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AustinZ28 · 03-08-2018, 01:00 PM

thanks guys....great tire feedback. I am learning a lot from your comments.

AustinZ28 · 03-08-2018, 01:03 PM

You are the second person to tell me that these tires rock....

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Originally Posted by Chevy2tehBone

Get the Conti Extreme Contact Sports. Trust me. Absolutely the best tire I've driven on. Sticky, 340 treadwear, little road noise. Taking mine to the track on Saturday, but I can already tell just from daily driving that these tires are fantastic.

MrRaZ28 · 03-09-2018, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AustinZ28

You are the second person to tell me that these tires rock....

They are truly excellent. Granted, I had S-04 Pole Positions prior because that's what the dealer put on, and they are a good street tire as well... but these Conti's are just fantastic. Tomorrow is track day, so we'll see what the improvement is! For such a high treadwear, they are surprisingly soft and change ride quality drastically.

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Originally Posted by jerseytaylor

how do they fit on the wheels? squared up sidewalls?

In this, I can't answer exactly as I put 325's all the way around this time. They fit the rear perfectly, and the front they stick out just a bit.. but I've been experimenting with different pressures to see what works and for now 28 psi all the way around has done it. They warm up to 32-33 after short trips and I don't feel any sidewall flex.

X77-69z28 · 03-09-2018, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AustinZ28

You are the second person to tell me that these tires rock....

I will be the third. They are awesome

ZEN357 · 03-12-2018, 08:51 AM

Most of the new wheels are painted and not powder coated.

soulsea · 03-14-2018, 07:30 PM

Anyone try the Nitto Invo on one of these cars?

aris · 03-14-2018, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by soulsea

Anyone try the Nitto Invo on one of these cars?

I ran them after the Trofeos - loved them and will definitely go back.

I however made the mistake of running a staggered setup of 305 front and 325 rear. I did not like how much the car pushed in corners at all. It definitely hurt the driving experience some. The tires themselves were excellent though. Very predictable and were pretty much good till they were corded.

z28monster · 03-14-2018, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy2tehBone

They are truly excellent. Granted, I had S-04 Pole Positions prior because that's what the dealer put on, and they are a good street tire as well... but these Conti's are just fantastic. Tomorrow is track day, so we'll see what the improvement is! For such a high treadwear, they are surprisingly soft and change ride quality drastically.

In this, I can't answer exactly as I put 325's all the way around this time. They fit the rear perfectly, and the front they stick out just a bit.. but I've been experimenting with different pressures to see what works and for now 28 psi all the way around has done it. They warm up to 32-33 after short trips and I don't feel any sidewall flex.

Could you post pics on your 325 squared Conti's setup, please? I'm about to pull the trigger on some tires within a week or two. Also thinking of going with 305 squared Michelin 4S. Still on the fence. Thanks.

MrRaZ28 · 03-15-2018, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by z28monster

Could you post pics on your 325 squared Conti's setup, please? I'm about to pull the trigger on some tires within a week or two. Also thinking of going with 305 squared Michelin 4S. Still on the fence. Thanks.

Sure thing. I will when I get home. Haven't even had the chance to wash the track off the car yet lol.

AustinZ28 · 03-15-2018, 10:02 AM

leave the track ON the car. My car seems to run better when I leave the filth post a heavy drive applied.

MrRaZ28 · 03-15-2018, 11:27 AM

Well, then I'll get a pic before I leave work since I'm driving it this week. lol

Gbland60 · 03-15-2018, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinZ28

leave the track ON the car. My car seems to run better when I leave the filth post a heavy drive applied.

MrRaZ28 · 03-16-2018, 01:27 AM

Tough to get decent shots in the parking lot, but this gives you some idea. Fills out the wheel well a little more. Front have, obviously, more of a tire lip than the rears, but think of it as curb protection lol.

Running 28 psi cold all the way around. Gets up to 32 when normal driving. Goes WAY up on the track... had it go to 38 on the final session and they started getting greasy. Going to knock it down to 25 or 26 and see what happens.

If you want a different angle, let me know and I'll try to do it.

Last shot is just to show the track on the front. lol

z28monster · 03-16-2018, 11:24 AM

Dang, that looks good!

How are they compared to the trofeos on the street and track? Do you actually feel more turn in grip with the wider 325 Conti's up front?

03-16-2018, 01:27 AM	#27
MrRaZ28 @MrRaZ28 Drives: 2014 Z28 #80 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 590 View My Garage	Tough to get decent shots in the parking lot, but this gives you some idea. Fills out the wheel well a little more. Front have, obviously, more of a tire lip than the rears, but think of it as curb protection lol. Running 28 psi cold all the way around. Gets up to 32 when normal driving. Goes WAY up on the track... had it go to 38 on the final session and they started getting greasy. Going to knock it down to 25 or 26 and see what happens. If you want a different angle, let me know and I'll try to do it. Last shot is just to show the track on the front. lol Attached Images

03-08-2018, 01:00 PM	#15
AustinZ28 Drives: Several Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 39	thanks guys....great tire feedback. I am learning a lot from your comments.

03-12-2018, 08:51 AM	#19
ZEN357 Drives: 1991 Z/28 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 411	Most of the new wheels are painted and not powder coated.

03-14-2018, 07:30 PM	#20
soulsea Drives: Fast Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mt Pleasant SC Posts: 252	Anyone try the Nitto Invo on one of these cars?

03-15-2018, 10:02 AM	#24
AustinZ28 Drives: Several Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 39	leave the track ON the car. My car seems to run better when I leave the filth post a heavy drive applied.

03-15-2018, 11:27 AM	#25
MrRaZ28 @MrRaZ28 Drives: 2014 Z28 #80 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 590 View My Garage	Well, then I'll get a pic before I leave work since I'm driving it this week. lol

03-16-2018, 11:24 AM	#28
z28monster Drives: 15 Z28, 17 GT350R Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 212	Dang, that looks good! How are they compared to the trofeos on the street and track? Do you actually feel more turn in grip with the wider 325 Conti's up front?