Any Tire Recomendations - Page 6 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

trobey · 06-09-2014

Thanks for all of the insight and knowledge you have shared with me regarding tires. Not sure what direction I am going to go, but appreciate the many options you have shared. When I make a decision, I will let you know. Again, thanks!

csavaglio · 06-10-2014

I wasn't happy with the Nitto 555s either. There was a brand new set with about 50 miles on them when I bought the car, but the car had sat long enough to flat spot them. They never fully rounded back out and were rock hard. When I put on the nearly new (about 100-200 miles) set of Goodyear F1's I got from USAZR1, I couldn't believe the difference. Handling, traction, ride quality, road noise, etc were all incredibly better on the F1s. Even my Corvette guy buddy who was there when I swapped the set on said he wouldn't have believed the difference if he didn't experience it himself.

The Nittos are out there and available, but I wouldn't ever buy a set. I had a set of Summitomos and they were pure garbage. They use a similar size tread piece for many different width tires, so the 315 tread patch isn't much wider than the 275. If you search the internet, you'll find all kinds of comparisons. They were cheap when I bought them (for an '88 383 street/strip Vette), but I was so disgusted with them, that they were off long before they were worn out and that was when I was on Army lower enlisted pay.....

It's too bad there aren't many tires to choose from these days in our sizes.

Chris

Racinfan83 · 06-10-2014

Same here with the 555's. Had new ones on the car when I got it. Car had sat for awhile. Flat spotted, failed 2 road force balances. Got new ones due to they were the cheapest - still not totally thrilled...

XfireZ51 · 06-10-2014

I'd like to hear if anyone has had experience w the Ultratrac Sessanta by Vredestein. Unfortunately they didn't make 19's when I was looking. It's been three years and I am pretty satisfied w the Nitto Invos I have.

batchman · 06-10-2014

Since this thread is back up, I noticed a TireRack special on the Kuhmo Ecsta XS, with 315s in stock at $250/ea - but the fronts are backordered at $189/ea (usually means there's a container on it's way somewhere, call/chat and ask).

Although I haven't run these myself I did an awful lot with their precursor, the MX. My wife tried them on her autocross 88 z51 but preferred the Toyo R1R (no rears available for us). Would not hesitate to run the XS as an excellent street tire.

Cheers,
- Jeff

Mystic ZR-1 · 06-10-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by batchman

Since this thread is back up, I noticed a TireRack special on the Kuhmo Ecsta XS, with 315s in stock at $250/ea - but the fronts are backordered at $189/ea (usually means there's a container on it's way somewhere, call/chat and ask).

Although I haven't run these myself I did an awful lot with their precursor, the MX. My wife tried them on her autocross 88 z51 but preferred the Toyo R1R (no rears available for us). Would not hesitate to run the XS as an excellent street tire.

Cheers,
- Jeff

Kumho Ecsta XS
I like mine! Tire Rack reviews rate them highly.
Can't understand why more Zs don't run them?
3 seasons on them and they're wearing well and still hookup.
Neat tread pattern too.

edram454 · 06-11-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

I'd like to hear if anyone has had experience w the Ultratrac Sessanta by Vredestein. Unfortunately they didn't make 19's when I was looking. It's been three years and I am pretty satisfied w the Nitto Invos I have.

I have had them on my c5 supercharged corvette and now my zr1. They are great tires. Very good in the rain, great side lateral handling, quiet and reasonably priced. These Dutch tires are the best at there price point. In fact, I would take them over almost all other brands except for michelin which are way more expensive. Everybody that has had a set has loved them. They have a really unusual tread pattern that make people inquire all the time about these tires. I highly recommend them. I bought my sets on the internet only.

ed ramos #3028

Jitse · 06-11-2014

I have the Vredesteins under my Z, I like them.
Michellin Pilot sport tyres I prefer the most but they where not available here any longer in Holland.(17")
The price was 600€ for two rear tyres including balance and re- alligment of the car.

KILLSHOTS · 06-12-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

Kumho Ecsta XS
I like mine! Tire Rack reviews rate them highly.
Can't understand why more Zs don't run them?
3 seasons on them and they're wearing well and still hookup.
Neat tread pattern too.

Because you can't get them. The fronts are on indefinite backorder...exactly the same situation as the GS-D3.

KILLSHOTS · 06-12-2014

BTW, I've heard nice things about the Vredesteins' ride quality, etc. In fact, I've actually heard some guys likening their smooth, serene ride to that of the Michelins. But the problem is that they are narrow, no different than Nittos and Sumis. I don't drive my car on a track, so the Sumis were fine, other than the fact that they looked like bicycle tires.

If you want a good tire, then there are several choices. If you want a WIDE, good tire, then it's Michelin or Toyo...at least until Goodyear gets off its azz and decides it wants our money again. It's all about your priorities; mine was to make my car look like a ZR-1, as opposed to a base Corvette.

If I was to find out tomorrow that Toyo was discontinuing the R888 in our sizes, I'd probably buy 2 sets.

06-09-2014	#51
trobey Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Hubbard, Ohio 44425 Posts: 15	Re: Any Tire Recomendations Thanks for all of the insight and knowledge you have shared with me regarding tires. Not sure what direction I am going to go, but appreciate the many options you have shared. When I make a decision, I will let you know. Again, thanks!

06-10-2014	#52
csavaglio Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 160	Re: Any Tire Recomendations I wasn't happy with the Nitto 555s either. There was a brand new set with about 50 miles on them when I bought the car, but the car had sat long enough to flat spot them. They never fully rounded back out and were rock hard. When I put on the nearly new (about 100-200 miles) set of Goodyear F1's I got from USAZR1, I couldn't believe the difference. Handling, traction, ride quality, road noise, etc were all incredibly better on the F1s. Even my Corvette guy buddy who was there when I swapped the set on said he wouldn't have believed the difference if he didn't experience it himself. The Nittos are out there and available, but I wouldn't ever buy a set. I had a set of Summitomos and they were pure garbage. They use a similar size tread piece for many different width tires, so the 315 tread patch isn't much wider than the 275. If you search the internet, you'll find all kinds of comparisons. They were cheap when I bought them (for an '88 383 street/strip Vette), but I was so disgusted with them, that they were off long before they were worn out and that was when I was on Army lower enlisted pay..... It's too bad there aren't many tires to choose from these days in our sizes. Chris

06-10-2014	#53
Racinfan83 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Eastern Missouri Posts: 773	Re: Any Tire Recomendations Same here with the 555's. Had new ones on the car when I got it. Car had sat for awhile. Flat spotted, failed 2 road force balances. Got new ones due to they were the cheapest - still not totally thrilled... __________________ [LEFT][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC][/LEFT] [CENTER][COLOR=Indigo][SIZE=4][I][B] Now Sold 1990 ZR-1 #2093, Black on Black..[/B][/I][/SIZE][/COLOR][/CENTER]

06-10-2014	#54
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,708	Re: Any Tire Recomendations I'd like to hear if anyone has had experience w the Ultratrac Sessanta by Vredestein. Unfortunately they didn't make 19's when I was looking. It's been three years and I am pretty satisfied w the Nitto Invos I have. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

06-10-2014	#55
batchman Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: I live at Devens, one run at a time Posts: 455	Re: Any Tire Recomendations Since this thread is back up, I noticed a TireRack special on the Kuhmo Ecsta XS, with 315s in stock at $250/ea - but the fronts are backordered at $189/ea (usually means there's a container on it's way somewhere, call/chat and ask). Although I haven't run these myself I did an awful lot with their precursor, the MX. My wife tried them on her autocross 88 z51 but preferred the Toyo R1R (no rears available for us). Would not hesitate to run the XS as an excellent street tire. Cheers, - Jeff __________________ [I]91 ZR-1 #1840, autocrossing in SCCA BSP. FIC S/S's DRM chip/Watson/Borla/lid/LW batt&headlights, springs, shocks, pads & lines, quick rack & Turn One, camber brace, 32/22mm sways, A/C halfway deleted 17x11 & 12 CCW's, 315 & 335 Hoosier A6s [/I]

06-11-2014	#58
Jitse Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Holland Posts: 80	Re: Any Tire Recomendations I have the Vredesteins under my Z, I like them. Michellin Pilot sport tyres I prefer the most but they where not available here any longer in Holland.(17") The price was 600€ for two rear tyres including balance and re- alligment of the car.

06-12-2014	#60
KILLSHOTS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: AZ Posts: 860	Re: Any Tire Recomendations BTW, I've heard nice things about the Vredesteins' ride quality, etc. In fact, I've actually heard some guys likening their smooth, serene ride to that of the Michelins. But the problem is that they are narrow, no different than Nittos and Sumis. I don't drive my car on a track, so the Sumis were fine, other than the fact that they looked like bicycle tires. If you want a good tire, then there are several choices. If you want a WIDE, good tire, then it's Michelin or Toyo...at least until Goodyear gets off its azz and decides it wants our money again. It's all about your priorities; mine was to make my car look like a ZR-1, as opposed to a base Corvette. If I was to find out tomorrow that Toyo was discontinuing the R888 in our sizes, I'd probably buy 2 sets.