My proposed setup..........comments
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My proposed setup..........comments
I know 17" have their benefits, but I need to run 18" on all 4, and have OEM MAG wheels to use.
Looking at all the recent and history threads, research and pricing.......I am looking at:
285/30/18 R6 Hoosier front
295/30/18 R6 Hoosier rear
Tell me what ya think or a better tire to go on the 18 x 9.5 wheel and why
Looking at all the recent and history threads, research and pricing.......I am looking at:
285/30/18 R6 Hoosier front
295/30/18 R6 Hoosier rear
Tell me what ya think or a better tire to go on the 18 x 9.5 wheel and why
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Originally Posted by 03Ragtop
I'd get them all the same so you can rotate if needed.
Since the Hoosiers are not directional I would get all four corners the same so that, as they wear, they can be rotated.
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Originally Posted by ALLTHROTTLE&NOBOTTLE
I know 17" have their benefits, but I need to run 18" on all 4, and have OEM MAG wheels to use.
Looking at all the recent and history threads, research and pricing.......I am looking at:
285/30/18 R6 Hoosier front
295/30/18 R6 Hoosier rear
Tell me what ya think or a better tire to go on the 18 x 9.5 wheel and why
Looking at all the recent and history threads, research and pricing.......I am looking at:
285/30/18 R6 Hoosier front
295/30/18 R6 Hoosier rear
Tell me what ya think or a better tire to go on the 18 x 9.5 wheel and why
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Thanks for the feedback.
My other option is to run V710 285/30/18s on all 4 corners........
I MUST GET one set of grippy tires for corners.............I have none
My other option is to run V710 285/30/18s on all 4 corners........
I MUST GET one set of grippy tires for corners.............I have none
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Originally Posted by ALLTHROTTLE&NOBOTTLE
Thanks for the feedback.
My other option is to run V710 285/30/18s on all 4 corners........
I MUST GET one set of grippy tires for corners.............I have none
My other option is to run V710 285/30/18s on all 4 corners........
I MUST GET one set of grippy tires for corners.............I have none
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Steve don't get stock C6 tires, 
I spun the one they use here in Vegas at the GM test drive Saturday
Shocker right, "instructor" said keep it on the floor to the cones and then nail the brakes and drive it around the corner.
I nailed the brakes then got back in the gas, he started yelling BRAKE BRAKE BRAKE, @#$%^& compuker took the car from me and off the track we went.
Guess you can't sling the rear on a C6 like I can in the ZR-1
I spun the one they use here in Vegas at the GM test drive Saturday Shocker right, "instructor" said keep it on the floor to the cones and then nail the brakes and drive it around the corner.
I nailed the brakes then got back in the gas, he started yelling BRAKE BRAKE BRAKE, @#$%^& compuker took the car from me and off the track we went.
Guess you can't sling the rear on a C6 like I can in the ZR-1
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Originally Posted by ALLTHROTTLE&NOBOTTLE
Thanks for the feedback.
My other option is to run V710 285/30/18s on all 4 corners........
I MUST GET one set of grippy tires for corners.............I have none
My other option is to run V710 285/30/18s on all 4 corners........
I MUST GET one set of grippy tires for corners.............I have none
18's!!!.....Thats Crazy Money!!
....run the same size 17's on all four corners
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Originally Posted by YorkL8apex
Steve don't get stock C6 tires, I spun the one they use here in Vegas at the GM test drive Saturday
Shocker right, "instructor" said keep it on the floor to the cones and then nail the brakes and drive it around the corner.
I nailed the brakes then got back in the gas, he started yelling BRAKE BRAKE BRAKE, @#$%^& compuker took the car from me and off the track we went.
Guess you can't sling the rear on a C6 like I can in the ZR-1
I spun the one they use here in Vegas at the GM test drive Saturday Shocker right, "instructor" said keep it on the floor to the cones and then nail the brakes and drive it around the corner.
I nailed the brakes then got back in the gas, he started yelling BRAKE BRAKE BRAKE, @#$%^& compuker took the car from me and off the track we went.
Guess you can't sling the rear on a C6 like I can in the ZR-1
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Originally Posted by ALLTHROTTLE&NOBOTTLE
.....18" on all 4, and have OEM MAG wheels to use.... looking at:
285/30/18 R6 Hoosier front
295/30/18 R6 Hoosier rear
285/30/18 R6 Hoosier front
295/30/18 R6 Hoosier rear
Bicycle tired on the front and Tractor tires on rear
Seriously - What car? Your Wt Monster?
285/30/18 ft is too much tire (wxtra weight not needed)
- - - recommend 245 MAX
295/30/18 rear - is not enough for you. U need 325 min
Bite the bullet & get new wheels trying to fit a car with existing stuff cuz U have it, is not smart - especially the way U drive.
18x8.5 & a 235/245 35 front
18x11.5 & a 325/30 rear
BFG TA/KDWs are toe hottest in that size. TIRERACK.com and relatively inexpensive.
Good luck Buddy
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Originally Posted by JFTaylor
Bicycle tired on the front and Tractor tires on rear
Seriously - What car? Your Wt Monster?
285/30/18 ft is too much tire (wxtra weight not needed)
- - - recommend 245 MAX
295/30/18 rear - is not enough for you. U need 325 min
Bite the bullet & get new wheels trying to fit a car with existing stuff cuz U have it, is not smart - especially the way U drive.
18x8.5 & a 235/245 35 front
18x11.5 & a 325/30 rear
BFG TA/KDWs are toe hottest in that size. TIRERACK.com and relatively inexpensive.
Good luck Buddy Tires are soft Johnny boy so...........these are fine even on the 97'
NO MORE WHEELS...........I am really out of space......for now
I had already pondered on street tires.........but for the $$$ I should just get comp tires baby.........after all my motto of "Never enough tires" is
Hey Greg...........how long till I snap the plastic end links
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Originally Posted by ALLTHROTTLE&NOBOTTLE
Ah..........a road race expert become you have
Tires are soft Johnny boy so...........these are fine even on the 97'
NO MORE WHEELS...........I am really out of space......for now
I had already pondered on street tires.........but for the $$$ I should just get comp tires baby.........after all my motto of "Never enough tires" is
Hey Greg...........how long till I snap the plastic end links
Tires are soft Johnny boy so...........these are fine even on the 97'
NO MORE WHEELS...........I am really out of space......for now
I had already pondered on street tires.........but for the $$$ I should just get comp tires baby.........after all my motto of "Never enough tires" is
Hey Greg...........how long till I snap the plastic end links
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Originally Posted by JFTaylor
Car don't run w/o a tranny
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9gnMiWexq...eraza/stfu.jpg
or
how bout
http://home.neo.rr.com/reinvestments/yoda%20STFU.jpg
or for perfect clarity.......
http://www.speakeasy.org/~dervish/stfu.gif
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Originally Posted by ALLTHROTTLE&NOBOTTLE
Hey Greg...........how long till I snap the plastic end links
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Originally Posted by ALLTHROTTLE&NOBOTTLE
For you John..........
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9gnMiWexq...eraza/stfu.jpg
or
how bout
http://home.neo.rr.com/reinvestments/yoda%20STFU.jpg
or for perfect clarity.......
http://www.speakeasy.org/~dervish/stfu.gif
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9gnMiWexq...eraza/stfu.jpg
or
how bout
http://home.neo.rr.com/reinvestments/yoda%20STFU.jpg
or for perfect clarity.......
http://www.speakeasy.org/~dervish/stfu.gif
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Originally Posted by JFTaylor
Tranny sensitive we are huh?