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Soloshawn · 05-28-2015, 03:31 PM

With so much info one can be totally confused on the correct answer. i want a square setup for track days that will fit Michelin pilot tires in either a 20" or 19" size. I need as wide as I can get without rubbing for the track Would a ZL1 setup work?

scdude37 · 05-28-2015, 03:51 PM

Just from what i have been reading and if your truely tracking your vehicle and nothing else with it, a lot seem to run 19x10/11 rims with 305 tires all way around. so the ZL1 setup would not be the best setup. Also the michelin pss tires are not the best for just tracking either. I heard they get greasy and slippery after a few hot laps on them. This is just from what i have been reading. I believe nitto nt05 or somethign like that is what i have read is highly recommended. There are plenty on this forum that seem to know quiet a bit and hopefully chime in for you.

Abdi · 05-28-2015, 05:21 PM

I use Nitto NT01 285/35/20 on my 1le wheels at all four corners for the track. I have a set of standard SS wheels with Michelin PS2 tires that I picked up on Craigslist to get back and forth to the track. I really like Michelin tires and use them on all the family vehicles but I don't have the money for Cup tires right now. When the budget allows me I will run
Michelin Cup with a set of HRE wheels.

Soloshawn · 05-28-2015, 07:42 PM

They will be mainly be used for the track but also for the summer. So I don't need gumball tires. From my local go fast shop they recommended 19 X 9 1/2 wheels with the Michelin tires.

Abdi · 05-28-2015, 09:02 PM

For the price I've considered using BFG Radial for both street and track. My grandfather in law is a retired BFG engineer. His paycheck is from Michelin company and I make fun of him for it. Ultimately I think tire choice is all about what the individual driver is going to do with his car the majority of the time.

scdude37 · 05-29-2015, 07:03 AM

I agree with Abdi. Its mainly up to you on tire preference. I'm just kind of going off what I have read from the track guys. They said the michelin pss tires were better for autocross, but actual tracks they werent that great after few hot laps. I think 19x9.5 or 10 would be the way to go. I think anythign from 285-305 is the way you wanna go for tire sizes.

05-28-2015, 03:31 PM	#1
Soloshawn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kenmore, Washington Posts: 191	Confused on wheel/tire choice for track days With so much info one can be totally confused on the correct answer. i want a square setup for track days that will fit Michelin pilot tires in either a 20" or 19" size. I need as wide as I can get without rubbing for the track Would a ZL1 setup work?

05-28-2015, 03:51 PM	#2
scdude37 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Hebron Posts: 134	Just from what i have been reading and if your truely tracking your vehicle and nothing else with it, a lot seem to run 19x10/11 rims with 305 tires all way around. so the ZL1 setup would not be the best setup. Also the michelin pss tires are not the best for just tracking either. I heard they get greasy and slippery after a few hot laps on them. This is just from what i have been reading. I believe nitto nt05 or somethign like that is what i have read is highly recommended. There are plenty on this forum that seem to know quiet a bit and hopefully chime in for you. __________________ 2010 Chevy Camaro LS3 CAI- Roto Fab

05-29-2015, 07:03 AM	#6
scdude37 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Hebron Posts: 134	I agree with Abdi. Its mainly up to you on tire preference. I'm just kind of going off what I have read from the track guys. They said the michelin pss tires were better for autocross, but actual tracks they werent that great after few hot laps. I think 19x9.5 or 10 would be the way to go. I think anythign from 285-305 is the way you wanna go for tire sizes. __________________ 2010 Chevy Camaro LS3 CAI- Roto Fab

05-28-2015, 05:21 PM	#3
Abdi Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mass Posts: 162	I use Nitto NT01 285/35/20 on my 1le wheels at all four corners for the track. I have a set of standard SS wheels with Michelin PS2 tires that I picked up on Craigslist to get back and forth to the track. I really like Michelin tires and use them on all the family vehicles but I don't have the money for Cup tires right now. When the budget allows me I will run Michelin Cup with a set of HRE wheels.

05-28-2015, 07:42 PM	#4
Soloshawn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kenmore, Washington Posts: 191	They will be mainly be used for the track but also for the summer. So I don't need gumball tires. From my local go fast shop they recommended 19 X 9 1/2 wheels with the Michelin tires.

05-28-2015, 09:02 PM	#5
Abdi Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mass Posts: 162	For the price I've considered using BFG Radial for both street and track. My grandfather in law is a retired BFG engineer. His paycheck is from Michelin company and I make fun of him for it. Ultimately I think tire choice is all about what the individual driver is going to do with his car the majority of the time.