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jerry2866 · 04-21-2008, 01:17 PM

time to buy some new rear tires!!!

what do you guys think is the best bang for the buck??

whats out there??

**DennyM** · 04-21-2008, 02:19 PM

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06 Z06 Tires

extanker · 04-21-2008, 02:24 PM

oem,s are still the best RF,s for dry ,summer traction

Duke/Earl · 05-27-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by extanker

oem,s are still the best RF,s for dry ,summer traction

Z06Modder · 05-28-2008, 06:36 PM

Ill go ahead and disagree and tell you I think the Bridgestones are better for dry traction, and for road noise. You know what opinions are like though..

I have no hard data...60 foot times (one track trip each) are similar...but HPDE-wise I thought they were MUCH better. Hooking on the street is way better. Granted my GY's were going quite south at 8.5k miles, even at 2 or 3k miles they didnt hook well with stock power levels. Now with ~550 rwhp, for me to get some traction in 1st, and decent traction in 2nd is a welcome surprise (similar surfaces/conditions on the comparo).

Jeff

6speeder · 05-29-2008, 07:29 AM

If you don't mind running with non-runflats and no spare (I have since 2000) the Nitto Invo's are very good also. Better traction, quieter, better ride, but carry a flat kit just in case. They are also a good buy @ 1175 a set online at Discount Tire direct.