Quick Question on Tires

[DraculaCV]

Hey all,

Long time reader that hasn't posted very much here. I just had a quick question. I am about to replace my original tires on a 2010 Z06 and I have heard very good things about both the Nitto Invo tires as well as the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. The Nittos are considerably cheaper than the Michelins and I was curious on what peoples thoughts where between these two tires and if they had any suggestions for other tire brands that I should look into as well. I'm trying to find a tire that I like that won't break the wallet since the stock tires that came with the Z06 barely lasted 12k miles. Thoughts? Thank you in advance!

Also, the specific tire sizes I was looking at were as follows:

Nitto: Front: 275/35ZR-18 99W XL B
Rear: P325/30R19 94 COR RF

Michelin: Front: 275/35ZR18XL 99Y B
Rear: 325/30ZR19XL 105Y B

Does that look right to everyone?

[Enginerd]

I'm running Nitto 555's and they are quite good. I drive mine (a heavily modded 72 with 275/40-18's all around) hard, and got 16k miles out of the rears (with a fair share of, um, tire spin), and am up to 18k and going on the fronts and I estimate at least another 5k left in them, including autocrossing. I've heard good things about the Invo's also. They are a newer design then the 555's I have, but I'm thinking of skipping over them and going straight for the kill with the NT 05's next time I buy. They may be too much for you though, at least as far as wet weather and longevity is concerned.

[Texdentist]

Sounds like you drive your car pretty hard. If you go over 100 now and then, money should be no object. When you are going 130, is the savings of a few hundred dollars worth the risk? Get the Michelins unless you nearly always stay under 90-100. Just my humble opinion.

[MEATHEAD1]

I posted a while back on this subject if I can find it I will re post.
I have gone through both tires and many more like Goodyear craps ect, the INVO I still have on my car. Good tire less noise but not good for high speed running on a vette trust me I drive mine at top speeds track ect. The difference in the two is the sidewalls INVO are soft feel for me but good for straight line running the MICH are a whole lot better for cornering less flex, it really depends on your driving, do want a long lasting tire. Like say, General Tire makes one heard great things about them. ( just not for me) Remember Just one thing there is nothing worse than the your last words, I wished I bought better tires for a 505 hp car. Do some studying and buy what is your style of driving. I hope this helps, this is just my two cents worth