How do Michelins compare to OEM Goodyear from purely a Track perspective? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

fosbergd · 09-03-2013, 01:07 PM

Open question for you guys running Michelin Pilot Super Sports on your ZL1...

I really enjoy Tracking my ZL1 and I was curious of the guys that are overwhelmingly pleased with their Michelins, have they used them extensively on the track or are you guys basing your feedback primarily from highway driving experience?

I've been really pleased with the Goodyears on the track with no traction issues at all given that the tires have had a chance to heat up. How many of you guys are running your Michelins on the Track and what are your comparison thoughts from a Track Perspective vs. the Goodyears?

jessrayo · 09-03-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fosbergd

Open question for you guys running Michelin Pilot Super Sports on your ZL1...

I really enjoy Tracking my ZL1 and I was curious of the guys that are overwhelmingly pleased with their Michelins, have they used them extensively on the track or are you guys basing your feedback primarily from highway driving experience?

I've been really pleased with the Goodyears on the track with no traction issues at all given that the tires have had a chance to heat up. How many of you guys are running your Michelins on the Track and what are your comparison thoughts from a Track Perspective vs. the Goodyears?

I had the Michelins on my CTS-V and tracked it with those and I'm still running the original Goodyears on my Camaro on the street. I have only had the Camaro on the track with racing tires. Without actually swapping the tires and running laps it is hard to say for sure but from my experiences I think the Michelins have more grip everywhere, especially when wet. I'm planning on switching to Michelin when the goodyears are gone.

1057ZL1 · 11-08-2013, 10:53 PM

Michelin 10 times better and u don't feel a thing driving

ZL1#216 · 11-09-2013, 02:45 PM

From my experience the track performance is about the same, but the michelins will last 2-3 times longer which more than justifies the extra cost.

DESERTDOG · 12-13-2013, 01:32 AM

Just ordered the Michelins...295's front...315 rear...will let you know how they are compared to the SuperCar F1's. My Goodyears were beat up pretty bad from track use.

DESERTDOG · 12-20-2013, 07:38 PM

Fantastic tire! Just had them mounted this afternoon. Went with 295's front, 315's to the rear...no fitment issues, rides, handles, better, a lot quieter too...best bet for replacements on the ZL1.

Firefighter · 12-21-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DESERTDOG

Fantastic tire! Just had them mounted this afternoon. Went with 295's front, 315's to the rear...no fitment issues, rides, handles, better, a lot quieter too...best bet for replacements on the ZL1.

Could you post some pics please?

I need tires in the next few months for my 1LE and was thinking about running this set up. I'm curious how they tuck, especially in front.

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DESERTDOG · 12-28-2013, 01:04 AM

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, full suspension on this car.

DESERTDOG · 12-28-2013, 01:07 AM

Lowered with Pfadt full lowering suspension. No fitment issues.

Firefighter · 12-28-2013, 07:44 AM

Looks pretty tucked. Maybe a little bulge out of the wells in the back? Or is that my imagination? Car looks great though. Thanks for the pics.

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swizlstik · 12-28-2013, 07:53 AM

I ran the Michelin PSS on the rear at Roebling Rd last month and didn't have any traction issues. I still have the OEM front tires.

DrkPhx · 12-28-2013, 11:06 AM

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Looks pretty tucked. Maybe a little bulge out of the wells in the back? Or is that my imagination? Car looks great though. Thanks for the pics.

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Maybe it's the pic; but both the front and back tires look to big for the wheels.

DESERTDOG · 12-28-2013, 10:52 PM

It the picture, hard to see the end of the tire, wheel well is black...they buldge a little on the back but nothing outside the upper fender...biggest I would go though.

*mlee* · 12-28-2013, 11:13 PM

There are quite a few pics in this thread. I posted these of the rear only..
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=107

09-03-2013, 01:07 PM	#1
fosbergd Drives: 2012 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 38	How do Michelins compare to OEM Goodyear from purely a Track perspective? Open question for you guys running Michelin Pilot Super Sports on your ZL1... I really enjoy Tracking my ZL1 and I was curious of the guys that are overwhelmingly pleased with their Michelins, have they used them extensively on the track or are you guys basing your feedback primarily from highway driving experience? I've been really pleased with the Goodyears on the track with no traction issues at all given that the tires have had a chance to heat up. How many of you guys are running your Michelins on the Track and what are your comparison thoughts from a Track Perspective vs. the Goodyears?

12-28-2013, 01:04 AM	#8
DESERTDOG Drives: 2012 ZL1 M6 Summit White Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 97	Michelin Pilot SS on ZL1 Pfadt lowering springs, coil-overs, full suspension on this car.

12-28-2013, 01:07 AM	#9
DESERTDOG Drives: 2012 ZL1 M6 Summit White Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 97	Lowered with Pfadt full lowering suspension. No fitment issues. Attached Images

12-28-2013, 07:44 AM	#10
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	Looks pretty tucked. Maybe a little bulge out of the wells in the back? Or is that my imagination? Car looks great though. Thanks for the pics. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

12-28-2013, 07:53 AM	#11
swizlstik Drives: 2018 Garnet ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 2,183 View My Garage	I ran the Michelin PSS on the rear at Roebling Rd last month and didn't have any traction issues. I still have the OEM front tires. __________________

11-08-2013, 10:53 PM	#3
1057ZL1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 29	Michelin 10 times better and u don't feel a thing driving

11-09-2013, 02:45 PM	#4
ZL1#216 Drives: 2012 ZL1, 1996 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Saint Rose, Louisiana Posts: 43	From my experience the track performance is about the same, but the michelins will last 2-3 times longer which more than justifies the extra cost.

12-13-2013, 01:32 AM	#5
DESERTDOG Drives: 2012 ZL1 M6 Summit White Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 97	Just ordered the Michelins...295's front...315 rear...will let you know how they are compared to the SuperCar F1's. My Goodyears were beat up pretty bad from track use.

12-20-2013, 07:38 PM	#6
DESERTDOG Drives: 2012 ZL1 M6 Summit White Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 97	Fantastic tire! Just had them mounted this afternoon. Went with 295's front, 315's to the rear...no fitment issues, rides, handles, better, a lot quieter too...best bet for replacements on the ZL1.

12-28-2013, 10:52 PM	#13
DESERTDOG Drives: 2012 ZL1 M6 Summit White Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 97	It the picture, hard to see the end of the tire, wheel well is black...they buldge a little on the back but nothing outside the upper fender...biggest I would go though.

12-28-2013, 11:13 PM	#14
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,501 View My Garage	There are quite a few pics in this thread. I posted these of the rear only.. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=107 __________________