335/ 30-18 Pirelli or Michelin tire availability?

[dhutton]

Originally Posted by Moose

Thanks Don, I'm far from a expert on this, appreciate the advice.

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

Don

[carbuff]

Originally Posted by Moose

so Im reading this, and in the market for new wheels and tires for my car.

I checked tirerack, discount tire, amazon and a few other places and the only 335/30/18 tire I can really fine are the Nitto Drag radials..

I was hoping to get the BFG's rivals, but they are back ordered every where I look..

Should I go with the 19" wheel for better tire selection? 335-25-19?

sorry to hi jack 69 hugger

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...

[Moose]

Originally Posted by carbuff

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.

[dontlifttoshift]

Originally Posted by carbuff

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

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.

[69hugger]

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

[Moose]

Bill

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

Mike

[69hugger]

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

[Panteracer]

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

[carbuff]

Originally Posted by Panteracer

How do you know Bridgestone is making a 305 tire in the RE71R?

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.