Scoundrl

I just ordered my new wheels for my coupe. I got z06 size wheel but there are very few choices for fronts in the 265/40/17 tire. I went with 255/40/17's in the BFG KDW2's and 295/35/18's on back. I am frustrated that there are not more 265..Anyway, what do you guys do when you need tires?

Thanks
-Ken

dmaccor

I had the same problem.....I wanted to swap my rear 18's to the front, but they are to wide??? I will leave it as standard now and lower the car to make the wheels fit the arches better.....
I think 265's are best..for the front...dont mess with and other combos!!
TireRack have some good people to talk too and the best prices

Scoundrl

265's are the best fitment but there is no selection.. Anyone else bought new tires?

-Ken

chiefDave

I was running Kuhmo ECSTA 275 40 17s. They are a bit wider, and very damn sticky. Down side is they throw a ton of debris on the car. I have put 10K on them and had no issues. I have not had them to a HPDE yet. Good luck and I think my next set will be the MXs, and I saw they make a 265 40 17 and a 315 30 18.
Dave

AFVETTE

I needed front tires due to an alignment issue. Since I had some of the negative camber removed in the process (I hate to admit it but I drive much more in a straight line than in circles) I replaced the OEM GY F1 with the GY F1 in a 275/40/17 size from Tire Rack. All I can say is WOW. I personally like how the car feels. It doesn't wander anymore and the front end seems more planted even in corners. Guess the slightly wider tire offset some of the cornering grip/feel whan I had all that camber.

BTW I don't track it.

Tom

Scoundrl

No kuhmo MX 265/40/17's I could find, that was actually my first choice, the Kuhmo.

OutlawDon

I have the exact same tires and sizes put on few months ago. No problems at all. I do wish wider sizes were available. I would love to have 265/40/17 up front and 315/30/18 out back. Actually,the KDW2's are available in 315/30/18 according to their website,but I couldn't find it on tirerack though. Must be a new size and it's not out yet.

yankeevetteconvert

I went with Nitto tires. 255/40/17 up front and 305/35/18 in the back. Only had them a few weeks but I like the setup so far.

Wah

I run 315/30/18 Pirelli PZero Corsa.