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spadz93 · 09-10-2017, 08:15 AM

Just picked up my ZL1 this week, and it's an amazing machine. Just not too crazy about the tires that come on it, lots of slipping. I live in NJ and am looking for a tire that's good for the typical spirited driving use. I've read about nittos but I'm having a hard time finding them in stock sizes, and I also read a lot of hit or miss things on the M/T street comps. Michelin PSS tires are not gonna happen, 400+ on a single tire is a little ridiculous to me.

curtmgulla · 09-10-2017, 01:03 PM

I'd tell ya to get the bf Goodrich GeForce 2 a/s. But I have been trying for almost a month now And can't find the rear size anywhere.

Coop[580 · 09-10-2017, 03:02 PM

backorder with no date of arrival.... I think a lot of people are waiting on them

spadz93 · 09-10-2017, 10:38 PM

Welp. Also looking at the continental extreme contacts or whatever they're called, they keep popping up in searches

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acammer · 09-11-2017, 08:16 AM

If you're looking for decent and cheap the Nitto NT 555 G2 might be a good consideration for you. Definitely not an ULTRA high performance tire, but pretty decent. And - they work in the cool temps, unlike those Goodyear F1 G2's that come on the ZL1 - they totally fit the "not worth snot till you get 'em hot" phrase. I've had a few friends with F1 G2's - not at all impressed. Good on track, pretty terrible on the street.

spadz93 · 09-11-2017, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by acammer

If you're looking for decent and cheap the Nitto NT 555 G2 might be a good consideration for you. Definitely not an ULTRA high performance tire, but pretty decent. And - they work in the cool temps, unlike those Goodyear F1 G2's that come on the ZL1 - they totally fit the "not worth snot till you get 'em hot" phrase. I've had a few friends with F1 G2's - not at all impressed. Good on track, pretty terrible on the street.

I had my eye on these but it seemed like sizing was an issue, ie nitto not making them in factory sizes? Maybe I have that confused with another model, I'll look

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Pogoattack84 · 09-12-2017, 09:34 AM

I run the Nittos and I went up to a 315 in the rear and 285 in the front because if I remember correctly they dont come in a 305 or no one had them in stock at the time. They work well when I need them to and they look really beefy on the car, they also are a great cheaper option that will do what its supposed to.

spadz93 · 09-12-2017, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Pogoattack84

I run the Nittos and I went up to a 315 in the rear and 285 in the front because if I remember correctly they dont come in a 305 or no one had them in stock at the time. They work well when I need them to and they look really beefy on the car, they also are a great cheaper option that will do what its supposed to.

No rubbing?

Pogoattack84 · 09-12-2017, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by spadz93

No rubbing?

None at all!

spadz93 · 09-12-2017, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Pogoattack84

None at all!

They're priced quite nicely, i can get two rears for around 480, much better than the 600 and change i was originally fearing. Thanks for the tip!

Pogoattack84 · 09-12-2017, 10:45 AM

Yeah man no problem, they have treated me well for the 2 months ive had them on my car. It went from basic bolt ons to all the mods in my sig with those tires on and they still hook really well at my current power level. The 315 on the rear looks really wicked too.

spadz93 · 09-12-2017, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Pogoattack84

Yeah man no problem, they have treated me well for the 2 months ive had them on my car. It went from basic bolt ons to all the mods in my sig with those tires on and they still hook really well at my current power level. The 315 on the rear looks really wicked too.

Sheesh, and you got quite a bit of power. Definitely confident about these. Appreciate it!

JB'sZL1 · 09-12-2017, 10:48 AM

Know that the Extreme Contact (not the DWS) and 555's are summer tires whereas the GeForce are all season. A consideration in NJ.

spadz93 · 09-12-2017, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JB'sZL1

Know that the Extreme Contact (not the DWS) and 555's are summer tires whereas the GeForce are all season. A consideration in NJ.

I'll be exploring a separate wheel setup for the colder months

09-10-2017, 08:15 AM	#1
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	Need a solid tire recommendation Just picked up my ZL1 this week, and it's an amazing machine. Just not too crazy about the tires that come on it, lots of slipping. I live in NJ and am looking for a tire that's good for the typical spirited driving use. I've read about nittos but I'm having a hard time finding them in stock sizes, and I also read a lot of hit or miss things on the M/T street comps. Michelin PSS tires are not gonna happen, 400+ on a single tire is a little ridiculous to me.

09-10-2017, 03:02 PM	#3
Coop[580 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Ashen Grey Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 378	backorder with no date of arrival.... I think a lot of people are waiting on them __________________ 2012 M6 Kooks 1 7/8, off road pipes , full corsa exhaust ID1300s/ 22% lower / 2.5 upper, JLT CAI, DSX flex fuel, DSX AUX fuel pump. S19 cam Tuned and built by Speed Inc 635/632-93 octane 725/738-E85

09-10-2017, 10:38 PM	#4
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	Welp. Also looking at the continental extreme contacts or whatever they're called, they keep popping up in searches Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

09-11-2017, 08:16 AM	#5
acammer GPI Sales Consultant Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS SGM Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Weedsport, NY Posts: 2,794 View My Garage	If you're looking for decent and cheap the Nitto NT 555 G2 might be a good consideration for you. Definitely not an ULTRA high performance tire, but pretty decent. And - they work in the cool temps, unlike those Goodyear F1 G2's that come on the ZL1 - they totally fit the "not worth snot till you get 'em hot" phrase. I've had a few friends with F1 G2's - not at all impressed. Good on track, pretty terrible on the street. __________________ GPI Max Package 2.0: Brodix BR7 heads/GPI porting, MAX3 cam, ST2116LSR, BSR Max Lift rockers, LS7 LSXR with 103mm TB, Vararam OTR, Mcleod RXT, G-Force/Strange 9" IRS setup with 4.63 gear. 551whp, 11.1@124mph. *Got a question about a GPI product? Feel free to shoot me a message!*

09-12-2017, 10:45 AM	#11
Pogoattack84 Shred Till I'm Dead Drives: 2013 ZL1 Summit White Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 87	Yeah man no problem, they have treated me well for the 2 months ive had them on my car. It went from basic bolt ons to all the mods in my sig with those tires on and they still hook really well at my current power level. The 315 on the rear looks really wicked too. __________________ 2013 Summit White ZL1 W/Recaros Mods: Roto-Fab CAI, Stainless Works 3" Exhaust, 1-7/8" Stainless Works LT Headers, 2.55 Griptec Upper, Metco Damper, 9.1" Metco Lower Ring, Metco Solid Isolator, Metco Idler Relocation Bracket/50mm Idler, Texas Speed Heads/Pushrods/Springs/Retainers/SS Valves/Custom Grind Cam, ARP Bolt Kit, DMS Auxiliary Fuel Pump Kit With Flex Fuel Sensor, ID1300 Injectors, Lingenfelter Dual Fan HX, Lingenfelter 160 Degree Thermostat, DMS Expansion Tank Tuned By Matt at Dedicated Motorsports - 750whp on E85 - Mainline Hub Dyno

09-10-2017, 01:03 PM	#2
curtmgulla Drives: 2014 corvette Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: tn Posts: 36	I'd tell ya to get the bf Goodrich GeForce 2 a/s. But I have been trying for almost a month now And can't find the rear size anywhere.

09-12-2017, 09:34 AM	#7
Pogoattack84 Shred Till I'm Dead Drives: 2013 ZL1 Summit White Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 87	I run the Nittos and I went up to a 315 in the rear and 285 in the front because if I remember correctly they dont come in a 305 or no one had them in stock at the time. They work well when I need them to and they look really beefy on the car, they also are a great cheaper option that will do what its supposed to.

09-12-2017, 10:48 AM	#13
JB'sZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 and 2019 Ram Laramie Join Date: May 2017 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,259	Know that the Extreme Contact (not the DWS) and 555's are summer tires whereas the GeForce are all season. A consideration in NJ.