Shifter6

I am thinking of replacing my stock GYs on my C6. To compliment the Phadt JOC package and my driving style I would like a more aggressive compound. I am open to non run flat tires and the sizes would be stock (base c6) or near stock. In the past I have considered RE-11s and Khumo XS, but I am not sure if there is anything else out there. Also Bridgestone updated to the RE-11A and I am not sure what the difference is. Below is a list of my priorities for new tires in order of consideration:

Dry Grip/Performance
Price
Ride/Noise
Wear
Wet/Cold Grip Performance

Let me know your thoughts, thanks.

QUIKAG

They are expensive, but overall just an outsanding tire that lasts a relatively long time on track with great grip and a really long time on the street:

Michelin PS2 or Michelin Pilot Super Sport

skxf430

Michelin PS2's or Super Sports are the way to go. Also, depends on your wheel size.

RedLS1GTO

+1 for Michelin PS2. In my experience there is no better performance tire on the market. None even close.

I use them as the street tires as well as my track "wets". They are $$ but it seems to hold pretty true that you get what you pay for with tires.

I had a set of Bridgestone RE050As on my C5 that were decent dry summer performance and lasted FOREVER. They were great in the wet but turned to bricks when it got cold. I found myself into traction control on a regular basis just driving around town (not aggressively) in the fall and winter. Overall I put them well behind the PS2.

If you want a little price break, a friend of mine uses Toyo T1Rs both as a DD and occasional track use. They give up a little to the Michelins in pretty much every area. They are a little louder, a little less grip, a little less life,... but if budget is a major concern, for the money they aren't too terrible.

blkbrd69

Considering the roads around Hartford just suck, not to mention the temperatures, you may want to look at the PS2 run-flats. For better wear and better handling on the track and street the PSS is the newest and best. But Michelin reps told me the PSS run flat will be out next month, best of both worlds.

Have used both RE-11's and NT-05's on the track and the Michelin Pilot Super Sport is by far the better tire. Great in the rain and stick like glue plus they seem to wear like iron.

red1vette

I love my Michelin PSS's for both track and street

skyavonee

The newer PSS supposedly outperforms them in every category. They're also cheaper.

Can you provide any more details on the PSS vs. RE-11 comparison?

yakisoba

I've been using Nitto Invos. As long as you are really 5% track, they will work well. Night and day with the goodyears. I also instructed in a car with teh gen 2 goodyear runflats, and they were much better than the old ones. PS2 are also great tires.

Shifter6

OK maybe price is more of a concern than I originally thought. The PS2s are out, I just dont want to spend that much. I am looking around $1200 max for the tires. The PSS and Toyos seem interesting. Any other suggestions?

jcsperson

I have Nitto NT05s. They're exactly what you're looking for, especially if you're on a budget. I have C5Z wheels on an '01 coupe, 275/40ZR17 up front and 295/35ZR18 in back. They were $820 delivered.

MarkDFW

I haven't driven them personally but I hear very good feedback on the Nitto Invos. IMO the Nitto NT05 would be more appropriate if you were on the track more than the 5% you are suggesting. The NTO5 won't have the wet grip or be as quiet as the Nitto Invo for daily driving.

dvandentop

supersport all the way

RedLS1GTO

I am definitely planning on trying a set when I need tires again.

63Corvette

Nitto NT-05s, or Michelin PSS if you have the money

Bluefire

Very happy with the Hankook RS3's. Not really a buget tire though.

Shifter6

The NT05 does not come in the correct rear tire size.

Stock C6....front 245/40/18 rear 285/35/19

sleeperstyle

820$ delivered... from where? i found a set of (4) 295/35/18's for just under 1000$ shipped

SteveC68

Continental Extreme Contact DW

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....remeContact+DW

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/art...splish-splash/

jcsperson

I have 17s on the front.

Front $168/ea.

Rear $256/ea.

Plus stems.

They were running a $50-off special, which they often do.

rigit

looks at the Hankook RS3 or the new BFG Rival. awesome dry grip for a street tire.