she needs new shoes

[GrayZ]

hello, my ZR-1 needs new shoes, looking for the best bang for the buck, who what and where, thanks in advance

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Hey Keith,
My recommendation is for Nitto NT555 G2 from Discounttiredirect.com. They are great all around performance tire at a reasonable price.


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[Paul Workman]

Hey Keith,
My recommendation is for Nitto NT555 G2 from Discounttiredirect.com. They are great all around performance tire at a reasonable price.


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Dittos on the Nittos!

[TX '90 ZR1]

Hey Keith,
My recommendation is for Nitto NT555 G2 from Discounttiredirect.com. They are great all around performance tire at a reasonable price.


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I have to agree with this also.
I put Nittos on mine last summer and have had no issues with them for normal driving around. Did a lot of research before buying and couldn't find anything close for the money.
I did put the (drag radial ?) on the rear. About the same money. I just liked the look.
:cheers:

[tccrab]

I put Nittos on Girlfriend back in October, love them.
Quiet, sticky, and look good.
Half the cost of GSC's.


'Crabs

[GrayZ]

Thanks, for the input....nitto's it be


Craig, do I have to have any special cleaning rags or such ??

[Locobob]

I'm running 18in Nitto 555's, the DR's in the rear, very grippy, first gear is actually usable with these i.e. doesn't result in instant wheel spin. My old Pilot Sports lasted a long time but they got hard as rocks and I was getting nothing but wheel spin in first and I could break them loose in second too if I wasn't careful. The Nittos probably won't last as long but I'll take good traction over tire life any day... and they were a whole lot cheaper.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Thanks, for the input....nitto's it be


Craig, do I have to have any special cleaning rags or such ??


Ha, ha.....diapers are out and microfiber is in these days. I just buy bundles from COSTCO Japan! LOL!!




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[Ccmano]

hello, my ZR-1 needs new shoes, looking for the best bang for the buck, who what and where, thanks in advance

What size are your wheels, Keith? Are you still running those TorqThrustII’s? For stock sizes as previously stated the Nittos are the best value price/Performance. Sumitomos are the cheapest and perform adequately. If you have other sizes a larger selection is open to you. I’m my opinion the best street tire in the market is the the Michelin SuperSport. Good luck, you still thinking about selling your beast?
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:cheers:

[tgonyaw]

It looks like I am going with the Nitto G2 in 30 days if Goodyear has not made the D3 by then. The rear size has been out of stock since early fall.
Tire Buyer has a 10% discount now. The site says 4 tires in the stock sizes are about $610.00.
Good luck with the purchase.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

It looks like I am going with the Nitto G2 in 30 days if Goodyear has not made the D3 by then. The rear size has been out of stock since early fall.

Tire Buyer has a 10% discount now. The site says 4 tires in the stock sizes are about $610.00.

Good luck with the purchase.


I can’t use tirebuyer.com for my location, but thanks for sharing as it seems a good option for those in the US.



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[HKD]

Hi! I am new - I am located in Europe (Austria). I look for a ZR-1 in Europe. The tire question is due for me, too. Since we need Y (speed max 300) - do you know any tire open for this speed index (your tire recommendation is for max 270) - and open for distribution in Europe, too? If not: Do you have any recommendation for alternative rims on the ZR-1....sorry - Corvette Europe doesn't respond to such questions! Helmut

[Bob Eyres]

Keith- Are you, or anyone else, running Torque Thrust ll’s. If so I’d like to see a picture of that.
I like the “old school” look.
It looks like the consensus is Nittos, but I really like my Toyo R888’s. Soft, Super sticky, and after two years at 5-6K mi. Per yr. they have plenty of tread life left. Two more yrs. and they’re aged out anyway.
I can’t see buying a long wearing tire for a ZR-1 that doesn’t get lots of miles put on it. Not cost effective. JMHO.


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[Ccmano]

Keith- Are you, or anyone else, running Torque Thrust ll’s. If so I’d like to see a picture of that.
I like the “old school” look.
It looks like the consensus is Nittos, but I really like my Toyo R888’s. Soft, Super sticky, and after two years at 5-6K mi. Per yr. they have plenty of tread life left. Two more yrs. and they’re aged out anyway.
I can’t see buying a long wearing tire for a ZR-1 that doesn’t get lots of miles put on it. Not cost effective. JMHO.


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You’ll find a picture of Keith’s car here...
https://pin.it/p67chwsdrcpabi

[Ccmano]

Hi! I am new - I am located in Europe (Austria). I look for a ZR-1 in Europe. The tire question is due for me, too. Since we need Y (speed max 300) - do you know any tire open for this speed index (your tire recommendation is for max 270) - and open for distribution in Europe, too? If not: Do you have any recommendation for alternative rims on the ZR-1....sorry - Corvette Europe doesn't respond to such questions! Helmut

Helmut, to my knowledge in the original 315/35/17 tire only the GoodyearF1 GS-D3 is available in a Y rating. Not sure if they are available in Europe and even here are not currently in production. If they will allow a slightly larger tire that many successfully use here the Michelin Pilot Super Sports and Pirelli P-Zeros are available in 335/35/17. Although I suspect departure from original size in not allowed in Europe. Maybe some of our European members can chime in with their experience. Good luck.
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[GrayZ]

hey, Dan, here I is .

[9157]

I just replaced my 555’s with these:
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[GrayZ]

greetings all, went with the nitto's....looks like I might have a buyer for my car...very bittersweet for me, but, she needs to get on the road !!

[GrayZ]

my wheels are torque thrust 2's. clikcy on the picture under my name

[HAWAIIZR-1]

greetings all, went with the nitto's....looks like I might have a buyer for my car...very bittersweet for me, but, she needs to get on the road !!



Congrats Keith and I hope the deal goes through for you. The buyer is going to score one sweet ride and deal.


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Mickey Thompson Street Comps work for me, great price and no issues. Price is great.