07-20-2015, 06:02 PM | #1 |
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What R Compound/Track Tire will fit the Gen 6 wheels?
What R Compound/Track Tire will fit the Gen 6 wheels? and what tire will you pick?
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07-20-2015, 08:40 PM | #2 |
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Wait till we know what size wheel fits over the 6 piston brakes, then possibly go with a 18 or 19" wheel tire combo
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07-20-2015, 08:48 PM | #3 |
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07-21-2015, 06:58 AM | #4 |
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It looks like a few 20 inch DOT-R compound tires are available from Continental, Dunlop, Michelin and Pirelli. The front 20 x 8.5 could probably take a 255/35 or 265/35 and the rear 20 x9.5 wheel as the widest factory wheel available, a 295/30 looks to be feasible.
If you're looking at the stock wheels, only the 18 inch standard LT wheel would have the much liked Hoosier A6/A7 or R6/R7 R-compound available. |
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Square set up. I think Gen6 Camaro probably will be faster than my LS2 C6 on the track. I'm getting excited~!!! |
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07-21-2015, 01:48 PM | #6 |
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More and more r compound for 20s. R888 and NT01 are options in addition to some brands named carrying a r compound
Easy solve for fifth gen was run 4 rear wheels for the r compound.
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07-21-2015, 03:23 PM | #7 |
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Good idea to try and save some money, but if you want R compounds (expensive) on your stock wheels, you'll wear them out on the street...
I would spring for some lighter weight 19s for R compound and tracking... Switch back to your stock tires and wheels for the street.... |
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07-24-2015, 02:19 PM | #9 |
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Are you really stuck on having R-comps? The new 140 or 200 treadwear ultra high performance tires are pretty damn good. The Bridgestone RE-71R is great. The 20" size is a challenge, but like others have pointed out, a 19" wheel for track use is a great idea, and you can go with a different width.
I plan to run my car in SCCA street class, but I'm waiting until/if the 1LE is announced. I'll probably go down an inch in diameter if they stick with 20"ers on that variant. Last edited by BigEnos; 08-03-2015 at 11:37 AM. |
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