Tire Replacement Suggestions - Page 6 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

BlackSheepz · 05-05-2021

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Originally Posted by rush91

Tire Buyer has stock of Nitto555 G2s....I needed a new front tire, ordered last Monday, received 2 days later.

Thank you for this suggestion.
I just ordered a FULL set of Nitto 555 G2s from Tire Buyer to the local install place. I feel like due to the resounding sentiment on the forum about them that they are the right choice (Plus they were only about $250 more total).

Thanks everyone!

Bob Eyres · 06-06-2021

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Originally Posted by kz098123

I got the Nittos a little while ago. They are definitely better than the rock hard 10-year-old tires I replaced.

I still don?t feel like I am fully hooking up in 1st gear under full throttle. I feel a little slippage. Not sure how long they will last for me the way I drive... too fun for me to not punch it all the time.

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Take a look at the Toyo R888?s. On my car they stick like glue, and surprisingly have lasted for 4 years.
Every time out it sees at least one first gear blast, and 7k in second and third.
Gotta be careful in the rain though.

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93RubyZ · 07-10-2021

I also have the Toyo Proxes R888 all around. I only drive in good weather so their handling in poor weather isn't a concern for me. The only complaint I have is they don't "look" as wide as the BFGs I had before. Measurement-wise, the difference is negligible -- it think it may be because the Toyos have more rounded shoulders. Next time I may spend the extra amount and get Goodyears if they are still available.

Hib Halverson · 07-19-2021

While I no longer own a C4 ZR1, I had 275/40ZR17 and 315/35ZR17s, on reproduction Grand Sport whells on much modified 71 Big Block.

The Goodyear F1 GS-D3s were put on in 2002 so it was time for new tires. Apparently GY no longer makes those tires so I bought a set of Mickey Thompson Street Comp tires in those sizes.

I was impressed when the tire shop told me they were ready and that they took only about 1/4-oz of weight on each wheel to balance them.

07-10-2021	#53
93RubyZ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 307	Re: Tire Replacement Suggestions I also have the Toyo Proxes R888 all around. I only drive in good weather so their handling in poor weather isn't a concern for me. The only complaint I have is they don't "look" as wide as the BFGs I had before. Measurement-wise, the difference is negligible -- it think it may be because the Toyos have more rounded shoulders. Next time I may spend the extra amount and get Goodyears if they are still available.

07-19-2021	#54
Hib Halverson Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CenCoast California Posts: 899	Re: Tire Replacement Suggestions While I no longer own a C4 ZR1, I had 275/40ZR17 and 315/35ZR17s, on reproduction Grand Sport whells on much modified 71 Big Block. The Goodyear F1 GS-D3s were put on in 2002 so it was time for new tires. Apparently GY no longer makes those tires so I bought a set of Mickey Thompson Street Comp tires in those sizes. I was impressed when the tire shop told me they were ready and that they took only about 1/4-oz of weight on each wheel to balance them. __________________ Hib Halverson Technical Writer former owner 95 VIN 0140 current owner 19 VIN 1878