C6 z06 tyres

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sibo99

Original Poster:

225 posts

175 months

Tuesday 3rd February 2015
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Guys im needing a front tyre ! Ive the eagle good year f1s on back and good continentals on front. What tyres do you recommend? Front wont pass mot as just got a side wall cut.
I will be keeping the back goodyears as good tread.
Should i go for cheap /good make front tyre or the goodyears f1

Am all about summer driving

BLUETHUNDER

7,881 posts

267 months

Wednesday 4th February 2015
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I wouldn't skimp on cheap tyres. I replaced two on mine last year. A front and rear. Not much change out of a £1000. On a car like this I wouldn't dream of putting cheap tyres on. Its one of those expenses I have to live with.

V10 BAT

1,718 posts

241 months

Thursday 5th February 2015
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Hi , what are the sizes front and rear on the ZO6 ?

Xenophon

19 posts

175 months

Thursday 5th February 2015
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275/35/18 ZR Front -----325/30/19 ZR Rear
Goodyear Eagle Runflats as standard

V10 BAT

1,718 posts

241 months

Friday 6th February 2015
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Thanks mate , do a little digging biggrin

Titan

122 posts

255 months

Saturday 7th February 2015
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Also in need of some new rears for my Z06. The original goodyear eagle F1 supercars are really expensive and the American forum users aren't that keen on them either. Here in the UK there does not seem to be any other makes in the original sizes. Anyone here have a solution to this problem? I don't mind non run flats, and don't mind using a slightly different size, or would that be unwise.

Silver C6

252 posts

152 months

Saturday 7th February 2015
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Choice of new tyres seems pretty limited in the Z06 sizes. Tirerack in the US only lists 8 options:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.js...

As well as the right sizes, presumably you want the same weight loadings specs as the OE tyres. As you might have seen in another thread, GW65 just bought a set Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZPs for his non Z06 C6.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by Silver C6 on Saturday 7th February 17:33

Titan

122 posts

255 months

Saturday 7th February 2015
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I like the idea of 8 options when in the UK it seems we only have one. There are a few choices for the rears as they are the same size as porsche gt2 and later gt3, but then the fronts aren't available in the Z06 size. The OEM goodyears are going to cost nearly a grand for 2 tyres!

Silver C6

252 posts

152 months

Saturday 7th February 2015
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These are £300 for two:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/P-325-30-ZR-19-94Y-LL-Go...


Edited by Silver C6 on Saturday 7th February 17:57


Edited by Silver C6 on Saturday 7th February 18:04

Silver C6

252 posts

152 months

Saturday 7th February 2015
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But I just noticed the DOT code is 0108, so "new/unused" (allegedly) but manufactured in January 2008.

Titan

122 posts

255 months

Saturday 7th February 2015
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Blimey, brand new tyres, 7 years old!

sibo99

Original Poster:

225 posts

175 months

Wednesday 11th February 2015
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Just went for goodyears so all 4 boots are the same. Got 2 for £480. Came from germany i think in 2 days😄

C5RagTop

1,610 posts

255 months

Thursday 12th February 2015
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sibo99 said:
Just went for goodyears so all 4 boots are the same. Got 2 for £480. Came from germany i think in 2 days??
Do you mind me asking who supplied them? The reason I ask is that the CCCUK is talking to a tyre retailer in Europe about deals for CCCUK members. Email me if you prefer.

sibo99

Original Poster:

225 posts

175 months

Thursday 12th February 2015
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Tyre leader.co.uk

BlackZeD

802 posts

215 months

Thursday 12th February 2015
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Im up for good tyres through the club.
Michelins would be my first choice, but price is also a consideration.
Finding the right sizes for front and back for a Z06, in the same tyre is like looking for
rocking horse whatsits.
Toyos would be my next choice, but finding the sizes has so far failed me frown

C5RagTop

1,610 posts

255 months

Thursday 12th February 2015
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BlackZeD said:
Im up for good tyres through the club.
Michelins would be my first choice, but price is also a consideration.
Finding the right sizes for front and back for a Z06, in the same tyre is like looking for
rocking horse whatsits.
Toyos would be my next choice, but finding the sizes has so far failed me frown
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