Alternates to stock rear tires?
06-21-2017, 05:29 PM
#1
Alternates to stock rear tires?
Any alternates to the 335/30/20 stock MPSS ZP tires?
Not looking to spend 500$ a tire, and I want non run flats. Still need good traction, but not the best. Not racing in these tires. 650 rwhp.
Not looking to spend 500$ a tire, and I want non run flats. Still need good traction, but not the best. Not racing in these tires. 650 rwhp.
06-21-2017, 06:16 PM
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06-21-2017, 07:54 PM
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Race Director
You don't want to mix non-ZP and Zp tires so if you go non-ZP, then you are in the market for 4 tires, not 2.
06-21-2017, 09:59 PM
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06-22-2017, 06:06 AM
#5
Burning Brakes
The previous answers to your question are on the mark. If you are in the marker for a non runflat tire for street use Michelin is introducing a non runflat all season high performance tire next month. Most likely a version of their A/S 3+ line that will have a Y or Z speed rating. It is not a good track tire. I had them on my C7 Stingray and they were wonderful for street use and were good for over 24K miles including two Route 66 trips. There is also a Michelin Pilot Super Sport non runflat tire available that is a decent track tire and more comfortable for street use. The Continental DWs are a good comfortable tire as well.
06-22-2017, 10:48 AM
#7
The previous answers to your question are on the mark. If you are in the marker for a non runflat tire for street use Michelin is introducing a non runflat all season high performance tire next month. Most likely a version of their A/S 3+ line that will have a Y or Z speed rating. It is not a good track tire. I had them on my C7 Stingray and they were wonderful for street use and were good for over 24K miles including two Route 66 trips. There is also a Michelin Pilot Super Sport non runflat tire available that is a decent track tire and more comfortable for street use. The Continental DWs are a good comfortable tire as well.
06-22-2017, 01:09 PM
#8
Burning Brakes
You are correct on the rears, however, they may offer them next month as Michelin is offering some all seasons 20" and there is a possibility they may offer the 20" MPSS as well. I don't keep up with all the tire offerings that are available as I have what I want coming next month. Check the Continental website and use the questionnaire that they have. You simply determine what series you want and bingo they show you what they have, so does Michelin or you can do the same with Tire Rack, or give them a call they have an 800 number.
06-22-2017, 03:38 PM
#9
Melting Slicks
Good luck with rear Continental Extreme tires. They are on back order until February. I bought a set of front ones and decided not to run drag radials so now I have a set for the front with only about 100 miles on them if anyone interested in them let me know..
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06-22-2017, 04:58 PM
#10
Race Director
The PSS non-ZP 325/25-20 has 0.1" wider tread, but slightly narrower section width than the 335/25-20 ZP, so performance should be about the same and ride will improve.
06-23-2017, 09:22 AM
#11
These would probably be better than Continentals 335s then right? Only 40$ more plus it's not on back order
06-23-2017, 11:10 AM
#12
Race Director
My personal experience with the PSS non-ZPs is great grip for a street tire, thet held up well on road circuits, it did well on a 40 MPH roll will my 602 rwhp HCI LS7 on a hot day and I got 23K front and 26K rear mileage before they were timed out at 5 years for some performance events I do. From tread wear standpoint I think they would still have been legal at 30K miles, so they are a value tire when wear is taken into account. They do not have the grip of a drag radial or R-Compound DOT legal track tires.