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2011Black2SS · 04-13-2014, 04:11 PM

So after 9k miles and 1 track day the stock GY tires are ready to be replaced. I have been reading up on all the threads I can find in here to see what most people are going with and the general consensus is MP Super Sports. I'll have to go with a 285/35zr20 and 315/35zr20 which is going to run around $1600. The GY's are about $400 or so less, but after doing a track day in April (50 degrees in the afternoon, colder in the morning) it took 3 to 4 laps for the tires to warm up and feel like they were actually gripping. There were a couple Mustangs running the g-force Rival and they were turning some quick lap times, but Tirerack doesn't have any ratings on them yet. The tread rating is 200 which is less than the GY and MPSS so I would go through them quicker.

What are some of your opinions for those of you who drive the car on the street (not a daily, but I like to drive it) and then do the occasional track day (2 a year or so). I don't want to have to replace the tires every year either so something that may last a couple years too.

Thanks in advance.

cvp33 · 04-13-2014, 07:37 PM

You just can't go wrong with Michelin Pilot Supersports. As for the price, do a little research and you can get the price way down.

I use Tire Buyer.com.
Link through be frugal.com to get free shipping and a 6% rebate
Use retail me not coupon to save another $50 to $75
Finally, Michelin has a $70 rebate going right now.

My guess is you will net that price down below $1,300.

ZMEnow · 04-13-2014, 07:45 PM

Pilot AS3... Love them. I have on a second set of rims and I not sure I want to put the Supercars back on, but I will when it gets really hot. AS3 grip awesome, half the noise, really soft ride, and if you get caught in the rain, so what they work well in that too. Also the best feature, they arent throwing crap at the side of the car the whole time.. I have a square set up 285/20's all the way around..

cvp33 · 04-13-2014, 07:45 PM

Update for Tirebuyer

$1,550 per set + $100 tax
Link through befrugal.com for 6% cashback = ~$100
Retailmenot coupon code 70V-RETAILMENOT-D97CACA899D8BB = $70
Michelin Rebate = $70

So net net is around $1,400

2011Black2SS · 04-13-2014, 08:12 PM

Thanks CVP33, I'll have to look into all the discounts you posted.

I'll have to check into the AS3's. Haven't heard of them until now.

Lethal Z · 04-14-2014, 07:22 AM

I suggest you look at the Hankook RS3.....better than the pilots...and OEM sizes.

Drew P · 04-14-2014, 08:01 AM

@ Lethal Z - Can you elaborate on "better"?

Lethal Z · 04-14-2014, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew P

@ Lethal Z - Can you elaborate on "better"?

Super sticky compound. Great reviews and I have had a number of friends who love em and have gone through dozens of tire variations.

Check em out. Look at the comparison to the OEM GYs.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....toModel=Camaro ZL1&autoModClar=Coupe

ZMEnow · 04-14-2014, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lethal Z

Super sticky compound. Great reviews and I have had a number of friends who love em and have gone through dozens of tire variations.

Check em out. Look at the comparison to the OEM GYs.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....toModel=Camaro ZL1&autoModClar=Coupe

Sounds like a great tire, and one I might consider when I burn through the Supercars. Still love the AS3 as everyday use because of min body blast, and the square setup allows rotating. With a 500 utqg, that's 2 1/2 times the treadwear of the RS3, but you still need to afford two sets of rims to make this happen, and that's not for everyone...

crangie · 04-14-2014, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZMEnow

Sounds like a great tire, and one I might consider when I burn through the Supercars. Still love the AS3 as everyday use because of min body blast, and the square setup allows rotating. With a 500 utqg, that's 2 1/2 times the treadwear of the RS3, but you still need to afford two sets of rims to make this happen, and that's not for everyone...

If you consider the Hankook's make sure to get the Version 2. they are supposed to better in rain than the Version 1

2011Black2SS · 04-14-2014, 05:31 PM

Any experience in how many miles the Hankook's last? With a 200 tread rating (GY's are 220) I would think you go through them quicker.

Drew P · 04-15-2014, 07:29 AM

Wonder how lateral support compares on these as not a XL tire.

04-13-2014, 04:11 PM	#1
2011Black2SS Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 211	New Tire Opinions So after 9k miles and 1 track day the stock GY tires are ready to be replaced. I have been reading up on all the threads I can find in here to see what most people are going with and the general consensus is MP Super Sports. I'll have to go with a 285/35zr20 and 315/35zr20 which is going to run around $1600. The GY's are about $400 or so less, but after doing a track day in April (50 degrees in the afternoon, colder in the morning) it took 3 to 4 laps for the tires to warm up and feel like they were actually gripping. There were a couple Mustangs running the g-force Rival and they were turning some quick lap times, but Tirerack doesn't have any ratings on them yet. The tread rating is 200 which is less than the GY and MPSS so I would go through them quicker. What are some of your opinions for those of you who drive the car on the street (not a daily, but I like to drive it) and then do the occasional track day (2 a year or so). I don't want to have to replace the tires every year either so something that may last a couple years too. Thanks in advance. __________________ 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic ZL1 M6 2014 Black GMC Serria Z71 1996 Red Z28

04-13-2014, 08:12 PM	#5
2011Black2SS Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 211	Thanks CVP33, I'll have to look into all the discounts you posted. I'll have to check into the AS3's. Haven't heard of them until now. __________________ 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic ZL1 M6 2014 Black GMC Serria Z71 1996 Red Z28

04-14-2014, 08:01 AM	#7
Drew P Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 233	@ Lethal Z - Can you elaborate on "better"? __________________ 2012 A6 Coupe 630RWHP 10.93@125 Mods: ID850 Injectors; D3PE HX, Reservoir & Atmospheric Catch-Can; LPE 2.55 Upper & 9.1 Lower Pulleys w/ ATI Damper; LPE Idler Pulley Relocation Bracket; "Green" Serp. Belt; Cat delete;ADM Exhaust Override; Magnaflow X-Pipe Muffler (in addition to stock mufflers); Cold Air Inductions CAI; 160 thermostat; LS9 Isolator; Port/polish snout and intake runners; LPE GT9 camshaft with dual springs and titanium retainers; Kenne Bell BAP, Install and Engine Tune by Serious Hp; Fab work by D3 Performance Engineering; Trans Tune by Keith; Coming Soon: Flex Fuel Conversion.

04-14-2014, 05:31 PM	#11
2011Black2SS Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 211	Any experience in how many miles the Hankook's last? With a 200 tread rating (GY's are 220) I would think you go through them quicker. __________________ 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic ZL1 M6 2014 Black GMC Serria Z71 1996 Red Z28

04-15-2014, 07:29 AM	#12
Drew P Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 233	Wonder how lateral support compares on these as not a XL tire. __________________ 2012 A6 Coupe 630RWHP 10.93@125 Mods: ID850 Injectors; D3PE HX, Reservoir & Atmospheric Catch-Can; LPE 2.55 Upper & 9.1 Lower Pulleys w/ ATI Damper; LPE Idler Pulley Relocation Bracket; "Green" Serp. Belt; Cat delete;ADM Exhaust Override; Magnaflow X-Pipe Muffler (in addition to stock mufflers); Cold Air Inductions CAI; 160 thermostat; LS9 Isolator; Port/polish snout and intake runners; LPE GT9 camshaft with dual springs and titanium retainers; Kenne Bell BAP, Install and Engine Tune by Serious Hp; Fab work by D3 Performance Engineering; Trans Tune by Keith; Coming Soon: Flex Fuel Conversion.

04-13-2014, 07:37 PM	#2
cvp33 America FVCK Yeah! Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 1,388	You just can't go wrong with Michelin Pilot Supersports. As for the price, do a little research and you can get the price way down. I use Tire Buyer.com. Link through be frugal.com to get free shipping and a 6% rebate Use retail me not coupon to save another $50 to $75 Finally, Michelin has a $70 rebate going right now. My guess is you will net that price down below $1,300.

04-13-2014, 07:45 PM	#3
ZMEnow Drives: ZL1, 2013, tri-coat-red, manual Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,607	Pilot AS3... Love them. I have on a second set of rims and I not sure I want to put the Supercars back on, but I will when it gets really hot. AS3 grip awesome, half the noise, really soft ride, and if you get caught in the rain, so what they work well in that too. Also the best feature, they arent throwing crap at the side of the car the whole time.. I have a square set up 285/20's all the way around..

04-14-2014, 07:22 AM	#6
Lethal Z American Gearhead!! Drives: ZL1 1LE/GT350/Ford RS/Gen 2 Raptor Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Merica Posts: 433	I suggest you look at the Hankook RS3.....better than the pilots...and OEM sizes.