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Old 06-22-2006, 01:04 AM
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Default Nitto NT-01 Potential 19" tire sizes...

I have a nice contact at Nitto Tires, and can get a message to him as to what size 19" NT-01 tire they might be willing to make.

Please vote if interested...

325/30/19. 335/30/19 or 345/30/19

They may produce one or two, so pick one that would work best for you!
Thanks,

JB
Old 06-22-2006, 01:37 AM
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What's stock again? I won't use anything that's not the same height.
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Originally Posted by 355Spider
What's stock again? I won't use anything that's not the same height.
325/30-19
Old 06-22-2006, 02:07 AM
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Hopefully your nice contact is better than their customer service. I asked Toyo about RA-1s and Nitto about 555RIIs and they both told me "we're releasing a new tire some time next year that may fit your car."
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Your poll is missing the most necessary size for the C6, given available maximum repro rear wheel wheel fitments of 19x11: 315/35/19. Note the -35 A/R - that is the minimum you can run without upsetting TC, if you want 275/40/17s up front.

325 on a 11 wheel is too loose.

I would think 335 is optimal for the Z06 given the 12 in. wheel.

All of the above is assuming you want to run within SCCA stock rules.
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Originally Posted by jbsblownc5
I have a nice contact at Nitto Tires, and can get a message to him as to what size 19" NT-01 tire they might be willing to make.

Please vote if interested...

325/30/19. 335/30/19 or 345/30/19

They may produce one or two, so pick one that would work best for you!
Thanks,

JB

Man,
This would be AWESOME! I would buy these in a heartbeat. I had the Nitto 555 R2 on my c5 and absolutely loved them. Best grip I ever experienced in my c5.

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Id love 315s.
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What about 285 35 19? Hoosier already has those 19" sizes listed in your poll.
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315/XX/19 minimum
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305/30-19 and i would be all over them!! does nitto make a 275/30-19?
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315/25/19 or 315/30/19
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345's would be great for my CCW 19 x 13's.

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Originally Posted by SiegZ06
315/25/19 or 315/30/19


315/30-19 would work also!!


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Originally Posted by supercoupe01
345's would be great for my CCW 19 x 13's.

and my HRE's
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Add a 305 or 315 to that poll...
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Originally Posted by NewC6Toy
Add a 305 or 315 to that poll...
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325/30/19 or 335/30/19

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Originally Posted by chriswtx
325/30/19 or 335/30/19
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Hows this looking?
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345/30/18 on a widened OEM Z06 wheel to 12" + car tubbed...


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