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yellow69z28rs · 10-13-2013, 07:37 PM

I need some dedicated road race tires for my stock 20" wheels. Any recommendations?

Sven59 · 10-13-2013, 08:01 PM

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ZO6 Bryan · 10-13-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by yellow69z28rs

I need some dedicated road race tires for my stock 20" wheels. Any recommendations?

Front
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....R888&tab=Sizes

and Rear
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....R888&tab=Sizes

gmdoctor · 10-14-2013, 12:07 PM

I know theyre not road race tires, but has anyone tried the bfg rivals? Im looking to maintain 200treadwear for a time attack class

Stephen12ZL1 · 10-14-2013, 01:19 PM

Toyo Proxes R888 for sure!!

jessrayo · 10-14-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by yellow69z28rs

I need some dedicated road race tires for my stock 20" wheels. Any recommendations?

If you are going to buy a dedicated set of tires for road racing then I assume you are going to buy another set of rims. I cannot imagine mounting and unmounting the individual tires on your stock rims. I think you are better off looking at some different rims to reduce weight and improve your tire choices. There are more tire options in the 19" rim than the 20". You can run a wider rim for a more square set-up on the front and better handeling. I'm running the toyo R888's right now and that is a better tire than the Goodyears. I think the Hoosier R6 is another step better, but it only fits 19" rims as far as I know.

Synner · 10-14-2013, 02:21 PM

Michelin super sports if you're worried about treadware rating, R888 if looking for max traction. The super sports in the widest 315 that'll fit is on national backorder right now. How disappointing for me since I ordered them a couple days ago...

So Cal Camaro · 10-14-2013, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Synner

Michelin super sports if you're worried about treadware rating, R888 if looking for max traction. The super sports in the widest 315 that'll fit is on national backorder right now. How disappointing for me since I ordered them a couple days ago...

Yes, the backorder stuff with the Michelin's is a pain...I always keep an extra set around during racing season, as the wait can be long at times....

yellow69z28rs · 10-15-2013, 10:55 PM

I have two sets of stock wheels, one of them has MT DRs on rear with the GY stocks on the front.
After you guys help I am going to try a set of the R88's on the other stock set.

I also have a couple of sets of 22" I use for daily driving.

Thanks

Avalnch · 10-16-2013, 12:34 AM

Race tires for the stock (skinnies) will be hard to find. The Toyo R888 20" tires only come in 285 and 315 widths which need 10" and 11" wide rims respectively (minimum 9.5/10.5).

Synner · 10-16-2013, 12:41 AM

He has a ZL1, 10/11" is stock for him.

yellow69z28rs · 10-16-2013, 09:08 PM

R888 on the way! Heat cycling too!

sting808 · 10-16-2013, 11:44 PM

Nitto NT01 now come in 285/35/20 and can be shaved. The rear would be stretched on 11", but would be "sort of" squared setup. They are available, but dealers need to call for them. I went with R888s since my last check, the NT01 increased $37/tire from a month ago. It was about $200 more for a set over the R888s and couldn't justify that cost.

10-13-2013, 07:37 PM	#1
yellow69z28rs Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible Black Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 364	Road Race Tires I need some dedicated road race tires for my stock 20" wheels. Any recommendations? __________________ JRE 750 HP package Rag Top Rob

10-13-2013, 08:01 PM	#2
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,387	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=156 __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

10-14-2013, 01:19 PM	#5
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	Toyo Proxes R888 for sure!! __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

10-15-2013, 10:55 PM	#9
yellow69z28rs Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible Black Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 364	I have two sets of stock wheels, one of them has MT DRs on rear with the GY stocks on the front. After you guys help I am going to try a set of the R88's on the other stock set. I also have a couple of sets of 22" I use for daily driving. Thanks __________________ JRE 750 HP package Rag Top Rob

10-16-2013, 12:34 AM	#10
Avalnch Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro+Avalanche Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,110	Race tires for the stock (skinnies) will be hard to find. The Toyo R888 20" tires only come in 285 and 315 widths which need 10" and 11" wide rims respectively (minimum 9.5/10.5). __________________ Vengeance Kaotik Cam, C.A.I., ARH LT, Pypes Cat Back, ZL1 Shifter+2012LS3VERT bushing, Quantum Brake Ducts, JDP Tow Hook Scorch Yellow Trim Kit, Shark Fin, AAC DRLs+ABLs+SMDs, ZTA Rear Spoiler, R.Y. 1LE Splitter. Pfadt coilovers, camber plates, trailing arms, Pegasus Solid Subframe. Pedders ZL1 barz, radius arm & steering rack bushings. BMR adjustable toe-rods. Hotchkis Max Chassis Brace. ZL1 GMPP Driveline Upgrade. TurnOne P/S pump. CTS-V 6 pistons. 447 HP @ 6180 RPM / 418 TQ @ 5100 RPM

10-14-2013, 12:07 PM	#4
gmdoctor Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: GTA Posts: 39	I know theyre not road race tires, but has anyone tried the bfg rivals? Im looking to maintain 200treadwear for a time attack class

10-14-2013, 02:21 PM	#7
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,542	Michelin super sports if you're worried about treadware rating, R888 if looking for max traction. The super sports in the widest 315 that'll fit is on national backorder right now. How disappointing for me since I ordered them a couple days ago...

10-16-2013, 12:41 AM	#11
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,542	He has a ZL1, 10/11" is stock for him.

10-16-2013, 09:08 PM	#12
yellow69z28rs Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible Black Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 364	R888 on the way! Heat cycling too! __________________ JRE 750 HP package Rag Top Rob

10-16-2013, 11:44 PM	#13
sting808 Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 929	Nitto NT01 now come in 285/35/20 and can be shaved. The rear would be stretched on 11", but would be "sort of" squared setup. They are available, but dealers need to call for them. I went with R888s since my last check, the NT01 increased $37/tire from a month ago. It was about $200 more for a set over the R888s and couldn't justify that cost.