LSX228R

I need new tires for my 2009 c6 with the Z51 package. The car is stock with an A&A ti trim supercharger kit making around 560rwhp. I am looking for something that will hook up but I would like to keep the stock wheels. What would you suggest?

Thanks

LSX228R

bump

looks like I might need new wheels for the tires I need.

oharal

Depends what you want. Do you use the car on the highway or drag racing on a prepped surface? Do you want a dead hook from the tree in 1st? Do you want squishy drag radials or a street tire? Not enough info but there's almost for sure a tire that fits your stock wheel that will satisfy you. Is that an 18" wheel?

LSX228R

I have 245/40 ZR 18 (F); 285/35 ZR 19 (R). I need a street tire that will hook second gear rolls and up. I was looking at the Toyo R888's but they only make the fronts in the stock size.

oharal

They have the R888R (the successor to the R888) in sizes you can use. A match for the front, though I'd go much wider, and a 295/35/19 for the back.

LSX228R

LSX228R

Is there a big difference between the 305 and the 295 for the rear?

oharal

Difference in terms of what? 305-295=10

LSX228R

oharal

There's probably an incremental increase in traction over the R888 at best. If you aren't racing, you won't notice it. My guess is the new tire probably has updated construction rather than an all out new compound.

LSX228R

oharal

To be honest, it's probably not something you'd notice. 305 is "cooler" and in theory (IN THEORY), can hook on a slightly harder launch than the 295 but you probably will not notice the difference. the 295 is probably better value for money.

LSX228R

Seems like most people at my power level or above are running the 305's. I have also read of people having problems in the corners with the 305's.

oharal

Problems like what? Tailhappiness?

LSX228R

Yeah I read that the 305 is too big for the 10 in wheel. Even though lots of people have no issues.

oharal

Hm yeah I guess 305 is a smidge wide on a 10. Guess i didn't realize it was only 10 inches. They list the rim width range to be 10.5 to 11.5 for the 305. 295 would be a nice fit on a 10 though.

LSX228R

Thanks for the help

TomD3

I know place where thousand of new and used tires are available, moreover prices will surprise you.
Recently I've purchased 225/50/17 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 RUN FLAT I spent $70, crazyyy, new set is about $250
The quality is great! I like it.
Oh, you may look through inventory at their website http://supertiresonline.com/ I want to add that's it's not an ad, it's my life experience because before I found these guys, I usually purchased tires at Discount Tires, but last years their prices became high and not like a discounted. SuperTires is great alternative with the lower prices.

LV Vette

One of the major problems I see with buying used tires, is the age of them. I have a complete set of Michelin Pilot Sports ZP with almost full tread. They are six years old, so if anyone wants them, let me know....for a price, of course.

oharal

You'll be lucky to actually *sell* a set of 6 year old tires to someone. If anyone would actually pay for them, it would likely have to be someone that never drives their car or doesn't understand what happens to tires when they age.