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bobiZ06 -> tires!!!!! (5/26/2006 10:14:35 PM)

Hey guys im really new here, im trying to find some tires for a good price for my Z06 ....where the best place to find them....and which brand should i look for...like Michelin, F1 ....any other.......

  
Lee Willis -> RE: tires!!!!! (5/29/2006 10:01:07 PM)

Try the tire rack. There are many good brands and you will find people who swear by just about any brand, but I have never had problems with BFG G-force. I run 285/345s on mine - sort of extreme, but Tire rack will give you advice on what is best for you.

I have not had good luck with Pirelli - had six of their high-end tires, four of which split the tread bead at around 22,000 miles.

fstcars1 -> RE: tires!!!!! (6/7/2006 10:17:19 PM)

I"m new at this so here it goes I have a set of Ronal rims with BFgoodrich Gforce tires mounted on them. the rear is 295/35/19 front 275/35/18 they are brand new. I"M giving them away for 2500.00. If interested call me at 8452436184.

corvette king -> RE: tires!!!!! (9/8/2006 10:08:59 AM)

if you are looking for some cheep tires to smoke out ....pept boys sell them for 99.00 bucks z rated to .. i had a set they were not bad for cheap tires. i took a sharp turn going abot 95 and they hooked good,,, but if you want somethig to burn up they are great for that to..[:D][:D][:D]

Zcargoes -> RE: tires!!!!! (9/14/2006 11:53:39 AM)

See my post under tires and wheel for one new Mich.

jwood -> RE: tires!!!!! (10/31/2006 11:18:01 AM)

What do you guys think of the run flats, Goodyear EMT

zzz06r -> RE: tires!!!!! (11/20/2006 4:06:18 PM)

I have Michelin Pilot Sports on my Z06. They are somewhat pricey i believe but they were on it when i got them. They handle pretty well. My buddy just stuck a set of Nittos on his Z06 and loves them. They are more of a drag radial so much more soft but they hook up great and do good for just everyday driving. Probably wont see as much life out of the soft tire of course tho. He stuck a pair of 305's on the rear also. . a bit wider. . helps some on hook up and looks pretty good too. He got his for only $800 for the set but a dealer buddy helped him get that deal so i dont know what to tell you as far as where to go. Online is usually the best way to find the deals. Good luck.

PANTHYR07 -> RE: tires!!!!! (1/18/2007 6:58:39 PM)

I  heard runflats make your kidneys shake ??

I carry  Rosary beads and pray I never have a flat ! Ha!

01darkz -> RE: tires!!!!! (1/22/2007 11:39:29 AM)

personally im a nitto 555r1's on back and 555's on front they made a believer out of me when i had a 467whp lightning truck that would hook up better than any car ive ever had.  i also havent had very good results with Pirelli just my .02

slvrblt -> RE: tires!!!!! (1/24/2007 11:11:00 PM)

I just bought a set of the BFG KDW NT (also called KDW II) in the stock sizes.

They hook up great! I can floor it in first gear at 30-35 and they barely spin. Its amazing (compared to my old Eagle F1 Supercar tires)!

I have yet to do any runs from a stand still.

The tread wear is 300, so they should last a while as well.


The Michelin Pilot Sport IIs are probably the best tire you can get short of drag radials. The tread wear is only 200 (or 220, I dont recall).

  

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