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Robbie1227 · 05-18-2015, 08:13 PM

How many miles are you guys getting from a set of Eagle F1 tires?
I am looking into, and probably buying a used 2013 ZL1 from a local car dealer, it only has 8,600 miles and pretty much needs a complete new set of tires.

mdntmank · 05-18-2015, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbie1227

How many miles are you guys getting from a set of Eagle F1 tires?
I am looking into, and probably buying a used 2013 ZL1 from a local car dealer, it only has 8,600 miles and pretty much needs a complete new set of tires.

I have 19000 on mine and still look damn good, but I don't burn them down either. I have all ready got a new complete set when these go..

buffalobill · 05-18-2015, 10:36 PM

I have 14000 on mine and I'm getting ready to leave on a 4000 mile trip . I think they'l be fine but if not I'll try and buy tires on the road . I'll buy goodyears again .

TomF1 · 05-19-2015, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by buffalobill

I have 14000 on mine and I'm getting ready to leave on a 4000 mile trip . I think they'l be fine but if not I'll try and buy tires on the road . I'll buy goodyears again .

ONE of my Goodyear tires was shot at 30,000 km's, the rest looked about 3/4 worn out.
Looked like a bad, or damaged tire to me. The Center rib-line was completely worn away, 1/2 way around and still visible the other 1/2 way around.
It looked the tire wasn't round, or mounted wrong, or damaged. Maybe broke a rib or belt or something. Never had enough vibration to even think about balance.

I'd never buy those Goodyear's again.

So, I just got me a whole new set of Pirelli's, I like them so far.
WAY Better on wet rounds, seems to have lots of grip. I can't tell yet, but I suspect they'll be way better in the cold. The F1's were like hockey pucks some days when it was cold.

Rizzo · 05-19-2015, 08:45 AM

In my case, the "stickiness" of the Goodyears were gone after about 10,000 miles. The tread was still very good, but I would slide my front tires under moderate cornering. I am not sure if this is due to the crappy roads here in San Antonio.

I switched to the Michelin Pilot Super Sports and they handle much better. The grip is staying much longer than the GY.

Emvici · 05-19-2015, 04:39 PM

my rear tires were gone @ 12k. The front set are still pretty decent @ 17k now. all I don't see how you can own a zl1 and not go through a rear set by 10- 14k , unless you drive it like grandpa.

mdntmank · 05-19-2015, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Emvici

my rear tires were gone @ 12k. The front set are still pretty decent @ 17k now. all I don't see how you can own a zl1 and not go through a rear set by 10- 14k , unless you drive it like grandpa.

I am a grandpa and told I drive like one also, But I still don't burn them down just smile when I hear the rumble and feel the acceleration from Adm...

ZO6 Bryan · 05-19-2015, 08:19 PM

I am at 20,000 miles and my second set of goodyears are gone. If you have any fun with the car don't expect much more than 9k miles out of them.

Robbie1227 · 05-19-2015, 08:54 PM

Thanks for the feedback...makes sense now.
These tires are DONE, and if I stomp on it, the entire rear swings out like I'm on ice!
I need to choose a good set of tires for the road track, that will also be good for weekends, and family Sunday's with my 2 boys!

EvenPrime · 05-20-2015, 07:35 AM

Up here in Canada where temperatures are colder I found I got around 13,000 miles on the rear. I don't burn the tires but last Sept/Oct it was colder out and I found I was sliding around a fair bit and burned off a lot of tread -

Id never buy these tires again, they should be illegal up here in Canada as they are super dangerous below 55F

Raven87 · 05-20-2015, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Robbie1227

Thanks for the feedback...makes sense now.
These tires are DONE, and if I stomp on it, the entire rear swings out like I'm on ice!
I need to choose a good set of tires for the road track, that will also be good for weekends, and family Sunday's with my 2 boys!

I think most here will agree that the Michelin Pilot Super Sports are the best out there but they are pricey, about $450/tire possibly less if you can find a buy somewhere.

But they are top shelf. There are other good tires at lower prices but I don't think you can beat the Michelins for overall use.

ZO6 Bryan · 05-20-2015, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Robbie1227

Thanks for the feedback...makes sense now.
These tires are DONE, and if I stomp on it, the entire rear swings out like I'm on ice!
I need to choose a good set of tires for the road track, that will also be good for weekends, and family Sunday's with my 2 boys!

Since you live in Florida and don't have to worry about cold temps you should go back to the original Goodyear F1's. You can't beat the grip without going to a race tire.

Robbie1227 · 05-20-2015, 10:07 AM

i have no problem going with the GoodYear F1 as i have no experience to compare them with. the Michelin PSS and the BF Goodrich G Force are all on backorder

JamesZL1 · 05-20-2015, 03:30 PM

No way would I go back to the OEM Goodyear F1's...Went through 2 sets of tires in under 17,000 miles. I do still have the 2nd front set on, but I will be replacing them by the end of the year for sure....I could not turn the corner without the tires breaking loose. I always felt like I was on ice with them.

05-18-2015, 08:13 PM	#1
Robbie1227 Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28/2016 Jeep Sahara Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 544	Tires and wear How many miles are you guys getting from a set of Eagle F1 tires? I am looking into, and probably buying a used 2013 ZL1 from a local car dealer, it only has 8,600 miles and pretty much needs a complete new set of tires. __________________ 2015 summit white Z28 #120 TRK DAY -Sun-Tek PPF-C protection film on 2/3 of the car, Moreno Camber plates, American Racing 2" ceramic coated LT headers and X-pipes with No Cats, Taylor red performance wires, NGK plugs, BTR Stage III Cam, MSD Atomic intake, Nick Williams 102mm throttle body, Stage 2 CNC Ported Heads by WCCH, MGW short throw shifter, oil catch can, and a dyno tune to get me to 587 RWHP and 516 RWTQ GONE: 2013 Summit White Camaro ZL1 M6 Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks headers and CAT delete, ATI damper and 10% pulley and balancer! Results: 576 RWHP - 540 RWTQ Last edited by Robbie1227; 05-18-2015 at 09:16 PM. Reason: Too long

05-19-2015, 08:45 AM	#5
Rizzo Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL-1 SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 454 View My Garage	In my case, the "stickiness" of the Goodyears were gone after about 10,000 miles. The tread was still very good, but I would slide my front tires under moderate cornering. I am not sure if this is due to the crappy roads here in San Antonio. I switched to the Michelin Pilot Super Sports and they handle much better. The grip is staying much longer than the GY. __________________ =================================================

05-19-2015, 08:19 PM	#8
ZO6 Bryan Drives: 02 Z06, 95 Trans Am, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southeast Posts: 1,838 View My Garage	I am at 20,000 miles and my second set of goodyears are gone. If you have any fun with the car don't expect much more than 9k miles out of them. __________________ Bryan 2018 ZL1 M6

05-19-2015, 08:54 PM	#9
Robbie1227 Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28/2016 Jeep Sahara Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 544	Thanks for the feedback...makes sense now. These tires are DONE, and if I stomp on it, the entire rear swings out like I'm on ice! I need to choose a good set of tires for the road track, that will also be good for weekends, and family Sunday's with my 2 boys! __________________ 2015 summit white Z28 #120 TRK DAY -Sun-Tek PPF-C protection film on 2/3 of the car, Moreno Camber plates, American Racing 2" ceramic coated LT headers and X-pipes with No Cats, Taylor red performance wires, NGK plugs, BTR Stage III Cam, MSD Atomic intake, Nick Williams 102mm throttle body, Stage 2 CNC Ported Heads by WCCH, MGW short throw shifter, oil catch can, and a dyno tune to get me to 587 RWHP and 516 RWTQ GONE: 2013 Summit White Camaro ZL1 M6 Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks headers and CAT delete, ATI damper and 10% pulley and balancer! Results: 576 RWHP - 540 RWTQ

05-20-2015, 07:35 AM	#10
EvenPrime Drives: 2014 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 52	Up here in Canada where temperatures are colder I found I got around 13,000 miles on the rear. I don't burn the tires but last Sept/Oct it was colder out and I found I was sliding around a fair bit and burned off a lot of tread - Id never buy these tires again, they should be illegal up here in Canada as they are super dangerous below 55F __________________ [ The Physicist ]: d^2x(t)/dt^2 addict!

05-18-2015, 10:36 PM	#3
buffalobill Drives: 2014 zl1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: sedona az Posts: 58	I have 14000 on mine and I'm getting ready to leave on a 4000 mile trip . I think they'l be fine but if not I'll try and buy tires on the road . I'll buy goodyears again .

05-19-2015, 04:39 PM	#6
Emvici Drives: 2014 ZL1 White Convertible Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: St Pete Fl Posts: 682	my rear tires were gone @ 12k. The front set are still pretty decent @ 17k now. all I don't see how you can own a zl1 and not go through a rear set by 10- 14k , unless you drive it like grandpa.

05-20-2015, 10:07 AM	#13
Robbie1227 Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28/2016 Jeep Sahara Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 544	i have no problem going with the GoodYear F1 as i have no experience to compare them with. the Michelin PSS and the BF Goodrich G Force are all on backorder __________________ 2015 summit white Z28 #120 TRK DAY -Sun-Tek PPF-C protection film on 2/3 of the car, Moreno Camber plates, American Racing 2" ceramic coated LT headers and X-pipes with No Cats, Taylor red performance wires, NGK plugs, BTR Stage III Cam, MSD Atomic intake, Nick Williams 102mm throttle body, Stage 2 CNC Ported Heads by WCCH, MGW short throw shifter, oil catch can, and a dyno tune to get me to 587 RWHP and 516 RWTQ GONE: 2013 Summit White Camaro ZL1 M6 Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks headers and CAT delete, ATI damper and 10% pulley and balancer! Results: 576 RWHP - 540 RWTQ

05-20-2015, 03:30 PM	#14
JamesZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 Camaro, 2015 C7 A6 Z51 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 396	No way would I go back to the OEM Goodyear F1's...Went through 2 sets of tires in under 17,000 miles. I do still have the 2nd front set on, but I will be replacing them by the end of the year for sure....I could not turn the corner without the tires breaking loose. I always felt like I was on ice with them. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, Texas Speed Headers, Texas Speed X-Pipe, Texas Speed LS3-B Blower Cam, Metco 9.10" Crank Pulley, Metco 2.5 Upper Pulley, ID 850 Injectors, LPE Ported Throttle Body, Alky Control Methanol kit, E2 Catch Can, 610HP / 608 Torque.