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| Tire , Wheel, Brake and Suspension Discussion about the parts of your Viper that hold the road. Sponsored by: The Tire Rack. |
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10-18-2005, 11:10 AM
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Location: Michigan
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Tire Recommendations
Okay, how about a topic on tire recommendations for SRT with 18" fronts and 19" rear. Tire Rack seems like a great resource to use in that regard. Right now the choices are very limited without changing the rears to 18". Are there any new tires on the horizon that would indicate keeping the 19" size (Pilot Sport Cup, Hoosiers, drag radials, Kumho, etc.). I am planning on getting a set of new wheels/tires sometime in the near future. If I knkew a new tire was forthcoming I might stay with the 19", otherwise I am inclined to go back to 18" to increase tire selections.
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10-20-2005, 08:21 AM
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Re: Tire Recommendations
while the 18" rear option is enticing the parking brake caliper might cause some issues .... you will need to either remove it or at the very least relocate it to run 18" rear wheels .....
but, as you mentioned at this time the only street tire available is the Pilot Sport in either the zero pressure version or the standard version |
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11-10-2005, 06:00 PM
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Re: Tire Recommendations
seems like the rumors about sticky 19 inch tires becoming available from Kumho or Hoosier with the intro of the Z06 have never materialized.
any one have any NEW rumors regarding this topic? |
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11-11-2005, 09:36 AM
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Re: Tire Recommendations
after speaking with both Kumho and Hoosier ...
they are developing 19" stickies and we should/will see something in the spring or early summer from both companies. We do not expect Yokohama to provide a sticky in 19 any time soon |
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11-12-2005, 07:56 AM
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Re: Tire Recommendations
Great news. Thanks and keep us posted.
Now even more indecisive regarding buying new wheels and tires. Guess mine can last a month or two into the next driving season though. |
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02-09-2006, 06:33 PM
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Re: Tire Recommendations
Luke - any word on new 19"s? Update please.
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02-10-2006, 09:15 AM
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Re: Tire Recommendations
WE are having meetings with several tires suppliers this later this month ... hopefully I will have news then
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03-15-2006, 08:52 PM
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Re: Tire Recommendations
I saw the note about the Hoosiers - any news on the Kumho? The challenge many face with the SRT is that it has 19" wheels on the back. Throw a Paxton into the mix and many are forced to downsize to 18" wheels and relocate the e-brake. Especially to get traction on the street (which rules out the upcoming Hoosiers). Any updates?
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03-16-2006, 07:46 AM
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Re: Tire Recommendations
Kumho hasn't released any information todate
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03-16-2006, 06:00 PM
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Re: Tire Recommendations
Made my decision - I switched to 18". Now I have some tire choices. And less rotating, unsprung weight to boot.
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