of the original purchasers of these RF1.1's. The color that I chose was nice but I grew tired of the semi-gloss black finish. Just a few days ago, I removed these RF1.1's off of my 2014 Z51 C7 and took them to my local powder coater.
I got to thinking..
19x9.5+50mm offset
20x11+70mm offset
I am running Michelin PSS's all the way around. 255's up front and 295's in the rear. I have NEVER had any clearance issues, ever. I have a chance to buy some Michelin PSS 305's but there doesn't seem to be any data if they will clear or not. I would appreciate the input!
Oh by the way, the car is at stock height. It is not lowered.
Good afternoon fellow enthusiasts, Here we have a beautiful C7 Corvette sitting perfectly on Vertini RF1.1 Wheels.
For more information on available sizes, finishes and pricing, Click Below.
For more information on available sizes, finishes and pricing, Click Below.
I got to thinking..
19x9.5+50mm offset
20x11+70mm offset
I am running Michelin PSS's all the way around. 255's up front and 295's in the rear. I have NEVER had any clearance issues, ever. I have a chance to buy some Michelin PSS 305's but there doesn't seem to be any data if they will clear or not. I would appreciate the input!
Oh by the way, the car is at stock height. It is not lowered.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,072
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From: Mount Airy NC
C7 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
Doh.. I just got finished posting a question on a different thread but this is the exact question that I have:
I was one of the original purchasers of these RF1.1's. The color that I chose was nice but I grew tired of the semi-gloss black finish. Just a few days ago, I removed these RF1.1's off of my 2014 Z51 C7 and took them to my local powder coater.
I got to thinking..
19x9.5+50mm offset
20x11+70mm offset
I am running Michelin PSS's all the way around. 255's up front and 295's in the rear. I have NEVER had any clearance issues, ever. I have a chance to buy some Michelin PSS 305's but there doesn't seem to be any data if they will clear or not. I would appreciate the input!
Oh by the way, the car is at stock height. It is not lowered.
I was one of the original purchasers of these RF1.1's. The color that I chose was nice but I grew tired of the semi-gloss black finish. Just a few days ago, I removed these RF1.1's off of my 2014 Z51 C7 and took them to my local powder coater.
I got to thinking..
19x9.5+50mm offset
20x11+70mm offset
I am running Michelin PSS's all the way around. 255's up front and 295's in the rear. I have NEVER had any clearance issues, ever. I have a chance to buy some Michelin PSS 305's but there doesn't seem to be any data if they will clear or not. I would appreciate the input!
Oh by the way, the car is at stock height. It is not lowered.
Racer
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On my 15 z51 I switched to non run flat tires at 1000 miles and went with Pilot ss in 305 rear and 265 front. My car is lowered about 3/4". I never rub on the fronts and only rub every once in awhile on the rears. I have 22,000 miles on these tires and the rub marks on the rears aren't even noticeable. I drive my car pretty hard as it has a procharger, z06 brakes and around 5-7 track days a year. I am happy with these tires as they still have some tread, even with a supercharger and track days.
Melting Slicks
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Had Vreds on my C5Z.Best tires I've ever owned.
Will go with these when the time comes.
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Will go with these when the time comes.
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http://www.rdpstore.com/p-10056-2014...ire-combo.aspx
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Safety Car
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From: Vandalay Industries
I ran Nitto 555's on my C5 for 210,000 trouble free miles. Three sets total with 7mm left on the third set when I sold the car. 70k+ miles per set! 80k on the rears easy. $750 for all 4 mounted although that was 4 years ago, maybe that has changed somewhat given the tire size increase.
Dry grip is excellent. Wet is good too although less so.
I will be buying these for my C7 after the OEM's wear out.
I better stop now or I will sound like a salesman.
Dry grip is excellent. Wet is good too although less so.
I will be buying these for my C7 after the OEM's wear out.
I better stop now or I will sound like a salesman.
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From: Waterdown Ontario
I've got a 2016 Z51 with the weapon x 6mm wheel spacer kit and I'm lowered (factory bolts backed out)
I'd love to run 295/30 in rear and 255/35 up front but nervous
I'd love to run 295/30 in rear and 255/35 up front but nervous
Last edited by 16C7Z51; Oct 1, 2017 at 08:52 PM.