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Malice · 04-21-2012, 09:56 AM

My 2010 SS has 20,600 miles, and the stock rear Pirelli Pzeros are completely bald. I have been impressed with their grip at the drag strip, but I've read reviews on tirerack that indicate they are old technology.

I live in North Carolina, and it rains here often. I try not to drive the car in the rain, but often I don't have a choice. I get caught in rain storms. I drag race the car often, and I intend to autocross at some point in the future. I drive the car to work a couple times a week. I don't want to install DOT Drag radials since I drive the car on the street.

Road noise and feel are not factors for me. I am looking for the best possible performing tire that will safely fit on my stock 20" rear wheel.

I kinda like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 sized 285/35/20. Do you think this tire will be a safe fit on the car? Can you suggest any other tires that will meet me needs?

Supermaro585HP · 04-21-2012, 09:58 AM

PQ · 04-21-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Malice

My 2010 SS has 20,600 miles, and the stock rear Pirelli Pzeros are completely bald. I have been impressed with their grip at the drag strip, but I've read reviews on tirerack that indicate they are old technology.

I live in North Carolina, and it rains here often. I try not to drive the car in the rain, but often I don't have a choice. I get caught in rain storms. I drag race the car often, and I intend to autocross at some point in the future. I drive the car to work a couple times a week. I don't want to install DOT Drag radials since I drive the car on the street.

Road noise and feel are not factors for me. I am looking for the best possible performing tire that will safely fit on my stock 20" rear wheel.

I kinda like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 sized 285/35/20. Do you think this tire will be a safe fit on the car? Can you suggest any other tires that will meet me needs?

Well, that tire will damn sure do the job as well as any. It works well for the ZL1. If you don't mind spending 2k for tires then I'd say you are done.

I recently had this choice to make. I chose the less expensive route that isn't perfect in the rain but is a grippier tire when it's dry. I went with the Nitto NTO5.

BUT, I'm no tire expert.

mikeyroche · 04-21-2012, 02:11 PM

Everything I've heard is the goodyears are worse then the Pirelli's. Don't know anybody that liked them. As said above Nitto NT05's are supposedly great tires. Tread won't last a long time, maybe 15-20k. Michelin Pilot Super Sports are amazing, but you have to go with 255/40ZR20(.7" less then stock) and 285/35ZR20(.8" less then stock) which might mean a tune. I would have went this way if I could have got them cheaper.

Malice · 04-21-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyroche

Everything I've heard is the goodyears are worse then the Pirelli's. Don't know anybody that liked them. As said above Nitto NT05's are supposedly great tires. Tread won't last a long time, maybe 15-20k. Michelin Pilot Super Sports are amazing, but you have to go with 255/40ZR20(.7" less then stock) and 285/35ZR20(.8" less then stock) which might mean a tune. I would have went this way if I could have got them cheaper.

I have a diablosport tuner, so I don't mind deviating in size just a little. My main concern is that the wider tires with smaller sidewalls will have difficulty fitting on my narrow stock wheels.

Do you know anyone who is running this combo? I'd like to hear thier 2 cents.

mikeyroche · 04-21-2012, 03:49 PM

I do not know anybody running these, my guess would be nineball would be a good member to ask, he is a vendor and very knowledgeable. I spoke to a guy at tire rack and he said there would be no problem putting 255s and 285s on the 8s and 9s... I even asked the techs at Nitto if I could run 255 up front because they don't make a 245 in the NT05 and they said the 255 would fit on the 8" fronts no problem.

SGOS252382 · 04-21-2012, 04:09 PM

Michelin tires are very good, but they are expensive. I would run them on my car (non drag use), but at $400+ a tire, I have to pass.

GM switched to Michelins on the ZR1 because they outperformed the Goodyears.

mikeSS · 04-21-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Well, that tire will damn sure do the job as well as any. It works well for the ZL1. If you don't mind spending 2k for tires then I'd say you are done.

I recently had this choice to make. I chose the less expensive route that isn't perfect in the rain but is a grippier tire when it's dry. I went with the Nitto NTO5.

BUT, I'm no tire expert.

when you get those new rims PQ? they look much better

. better look to the car.

TaylorRyanSS · 04-21-2012, 06:10 PM

I have the Super Sport, they grip very very well. Best tires out right now. Mine are shorter than stock as well and I have no problems. I like the thinner sidewall.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....eMake=Michelin

But don't buy them at TireRack... I got them for cheaper here: http://tirecrawler.com And free shipping if its sent to a local Allen Tire

PQ · 04-21-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

when you get those new rims PQ? they look much better

. better look to the car.

They finally got here last week. LOVE them. The rubber has gotten more sticky over the last week so my car feels so much faster because they grip now.

383_MAN · 02-05-2013, 07:10 PM

I LOOKED FOR THESE SUPER SPORT TIRES AND TIRE CRAWLER AND TIRE RACK DONT HAVE THE TIRES

bkscott · 02-05-2013, 10:49 PM

Tirerack has them, they just don't show when you do a search. Go in under Brands and chech Michelin. Then select sizes, and you can scroll down and see the different sets of tires. Select Pilot Super Sports and the scroll down to the size you need.

meSSohappy · 05-20-2015, 02:13 PM

Why not buy the stock Pirellis again?

2SLW · 05-20-2015, 02:24 PM

Where are you guys finding the best price on the Nitto NTO5? Not seeing them on Tire Rack...

04-21-2012, 09:56 AM	#1
Malice Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ridgecrest California Posts: 80	Help me select the best performance tires (tirerack) My 2010 SS has 20,600 miles, and the stock rear Pirelli Pzeros are completely bald. I have been impressed with their grip at the drag strip, but I've read reviews on tirerack that indicate they are old technology. I live in North Carolina, and it rains here often. I try not to drive the car in the rain, but often I don't have a choice. I get caught in rain storms. I drag race the car often, and I intend to autocross at some point in the future. I drive the car to work a couple times a week. I don't want to install DOT Drag radials since I drive the car on the street. Road noise and feel are not factors for me. I am looking for the best possible performing tire that will safely fit on my stock 20" rear wheel. I kinda like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 sized 285/35/20. Do you think this tire will be a safe fit on the car? Can you suggest any other tires that will meet me needs? __________________ 2022 2SS 1LE M6

04-21-2012, 02:11 PM	#4
mikeyroche Drives: 2011 VR Camaro 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 576 View My Garage	Everything I've heard is the goodyears are worse then the Pirelli's. Don't know anybody that liked them. As said above Nitto NT05's are supposedly great tires. Tread won't last a long time, maybe 15-20k. Michelin Pilot Super Sports are amazing, but you have to go with 255/40ZR20(.7" less then stock) and 285/35ZR20(.8" less then stock) which might mean a tune. I would have went this way if I could have got them cheaper. __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS with RS - K&N Typhoon CAI, Borla Atak Exhaust, Hawk Performance Ceramic Pads, SLP 'SS' Front Grille Emblem, Blue LED interior lighting, Camaro Victory Red Seatbelt Harness pads NEXT - Corvette LS3 Victory Red Fuel Rail Covers(Awaiting Installation), Window Tinting, Custom Leather Interior.

04-21-2012, 03:49 PM	#6
mikeyroche Drives: 2011 VR Camaro 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 576 View My Garage	I do not know anybody running these, my guess would be nineball would be a good member to ask, he is a vendor and very knowledgeable. I spoke to a guy at tire rack and he said there would be no problem putting 255s and 285s on the 8s and 9s... I even asked the techs at Nitto if I could run 255 up front because they don't make a 245 in the NT05 and they said the 255 would fit on the 8" fronts no problem. __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS with RS - K&N Typhoon CAI, Borla Atak Exhaust, Hawk Performance Ceramic Pads, SLP 'SS' Front Grille Emblem, Blue LED interior lighting, Camaro Victory Red Seatbelt Harness pads NEXT - Corvette LS3 Victory Red Fuel Rail Covers(Awaiting Installation), Window Tinting, Custom Leather Interior.

04-21-2012, 06:10 PM	#9
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	I have the Super Sport, they grip very very well. Best tires out right now. Mine are shorter than stock as well and I have no problems. I like the thinner sidewall. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....eMake=Michelin But don't buy them at TireRack... I got them for cheaper here: http://tirecrawler.com And free shipping if its sent to a local Allen Tire __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

02-05-2013, 10:49 PM	#12
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	Tirerack has them, they just don't show when you do a search. Go in under Brands and chech Michelin. Then select sizes, and you can scroll down and see the different sets of tires. Select Pilot Super Sports and the scroll down to the size you need. __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

04-21-2012, 09:58 AM	#2
Supermaro585HP Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,186 View My Garage

04-21-2012, 04:09 PM	#7
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	Michelin tires are very good, but they are expensive. I would run them on my car (non drag use), but at $400+ a tire, I have to pass. GM switched to Michelins on the ZR1 because they outperformed the Goodyears.

02-05-2013, 07:10 PM	#11
383_MAN Drives: 2011 2SS CAMARO Join Date: May 2012 Location: VA/NY Posts: 3	I LOOKED FOR THESE SUPER SPORT TIRES AND TIRE CRAWLER AND TIRE RACK DONT HAVE THE TIRES

05-20-2015, 02:13 PM	#13
meSSohappy Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,372	Why not buy the stock Pirellis again? __________________ DAVENPORT STAGE 2 PLUS - 2" ARH ceramic coated headers - 3" ARH catless exhaust - Stock NPP mufflers - Kong ported SC - Katech 103 ported TB - Rotofab 5" Big gulp CAI - 22.5% lower pulley - ATI Harmonic balancer - Cordes SC expansion tank - MSD hi temp ignition wires - Koolsox spark plug insulators - custom tunes - 660hp/725tq pump - 713hp/763tq race

05-20-2015, 02:24 PM	#14
2SLW Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 30	Where are you guys finding the best price on the Nitto NTO5? Not seeing them on Tire Rack...