I have been informed we should see the first Hoosier race tires for the C6 Z06 on or around 5-17-06. It will be available in both the A6 (AutoX) and R6 (road race) versions at that time
Just as Hoosier and Kumho snubbed non Z C5 owners, looks like they will do the same to the non Z C6ers.
What is the feasibility of squeezing these on the 19 X 10 wheel? I know it won't keep the contact patch at its maximium design capability, but there really is no alternative for non Z C6s.
BTW - I don't think the Pirelli Corsas provide enough grip for the $$$ in low speed autocross.
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Originally Posted by aggie88
Luke, this is disappointing news indeed.
Just as Hoosier and Kumho snubbed non Z C5 owners, looks like they will do the same to the non Z C6ers.
What is the feasibility of squeezing these on the 19 X 10 wheel? I know it won't keep the contact patch at its maximium design capability, but there really is no alternative for non Z C6s.
BTW - I don't think the Pirelli Corsas provide enough grip for the $$$ in low speed autocross.
In speaking with Michelin last nite it appears as though there is a 305/30/19 Pilot Sport Cup that is produced so you now have an option for the street/track. Now, if they would only make it in a 325 or 345/30/19 I wouldn't have to get track tires for the street. Maybe eventually they will or maybe Nitto will make their NT01's in those sizes.
Luke,
What is the difference between the A6 and R6? Which one is harder or can handle more heat cycles?
In speaking with Michelin last nite it appears as though there is a 305/30/19 Pilot Sport Cup that is produced so you now have an option for the street/track. Now, if they would only make it in a 325 or 345/30/19 I wouldn't have to get track tires for the street. Maybe eventually they will or maybe Nitto will make their NT01's in those sizes.
$514 each in 305/30yr19 !!
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Originally Posted by xtream1
Luke,
What is the difference between the A6 and R6? Which one is harder or can handle more heat cycles?
A = Autocross
R = Roadrace
So, R is harder, A is softer. Dunno if there'll be a difference on heat cycles, but wear is obvious...
I change tires on the Honda with just about every oil change (I get 4-5kmi on the rears) and have tried pretty much everything out there. I used to run a Fikse FM5 18x9.5f and 18x11r, but now I'm running OE C6Z wheels. On the Fikse I ran 275s and 315s or 325s. The Pirelli Corsa were absolute garbage, IMO. The Pilot Sport Cup was a great tire for the track, but tread life was virtually nonexistant; they also didn't work very well for daily driving on dirty roads (i.e. construction). For a bit less money, I had better results with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s - they had more bite (especially in the cold) than the PSCs, and lasted nearly 3 times as long. They held up pretty well to track driving also.
If you can afford an extra set of wheels, I'd recommend some PS2s for the street, and Hoosiers for the track. Trying to compromise is just pointless when the "track-oriented" tires are pretty much useless on the street.
I have been informed we should see the first Hoosier race tires for the C6 Z06 on or around 5-17-06. It will be available in both the A6 (AutoX) and R6 (road race) versions at that time
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