Wheel/Tire Dillema on my 69 Camaro

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by Nutsy

How will you handle the problem of only one tire available in that size?

Current production Viper tire so I don't think they will quit making them anytime soon.

As far as sidewalls, 345/30-19 has 3.5 inches of sidewall. More than most any 18" tire anyone else is running so I feel comfortable with the ride quality I will have.

Mike

[Mean 69]

As far as sidewalls, 345/30-19 has 3.5 inches of sidewall. More than most any 18" tire anyone else is running so I feel comfortable with the ride quality I will have.

Good call, that is exactly the size tire I have settled on for the back of the GTX, plenty of meat all around. And they're cheap too.....NOT! Gulp, oh well, price of playing I guess. I saw Pilot sports, but haven't seen a whole lot of other options, including any R-compund tires which I'd prefer, big time. Anyone know of a set? Hoosier slicks come next, not sure the local law enforcement would let that go though!
M

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by Mean 69

Good call, that is exactly the size tire I have settled on for the back of the GTX, plenty of meat all around. And they're cheap too.....NOT! Gulp, oh well, price of playing I guess. I saw Pilot sports, but haven't seen a whole lot of other options, including any R-compund tires which I'd prefer, big time. Anyone know of a set? Hoosier slicks come next, not sure the local law enforcement would let that go though!
M

I just ordered 335/30/18 in the Toyo competition tire.. oh, are you going with 19's? If so then your screwed.. I havent found R's in anything bigger than a 18..

[Musclerodz]

To get "R" compound tires I know I will have to step back to 335/18's if I want to get serious on the track. Here is a question I have thought about? Due to the widthon the 345/30/19, how would it compare to a narrower "R" compound tire? Say a 275 or 285? I have wondered about the understeer the 345's would produce. Could they be balanced with a "R" compound tire up front only? If need be I will start a new thread on this issue.

Mike

[Bowtieracing]

Are the michelins really only choise for 335/19" ?