I'm ordering tires for my Z06 rims.. (rims are 17x9 front and 18x10 rear)
For the front I'm thinking - 265/40ZR17 Dunlop Direzza DZ101
For the Back - 295/35ZR18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
I couldn't get a matching set off Tirerack.com without spending a massive amount of money.. For all 4 tires I'm looking at 700$ mounted and balanced. Is that a good price? I didn't really know about the size of tires but thats the sizes that are on the rims now sitting in my garage.
Also if anyone has pictures of a black F-body z28 with grey zo6 rims with anything close to those tire dimensions could you please post them up so I can see close to what it's going to look like. Thanks
Last edited by spinninz28; 10-30-2009 at 12:03 PM..
Why are you running two different sets of tires??? Tirerack wont give you a good reading because at times an error would say that your tire wont fit your rim. I went with 275/40/17 on a 17x9 rim.
I can tell you why he went with the GS-D3's Hellava deal!! Just got mine the other day. I will be running another goodyear eagle on the front..cuz the 275/35/18 GS-D3 is only available in a run flat at $422 a pop. No thanks
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The reason for different tires is the price. The GS-D3's are an amazing deal for the 295/35/18. I believe I'm paying about 163$ each for that size tire/quality is amazing. I just looked and for the front GS-D3's at 275/40/17 is 240$ each. Which personally makes no sense it being a smaller size but more expensive. I would personally love a matching set of tires but I'm not going to pay 1000$ just to have matching tires when there both rated somewhat similar. If someone could find a better deal for a matching set of tires (anything under 700$ all around with shipping). Then I will go with them, But for now this seems like a great deal. I am a little worried about the tire size on the front though.. Is 265 a good chooice or should I move up to 275?
Im wondering about this myself. I have the same rims and really dont like difference in the tires with the different sized wheels. Wish I could find somebody with some ZR1s to swap with.
I got a price on the MT drag radials for the rear. $269.....too high I though
I'm selling some Z06 rims if anyone is interested.
Rear:
18x10.5 with 335s on them
Front:
17x9.5 with 245s on them
One of the front rims has a little damage. The rest are excellent condition. Rims and tires are about a year old and still have great tread. I drove them easy and did not burnout the tires. Orignally the tires and rims together cost about $1,500. Due to the curb-rash on one of the front rims, I'm selling them at half price, $750. My Trans Am was totaled recently, so I'm selling them cheap. (the accident did not damage the rims at all) Also, I will include two half inch spacers for the rear that I had on my T/A. The spacers allow the rims to clear the bump-stop. Just a little precaution. Email me at jreppehimer@aol.com.
here are some pictures on my facebook of the rims on my car:
^ I'd run a 275 up front..thats the normal size for a 17x9...but for some reason on the OEM Z06's i think they came with a 265.
__________________ "02" Camaro SS M6 - #3203 - 224 Cam l LT's w/ORY l Corsa l C M E l Built 6sp. l Moser 9in. w/4.11's l PST D/S l UMI susp. l Koni 4/4's & Hotchkis l
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yah they came with 265's on the front. So should I do it? Tires I listed above? Just mismatch? If not I may just sell the Z06's I would rather chrome anyways since my camaro is black.
I'd go with the 275's..they measure about the same and you have more options. Wish i could get a matching 275 GS-D3 for $236!! The 275 front i need for an 18" is $422
__________________ "02" Camaro SS M6 - #3203 - 224 Cam l LT's w/ORY l Corsa l C M E l Built 6sp. l Moser 9in. w/4.11's l PST D/S l UMI susp. l Koni 4/4's & Hotchkis l
Tuned by Speed inc. l12.1 at 113
i will be doing the same for my tires soon. id get the 275s up front. make sure you get a tire with relatively the same treadwear. 300 would be good, considering the GS D3 is 280. the BFG KDW or Falken FK452 have a 300 treadwear rating. you dont have to match tires on your car
Tires for Z06 Rims? 
Hellava deal!! Just got mine the other day. I will be running another goodyear eagle on the front..cuz the 275/35/18 GS-D3 is only available in a run flat at $422 a pop. No thanks
