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ZL1terminator · 12-21-2012, 10:20 PM

So pay for rims, and then tires your trying to tell me you can't just buy a 20"DR?

Ill be running 20's next summer, and if I want to throw my old tires back on since they are brand new, I'd much rather pay the money and have 2 more stockers, my personal opinion the black wheel oem they have made for the zl1 is nothing less then a perfectly matched beauty!

It's all in taste and purpose and different strokes for different folks but just saying, sure I'm not the only person who sees it this way

Merry x-mas all !!

OldScoolCamaro · 12-21-2012, 10:24 PM

...all I know is one has to buy something to drive the car even mildy under colder weather conditions because the factory tires can not even handle it at 45 degrees celcius. Hockey pucks on ice. D/R's have been reported to have a somewhat beneficial upgrade with little difference over slicks on a stock ride from those who have experienced the difference between the two here. I previously asked the same question and was told that answer.

ZL1terminator · 12-21-2012, 10:44 PM

Cold weather on those stockers are rediculous, hockey pucks is an understatement

joes407 · 01-03-2013, 01:33 PM

i found some nitto extreme drags that fit the factory rim size for 330$ a piece locally. also available from jegs

The Baron · 01-03-2013, 03:36 PM

i daily drive a set of m/t drs on my caddy.. they work great..

Dega Man · 01-05-2013, 10:30 AM

The Mickey is also availiable in a 305/35/20 and it hooks very very good on the car making over 715 rwhp on the OEM wheels, keeping it a stock looking sleeper.

The Baron · 01-06-2013, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dega Man

The Mickey is also availiable in a 305/35/20 and it hooks very very good on the car making over 715 rwhp on the OEM wheels, keeping it a stock looking sleeper.

Thats what I like to hear..

Skylane765 · 01-06-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOOKYGUNNER

BECAUSE I WANT TO CHANGE THE REAR END GEARS FROM 3:23 TO 4:10 OR 4:56
WITHOUT GETTING INO THE REAR END

Use skate board wheels, they will give at least 4.56. I do not see how a tire is going to get your 3.23 to 4.56. It would have to be very small.

Skylane765 · 01-06-2013, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZL1terminator

So pay for rims, and then tires your trying to tell me you can't just buy a 20"DR?

Ill be running 20's next summer, and if I want to throw my old tires back on since they are brand new, I'd much rather pay the money and have 2 more stockers, my personal opinion the black wheel oem they have made for the zl1 is nothing less then a perfectly matched beauty!

It's all in taste and purpose and different strokes for different folks but just saying, sure I'm not the only person who sees it this way

Merry x-mas all !!

I agree, but where do we get the wheel like the rear ZL1? It would cost allot, even OEM and they do not have them.

12 ZL1 #1725 · 01-06-2013, 02:05 PM

I have the 20" mickeys as well, with 645rwhp and they definitely hook up great!!!!

Nemisis · 01-07-2013, 11:05 AM

Anyone using the 305/35/20 nittos? They're showing almost the exact same diameter 28.4" vs 28.74" stock tires.

Dega Man · 01-07-2013, 11:10 AM

You can order the silver 20 inch OEM wheels from the factory. I can not speak for the Black OEM wheels.

CAM....ZL1 · 01-07-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Nemisis

Anyone using the 305/35/20 nittos? They're showing almost the exact same diameter 28.4" vs 28.74" stock tires.

I have them, but have not used them yet. I ordered zo6 18" fronts and should get them in a week or so

Dega Man · 01-07-2013, 12:00 PM

I have a friend who have tried the nitto's they hook OK, but not close to the Mickey Thompson ET Radial II

12-21-2012, 10:20 PM	#29
ZL1terminator Drives: Pearl white, 2010 Premium GTR Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alberta Posts: 103 View My Garage	Agree on 20" So pay for rims, and then tires your trying to tell me you can't just buy a 20"DR? Ill be running 20's next summer, and if I want to throw my old tires back on since they are brand new, I'd much rather pay the money and have 2 more stockers, my personal opinion the black wheel oem they have made for the zl1 is nothing less then a perfectly matched beauty! It's all in taste and purpose and different strokes for different folks but just saying, sure I'm not the only person who sees it this way Merry x-mas all !!

12-21-2012, 10:24 PM	#30
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	...all I know is one has to buy something to drive the car even mildy under colder weather conditions because the factory tires can not even handle it at 45 degrees celcius. Hockey pucks on ice. D/R's have been reported to have a somewhat beneficial upgrade with little difference over slicks on a stock ride from those who have experienced the difference between the two here. I previously asked the same question and was told that answer. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

01-06-2013, 02:05 PM	#38
12 ZL1 #1725 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Black 6M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,117 View My Garage	I have the 20" mickeys as well, with 645rwhp and they definitely hook up great!!!! __________________ Sit Back and Enjoy The Ride!!

01-07-2013, 11:10 AM	#40
Dega Man Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Talladega Posts: 631	You can order the silver 20 inch OEM wheels from the factory. I can not speak for the Black OEM wheels. Last edited by Dega Man; 01-07-2013 at 11:56 AM.

12-21-2012, 10:44 PM	#31
ZL1terminator Drives: Pearl white, 2010 Premium GTR Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alberta Posts: 103 View My Garage	Cold weather on those stockers are rediculous, hockey pucks is an understatement

01-03-2013, 01:33 PM	#32
joes407 Drives: 2014 ZL1m6 red hot #569 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 2,422	i found some nitto extreme drags that fit the factory rim size for 330$ a piece locally. also available from jegs

01-03-2013, 03:36 PM	#33
The Baron Drives: 2013 zl1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: st louis Posts: 838	i daily drive a set of m/t drs on my caddy.. they work great..

01-05-2013, 10:30 AM	#34
Dega Man Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Talladega Posts: 631	The Mickey is also availiable in a 305/35/20 and it hooks very very good on the car making over 715 rwhp on the OEM wheels, keeping it a stock looking sleeper.

01-07-2013, 11:05 AM	#39
Nemisis Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray Metallic-M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Artesia, NM Posts: 171	Anyone using the 305/35/20 nittos? They're showing almost the exact same diameter 28.4" vs 28.74" stock tires.

01-07-2013, 12:00 PM	#42
Dega Man Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Talladega Posts: 631	I have a friend who have tried the nitto's they hook OK, but not close to the Mickey Thompson ET Radial II