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08-30-2018, 08:05 PM

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C5 Z06 tires

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I have a 2001 Z06 with super low miles but the tires are old and I don't want to drive on dry rubber. Is there a reasonably priced replacement tire with good performance. The Goodyears are so expensive to replace. Thanks in advance!
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09-01-2018, 02:57 AM

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St. Jude Donor '05-'06,'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22-'23

Hello! Socal guy here too (Ventura), anyways I went with Toyos Proxes T1 Sport Summer in stock C5 Z06 sizes, perfect for all around street driving

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09-03-2018, 12:42 AM

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Hello! Socal guy here too (Ventura), anyways I went with Toyos Proxes T1 Sport Summer in stock C5 Z06 sizes, perfect for all around street driving

Thanks so much. This is very helpful!!!!! Hope our paths cross in the future!
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09-06-2018, 02:21 PM

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I second the Toyo Proxes. I have them on both my C5 and C6.

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09-06-2018, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ElisTwoCents

Hello! Socal guy here too (Ventura), anyways I went with Toyos Proxes T1 Sport Summer in stock C5 Z06 sizes, perfect for all around street driving

3rd this, very decent all around tires, good value

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09-07-2018, 01:14 AM

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You can also increase your selections by bumping the front tire up to a 275/40-17. This will still work perfectly with the rear 295/35-18.

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09-08-2018, 03:46 AM

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Thanks guys. Anyone have a recommended place to order these from?
how much should I expect to pay for the stock c5 z06 sizes?
Thanks a million!
Ray

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09-11-2018, 01:52 AM

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I second the Toyo Proxes. I have them on both my C5 and C6.

Hi guys,
Toyo tires seem to be loved by Z06 guys but I can’t find them in the right sizes on tirerack.com.
Where are you guys getting them from and how much are they (more or less?)
are the T1s (ultra performance rating) ones it?
Thabks in advance!

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09-11-2018, 02:07 AM

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I just had a set of Toyo's installed on my 02 Z about four months ago. Factory sizes. Discount Tire can get them for you, and they'll beat anyone's quoted price.
Off the top of my head they were $950 with the lifetime warranty and road hazard including taxes and other BS tire fees.

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