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Originally Posted by esm
I'm looking at getting a second set of wheels for track days and want some input from from people that have tracked a regular ZL1 with 20" wheels and stock Goodyears vs. 19" wheels and 1LE Goodyears.
How do the Goodyear 3's hold up on the track? Cornering grip and durability. How do the Goodyear 3R's do on the track? Are they that much better and worth moving to a 19" wheel?
I will be driving to the track about 200 miles each way. I trailered the Viper and don't want to go back to that for several reasons. I don't really care about cutting a few seconds off my lap times, I just want the tire/wheel combo to work without drama. The track I will be going to mostly is Circuit of the Americas.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated!
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I've tracked CotA with the stock 20s wheels/tires and with 1LE spec wheels/tires. The stock tires are great on track. They heat up quickly and provide great grip and longevity (for a street tire). The 3Rs are next level when it comes to grip, with the downside they don't last as long, and don't work well in the cold or rain. They're perfectly fine to drive long distances on the street as long as it's warm and dry out, but you'll use them up in a hurry.
CotA will eat a set of 3Rs after 8-10 sessions.
I'd suggest leaving the car stock for now and trying it out and then mod as you see fit.