Stackenali

I get ~7K out of my CUP2's. Spirited street driving. 700rwhp Z06.

Harvey Gluck's Son

ate PS4’s available in the right size for the Z07 currently?

AzDave47

None listed in the C8Z sizes on Tire Rack yet, not even the OEM tires which are the same size whether Base Z (PS4S ZP) or Z07 ((Cup 2R ZP-Corvette specific compound) package, 275/30-20 and 345/25-21

jriley9922

Correct... They aren't yet but when the car launches they should be. All you need are the tires from the non-z07 car... They'll have to be available because people need tires when they need tires... Could show up at the dealer with a flat or get one pulling out

Majic 1980

Let’s Not Forget The Cup 2R’s ARE SPECIALLY MADE for the Z07, of course there a Track Tire and won’t Last as long as the PS4”s but I Believe they’ll last longer than Many People think , especially when the Testers said there 10th Lap was just as Quick ( OR Quicker ) than their 1st Lap

Cubicinches

Also, just to state what I've stated before, one of the GM engineers said the Cup 2Rs perform as well as the Cup 2s in the rain, maybe even slightly better. My understanding is the Cup 2Rs going on the Z06 are equivalent to or better than the Cup 2s in every way except PERHAPS lifespan. I guess we'll find out for sure in the coming months.

RapidC84B

Engineers were quick to say this is a bespoke tire for this car. It may have more longevity than we expect.

My concern is any wet weather on my travels home from the NCM. I drove my previous HTC Z51 in torrential rain to VIR for the IMSA race and the car was a handful even on PS4S.

Joefab

Ive run Michelin cup 2 tires on many cars……….the driver just needs to think/ reflect and adjust his driving style to reflect weather conditions. CUP 2 has a lot more tread depth when new but its not ideal for a lot of standing water and torrential down pours.

Cup 2 R—— R is for racing - is a race tire not shaved but designed for maximum dry weather all out grip and adhesion. There was a Cup2 R tire at ciocca . Its like a slick with Mimi mail tread to get DOT certification just like Hoosiers and BFG R1 race tires .

Bottom line - don’t get Z07 option if you are not road racing or gung-ho and or prepared to go slow when you have a lot of water and “cattle tracks/ grooves” filled with water on the roads. Don’t let your son or buddy borrow your new c8z06 and go for a rip ……..because they might assume new Z06 got to be bad-*** and grip everything like Velcro and can wreck your car especially if its really cold and wet.

If its raining really really hard its very simple and safe……..just get into the right slow lane and go slow. It’s no big deal going 30 to 50 mph until the water abates and then back on the gas! If rain is truly expected big time like all other toys you guys have it stays in the garage all detailed up and clean. Drive something else.

You want a laugh in Germany porsche for over 30 years always and i mean always publishes and offer snow-tires and chains for their sports cars. From old air-cooled to recent fast sports cars “wheel $ tire packages for wintertime”. How about a 345/35/21” snow tire???

AzDave47

No. More than likely with the 35 profile, it would rip out the rear fender liner on the first pothole it hit. A 30 might clear, or I am sure a 20" wheel would clear the rear calipers (maybe 19's) so 35 profile would be do-able.

m2man

I'll definitely run a snow tire here in the PNW. It's just cold and rainy for 6 months. Sliding it is half the fun.

The Z06 version of the 2R doesn't sound like a one lap wonder. It's a total custom compound. I don't think you'll get any serious miles out of it. 4 days of tracking? Anything more would be great. I'm sure there's a way better daily tire.

RapidC84B

2 weekends for a $3,600 set of tires would suck.

GordyRay

I had 2 sets of Cup 2 tires; the first set I got 8K miles. Towards the last 3500 miles they were terrible in the rain. I had to seriously slow down and put-put in the right lane. My second set of Cup 2 tires I only allowed 7000 miles. I was driving in the strong down-poring rain just 3 miles from my home going down a fairly steep hill doing 55mph; at the bottom of the hill I slid from the left lane over to the right lane. Fortunately there wasn't anyone next to me but even worse than that I saw the nose of the car point 60* to the right while intending to motor straight ahead. I had slowed down for the rain and knew form 15000 miles of ownership of Cup 2 tires that I needed to be careful in the rain. I believe that it was a miracle that I didn't go off the road down into a 30' ditch and really damage the Corvette. It is a convertible, (no track days), so the very next day I bought
all-season tires and now I drive it year-round and in the cold & rain with great traction in the rain and average to poor traction in the dry. Now when accelerating hard, I spend the tires in 1st, 2nd & 3rd gear (MT).
I certainly miss the grip in the dry but I don't have any concern in the rain or cold. I definitely am leaning toward ordering the Z07 package for the Z06, but not looking forward to the Cup 2R tires since I most likely am done doing track days.

Speed and Angels

Driving a car with Cup 2 or Cup 2Rs in the rain…….never thought of that.

AzDave47

I've driven in modest rain with MT ET SS drag slicks on the back. I dropped down to 50 MPH in the heavier rain and they wer OK, but probably would have messed up if a dear or other animal ran out in front of me at that speed. The safety margin is definitely lees with track designed tires in non-track like conditions.

PRE-Z06

I don’t see the point in running a track tire if you’re not going to track the car as it’s not going to work as well on the street nor last as long. I think they should make the CCB and wing an option on base Z06 for those that want them and not the full Z07 package which will only come with Cup2Rs.

AzDave47

CCBs are a stand alone option on the base C8Z, at least in the visualizer.

imxz28

Based on the configurator, I think you can add those items a' la carte. But I don't think the wing and other pieces are CF unless you check the Z07 box. Plus there are a few other perks the Z07 gets. It's truly a tough decision... I have been hell bent on the Z07 package and if tires are the make it - break it factor, I'll just get the Z07 and swap on some PS4S as needed. It may depend on the cost of the Z07 package. CCB and all the CF bits will drive the Z07 option up pretty steep... Itching to see how steep.

Pricing on the Z07 package is not yet known, but the package cost as much as $7,995 USD on the C7 Z06 during its final model year.Sep 27, 2021

SharkDiverZ06

The wing and aero are all CF, but you can select between painted or visible weave...And with the C7 Z07 package you also had to select a ~$3k aero package to go with it, so actual cost was closer to $11k. Most are guessing the C8Z07 pkg will run between $12k and $15k.

PRE-Z06

You’re right, but you can’t select just only the high wing as you have to get the CCB with it.

See response above, can’t remember if it was always like that or maybe I was thinking the carbon fiber wheels only come with the Z07 package.

Atlantan

For the rears....Is anyone able to find 345/25/21 Pilot Sport 4S from any of the online retailers?