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Taz_FL · 04-28-2011, 07:33 PM

hey everyone, I have a 1LT with the RS package (20" wheels). I have about 17,500 miles on my camaro and the tires are getting REALLY close to needing replaced. I like the P-Zero's, they're a great tire but was thinking about looking for something with a little harder compound that i can get a little more mileage out of. I know that I'll lose some "grip" in the corners but I'm not a real aggressive driver, I don't usually slam it into the corners. If I feel the need for speed it's usually just straight on.
Anyway, does anyone have any recomendations for a good tire, maybe a little harder compound and if at all possible a little cheaper would even be nice (not holding my breath on that one though...LOL). Also, I've heard that the price of the P-zero's has come down some, anyone know what they're selling for now?
thanks in advance

Taz_FL · 04-28-2011, 10:09 PM

hmmmm, no input on this huh? Well I did find a "Yokohama parada spec-x" that is a little cheaper, $179.00 per tire front and rear, comparing it to the p-zeros it looked pretty good. I know that Yokohamas are good tires, had them years back on a lowered truck I had. Anyone know anything about this particular tire?

nancygrl · 04-29-2011, 09:08 AM

well if you're staying with the stock sizes, I've also heard good reviews about the Hankook Ventus V-12 evo. There are others out there as well, I use tirerack and discount tire direct to see what specs/research/reviews etc....

blazzin1 · 04-29-2011, 10:11 AM

Check out Continental Extreme Contact DWS. I believe they have like a 540 treadwear rating, which is the highest I've ever seen on a 20" tire. I will be buying these when my Pirelli's wear out. Very good reviews on these (except for one person!).

steeleshark2 · 04-29-2011, 10:12 AM

2nd the Continentals. They are also all season tires!!

Group-A Wheels · 04-29-2011, 10:29 AM

If you are running the factory sizes, look into the Toyo Proxes4. It is all-season and W-Rated.

nancygrl · 04-29-2011, 10:44 AM

I got the Conti's (275's/315's) sitting in the garage, just waiting for my forgestars to arrive later today.

Turbo99 · 04-29-2011, 10:44 AM

Next week I will have my rears up forsale w/ 8000 miles on them from my 2SS, for $140 each. PM me if your interested.

Al · 04-29-2011, 10:52 AM

Get these:

General G-Max AS-03 Tires

If you are a daily driver like me, they are supposed to be good in the rain too.

They are new to the market and with an intro price too (check Tire Rack)

Let me know if you buy'em, I am REAL close to needing a fresh set.

-Al

Rudy@Tirerack · 04-29-2011, 10:53 AM

Give our website a check for pricing on the Pirellis. As mentioned Continental DWS or the new General GMax would be longer wearing options.

Taz_FL · 04-30-2011, 09:14 AM

Thanks everyone for the responses, I will be checking out all the tires mentioned. thanks again

04-28-2011, 07:33 PM	#1
Taz_FL Drives: 1LT/RS Yellow/Black Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 734	Tire recomendations hey everyone, I have a 1LT with the RS package (20" wheels). I have about 17,500 miles on my camaro and the tires are getting REALLY close to needing replaced. I like the P-Zero's, they're a great tire but was thinking about looking for something with a little harder compound that i can get a little more mileage out of. I know that I'll lose some "grip" in the corners but I'm not a real aggressive driver, I don't usually slam it into the corners. If I feel the need for speed it's usually just straight on. Anyway, does anyone have any recomendations for a good tire, maybe a little harder compound and if at all possible a little cheaper would even be nice (not holding my breath on that one though...LOL). Also, I've heard that the price of the P-zero's has come down some, anyone know what they're selling for now? thanks in advance __________________

04-28-2011, 10:09 PM	#2
Taz_FL Drives: 1LT/RS Yellow/Black Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 734	hmmmm, no input on this huh? Well I did find a "Yokohama parada spec-x" that is a little cheaper, $179.00 per tire front and rear, comparing it to the p-zeros it looked pretty good. I know that Yokohamas are good tires, had them years back on a lowered truck I had. Anyone know anything about this particular tire? __________________

04-29-2011, 10:12 AM	#5
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,553 View My Garage	2nd the Continentals. They are also all season tires!! __________________ Build page:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...77#post3083477

04-29-2011, 10:44 AM	#8
Turbo99 Drives: 08' F250 Diesel & 10' Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Gainesville,Fl Posts: 1,362 View My Garage	Next week I will have my rears up forsale w/ 8000 miles on them from my 2SS, for $140 each. PM me if your interested. __________________ 08' F250 CCSB 6.4L Diesel White & Black, Blacked out, 580RWHP @ 55psi 13.21 @ 101mph 10' Camaro 2SS LS3 M6 White & Black, Blacked out, 684 RWHP & 633 FT.LBS @ 10psi 10.82@130mph TVS2300 ,Hendrix Street Slayer Twin Carbon Clutch, Dana 60 3.73, DSS 1400HP Axles,JRe cam & LaMotta Performance tuned,LPE Fuel, AI Super Chiller,MT ET Streets

04-29-2011, 10:52 AM	#9
Al Drives: 2011 SS CGM Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UTICA, NY Posts: 84	Generals Get these: General G-Max AS-03 Tires If you are a daily driver like me, they are supposed to be good in the rain too. They are new to the market and with an intro price too (check Tire Rack) Let me know if you buy'em, I am REAL close to needing a fresh set. -Al __________________ (Click above image to learn about UpstateC5)

04-29-2011, 09:08 AM	#3
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	well if you're staying with the stock sizes, I've also heard good reviews about the Hankook Ventus V-12 evo. There are others out there as well, I use tirerack and discount tire direct to see what specs/research/reviews etc....

04-29-2011, 10:11 AM	#4
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	Check out Continental Extreme Contact DWS. I believe they have like a 540 treadwear rating, which is the highest I've ever seen on a 20" tire. I will be buying these when my Pirelli's wear out. Very good reviews on these (except for one person!).

04-29-2011, 10:29 AM	#6
Group-A Wheels Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New York Posts: 532	If you are running the factory sizes, look into the Toyo Proxes4. It is all-season and W-Rated.

04-29-2011, 10:53 AM	#10
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	Give our website a check for pricing on the Pirellis. As mentioned Continental DWS or the new General GMax would be longer wearing options.

04-30-2011, 09:14 AM	#11
Taz_FL Drives: 1LT/RS Yellow/Black Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 734	Thanks everyone for the responses, I will be checking out all the tires mentioned. thanks again __________________

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