No tires available for ZR1

[raymond greene]

Hello folks, trying to find a set of tires with not much luck. The Goodyear F1's are out of stock for the front ones until May. I think my tire store mentioned another brand that was available but did not recommend them.
I guess the 17 inch wheels are not that popular. Any tips?:o Thanks

[Kevin]

17" are popular....315 is not.

goodyear
nitto
sumitumo
and one that begins with a V are the ones that come to mind that are made in 315.

335 gives you Michelin

[ZZZZZR1]

You can fit the 285 40 17 F1 too. These are available and 315 35 17 for the rears. (Goodyear F1)

Michelins will work too and they are available

(As Kevin said). 275 40 17. 335 35 17

:cheers:

David

[Mystic ZR-1]

Kumho makes the 275 and 315 sizes for the ZR1.
They're highly rated on the Tirerack website and the
$ aren't too bad either. Neat tread pattern, they wear and balance well,
work good in the rain and hook up just fine unless you're a hard core drag race
or "track rat"
But for some reason, very few run them?

[Racinfan83]

Found this place where you can get the Vredesteins in both normal sizes:
http://www.performanceplustire.com/products/productID/3678
There is also an e-bay retailer that goes by "cleanin out the garage" or something like that - several members have bought the Vred's from there. Probably the direction I will go this year...

[cvette98pacecar]

Hello folks, trying to find a set of tires with not much luck. The Goodyear F1's are out of stock for the front ones until May. I think my tire store mentioned another brand that was available but did not recommend them.
I guess the 17 inch wheels are not that popular. Any tips?:o Thanks

Ray, I hope you go by Ray. If you don't I apologize. If this was me looking for tires I would get in touch with our Merchandise director as the ZR-1 Net Registry has a Wholesale tire account with a National Vendor. This account is available to all of our Registry members.
Oh wait that is me.
Let me know what rear tire you are interested in and I will get you a price on the front. Drop Shipping is 5.00 per wheel.



Nitto NT 555R Drag Radial
Get the competitive advantage at the track and on the street
315/35R-17 102V B
UTQG: 100AA
More info...
AZ 7
OH 16
TX 6
$173.97

Qty:

Nitto NT05R Drag Radial
Road-legal competition drag radial.
P315/35R17 102 BLK
UTQG: 0BBB
More info...
AZ 5
OH 10
TX 7
$178.00

Qty:

Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance
Make no mistake, this tire is built for performance.
315/35ZR-17 102W BLK
UTQG: 300AA
More info...
AZ 8
OH 4
TX 6
$181.00

Qty:

BFGoodrich g-Force T/A Drag Radial Original Tread
Drag radial delivers maximum traction under extreme acceleration.
P315/35R17 93 TT RB
UTQG: 0BCC
More info...
AZ 5
OH 3
TX 0
$201.00

Qty:

Nitto NT05
Maximum performance summer tire.
315/35ZR17 102W B
UTQG: 200AA
More info...
AZ 3
OH 2
TX 8
$212.00

Qty:

Nitto NT-01
D.O.T. approved competition radial.
P315/35ZR-17 102Z B
UTQG: 100AA
More info...
AZ 0
OH 7
TX 11
$230.00

Qty:

Kumho V700 Victoracer
DOT approved competition tire.
315/35ZR-17 102Z BSW
UTQG: 50AA
More info...
AZ 0
OH 0
TX 0
$239.00

Qty:

Kumho Ecsta XS
Ultra high performance and handling.
315/35R-17 102W BSW
UTQG: 180AA
More info...
AZ 0
OH 0
TX 0
$270.00

Qty:

[cvette98pacecar]

Just in case you want to go with the PS2.


Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Ultra-high performance luxury.
335/35ZR-17 106Y BSW
UTQG: 220AA
More info...
AZ 4
OH 2
TX 0
$475.00

Qty:


Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Ultra-high performance luxury.
275/40ZR-17 98Y RRBL
UTQG: 220AA
More info...
AZ 5
OH 5
TX 11
$265.00

Qty:

Front Goodyear F1 Asymmetric.


Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All Season
Ultra high performance in all seasons.
275/40ZR17 98W B
UTQG: 500AA
More info...
AZ 5
OH 4
TX 0
$164.00

Qty:

[Dynomite]

See Tires and Other Modifications (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-zr-1-discussion/3005470-tech-info-lt5-modifications-rebuild-tricks-500-hp-2.html#post1581480724)

Discount Tire (http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/assignTireVehicle.do?yr=1991&mk=CHEVROLET&selectedModel=CORVETTE&vid=005923)

FRONT............................................. .........................REAR
Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance..................................Nitto NT 555R Drag Radial
P275/40ZR-17 98W............................................... ......315/35R-17 102V B
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll142/dynomite007/ZR1%20Modified/NittoNT555.jpg.................................... .............http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll142/dynomite007/ZR1%20Modified/NittoNT555R.jpg

1. Total for ALL four tires (two FRONT and two REAR) $704 with free shipping.
2. Tires arrived 3 days after ordered from Discount Tire (http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/assignTireVehicle.do?yr=1991&mk=CHEVROLET&selectedModel=CORVETTE&vid=005923)
3. Took new tires and rims with old tires to local Discount Tire.
4. Discount Tire removed old tires and installed new tires on rims (Left and Right).
5. Cost to install two front and two rear new tires including balancing was $15 each tire.
6. Confirmed tire balance at 120 mph with zero vibration at any speed 0 - 120 mph.
7. Absolutely the best balanced tires I have ever had.

8. Tires (some helpful hints from Marc Haibeck)
a. There are four or more brands available for the ZR-1. Sumitomo, Kumho, Nitto, Vredestein, etc.
b. Sumitomo's may flat spot when cold because there is one nylon cord. They will thump for about the first five miles when cold.
c. Kumho's racing tires are excellent.
d. The Nitto NT 555 provides 95% of the performance of the Goodyear D3 at about 60% of the price. The soft thread on the NT 555R wears out in about 20k miles.
e. The Tire Rack does not sell Nitto. Discount Tire has them Discount Tire (http://www.discounttire.com).
f. AFS Wheels sells Vredestein tires Vredestein (http://shop.afswheels.com/VREDESTEIN...A-TIRES_c5.htm). AFS Wheels are the same as "Cleanin-out-the-garage" on Ebay. Cleanin-out-the-garage has Lots of information on Vredestein Sessanta tires on Ebay Vredestein Tires (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=Vredestein+tires&_sacat=See-All-Categories).

[cvette98pacecar]

See Tires and Other Modifications (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-zr-1-discussion/3005470-tech-info-lt5-modifications-rebuild-tricks-500-hp-2.html#post1581480724)

Discount Tire (http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/assignTireVehicle.do?yr=1991&mk=CHEVROLET&selectedModel=CORVETTE&vid=005923)

FRONT............................................. .........................REAR
Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance..................................Nitto NT 555R Drag Radial
P275/40ZR-17 98W............................................... ......315/35R-17 102V B
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll142/dynomite007/ZR1%20Modified/NittoNT555.jpg.................................... .............http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll142/dynomite007/ZR1%20Modified/NittoNT555R.jpg

1. Total for ALL four tires (two FRONT and two REAR) $704 with free shipping.
2. Tires arrived 3 days after ordered from Discount Tire (http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/assignTireVehicle.do?yr=1991&mk=CHEVROLET&selectedModel=CORVETTE&vid=005923)
3. Took new tires and rims with old tires to local Discount Tire.
4. Discount Tire removed old tires and installed new tires on rims (Left and Right).
5. Cost to install two front and two rear new tires including balancing was $15 each tire.
6. Confirmed tire balance at 120 mph with zero vibration at any speed 0 - 120 mph.
7. Absolutely the best balanced tires I have ever had.

8. Tires (some helpful hints from Marc Haibeck)
a. There are four or more brands available for the ZR-1. Sumitomo, Kumho, Nitto, Vredestein, etc.
b. Sumitomo's may flat spot when cold because there is one nylon cord. They will thump for about the first five miles when cold.
c. Kumho's racing tires are excellent.
d. The Nitto NT 555 provides 95% of the performance of the Goodyear D3 at about 60% of the price. The soft thread on the NT 555R wears out in about 20k miles.
e. The Tire Rack does not sell Nitto. Discount Tire has them Discount Tire (http://www.discounttire.com).
f. AFS Wheels sells Vredestein tires Vredestein (http://shop.afswheels.com/VREDESTEIN...A-TIRES_c5.htm). AFS Wheels are the same as "Cleanin-out-the-garage" on Ebay. Cleanin-out-the-garage has Lots of information on Vredestein Sessanta tires on Ebay Vredestein Tires (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=Vredestein+tires&_sacat=See-All-Categories).

Cliff, i have the NT05 on the Ruby. Have no clue how these compare but, here is our price.


Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance
Make no mistake, this tire is built for performance.
P275/40ZR-17 98W
UTQG: 300AA
More info...
AZ 1
OH 35
TX 1
$119.00

Qty:


Nitto NT 555R Drag Radial
Get the competitive advantage at the track and on the street
315/35R-17 102V B
UTQG: 100AA
More info...
AZ 7
OH 16
TX 6
$173.97

Qty:

Total: 585.94
Tax 0
shipping 5.00 per wheel
Membership to the registry if you are not a member 45.00
Total. $635.94

[Dynomite]

Great Price for sure :thumbsup: :handshak:

Cliff, i have the NT05 on the Ruby. Have no clue how these compare but, here is our price.


Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance
Make no mistake, this tire is built for performance.
P275/40ZR-17 98W
UTQG: 300AA
More info...
AZ 1
OH 35
TX 1
$119.00

Qty:


Nitto NT 555R Drag Radial
Get the competitive advantage at the track and on the street
315/35R-17 102V B
UTQG: 100AA
More info...
AZ 7
OH 16
TX 6
$173.97

Qty:

Total: 585.94
Tax 0
shipping 5.00 per wheel
Membership to the registry if you are not a member 45.00
Total. $635.94

[BigJohn]

Kumho makes the 275 and 315 sizes for the ZR1.
They're highly rated on the Tirerack website and the
$ aren't too bad either. Neat tread pattern, they wear and balance well,
work good in the rain and hook up just fine unless you're a hard core drag race
or "track rat"
But for some reason, very few run them?

Cold no sticky!!!

[Paul Workman]

Great Price for sure :thumbsup: :handshak:

DOH!! :mad:

I paid right at $850 (w/ insurance) at Discount Tire for the same 555/555r combo the week before the Registry discount was announced. The REGISTRY price is awesome, thanks to Robert DeMarco for his fine job as Merchandise Committee Chairman!:thumbsup:

[Dynomite]

DOH!! :mad:

I paid right at $850 (w/ insurance) at Discount Tire for the same 555/555r combo the week before the Registry discount was announced. The REGISTRY price is awesome, thanks to Robert DeMarco for his fine job as Merchandise Committee Chairman!:thumbsup:

Paul.........I thought you were better connected...........but guess not :D

Yes.....Robert is right on the money :thumbsup:

And them Nitto 555s are a great looking tire with great first time balance (no vibration at all).
And......Discount Tire Dismounted Old Tires and Mounted Nittos with NO marks on the rims.

FRONT............................................. .........................REAR
Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance..................................Nitto NT 555R Drag Radial
P275/40ZR-17 98W............................................... ......315/35R-17 102V B
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll142/dynomite007/ZR1%20Modified/NittoNT555.jpg.................................... .............http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll142/dynomite007/ZR1%20Modified/NittoNT555R.jpg

[Racinfan83]

Just in case you want to go with the PS2.


Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Ultra-high performance luxury.
335/35ZR-17 106Y BSW
UTQG: 220AA
More info...
AZ 4
OH 2
TX 0
$475.00

Qty:


Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Ultra-high performance luxury.
275/40ZR-17 98Y RRBL
UTQG: 220AA
More info...
AZ 5
OH 5
TX 11
$265.00

Qty:

Front Goodyear F1 Asymmetric.


Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All Season
Ultra high performance in all seasons.
275/40ZR17 98W B
UTQG: 500AA
More info...
AZ 5
OH 4
TX 0
$164.00

Qty:
Can you get the Goodyear Eagles for the rear? Price?

[carmine]

Vredesteins Can`t GO Wrong

[batchman]

Cold no sticky!!!

FWIW, I found Nitto 555RII and 555R (drag radial) to work pretty well in the cold. R-comps are fun.

- Jeff

[FU]

Would we be able to get a discount on C6 ZO6 (18"s & 19"s) ?? They would be going on a ZR1.

[randy ransome]

Cliff, i have the NT05 on the Ruby. Have no clue how these compare but, here is our price.


Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance
Make no mistake, this tire is built for performance.
P275/40ZR-17 98W
UTQG: 300AA
More info...
AZ 1
OH 35
TX 1
$119.00

Qty:


Nitto NT 555R Drag Radial
Get the competitive advantage at the track and on the street
315/35R-17 102V B
UTQG: 100AA
More info...
AZ 7
OH 16
TX 6
$173.97

Qty:

Total: 585.94
Tax 0
shipping 5.00 per wheel
Membership to the registry if you are not a member 45.00
Total. $635.94

Robert, I would like to purchase this tire package. Please let me know what I need to do to complete the deal.

Thanks,

[cvette98pacecar]

Would we be able to get a discount on C6 ZO6 (18"s & 19"s) ?? They would be going on a ZR1.

Oh yeah. They are about $200.00 cheaper than Tirerack and 100.00 cheaper than Viper parts of America

[Schrade]

Kumho makes the 275 and 315 sizes for the ZR1.
They're highly rated on the Tirerack website and the
$ aren't too bad either. Neat tread pattern, they wear and balance well,
work good in the rain and hook up just fine unless you're a hard core drag race
or "track rat"
But for some reason, very few run them?

Cold no sticky!!!

F1's as well; cold = VERY poor grip-tion!!!

[cvette98pacecar]

DOH!! :mad:

I paid right at $850 (w/ insurance) at Discount Tire for the same 555/555r combo the week before the Registry discount was announced. The REGISTRY price is awesome, thanks to Robert DeMarco for his fine job as Merchandise Committee Chairman!:thumbsup:

Sorry Paul, I have been working this for awhile. We as the Registry are at the mercy of the vendor.

[RyanChappel]

My '91 came with Sumi's mounted on OEM A-molds........They are dicey on frozen pavement and take forever to warm up and assume a somewhat round configuration about 5 months of the year....there are plenty of miles left in my tires...but this Spring may see their retirement for the Nitto combination..

[scottfab]

Vredesteins Can`t GO Wrong

I've always liked the way they look. These maybe going on the front
this spring.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Robert,

Thanks for setting the special pricing up and what a deal!! I'm with Nittos all the way until something better comes out.

[Racinfan83]

Sorry Paul, I have been working this for awhile. We as the Registry are at the mercy of the vendor.

Is there a full list of what we can get for what price somewhere? Or was that it that you posted on this thread?