What tires are you using

[All2Easy]

I am on Continental Extreme Contact DW's. 305 on the front, and 325 in rear. The Conti's are less wide than the Trofeo's, so running 325 in the rear fills the 11.5 wheel back up. I am very impressed with them in the wet, and the ride is much more street compliant.

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Originally Posted by Z28 HLR

Really?? They aren't as wide as the Trofeo's? How can that be since they are the same size?

Manufacturers are all over the place with tire sizes. In addition some as square shouldered like Michelins or round shouldered like Bridgestones.

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Originally Posted by Z28 HLR

So to keep them wide, Michelin would be better?

Michelins are definitely the way to keep the wide look. For sure.

[tylerio]

I have Bridgestone re-11s, 305s all four corners. Drive fine in 40 degree weather, plus much easier to deal with on the street. Decent on wet pavement. Have not tracked them yet, so can't vouch for them there. I have PSS on my 2012 SS, very nice but they get very greasy on track after a few laps on a warm day. I'm hoping the RE-11s don't have that problem.

[DavidCorsaro]

I'd just like to point out that the RE11 is a using tire technology that is at least 8 years old. That is eons when considering how far compounds and carcass structure have evolved. The RE11A was released here around 3 to 4 years ago and, laughably, is an even better tire than the RE11 but still 'old' in respect to what is on the market today.

Neither the RE11 nor the RE11A is even relevant in conversation when discussing cream of the crop street tires in 2016. It is unfortunate that Tire Rack's surveys, while extremely helpful to the layperson, don't always paint a true picture.

I wish people put more emphasis on testing and doing their own research, and knowing tread compound(which CANNOT be interpreted from TW ratings) trumps tread width in most applications.

Again, this is for people who care about getting around the quickest in autocross or track day applications, who also drive to events on the tires that they race with.

The Pilot Sport Cup 2 is arguably the best street/light track tire available right now. You'd be doing yourself and the Z/28 a disservice by showing up to a track day on MPSSs or RE11s.

Bridgestone RE71R for autocross duty(if running in SCCA's 200TW Street classes), even though they're only available in 285/35/19 for now. 305/30/19 is coming this summer.

If you're autocrossing just for fun and want to keep going fast, run the Trofeos or the Pilot Sport Cup 2.

Hankook's RS3v2 and Yokohama's AD08R in 305/30/19, while no longer top tier tires for autocross, are still excellent street/autocross/light track day alternatives.

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Originally Posted by DualCool

I'm new here and due for tires soon.

I'm looking at Michelin Sport Cup 2's in 315/30-19's (180 TR). Tire Rack PSC2 specs are very close to Trofeo specs considering most other options in similar size weigh 4 lbs more.

Trofeo's:
28 Lbs.
12.6 Section Width
11.6 Tread Width
26.3 Diameter

Sport Cup 2:
28 Lbs
12.6 Section Width
11.7 Tread Width
26.5 Diameter

I am using Cup 2 tires right now. I can easily tell you that Trofeo Rs are better. They also do overheat, just like the PSS tires they share their compound technology with.

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Originally Posted by Z28 HLR

So I have Michelin Pilot Super Sports on order. 325's in the rear and 305's in the front. They are completely backordered across the country. I spoke to Michelin yesterday and they said that because of the race season starting these tires are in heavy demand. They did say that stock should be available in April.....

Why not 315 up front? That's my plan. 315 f and 335 r.

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Originally Posted by Z28 HLR

Would it fit? Has anyone tried that? 335's? Not 325's?

My bad. I meant 315 up front, not 335 rear.

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Originally Posted by Z28 HLR

Ok, so 315 in the front and 325 in the rear?

So why not 315 up front?

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Originally Posted by Z28 HLR

I guess I've never heard anyone putting anything other than 305's up front. If it works, I'd do it! Have you heard of anyone who's done this?

I have not. I guess I'll be the 2nd one after you. 11" on 315 is perfect.

[Dropspeed]

If you want a little more ground clearance (0.5") for daily driving you can run a 305/35/19. Someone on here used the Nitto NT-05, and I had them on my Z/28 wheels (after 305/30 Bridgestone (yuck) and some RS-3). The GT350TP was just released with a Michin Super Sport also in 305/35/19 so there should be more options coming.

[68camaroz28]

Originally Posted by Z28 HLR

So I have Michelin Pilot Super Sports on order. 325's in the rear and 305's in the front. They are completely backordered across the country. I spoke to Michelin yesterday and they said that because of the race season starting these tires are in heavy demand. They did say that stock should be available in April.....

I know many are running 325's in the rear but is anyone running the Pilot Sport 325's?

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Would like to hear from anyone using Pirelli PZeros. They are pretty sticky, decently priced (just under $1500) and have decent tread wear rating @ 220. I know mfrs. have diff methods for calc. tread wear. As point of ref for these, I had them on my Boss and the rears (285s) lasted roughly 10k miles.

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Originally Posted by 68camaroz28

I know many are running 325's in the rear but is anyone running the Pilot Sport 325's?

Yes. It's been done. There are some pictures somewhere in here. Can't recall the poster.