1LE tyres are slicks, can you even drive in rain

The_DarkKnight · 03-03-2018, 12:46 AM

where are the grooves? has anyone driven in the rain, will they even last more than 3k miles?

rdoggy · 03-03-2018, 01:17 AM

I have about 7k and 1 track day on mine. They are about half cooked. I haven't had problems in the rain, but they are not great. If you aren't running traction control off and track mode you should be fine.

seanblurr · 03-03-2018, 01:49 AM

Rdoggy, wrong 1LE/tires

I expect to get about 2 track days out of my G3r's. I would not recommend them in the rain, they need some heat in them before they get sticky from what I understand. Probably a recipe for disaster on the street in the rain.

rdoggy · 03-03-2018, 01:59 AM

ah yes, didn't catch that

Tim202 · 03-05-2018, 09:52 AM

Mine is my only car and I have a motorcycle. Before I got my RE-71's put on, I had to call off work when it rained. I was too skerd to drive either the car or bike in the rain.

It rained a good one on Saturday and the RE-71's gave me no problems at 65mph (I would occasionally jerk the wheel to see if I was hydroplaning)

But back to original topic...I would not run the 3R's in anything more than a really light rain.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 03-05-2018, 10:47 AM

There not meant to drive in the rain, only way to do that is to drive right behind big rigs in there tire tracks, i one day we got hit 3 time in the same drive with hard rain, it was Not a fun drive with rain.

P.S. they dont like the cold, track day was cold on Saturday in the low 50s and it was 3 laps before tires got worm not hot, not fun for the first 3 laps, it got a lot better after that.

flyinlow · 03-06-2018, 09:15 PM

I drove my 1LE with the Good Years through a down pour for miles, never had an issue, you just need to drive the right speed for the conditions (if I recall I had to drive 55). As someone who has driven through snow storms and blizzards, glare ice, black ice, for 40 years in large trucks, vans, cars, its the same thing. If you don't know how to drive in conditions with what you have and have a good feel for the vehicle and the road, you'll end up on the side of the road.

Stephen12ZL1 · 03-07-2018, 05:58 AM

The Goodyear 3r tires on the ZL1 1LE in question are terrible in the rain. If it is cold and rainy you are really pushing the limits without knowing it. Pirelli Trofeo Rs are terrible in the rain also.

TheRedhead · 03-24-2018, 11:41 AM

I drove 700+ miles in the rain after taking delivery in Atlanta to Tampa.

It was white knuckle, especially having no experience with the vehicle.

Tmoney34 · 03-28-2018, 09:43 AM

if anyone is interested I have the stock zl1 1le dot streetable track tires for sale. 300 transport miles on them.

ICTsccaCamaro · 03-28-2018, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyinlow

I drove my 1LE with the Good Years through a down pour for miles, never had an issue, you just need to drive the right speed for the conditions (if I recall I had to drive 55). As someone who has driven through snow storms and blizzards, glare ice, black ice, for 40 years in large trucks, vans, cars, its the same thing. If you don't know how to drive in conditions with what you have and have a good feel for the vehicle and the road, you'll end up on the side of the road.

Your 1LE on G3's or G3R's?

ZL1 1LE · 03-28-2018, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tmoney34

if anyone is interested I have the stock zl1 1le dot streetable track tires for sale. 300 transport miles on them.

Wish I was closer.

S.T.A.R. · 03-28-2018, 10:31 AM

Rain certainly is not where these tires do well, also, the tires "really" underperform below 50 degrees, they're not designed to run in cooler temps...be careful.

Slate993tt · 03-28-2018, 12:47 PM

That's what the Snow & Ice setting if for. ;-)

03-03-2018, 12:46 AM	#1
The_DarkKnight Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Mogadishu Posts: 90	1LE tyres are slicks, can you even drive in rain where are the grooves? has anyone driven in the rain, will they even last more than 3k miles?

03-03-2018, 01:17 AM	#2
rdoggy Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 71 View My Garage	I have about 7k and 1 track day on mine. They are about half cooked. I haven't had problems in the rain, but they are not great. If you aren't running traction control off and track mode you should be fine. __________________ -------------------------------- '17 Camaro SS Coupe Red Hot \|1LE\|PDR\| 3/24/17 Ordered 3/31/17 3000 Status TPW 5/1 4/24/17 3400 Status TPW 5/1 5/03/17 4200 Status Built!!! 5/05/17 4300 Status 5/15/17 4B00 Status 5/17/17 5000 Status 5/19/17 6000 Status

03-03-2018, 01:49 AM	#3
seanblurr Drives: ZL1 1LE Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: California Posts: 1,297	Rdoggy, wrong 1LE/tires I expect to get about 2 track days out of my G3r's. I would not recommend them in the rain, they need some heat in them before they get sticky from what I understand. Probably a recipe for disaster on the street in the rain. __________________

03-03-2018, 01:59 AM	#4
rdoggy Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 71 View My Garage	ah yes, didn't catch that __________________ -------------------------------- '17 Camaro SS Coupe Red Hot \|1LE\|PDR\| 3/24/17 Ordered 3/31/17 3000 Status TPW 5/1 4/24/17 3400 Status TPW 5/1 5/03/17 4200 Status Built!!! 5/05/17 4300 Status 5/15/17 4B00 Status 5/17/17 5000 Status 5/19/17 6000 Status

03-07-2018, 05:58 AM	#8
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	The Goodyear 3r tires on the ZL1 1LE in question are terrible in the rain. If it is cold and rainy you are really pushing the limits without knowing it. Pirelli Trofeo Rs are terrible in the rain also. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

03-05-2018, 09:52 AM	#5
Tim202 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 218	Mine is my only car and I have a motorcycle. Before I got my RE-71's put on, I had to call off work when it rained. I was too skerd to drive either the car or bike in the rain. It rained a good one on Saturday and the RE-71's gave me no problems at 65mph (I would occasionally jerk the wheel to see if I was hydroplaning) But back to original topic...I would not run the 3R's in anything more than a really light rain.

03-05-2018, 10:47 AM	#6
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	There not meant to drive in the rain, only way to do that is to drive right behind big rigs in there tire tracks, i one day we got hit 3 time in the same drive with hard rain, it was Not a fun drive with rain. P.S. they dont like the cold, track day was cold on Saturday in the low 50s and it was 3 laps before tires got worm not hot, not fun for the first 3 laps, it got a lot better after that.

03-06-2018, 09:15 PM	#7
flyinlow Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 568	I drove my 1LE with the Good Years through a down pour for miles, never had an issue, you just need to drive the right speed for the conditions (if I recall I had to drive 55). As someone who has driven through snow storms and blizzards, glare ice, black ice, for 40 years in large trucks, vans, cars, its the same thing. If you don't know how to drive in conditions with what you have and have a good feel for the vehicle and the road, you'll end up on the side of the road.

03-24-2018, 11:41 AM	#9
TheRedhead Drives: 2018 Red Hot ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 562	I drove 700+ miles in the rain after taking delivery in Atlanta to Tampa. It was white knuckle, especially having no experience with the vehicle. __________________ 2018 RED HOT ZL1-1LE: Nav,PDR,Floor Mats Built!

03-28-2018, 09:43 AM	#10
Tmoney34 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 14	selling the take offs on mine if anyone is interested I have the stock zl1 1le dot streetable track tires for sale. 300 transport miles on them.

03-28-2018, 10:31 AM	#13
S.T.A.R. Drives: 18'-1LE Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: SHENANDOAH, PA Posts: 430	Rain certainly is not where these tires do well, also, the tires "really" underperform below 50 degrees, they're not designed to run in cooler temps...be careful.

03-28-2018, 12:47 PM	#14
Slate993tt Drives: 2018 Silver ZL1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: SoCal Posts: 115	That's what the Snow & Ice setting if for. ;-)

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