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*mlee* · 08-15-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmy5

How much is a set of replacement tires?

$1,775 per set including mounting and balance.

htron50 · 08-15-2012, 08:18 PM

OUCH..... please say it quietly.... My wife is listening.

9secs · 08-15-2012, 08:30 PM

Ive had a set of drag radials that lasted longer that that 10+ strip passes. 2000 bucks would be a hard thing to swallow 2x year for someone who drives the car alot.

MrDew · 08-15-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

10K miles... that's it...

I've already replaced both right side tires for road hazard incidents... but didn't expect to replace the other two at 10K... I'm at 5k now and they still look new.

That's surprising with all the burnouts you've been doing at the track...

Zee-Ell-One · 08-15-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MrDew

That's surprising with all the burnouts you've been doing at the track...

How about some pics of the tread on those worn out tires of yours.....?

*mlee* · 08-15-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MrDew

That's surprising with all the burnouts you've been doing at the track...

That's only the rears and I just replaced one of them. The tire guy did mention all the rubber in the wheel well.

No way these tires only last 10k unless you are road track racing all the time.

....they will at least go 15k..

1MtnGoat · 08-15-2012, 11:54 PM

When my rear tires are gone I'm going to replace then with Nitto NT05 in 315/35-20 size. Then when it's time for the full set I'll go with the Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. The grip is said to be equal or better and the ride is smoother and quieter. Price is about the same as the OEM tires. I've checked with my dealer and several tire shops all have confirmed that there is not problem with slightly different diameters as long as they are within 3% or less of each other. According to Discount Tire the use of 275 in the front and 315 in the rear is an "approved" fitment. I'm not sure who approved it!

jimmy5 · 08-15-2012, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

$1,775 per set including mounting and balance.

Wondering · 08-16-2012, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by hognutz

If you want to stay with you stock sizing the Goodyears are your best bet IMO. the michelin PS2's are good tires as well but cost more and I don't think they will handle better or last longer.

oddly enough in this size these tires are "affordable" ha ha.

With all due respect,you couldn't be more wrong.

The PS2's will outhandle the GY's in any measureable performance category,while outlasting them at a ratio of about 2:1 . Both my Z06 & Grand Sport vert came from the factory with GY's(Gens 1&2 respectively) and required replacement within 5k miles. Not because they were worn out,I replace tires on my performance cars when they lose grip,regardless of tread depth. Which in my case was around 5k miles. Not to mention the ROAR the GY's are notorious for.

Over on Corvette Forum,there have been many threads where people were getting <10k miles out of a set of the GY's when only street driven. And the responses given overwhelmingly were in favor of the Michelins with several votes cast in favor of the Bridgestone Pole Positions,but I don't think they are available in ZL1 sizing.

And I've heard the new Michelin Super Sports are even better if a runflat is not a requirement.

tpower · 08-16-2012, 07:34 AM

My wife has the Pilots on her CTS-V and they feel pretty goog on the car , I will let you know as soon as she goes away and I can find a Autocross

joes407 · 08-16-2012, 07:49 AM

I haven't been to the track once and I've only done a couple little burnouts just learning how to use the launch control. The tires are a super soft compound and down here in Florida on the hot streets they just disappear quick. I too have replaced one of my rear 's do to road hazard. when i get on the gas even halfway i can see the tires leavin rubber on the street in the mirror

gblaue · 08-16-2012, 08:36 AM

Treaddepot.com

I've bought tires from these guys before.

Fronts: $327
http://www.treaddepot.com/tirelist.h...ize=285/35ZR20

Rears: $355
http://www.treaddepot.com/tirelist.h...ize=305/35ZR20

I was thinking of buying one tire a month. It would seem a little less harsh then buying a complete set at once.

GrabberB5.Slow · 08-16-2012, 08:38 AM

For tires I always go to www.DiscountTireDirect.com . Great customer service and they are usually the cheapest, free shipping too.

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Originally Posted by tpower

13k and I definetly need tires

Damn 13k, drive alot Lol? I don't blame you though, I've put 8k on my car and I bought it in May.

BoostedX2 · 08-16-2012, 09:42 AM

Tire Rack

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...=60150&tab=All

08-16-2012, 07:34 AM	#24
tpower DBLCHBY III Drives: 15 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Team Canada Posts: 2,789	My wife has the Pilots on her CTS-V and they feel pretty goog on the car , I will let you know as soon as she goes away and I can find a Autocross __________________

08-15-2012, 08:18 PM	#16
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	OUCH..... please say it quietly.... My wife is listening.

08-15-2012, 08:30 PM	#17
9secs Drives: some Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: sc Posts: 30	Ive had a set of drag radials that lasted longer that that 10+ strip passes. 2000 bucks would be a hard thing to swallow 2x year for someone who drives the car alot.

08-15-2012, 11:54 PM	#21
1MtnGoat Drives: '12 SIM ZL1, 1 of 49 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 459	When my rear tires are gone I'm going to replace then with Nitto NT05 in 315/35-20 size. Then when it's time for the full set I'll go with the Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. The grip is said to be equal or better and the ride is smoother and quieter. Price is about the same as the OEM tires. I've checked with my dealer and several tire shops all have confirmed that there is not problem with slightly different diameters as long as they are within 3% or less of each other. According to Discount Tire the use of 275 in the front and 315 in the rear is an "approved" fitment. I'm not sure who approved it!

08-16-2012, 07:49 AM	#25
joes407 Drives: 2014 ZL1m6 red hot #569 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 2,422	I haven't been to the track once and I've only done a couple little burnouts just learning how to use the launch control. The tires are a super soft compound and down here in Florida on the hot streets they just disappear quick. I too have replaced one of my rear 's do to road hazard. when i get on the gas even halfway i can see the tires leavin rubber on the street in the mirror

08-16-2012, 08:36 AM	#26
gblaue Drives: 2017 Bright Yellow ZL1 6spd Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central MA Posts: 642	Treaddepot.com I've bought tires from these guys before. Fronts: $327 http://www.treaddepot.com/tirelist.h...ize=285/35ZR20 Rears: $355 http://www.treaddepot.com/tirelist.h...ize=305/35ZR20 I was thinking of buying one tire a month. It would seem a little less harsh then buying a complete set at once.

08-16-2012, 09:42 AM	#28
BoostedX2 Drives: VR ZL1 #259/Nissan 370Z NISMO Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,071	Tire Rack http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...=60150&tab=All