Tire possibilities

[STORMCAT]

Nice work Brian. Anyone else running the Bridgestones?

I assume you mean 345 for the rear width...

you are correct sir...

 

[STORMCAT]

If the 345/35/19 fit the stock rear wheels then you can also run the Pirelli PZero Corsa System. But they are more of a track tire at treadwear 60! A expensive replacement for Hoosiers.


http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compa...nce=ORMT&performance=TS&RunFlat=All&x=105&y=5

The problem I see with the Corsa's is finding a matching front tire. At the 06 SEMA show the Accufab GT had the Corsa's on the rear and some
Mich PS 2's on the front.. There maybe something out there now ??

 

[HeritageBruce]

I wonder if we can mix the Bridgestone RE050 Scuderia in 345 rears with the RE050A Fronts which are available in 275/40-18 (26.5 OD) size. The tread patterns looks identical as are the wear ratings. Man if they can be used together, they'd be the alternative tires before the Dunlop tires become available.

 

[STORMCAT]

I wonder if we can mix the Bridgestone RE050 Scuderia in 345 rears with the RE050A Fronts which are available in 275/40-18 (26.5 OD) size. The tread patterns looks identical as are the wear ratings. Man if they can be used together, they'd be the alternative tires before the Dunlop tires become available.

I don't see why not if you want to go wider. The car I looked at had the RE 050A in the exact same size as stock so that's an option as well.

 

[STORMCAT]

Nice work Brian. Anyone else running the Bridgestones?

I assume you mean 345 for the rear width...

I think there was a guy form europe that was running these tires and posted something a while ago ???

 

[cobrar1339]

The Bridgestone shows a 140 rating rear
The Goodyears are 220
The Pirelli Corsa 60


Goodyear link for comparison


http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compa...W&speed_rating=Y&speed_rating=(Y)&RunFlat=All

 

[gt40man]

im late to party but will anxiously wait for the dunlops

 

[atspeed]

I'm very interested in the Dunlop option. Thanks!

 

[dbtgt]

I'm in for a set of Dunlops too!

 

[GERMANORACING]

Yes interested in a set of Dunlops

 

[canuck]

I NEED a set of DUNLOP!! ASAP . What is the time line and cost? Need new rubber for the Spring.
If cannot supply in time, will have to go with hoosiers for a round.

 

[getbit]

need tires...now

 

[shesgotlegs]

We want tires now:banana We want tires now:banana

 

[pauleddy]

Dunlop's

2 Front, 2 Rear's needed. Keep me in the loop.

 

[Derry]

i am in for a set.

Derry

 

[Chris A.]

We want tires now:banana We want tires now:banana

+1

 

[a400ford]

Need Tires

Count me in for a set.

 

[BlackICE]

I wonder if we can mix the Bridgestone RE050 Scuderia in 345 rears with the RE050A Fronts which are available in 275/40-18 (26.5 OD) size. The tread patterns looks identical as are the wear ratings. Man if they can be used together, they'd be the alternative tires before the Dunlop tires become available.

The 345/35 rears need a minimum rim width of 11.5" I think the stock rear is this size. Are there any clearance issues with a 345?

The 275/40 18 would need a wider than stock sized rim.

How about using the RE050 in 245/45 18 on the front instead? These should fit the stock rim.

 

[FB GT40]

345's

BlackICE asks: Are there any clearance issues with a 345?

I'm running 345 Pirelli's in the rear with no clearance issues. Even if driven hard.

 

[kmillen]

I am sorry to announce that Dunlop will not be producing tires for the GT.

We have been pushing them to come up with an idea of pricing and delivery time. Unfortunately they came back to us with no interest. Apparently they do not feel there is enough interest to begin making these.

I have already started approaching some other tire companies to see what else we can do. We are very confident that there must be a quality company out there that wants to make good tires for this car, we just need to push them on it.

I am sorry for the negative update.