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Old 02-06-2012, 10:44 PM
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What is the best tire for the track that are not Hoosiers/slicks.

Need to fit on stock wheels for 2011 GS/Z06

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Best as in last the longest?
Best as in Grippiest?
Or a compromise?
Old 02-07-2012, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Jason
Best as in last the longest?
Best as in Grippiest?
Or a compromise?
I would not run them as my street tire so I don't really care how long they last.
Best Grip with good predictability.
With the hoosiers I have to get a realignment or they wear out so fast on the corners..
.I'm looking for track tire on seperate rims that I can put on for track day and still be able to drive to track...
???any suggestions
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I've heard good things about a new Michelin. I have used Toyo R888's, and they are great. I also have Hooser slicks on my track wheels, but I don't recommend them unless you REALLY know how to drive with them. I spun out A LOT on them at first!!
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Originally Posted by z06kenny
I've heard good things about a new Michelin. I have used Toyo R888's, and they are great. I also have Hooser slicks on my track wheels, but I don't recommend them unless you REALLY know how to drive with them. I spun out A LOT on them at first!!
I have run hoosiers before with no problem...but they last about a couple of weekends then they are done. I cord them quickly on the outside unless I adjusted camber before and after track days...thats a pain so I was looking for a good track tire that I would not have to do that with for every track day...
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On my C5Z with stock alignment specs I have used the Nitto 555rII's with good success. This was driving to and from the track, 4k miles, 6 Track Days (24 Run Sessions - 25 min on average).

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these -->> Nitto 555rII's or the Toyos. Both of these have their best grip right before they cord

Mich are way too expensive.
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these -->> Nitto 555rII's or the Toyos. Both of these have their best grip right before they cord

Mich are way too expensive.
I don't think they are made in C6 Z06/GS sizes???
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Originally Posted by trapp
I don't think they are made in C6 Z06/GS sizes???
18"s forget the 19" rear rims, Too expensive to get tires for
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I've had good look with Nitto NT-01s.

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