[Z06] Overall best tire for street/track
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Overall best tire for street/track
I've used the search button and there are tons of threads bout tires.
I just wanna know from the guys that run there z06 at the track and autox events.
Looking for best tire to replace the oem GY. Something i can use for the streets and when ever i wanna run the track or go to some autox events, and i dont need to swap tires between use.
I'm not a hardcore track driver nor 1/4 mile but once in a while I do attend these events.
Nittos,PS2,Bridgestone,etc.
Thanx
I just wanna know from the guys that run there z06 at the track and autox events.
Looking for best tire to replace the oem GY. Something i can use for the streets and when ever i wanna run the track or go to some autox events, and i dont need to swap tires between use.
I'm not a hardcore track driver nor 1/4 mile but once in a while I do attend these events.
Nittos,PS2,Bridgestone,etc.
Thanx
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depends... is cost an issue? PS2's but ive heard they are expensive.
I run Nitto Invos - excellent on the dry and in the wet. If you have more money to burn go with the NT05's
I run Nitto Invos - excellent on the dry and in the wet. If you have more money to burn go with the NT05's
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I dont wanna spend much on these tires been that im gonna run the crap out of them and will only b used in the winter, and track. I have 360 wheels for the warmer weather w/ NT05's, Just not sure how they handle at the track. I've noticed the ps2's are more expensive then the NT05's.
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Hi G35:
I run PS2's and can tell you they need heat in them before the start to grip. Even temps
in the 50's make them hard and break loose VERY easily. If they are for winter use only
you might want to consider softer compounds.
Stacey
I run PS2's and can tell you they need heat in them before the start to grip. Even temps
in the 50's make them hard and break loose VERY easily. If they are for winter use only
you might want to consider softer compounds.
Stacey
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I'm about ready to replace the factory F1s now. They have tread left but can't hook under full throttle anymore. I'm leaning towards the NT05s but I'd like to hear more about them.
homel01- how would you compare the turn in and grip to that of the F1s?
Dreamin- do you know why the folks you mentioned went to other tires?
Anybody else with knowledge please jump in.
homel01- how would you compare the turn in and grip to that of the F1s?
Dreamin- do you know why the folks you mentioned went to other tires?
Anybody else with knowledge please jump in.
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I'm about ready to replace the factory F1s now. They have tread left but can't hook under full throttle anymore. I'm leaning towards the NT05s but I'd like to hear more about them.
homel01- how would you compare the turn in and grip to that of the F1s?
Dreamin- do you know why the folks you mentioned went to other tires?
Anybody else with knowledge please jump in.
homel01- how would you compare the turn in and grip to that of the F1s?
Dreamin- do you know why the folks you mentioned went to other tires?
Anybody else with knowledge please jump in.
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I like my Nitto INVOs. For the price, I don't think you can beat them. I haven't taken mine out for a road course day so I can't help you there.
I have run an 11.1 on them though without even pushing them hard. I also think their grip and feel on the street is great. They aren't the stickiest tires I've ever had, but then again, you mentioned you wanted to balance cost v. performance.
I keep thinking about changing to a 19/20 setup -- if I go that route, I'll definitely stick with the INVOs. If I end up keeping my 18/19 HRE setup, then I may try a set of Hoosier A6 tires for a while.
Christian
I have run an 11.1 on them though without even pushing them hard. I also think their grip and feel on the street is great. They aren't the stickiest tires I've ever had, but then again, you mentioned you wanted to balance cost v. performance.
I keep thinking about changing to a 19/20 setup -- if I go that route, I'll definitely stick with the INVOs. If I end up keeping my 18/19 HRE setup, then I may try a set of Hoosier A6 tires for a while.
Christian
#13
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if you like smelly stinky tires, then buy nittos
invos also have thin sidewalls so your handling wont be as good.
the goodyear is really not as bad as people say, i'd definitely pick it over the invos.
i have the ps2s now and am really happy with them, probably best tire overall, but more expensive.
invos also have thin sidewalls so your handling wont be as good.
the goodyear is really not as bad as people say, i'd definitely pick it over the invos.
i have the ps2s now and am really happy with them, probably best tire overall, but more expensive.
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Race Director
Bear in mind that, although there's decent tread left these tires have 13000 miles on them. I'd read that they get greasy towards the end of their life cycle and now I'm a believer!
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I'm about ready to replace the factory F1s now. They have tread left but can't hook under full throttle anymore. I'm leaning towards the NT05s but I'd like to hear more about them.
homel01- how would you compare the turn in and grip to that of the F1s?
Dreamin- do you know why the folks you mentioned went to other tires?
Anybody else with knowledge please jump in.
homel01- how would you compare the turn in and grip to that of the F1s?
Dreamin- do you know why the folks you mentioned went to other tires?
Anybody else with knowledge please jump in.
Now my vette has10450, 4500miles on the NT05, 3 track days, and 1 drag day. They are still holding up pretty good.
I checked the Michelin and went with the Nt05 because of the price. I don't care about driving with non runflats so it was easy decision for me.
The difference between Invos and NT 05 is that the invos perform better in wet, but the NT perform better in dry.
Will I buy the NT 05?
definitely
Why did I change my GY as soon as I got my car?
Friend of mine. 30 years plus of driving experience, driving instructor.. Totaled his Z06 because of the GY, at 6000miles. He has a new Z, with invos. Called GM and they told him that the GY were good for 5k-7,500miles, depending how you drive
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Burning Brakes
I use the NT05's for street and auto-x. I will put my new GY's on as soon as Auto-x is over. The NT05's have somewhat better turn in and grip than the GY's (maybe 15%).They are not by a long shot Hoosier A6's. I will take the car for long drives during this "off" season and would prefer run flats for that reason. The NT05's still look new after 10 Auto-x sessions and probably 4000 "other" miles. I carry a Patch boy kit and compressor. I won once, (out of 36 cars in the street tire class this season )but I miss the R-tire class. I think the NT055's are better at 35-37 pounds hot for auto-x(than30-32 cold) but I really do not know.
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