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khabboub · 10-26-2011, 12:16 AM

so what would be the best option to switch to. im in need of new tires too and i dont have the dough the spend a whole lot of cash.

MARINE1991 · 10-26-2011, 12:41 AM

I will sell you theses tires been wanting to switch to INVOs and just bought theses. there the Contintals DWS tires..

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175445

Scott@Bjorn3D · 10-26-2011, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro2LTRSMMissouri

On a new Camero those P Zeros scared the crap out of me one day. Heavy rain they kept hydroplaning and I had to pull over. This was undered the posted speed. Anyone else experience this?

Yep happened to me also. Was glad to get P-Zero's off. They also follow road ruts bad.

G-Maxs for me.

chevy454 · 10-26-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberDan

I'm going to have to disagree with you on this, new tires should always go on the rear, before the front.... You keep those bald tires on the rear and your ass-end will be squirrelly.

Actually, the rule of thumb is new tires on the front (steer) wheels. I always assumed the opposite, since the rears wear faster, until talking with a tire guy...his explanation was as simple as "steering is of utmost importance", which makes sense. Thinking about, as an example I'd rather have the rear hydroplane than the front...!

Rudy@Tirerack · 10-26-2011, 09:30 AM

We have General Gmax, Conti DWS and Yokohama Parada Spec. All of these are all season tires that will offer better wear vs the original Pirellis. All three get really postive review from our customer and have done well in our testing that we do at the Tire Rack. If you have any questions shoot me a PM or phone call.

midnighter · 10-26-2011, 09:35 AM

I got 5k miles out of mine (driving with the traction control turned off

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khabboub · 10-26-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MARINE1991

I will sell you theses tires been wanting to switch to INVOs and just bought theses. there the Contintals DWS tires..

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175445

oh hot damn ill let you know later today...

ramsman34 · 10-26-2011, 08:03 PM

Rudy - Frankly I wish I would have talked to you first and ordered form you...but alas I got a flat and had to make a hasty decision, and a bad one at that.
I can tell you I do not give a good review of the Paradas.

I put the Parada SpecX on the rears and my camaro handles like an SUV. They are horrible. yokohamam is giving 85% credit on them as the guy at a different tire shop said he didn't think the other tire shop should have recommended them. I'm replacing with the continentals. I'm still out the original installation charge - so expensive lesson. The paradas scare the crap out of me, horrible handling.

No I wondered if having the paradas also up front would have helped but the tire guy (America's Tire) said it would still handle poorly. I gotta trust someone so...

Haole · 10-27-2011, 06:32 PM

My question is I live in Hawaii and looking for new tires to put on. I have sent messages back and forth with Rudy @ Tire Rack. So with warm weather year round what is everyone's suggestion? I'm obviously not educated in this topic. Forgive my ignorance. Also I'm not into racing just everyday driver. Rarely do I "get on the pedal" and actually never turned off traction control. I'm right around 32k with original P zeros. So any advice would be appreciated.

Mahalo, Craig

gwbates3 · 10-29-2011, 01:10 PM

I am @ 43k on the original Pzero's and rears are done.
Heard of a few that tried -

"275/40-20s on the front and 315/35/20s on the rear. They are Atturo AZ800 tires from onlinetires.com. Total cost for all 4 tires was $583.83 shipped to my doorstep. I ordered them and they showed up the next day."

...so that got my interest, just not much feedback on them and they are not primarily performance tires.

GUMBALL · 10-29-2011, 07:08 PM

My story is very similar to ramsman34. I just put new 275/40/20 Hankook Ventus ST RH06 on 20x9s front and rear and couldn't be happier. I got a great price from Discount Tire Direct.

Prior to the Hankooks, i also experienced quirky handling while temporarily running Nexens on the rear and factory fronts. I expected the handling to be off with run flat construction up front and non run flats on the rear.

Ocikat · 10-29-2011, 10:59 PM

Tires IMHO are always a matter of compromise, the stock P-zeros handle very well on the camaro due to the fact that they are a reativle soft compond.

Soft compound = better traction and handling but shorter tread life
Harder compound = less traction less performance but greater tread life.

Obviously there are more factors in consideration, however your tires are very important to you and your car. I'd make your decisions based on how you drive your car. 34K doesn't seem at all an unreasonable mileage from a set of P-zero's

01pewterz28 · 10-29-2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

You got 34K out of the Pirellis? I'm calling BS.

just a hair over 45k (all highway miles) on my factory P-zeros I feel I am good for another 4-6k before I am on the wear bars

GUMBALL · 10-30-2011, 09:09 AM

Yep, I got 54K out of my Pirelli fronts and 47K out of the rears. I also do a lot of highway driving.

10-26-2011, 08:03 PM	#36
ramsman34 Drives: 2011 Summit White, 2SS/RS-LS3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dash Point, WA Posts: 364 View My Garage	Rudy - Frankly I wish I would have talked to you first and ordered form you...but alas I got a flat and had to make a hasty decision, and a bad one at that. I can tell you I do not give a good review of the Paradas. I put the Parada SpecX on the rears and my camaro handles like an SUV. They are horrible. yokohamam is giving 85% credit on them as the guy at a different tire shop said he didn't think the other tire shop should have recommended them. I'm replacing with the continentals. I'm still out the original installation charge - so expensive lesson. The paradas scare the crap out of me, horrible handling. No I wondered if having the paradas also up front would have helped but the tire guy (America's Tire) said it would still handle poorly. I gotta trust someone so... __________________ 414whp, 403wtq (Mustang Dyno) -Thanks Ray/Full Throttle Kustomz

10-27-2011, 06:32 PM	#37
Haole 2017 SS Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,362 View My Garage	My question is I live in Hawaii and looking for new tires to put on. I have sent messages back and forth with Rudy @ Tire Rack. So with warm weather year round what is everyone's suggestion? I'm obviously not educated in this topic. Forgive my ignorance. Also I'm not into racing just everyday driver. Rarely do I "get on the pedal" and actually never turned off traction control. I'm right around 32k with original P zeros. So any advice would be appreciated. Mahalo, Craig Last edited by Haole; 10-27-2011 at 08:04 PM.

10-29-2011, 01:10 PM	#38
gwbates3 Ruby & Blu Imp Drives: 2010 LS3 2SSRS M6 & LLT RS A6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 293	I am @ 43k on the original Pzero's and rears are done. Heard of a few that tried - "275/40-20s on the front and 315/35/20s on the rear. They are Atturo AZ800 tires from onlinetires.com. Total cost for all 4 tires was $583.83 shipped to my doorstep. I ordered them and they showed up the next day." ...so that got my interest, just not much feedback on them and they are not primarily performance tires. __________________ Ruby 2SSRS M6 - Blown & LLT RS A6

10-29-2011, 10:59 PM	#40
Ocikat Drives: 2012 2LT 45th convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 949	Tires IMHO are always a matter of compromise, the stock P-zeros handle very well on the camaro due to the fact that they are a reativle soft compond. Soft compound = better traction and handling but shorter tread life Harder compound = less traction less performance but greater tread life. Obviously there are more factors in consideration, however your tires are very important to you and your car. I'd make your decisions based on how you drive your car. 34K doesn't seem at all an unreasonable mileage from a set of P-zero's __________________ Top Ten Reasons I Procrastinate 1.

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10-26-2011, 12:16 AM	#29
khabboub Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: Sold c7, in the market! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,250	so what would be the best option to switch to. im in need of new tires too and i dont have the dough the spend a whole lot of cash.

10-26-2011, 12:41 AM	#30
MARINE1991 Drives: COTW 8/29/11 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: HOMELESS Posts: 10,010 View My Garage	I will sell you theses tires been wanting to switch to INVOs and just bought theses. there the Contintals DWS tires.. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175445

10-26-2011, 09:30 AM	#33
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	We have General Gmax, Conti DWS and Yokohama Parada Spec. All of these are all season tires that will offer better wear vs the original Pirellis. All three get really postive review from our customer and have done well in our testing that we do at the Tire Rack. If you have any questions shoot me a PM or phone call.

10-26-2011, 09:35 AM	#34
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	I got 5k miles out of mine (driving with the traction control turned off )

10-29-2011, 07:08 PM	#39
GUMBALL Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 19	My story is very similar to ramsman34. I just put new 275/40/20 Hankook Ventus ST RH06 on 20x9s front and rear and couldn't be happier. I got a great price from Discount Tire Direct. Prior to the Hankooks, i also experienced quirky handling while temporarily running Nexens on the rear and factory fronts. I expected the handling to be off with run flat construction up front and non run flats on the rear.

10-30-2011, 09:09 AM	#42
GUMBALL Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 19	Yep, I got 54K out of my Pirelli fronts and 47K out of the rears. I also do a lot of highway driving.