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Old 08-26-2008, 02:45 PM
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I need some help pulling the trigger on a set of dedicated track wheels and tires. In the future, I want to get a BBK (possibly the Brembo GT brakes), so my plan is to go with CCW wheels and Hoosiers R6 or Michelin slicks. Am I over looking anything in my quest to eventually turn the C6Z in to a dedicated track car?
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Old 08-26-2008, 02:53 PM
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C10s, C14s or the C140s are all good choices for track wheels
Old 08-26-2008, 10:25 PM
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Call John at CCW he can fix you up with both. I love the CCWs with either Hoosiers or Michelin Cups. Great track setup with 18s all around. JD
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Woohoo
I ordered them yesterday. Black satin C10's with R6's. I hope to pick them up this Saturday.
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I got the wheels and tires. Thank you John at CCW!!!!!!!

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Beautiful!! Love the black.
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man that is some new hottness right there!
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Man, those 345's are really FAT - uh, and they're PHAT too !

John at CCW is the best wheel contact a Vette owner can have...

C10's are a very Nice Choice, too! (see below )
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Originally Posted by CrystalRacer
Man, those 345's are really FAT - uh, and they're PHAT too !

John at CCW is the best wheel contact a Vette owner can have...

C10's are a very Nice Choice, too! (see below )
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If only I could afford them then I would have a set! Right now, Im still a college student and thus is forced to run on A-molds....
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Originally Posted by Zee0hh6ix
I got the wheels and tires. Thank you John at CCW!!!!!!!
Badass! Congrats.
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I'm very happy with the C10 wheels running Kuhmo 710s.
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Now that I have the R6’s, does anyone have advice? I’ve never run anything, but street tires, so what should I expect? How do I get my first heat cycle and how long should they cool before next run?
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very nice wish i could pick up a used set
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Originally Posted by Zee0hh6ix
Now that I have the R6’s, does anyone have advice? I’ve never run anything, but street tires, so what should I expect? How do I get my first heat cycle and how long should they cool before next run?
Here you go, info on break in etc. ->
http://www.hoosiertire.com/Tctips.htm
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+1 for the black C10's (and Brembo BBK)

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Originally Posted by Bink
Here you go, info on break in etc. ->
http://www.hoosiertire.com/Tctips.htm
Many thanks
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Originally Posted by Dreamin
+1 for the black C10's (and Brembo BBK)


Looks great. Love the brakes... maybe soon.

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