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Old 07-17-2018, 03:47 PM
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I'm looking for a more all weather tire for my 2015 Z06 with 07 suspension. I heard there were some high performance italian tires that would work? any sugggestions??
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I’m running Conti Extreme Contact sports on my ZR1 as a street only setup. They ride better and with less noise than the Cup 2s. Same size as the Z07 package. I understand they are better than the standard Michelin’s in the wet/cold as well but have yet to test thoroughly
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Originally Posted by theorj
I'm looking for a more all weather tire for my 2015 Z06 with 07 suspension. I heard there were some high performance italian tires that would work? any sugggestions??
For Street or track? FYI, you're posting in the ZR1 section for a Z06.

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Originally Posted by Dave Schotz
For Street or track? FYI, you're posting in the ZR1 section for a Z06.

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I wouldn't mind an all-weather track tire recommendation for the occasional track day in light snow.
Old 07-18-2018, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by theorj
I'm looking for a more all weather tire for my 2015 Z06 with 07 suspension. I heard there were some high performance italian tires that would work? any sugggestions??
Conti Extreme Contact or Pilot Super Sports non run flats, have used them both on my 16' and 17' Z07's, don't track my cars, just good street tires
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Originally Posted by Dave Schotz
For Street or track? FYI, you're posting in the ZR1 section for a Z06.

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I have a friend that just installed a set of the new MPSS 4s. They are just a tad bigger than the original tires,but both hubby and wife are really liking them. They have a GS which uses the same sizes as the Z06. Had I not just got new tires I would go with the 4 s set.

They look great. Being a little larger they fill up the tire gaps better. And almost look like the car has been lowered.

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My “guy” recommended Continental Extreme Contact and feels they should be fine in the winter as long as I’m not trying to drive in the snow.
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+1 for the continental extreme contact sport.

I been telling everyone about this tire but no one wants to listen lol

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