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EarlyApex · 10-22-2013, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 1leNPP

I got a set Michelin PSS P285 front & P295 backs there a Great all round tire. Work good in a wide temperature range .

Beautiful pictures, I can't help but love your car (same color as mine), and those tires are on my wish list.

Midnight Rat · 10-22-2013, 11:39 PM

Those of you that went with a bigger size tire, did you have to recalibrate the speedometer?

JustJohn · 10-23-2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate1LE

John,
Zero rubbing issues. They fit like a glove.

Thanks Nate! Thinking out loud here; I wonder if the 295 would work on the front?

So Cal Camaro · 10-23-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JustJohn

Thanks Nate! Thinking out loud here; I wonder if the 295 would work on the front?

Depends on the wheel offset and camber you run...I know some who have run on Forgeline's, but not on the 1LE wheels not a lot of room up front to the inside once you run -1.6 or more.

1LE Red Dragon · 10-23-2013, 01:39 PM

This morning it was 48 degrees outside in NC. Driving my kids to school. Going straight rolling on in third gear at 3k rpms, the car steps out sideways. Goodyears with only 4400 miles on them. PLenty of tread, still look pretty new. I was only about 3/4 of a mile away from the house. Car usually spins bad in 2nd gear when the tires are warm, but has never broken loose in 3rd going straight at about 3/4 throttle. This was with the traction control on.

Car makes a little more power than stock though. LOL

Eforce, LT headers, CAI. About 590 whp and 500+ ft lbs. But still it was a quick wake up.

Later on after tires got some heat in them and the coolant temp got up, I could go 3/4 throttle in 3rd and no spinning that I could tell.

JustJohn · 10-23-2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

Depends on the wheel offset and camber you run...I know some who have run on Forgeline's, but not on the 1LE wheels not a lot of room up front to the inside once you run -1.6 or more.

Figured that would be pushing it, thanks SoCal, much appreciated. Sweet car you have there!

Hey Nate, would you mind posting a couple rear view photos of that beast of yours so we can get an idea of how those 315's look from the rear and just how wide they really are?

Nate1LE · 10-23-2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JustJohn

Figured that would be pushing it, thanks SoCal, much appreciated. Sweet car you there!

Hey Nate, would you mind posting a couple rear view photos of that beast of yours so we can get an idea of how those 315's look from the rear and just how wide they really are?

I'd be happy to. I'll snap some more pics tomorrow.

Novie LE · 10-24-2013, 07:19 AM

39 degrees when I took off for work today. Car drove like any other car on the road. I didn't slide, I didn't spin, and I didn't die....

1bad1le · 10-24-2013, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Novie LE

39 degrees when I took off for work today. Car drove like any other car on the road. I didn't slide, I didn't spin, and I didn't die....

Same here

If it's cold, I'll still drive the car. If it's cold and snowing, I'll drive my Duramax.

Banshee · 10-24-2013, 08:01 AM

OK...

For those of you guys who need a lesson on these tires, try this. You will need

a. Baking pan/cookie sheet.
b. 2 hockey pucks. Used is ok.

Put one of the hockey pucks in the freezer. Us hockey guys do this before the game. While there, grab a beer out of the freezer and go watch The Red Wings game. Drink beer, remembered you forgot to put pan in freezer. Get and drink another beer.

(4 hours pass) 7 bottles on ground, pan of water frozen..puck frozen. Scratch head wondering why the f*^k you have a frozen pan of water and hockey puck in freezer..

Prop up the pan approximately 2-3" so you have a nice decline.

You will see the puck that is frozen glides across the ice. I HIGHLY recommend NOT driving on these tires under 50 degrees. I, by necessity had to drive my 1LE this morning because my Cavalier trans synchros are shot. It showed 34 degrees on my DIC and I even heated the tired for an hour in garage.

JustJohn · 10-24-2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate1LE

I'd be happy to. I'll snap some more pics tomorrow.

Sweet, can't wait to see em! Thank you sir.

tramtwo · 10-24-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Banshee

OK...

For those of you guys who need a lesson on these tires, try this. You will need

a. Baking pan/cookie sheet.
b. 2 hockey pucks. Used is ok.

Put one of the hockey pucks in the freezer. Us hockey guys do this before the game. While there, grab a beer out of the freezer and go watch The Red Wings game. Drink beer, remembered you forgot to put pan in freezer. Get and drink another beer.

(4 hours pass) 7 bottles on ground, pan of water frozen..puck frozen. Scratch head wondering why the f*^k you have a frozen pan of water and hockey puck in freezer..

Prop up the pan approximately 2-3" so you have a nice decline.

You will see the puck that is frozen glides across the ice. I HIGHLY recommend NOT driving on these tires under 50 degrees. I, by necessity had to drive my 1LE this morning because my Cavalier trans synchros are shot. It showed 34 degrees on my DIC and I even heated the tired for an hour in garage.

You should do cartoons.

Nate1LE · 10-24-2013, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JustJohn

Sweet, can't wait to see em! Thank you sir.

You're welcome. Here you go.

JustJohn · 10-24-2013, 05:28 PM

Nice, they don't stick out as far as I thought they would. Nice looking ride you've got there my friend. Thank you for getting the extra pics sir!!

10-24-2013, 08:01 AM	#38
Banshee Institutionally Insane Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	OK... For those of you guys who need a lesson on these tires, try this. You will need a. Baking pan/cookie sheet. b. 2 hockey pucks. Used is ok. Put one of the hockey pucks in the freezer. Us hockey guys do this before the game. While there, grab a beer out of the freezer and go watch The Red Wings game. Drink beer, remembered you forgot to put pan in freezer. Get and drink another beer. (4 hours pass) 7 bottles on ground, pan of water frozen..puck frozen. Scratch head wondering why the f*^k you have a frozen pan of water and hockey puck in freezer.. Prop up the pan approximately 2-3" so you have a nice decline. You will see the puck that is frozen glides across the ice. I HIGHLY recommend NOT driving on these tires under 50 degrees. I, by necessity had to drive my 1LE this morning because my Cavalier trans synchros are shot. It showed 34 degrees on my DIC and I even heated the tired for an hour in garage. __________________ It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?

10-24-2013, 05:28 PM	#42
JustJohn Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin, TX. Posts: 73	Nice, they don't stick out as far as I thought they would. Nice looking ride you've got there my friend. Thank you for getting the extra pics sir!! __________________ A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, signed a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it. -- Author Unknown _______________________________________________ 2013 Camaro SS/RS 1LE CAI intake w/scoop, Kooks Signature step headers w/HF cats, Lethal Racing Nightfury cam. Of course all tuned by Shawn/Lethal Racing.....

10-22-2013, 11:39 PM	#30
Midnight Rat Drives: SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 1,829	Those of you that went with a bigger size tire, did you have to recalibrate the speedometer?

10-23-2013, 01:39 PM	#33
1LE Red Dragon Train Driver Drives: 2018 Summit White ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lincolnton, NC Posts: 588	This morning it was 48 degrees outside in NC. Driving my kids to school. Going straight rolling on in third gear at 3k rpms, the car steps out sideways. Goodyears with only 4400 miles on them. PLenty of tread, still look pretty new. I was only about 3/4 of a mile away from the house. Car usually spins bad in 2nd gear when the tires are warm, but has never broken loose in 3rd going straight at about 3/4 throttle. This was with the traction control on. Car makes a little more power than stock though. LOL Eforce, LT headers, CAI. About 590 whp and 500+ ft lbs. But still it was a quick wake up. Later on after tires got some heat in them and the coolant temp got up, I could go 3/4 throttle in 3rd and no spinning that I could tell.

10-24-2013, 07:19 AM	#36
Novie LE Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sometimes here, sometimes there Posts: 399	39 degrees when I took off for work today. Car drove like any other car on the road. I didn't slide, I didn't spin, and I didn't die....