Good grief, the tires - Page 4 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

efnfast · 02-22-2012

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Originally Posted by Bill

The ET = Extreme Performance
I was really surprised when I measured the 335 Michelin's and found out how skinny they were.
Thanks

How skinny are they? According to tire rack, they're 12.5"

Bill · 02-22-2012

As stated above the contact patch is 11.25 inches.

efnfast · 02-22-2012

Thanks Bill, I saw that, but didn't know if there was some discrepency for some reason. Starting to question the set I've got coming for the Spring.
Steve

Bill · 02-22-2012

OK Steve. A buddy of mine has 315 Sumo's on stock 17 x 11 wheels and says they cause the tread area to be rounded causing less contact. Keep us posted what you find.

efnfast · 02-22-2012

Pretty sure ZZZZZR1 runs the 335 PS2's. David, can you pull a tape for us?

efnfast · 02-22-2012

Sorry Bill, just backed up. Looks like in #27 reply here you already pulled a tape.

Bill · 02-22-2012

Not a problem Steve. Confirmation is always a good thing. Hoping to more measurements on other 315s and 335s.

jimmy b. · 02-22-2012

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Originally Posted by rhipsher

This is the guy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/295-35-18-Vr...item5191af412d
I've bought two sets from them in the last 6 years. They always arrived in 4 days of the transaction. If you don't see the sizes your looking for just pm him and he'll have them all the way up to 335.

Thanks for the link, I like the prices too. Hope to have a new set on by Carlisle.

HAWAIIZR-1 · 02-23-2012

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Originally Posted by Bill

I'm curious about contact patch width of the various tires. My 315 D3s measure a full 12 inches in contact with the ground, 335 PS2s only measured 11.25 inches. I have been thinking about the Nitto 555 EPs 315, can someone tell me how wide they are?

Okay, I just measured and Nitto NT555s on stock wheels in 315 are 11.50 inches contact patch on the ground.

ZZZZZR1 · 02-23-2012

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Originally Posted by efnfast

Pretty sure ZZZZZR1 runs the 335 PS2's. David, can you pull a tape for us?

These 335's will fit any 11' wheel... I've seen them on OEM ZR-1 A-molds, aftermarket A-molds and many other 11' wheels.

The only tire that has an awkward fit are the suimi's and boy are they skinny!!!!

David

02-22-2012	#32
Bill Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 141	Re: Good grief, the tires As stated above the contact patch is 11.25 inches.

02-22-2012	#33
efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,561	Re: Good grief, the tires Thanks Bill, I saw that, but didn't know if there was some discrepency for some reason. Starting to question the set I've got coming for the Spring. Steve

02-22-2012	#34
Bill Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 141	Re: Good grief, the tires OK Steve. A buddy of mine has 315 Sumo's on stock 17 x 11 wheels and says they cause the tread area to be rounded causing less contact. Keep us posted what you find.

02-22-2012	#35
efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,561	Re: Good grief, the tires Pretty sure ZZZZZR1 runs the 335 PS2's. David, can you pull a tape for us?

02-22-2012	#36
efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,561	Re: Good grief, the tires Sorry Bill, just backed up. Looks like in #27 reply here you already pulled a tape.

02-22-2012	#37
Bill Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 141	Re: Good grief, the tires Not a problem Steve. Confirmation is always a good thing. Hoping to more measurements on other 315s and 335s.