Rear Tires 315 vs. 335 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

JThomas · 04-20-2009

Gentlemen:

Does anyone have a compare contrast photo of a ZR-1 w/ 315 vs. 335? I have found I am not not satisfied with the look of the Sumitomos that came on my car and if I can't find a decent 315, I am contemplating purchasing a 335 for the rear. Any problems with this size, ie rubbing, fitment on the standard rim, etc?

Thanks in advance for the advice.

Sgreg · 04-20-2009

No clearance problems mounting 335's on the rear.

Kevin · 04-20-2009

take a look at the gsd3's or the bfg kds

USAFPILOT · 04-20-2009

I've sen Michelin 335's on the Amolds and they look fine. I've seen no other brands. I am personally going to do the Goodyear GSD-3 in the 315 on mine. I think they look the absolute best, and looks matter to me as well. I've also been disappointed in the Sumitumo. I read somwhere that Khumo is making a 315 in our size. Anyone got a pic?

DaveK · 04-20-2009

I've got Michelin 335s on A-molds. No issues at all. As to how they look -

JThomas · 04-20-2009

Thanks for the responses and picture!

Jagdpanzer · 04-20-2009

Here are side by side pics of 335 Pilots and 315 GY D-3s both on Amolds:

Kevin · 04-20-2009

the 335s are sweet looking ....almost makes me want to do them next time

USAFPILOT · 04-21-2009

Anyone know the tread depth and wear rating of each? Also, is the 335 a slightly larger overall diameter. I know they are both 17's.

Locobob · 04-21-2009

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Originally Posted by USAFPILOT

Anyone know the tread depth and wear rating of each? Also, is the 335 a slightly larger overall diameter. I know they are both 17's.

They have the same tread depth, the Goodyear has a slightly higher wear rating. The old Pilots Sports I had lasted a very long time - even with a lot of abuse. I am now using the PS2's but haven't had enough road time to give much of an opinion on them yet. OD is close: 315 is 25.7in, 335 is 26.0in which is a difference of about 1mph at 60mph. So at an indicated 177mph you would actually be doing 180mph - not that I have ever done such a thing

04-20-2009	#1
JThomas Join Date: May 2008 Location: Okemos, MI. Posts: 1,186	Rear Tires 315 vs. 335 Gentlemen: Does anyone have a compare contrast photo of a ZR-1 w/ 315 vs. 335? I have found I am not not satisfied with the look of the Sumitomos that came on my car and if I can't find a decent 315, I am contemplating purchasing a 335 for the rear. Any problems with this size, ie rubbing, fitment on the standard rim, etc? Thanks in advance for the advice. __________________ Joe Thomas Corvette Club of Michigan NCRS-Michigan Chapter Member NCM Master Ambassador NCM Lifetime Member Former NCM Board Member 1991 ZR-1 Melon Copper Metallic/Black 1992 ZR-1 Bright Red/Black (Sold) 1995 ZR-1 Bright Aqua/Gray (Sold) 2012 ZR1 Super Sonic Blue / Dark Titanium

04-20-2009	#2
Sgreg Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 518	Re: Rear Tires 315 vs. 335 No clearance problems mounting 335's on the rear. __________________ 1991 ZR-1, Black, Black, # 541

04-20-2009	#3
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,633	Re: Rear Tires 315 vs. 335 take a look at the gsd3's or the bfg kds __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

04-20-2009	#4
USAFPILOT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spring TX Posts: 1,348	Re: Rear Tires 315 vs. 335 I've sen Michelin 335's on the Amolds and they look fine. I've seen no other brands. I am personally going to do the Goodyear GSD-3 in the 315 on mine. I think they look the absolute best, and looks matter to me as well. I've also been disappointed in the Sumitumo. I read somwhere that Khumo is making a 315 in our size. Anyone got a pic?

04-20-2009	#5
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,534	Re: Rear Tires 315 vs. 335 I've got Michelin 335s on A-molds. No issues at all. As to how they look - __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com "Speed is often confused with insight." - Johan Cruijff

04-20-2009	#6
JThomas Join Date: May 2008 Location: Okemos, MI. Posts: 1,186	Re: Rear Tires 315 vs. 335 Thanks for the responses and picture! __________________ Joe Thomas Corvette Club of Michigan NCRS-Michigan Chapter Member NCM Master Ambassador NCM Lifetime Member Former NCM Board Member 1991 ZR-1 Melon Copper Metallic/Black 1992 ZR-1 Bright Red/Black (Sold) 1995 ZR-1 Bright Aqua/Gray (Sold) 2012 ZR1 Super Sonic Blue / Dark Titanium

04-20-2009	#7
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,644	Re: Rear Tires 315 vs. 335 Here are side by side pics of 335 Pilots and 315 GY D-3s both on Amolds:

04-20-2009	#8
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,633	Re: Rear Tires 315 vs. 335 the 335s are sweet looking ....almost makes me want to do them next time __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

04-21-2009	#9
USAFPILOT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spring TX Posts: 1,348	Re: Rear Tires 315 vs. 335 Anyone know the tread depth and wear rating of each? Also, is the 335 a slightly larger overall diameter. I know they are both 17's.