Other thing is make sure you always have more or equal sidewall in the rear compared to the front.

Don

Why do you want the 335? Performance? Looks? Because it's the cool thing to do? ;-)

Seriously... Our cars are generally front-end limited in terms of handling capability. If you are targeting handling, getting a bigger front tire is probably the better option. I run 315's in the rear, and I'm trying to squeeze a 315 up front to match it.

The "high performance" tires are hard to find the in 19" sizes as well, so that's not a magic bullet either...

Good luck, it's hard to find the right balance...

my car sees some autocross, but not a lot.. twice a year at best so far. I'll be putting a 275 on the front, about the best I can do on my budget.

You're right but there are a handful more choices for wide 200tw 19s than there are 18s. RS3, RE11, PSS, NT05, to name a few, and on August 2nd the 305 RE71 should be available. Out of those, the only tire that runs with the RivalS is the RE71.

Just to recap (pun intended) I am looking for a street tire, NOT a semi-race tire. I have Rivals, & they are killing my paint. I have clear mask material on the lower 6" of the car sides, but above that I get chips almost every time I drive the car. I want to go back to Pirellis or Michelins, or ??. As far as size, I currently have 335/30-18's, and want to stay with them or a slightly narrower & taller size.

If anyone has a pair of the above or knows where I can locate a couple, I'd appreciate the heads-up.

Bill

Bill

Tirerack.com has 335.30/18 pirellis p zero system max performance summer tires.. it said 3 in stock on web site.

Mike

Thanks Mike. I did see that, but...
A.) When I enter my zip code, it says the are on B/O, special order is available is available with no delivery date offered.
B.) The Rossos are priced at $470 ea., which is bad enough, but the P Zero Systems are $622 ea, plus freight. I'm having a hard time swallowing that price.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Bill

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Donny,
How do you know Bridgestone is making a 305 tire in the RE71R?
Anything else bigger?? Love that tire and with 285's the biggest
it seems like they should make something bigger

I agree more grip out front is better
I had to reduce the size of my tire on the
rear of my Pantera to get the push out of it
as I am limited on what I can get up front

Going bigger on the front of my bird but need to cut the fenders

Bob

I've been reading rumors about this tire coming on the Corvette Forums for a while. I cannot recall whether it has been confirmed for certain, but what I have read is that there were not plans for any larger size than the 305... That is all subject to change at the manufacturer's whim of course. ;)