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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 08:06 AM
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I sent an email and did not get an answer.

I need tires for a stock C6 to use at the track. I also have to drive the car to the track .... 3-400 miles each time. I do not want to use my OEM tires.

What do you recommend?
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at this time there is no suitable r-compound tire available in the OE C6 sizes. There is however another possibility ... the best performing street tire on the market is the Pilot Sport PS2 is available in the OE sizes ...
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Originally Posted by Luke@tirerack
at this time there is no suitable r-compound tire available in the OE C6 sizes. There is however another possibility ... the best performing street tire on the market is the Pilot Sport PS2 is available in the OE sizes ...

The rears on a C6 are P285/35 10.
(edit) 19 obviously
Is there a Pilot Sport in this size?

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OE sizes are

245/40-18
285/35-19

and the Pilot Sport PS2 is available in those sizes
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Originally Posted by Luke@tirerack
OE sizes are

245/40-18
285/35-19

and the Pilot Sport PS2 is available in those sizes

Thanks Luke:

I made a simple typo but I still cannot find the 19" tire on your website and Michelin says they don't make the tire. They make a 285/30 and a 275/35. Are you referring to one of these?
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Michelin item number = 46032
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Originally Posted by Luke@tirerack
Michelin item number = 46032
Thanks again Luke: but.............

Michelin still says that the tire, item number 46032,
will not be launched until 1st quarter of 2005 ... 2-5 months from now.

But, if you have them in stock, can you price them for me? I can't find them on your website.
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