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EvanZR1 · 04-15-2019

Tire advice wanted for my 91 ZR-1. 600+HP 391 cubic inch LT5, used mainly for weekend fun, but does see occasional 1/2 Mile and 1 Mile events, as well as occasional road trip.

Option 1: Toyo R888Rs. Benefits: relatively inexpensive, Y speed rating (up to 186). Negatives: noisy, not great in the rain, only available in 275/35R18 front (currently have 285/35R18).

Option 2: Pirelli PZero Rosso. Actual street tire (max performance category), but expensive, available in "correct" sizes

Option 3: Combo of whatever brand 285/35 front (Y or (Y) speed rating) and PZero Corsa (Y) for rear. Ran the Corsas on the rear of the GS and was pretty happy with them. Very "streetable" race tire: 60 treadwear, 7/32nds tread depth, not really noiser than most street tires. Corsas are expensive, but could balance by getting a less expensive tire for the front. Would most likely do a combo ob PZero Rosso front and Corsa rear, both with (Y) speed rating (186+).

Want to stick with at least a Y speed rating as the car did 176 in the mile, and I'm still thinking about maybe adding gears or potentially a small nitrous setup. Really debating between options 2 & 3 at this point.

04-15-2019	#1
EvanZR1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Omaha Posts: 402	Tire advice Tire advice wanted for my 91 ZR-1. 600+HP 391 cubic inch LT5, used mainly for weekend fun, but does see occasional 1/2 Mile and 1 Mile events, as well as occasional road trip. Option 1: Toyo R888Rs. Benefits: relatively inexpensive, Y speed rating (up to 186). Negatives: noisy, not great in the rain, only available in 275/35R18 front (currently have 285/35R18). Option 2: Pirelli PZero Rosso. Actual street tire (max performance category), but expensive, available in "correct" sizes Option 3: Combo of whatever brand 285/35 front (Y or (Y) speed rating) and PZero Corsa (Y) for rear. Ran the Corsas on the rear of the GS and was pretty happy with them. Very "streetable" race tire: 60 treadwear, 7/32nds tread depth, not really noiser than most street tires. Corsas are expensive, but could balance by getting a less expensive tire for the front. Would most likely do a combo ob PZero Rosso front and Corsa rear, both with (Y) speed rating (186+). Want to stick with at least a Y speed rating as the car did 176 in the mile, and I'm still thinking about maybe adding gears or potentially a small nitrous setup. Really debating between options 2 & 3 at this point. __________________ Evan 2023 70th C8 HTC, 94 Admiral Blue ZR-1 SOLD - 2012 Carlisle Blue Metallic ZR1 - 800HP SOLD - Steel Blue 91 391cid ZR-1 #391 SOLD - Black 91 ZR-1