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RoachDad · 07-30-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS 2011

I have 16K Miles on my 2011 SS/M6

The fronts are fine.. The backs look like the bald head of the guy Benny Hill used to slap all the time(I was told that was his father).. Anyway.. I honestly can say with the exceptions of a few slides around corners etc.. I have never done any burnouts in this car. These tires are thumbs down the worst I have ever experienced. If someone gave me a free set of new P Zero's i would throw them off a cliff..

So, just in case you do get a free set...... I'll take them off your hands

Forte · 07-30-2013, 03:50 PM

Just changed mine at 40K. I should have changed them at 28K.

I switched to the General G-MAX's and they are a dream. Much more quiet/smooth than the Pirelli's were, feel grippier too, if that's a word...

axis · 07-30-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter1660

To enjoy it for years to come...I coulda bought something to toast the tires for a lot less than the gen 5...with age comes wisdom...sonnyboy

Not necessarily. Age just means you're old. If wisdom was gained, you'd have figured out that a LS engine was meant to breathe and eat. Nothing says you gotta floor it from light to light but to drive like a granny, just to save tires doesn't make sense. That's what my years of have shown me, and there have been plenty of years to learn that.

BLACK ACE · 07-30-2013, 04:41 PM

42k+ on OEMs
Will replace this fall

hunter1660 · 07-30-2013, 06:49 PM

Breathing and eating doesn't equate into balding the tires...words of wisdom

ff815 · 07-30-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter1660

To enjoy it for years to come...I coulda bought something to toast the tires for a lot less than the gen 5...with age comes wisdom...sonnyboy

Boom...

bkdamon · 07-30-2013, 09:49 PM

I like the Prius, had one pass me yesterday.

Black_2SS · 07-31-2013, 06:06 AM

I had 69K on my OEM's when I replaced them. I do switch to a set of winter wheels when its cold enough to snow though. And I had converted them to drag slicks by the time they came off. However, the best deal I found was on BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2. At the time they were the best price. Seemed to hold up well and were rated much higher than the OEMs.

PalmerGA · 07-31-2013, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by axis

Then why on earth did you buy a 400+hp car? If you want to drive around like a grandma, a Prius would do that.

I didn't buy my Camaro for the purpose of burning the tires off it. I bought it because I love the lines and have wanted a Camaro since 1967. There are plenty of times when I let the horses roar... it just (usually) doesn't involve spinning the tires. "Grandma" would fill her Depends if she drove like I do.

WEN_D's SS · 10-04-2013, 11:14 AM

I have 30,000 miles on the Pirelli tires and they are wearing in the center like there is too much air pressure in them. Since I am not the first owner (I bought my SS2 with 19,000 miles on it), Pirelli won't replace them. I am putting Hankook Ventus ST's on the back and Ventus V12 on the front. The reviews look great for these tires.

SabotAndHeat · 10-04-2013, 02:04 PM

Continentals

bhillakaiceberg · 10-04-2013, 02:30 PM

I got close to 40K out of my stock Pirellis. I have since switched over to Mickey Thompson Street Comps. I love these tires. Perform much much better in the rain.

Oldag · 10-04-2013, 04:37 PM

I do not care at all for the performance of the Pirelli's, not enough grab.

On my G8, I really liked the Goodyear Eagles performance. Life was decent for a performance tire.

PalmerGA · 10-04-2013, 04:40 PM

Well, I only have 8300 miles on my Pirellis but they still look brand new - and I don't "grandma drive" (but I don't spin 'em very often either). I hope to get 30K out of them but I will probably go with Nittos or Hankooks come replacement time.

07-30-2013, 04:41 PM	#32
BLACK ACE Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rockford, MI Posts: 27	42k+ on OEMs Will replace this fall __________________ Life begins at the end of your comfort zone - Neale Donald Walsch

07-30-2013, 06:49 PM	#33
hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	Breathing and eating doesn't equate into balding the tires...words of wisdom __________________ . OBX LTH,Rotofab,Magnuson Heartbeat.AEM wideband, HP Tuners

10-04-2013, 11:14 AM	#38
WEN_D's SS 2011 Camaro SS2 Topless Drives: 2011 Camaro SS2 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North East, MD Posts: 5	Pirelli's are Crap I have 30,000 miles on the Pirelli tires and they are wearing in the center like there is too much air pressure in them. Since I am not the first owner (I bought my SS2 with 19,000 miles on it), Pirelli won't replace them. I am putting Hankook Ventus ST's on the back and Ventus V12 on the front. The reviews look great for these tires.

10-04-2013, 02:30 PM	#40
bhillakaiceberg Drives: 2011 2SS/RS & 2017 1SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,960	I got close to 40K out of my stock Pirellis. I have since switched over to Mickey Thompson Street Comps. I love these tires. Perform much much better in the rain. __________________ *2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS L99* (1 of 782) 10.78 @125mph ALL MOTOR SBE Built/Tuned by Me 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Auto 9.29 @144.57mph ALL MOTOR SBE #TEAMGPI Gwatney Performance Innovation

10-04-2013, 04:40 PM	#42
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Well, I only have 8300 miles on my Pirellis but they still look brand new - and I don't "grandma drive" (but I don't spin 'em very often either). I hope to get 30K out of them but I will probably go with Nittos or Hankooks come replacement time. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

07-30-2013, 03:50 PM	#30
Forte Drives: 2011 2LT/RS CGM W/ Black Stripes Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 598	Just changed mine at 40K. I should have changed them at 28K. I switched to the General G-MAX's and they are a dream. Much more quiet/smooth than the Pirelli's were, feel grippier too, if that's a word...

07-30-2013, 09:49 PM	#35
bkdamon Drives: Rally Yellow 2012 1LT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Camden, SC Posts: 91	I like the Prius, had one pass me yesterday.

07-31-2013, 06:06 AM	#36
Black_2SS Drives: 2018 Camaro SS HotWheels Edition Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 276	I had 69K on my OEM's when I replaced them. I do switch to a set of winter wheels when its cold enough to snow though. And I had converted them to drag slicks by the time they came off. However, the best deal I found was on BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2. At the time they were the best price. Seemed to hold up well and were rated much higher than the OEMs.

10-04-2013, 02:04 PM	#39
SabotAndHeat Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 412	Continentals

10-04-2013, 04:37 PM	#41
Oldag Drives: 2013 2SS Convertible, LS3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 361	I do not care at all for the performance of the Pirelli's, not enough grab. On my G8, I really liked the Goodyear Eagles performance. Life was decent for a performance tire.