What's a good compromise tire for the daily driver 1LE? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

MBaseman · 06-15-2016, 01:03 PM

Hi everyone, looking for opinions on a good compromise type tire for my daily driver 1LE. I have had the car for about a year now, and I'm at nearly 18,000 miles on the stock Goodyears! (I had to replace 1 rear about 5-10K miles ago when it got a hole in it)

I do mostly highway driving, but I do like to enjoy the car when not driving in a straight line. So I'm looking for a quality tire that can handle the amount of miles that I drive, while still offering as much grip and traction as possible, while also not costing an arm and a leg to replace.

Is this possible or would you call this the definition of "wanting your cake and eating it too"?

Also looking for opinions on the tire size of choice for each suggestion. Is it time to consider a slightly wider rear tire, mainly for aesthetics, or keep the square set up? Lastly, I plan on lowering the car 1" soon. Maybe 1.25", but probably leaning towards the Hotchkis 1" springs as of today.

P.S. - South Florida weather, I don't have to worry about extreme cold or ice, but we do get our fair share of heavy rain!

ZYBORG · 06-15-2016, 01:06 PM

MPSS 285/35/20.

JusticePete · 06-15-2016, 01:07 PM

The Pilot Super Sports are very good, but so are the OE GYs.

Why screw up your well balanced 1LE with staggered tires turning it into a SS?

sherob · 06-15-2016, 01:10 PM

BFG g-Force Comp-2 A/S... amazing in the rain, and great dry grip.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=406497

Nick S · 06-15-2016, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ZYBORG

MPSS 285/35/20.

+1

Jc's1LE · 06-15-2016, 01:23 PM

305-35-20 Mickey Thompson Street Comps great tires love mine

MBaseman · 06-15-2016, 01:26 PM

Thanks for the quick replies guys!

JP - I don't want to screw the well balanced 1LE, but figured I'd ask the question.

Regarding the suggestions, how do these tires compare to the stock GY's when considering tread life, performance and cost?

I don't mind the GY's and they are not too expensive compared to some other tires. I think the MPSS are a lot more expensive, right? Would the extra tread life make up for the cost difference?

The BFG looks to be a lot less expensive.

What about Nitto Invo's on this car?

I don't know much about tires and don't have the time right now to read thread after thread. (I have already made myself sick reading every bit of detail related to headers, tune, springs, etc...over the past few months. If I keep that up, I won't even notice my family walking out the front door!)

Scotty D2014 · 06-15-2016, 01:43 PM

I have Nitto invo's 295/35/20 at all 4 corners ! I'm very happy with them so far !!

gajagfan · 06-15-2016, 02:15 PM

For what it is worth, I just put on my third set of GY's, and we are right at 40K. Like you OP, we are in south GA and do not have to worry much about temps, and I have had zero issues in the rain.

MBaseman · 06-15-2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gajagfan

For what it is worth, I just put on my third set of GY's, and we are right at 40K. Like you OP, we are in south GA and do not have to worry much about temps, and I have had zero issues in the rain.

I have zero issues with GY's, and really like them. I was just wondering if they were a bit "overkill" for a daily driver car that will not see the track. They wear down very quickly compared to other tires, but you pay to play...

I'm hoping to find a compromise tire that:

1) has a longer tread life than the Goodyears
2) is less expensive than the Goodyears (or is at least less expensive in the long run...maybe cost is higher initially, but the extended tread life will make up for it?)
3) performs well enough to consider putting on this car

gajagfan · 06-15-2016, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBaseman

I have zero issues with GY's, and really like them. I was just wondering if they were a bit "overkill" for a daily driver car that will not see the track. They wear down very quickly compared to other tires, but you pay to play...

I'm hoping to find a compromise tire that:

1) has a longer tread life than the Goodyears
2) is less expensive than the Goodyears (or is at least less expensive in the long run...maybe cost is higher initially, but the extended tread life will make up for it?)
3) performs well enough to consider putting on this car

I think your points are all valid, and its a good question. I guess i just want it to work to its very best when I want it to, and those tires are key part of that equation. I will be watching to see what others suggest. I should also note that I try to time tire purchase with sales on this tire. This set was bought with a sale that ended right after Memorial Day, $200 off!

1leWorksforMe · 06-15-2016, 02:51 PM

I will be sticking with the goodyears when they wear out (because racecar) but if I had to make the change it would be MPSS (had them on my last car and loved them) but keep in mind you are going to spending about 300 more on those for maybe 10k more miles.

1leNPP · 06-15-2016, 04:46 PM

I gone though a set of the Goodyears and a set of the MPSS . I am back on the Goodyears I just like them better than the MPSS . I live in So. Calif. not much rain and its hot most the time .

bub · 06-22-2016, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherob

BFG g-Force Comp-2 A/S... amazing in the rain, and great dry grip.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=406497

06-15-2016, 01:03 PM	#1
MBaseman Drives: 2015 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South FL Posts: 213	What's a good compromise tire for the daily driver 1LE? Hi everyone, looking for opinions on a good compromise type tire for my daily driver 1LE. I have had the car for about a year now, and I'm at nearly 18,000 miles on the stock Goodyears! (I had to replace 1 rear about 5-10K miles ago when it got a hole in it) I do mostly highway driving, but I do like to enjoy the car when not driving in a straight line. So I'm looking for a quality tire that can handle the amount of miles that I drive, while still offering as much grip and traction as possible, while also not costing an arm and a leg to replace. Is this possible or would you call this the definition of "wanting your cake and eating it too"? Also looking for opinions on the tire size of choice for each suggestion. Is it time to consider a slightly wider rear tire, mainly for aesthetics, or keep the square set up? Lastly, I plan on lowering the car 1" soon. Maybe 1.25", but probably leaning towards the Hotchkis 1" springs as of today. P.S. - South Florida weather, I don't have to worry about extreme cold or ice, but we do get our fair share of heavy rain!

06-15-2016, 01:06 PM	#2
ZYBORG Lets roll... Drives: 14' Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: TX/S.FL Posts: 1,496	MPSS 285/35/20. __________________

06-15-2016, 01:10 PM	#4
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	BFG g-Force Comp-2 A/S... amazing in the rain, and great dry grip. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=406497 __________________ “The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone

06-15-2016, 01:07 PM	#3
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	The Pilot Super Sports are very good, but so are the OE GYs. Why screw up your well balanced 1LE with staggered tires turning it into a SS?

06-15-2016, 01:23 PM	#6
Jc's1LE Drives: 2015 SW 1LE BA NPP Recaros Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: lake mary FL Posts: 904	305-35-20 Mickey Thompson Street Comps great tires love mine

06-15-2016, 01:26 PM	#7
MBaseman Drives: 2015 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South FL Posts: 213	Thanks for the quick replies guys! JP - I don't want to screw the well balanced 1LE, but figured I'd ask the question. Regarding the suggestions, how do these tires compare to the stock GY's when considering tread life, performance and cost? I don't mind the GY's and they are not too expensive compared to some other tires. I think the MPSS are a lot more expensive, right? Would the extra tread life make up for the cost difference? The BFG looks to be a lot less expensive. What about Nitto Invo's on this car? I don't know much about tires and don't have the time right now to read thread after thread. (I have already made myself sick reading every bit of detail related to headers, tune, springs, etc...over the past few months. If I keep that up, I won't even notice my family walking out the front door!)

06-15-2016, 01:43 PM	#8
Scotty D2014 Drives: 2014 SS1-1le Crystal red metallic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Boston, mass Posts: 378	I have Nitto invo's 295/35/20 at all 4 corners ! I'm very happy with them so far !!

06-15-2016, 02:15 PM	#9
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	For what it is worth, I just put on my third set of GY's, and we are right at 40K. Like you OP, we are in south GA and do not have to worry much about temps, and I have had zero issues in the rain.

06-15-2016, 02:51 PM	#12
1leWorksforMe Drives: 1le Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 328	I will be sticking with the goodyears when they wear out (because racecar) but if I had to make the change it would be MPSS (had them on my last car and loved them) but keep in mind you are going to spending about 300 more on those for maybe 10k more miles.

06-15-2016, 04:46 PM	#13
1leNPP Drives: 1LE , 1SS , NPP Join Date: May 2013 Location: calif. Posts: 274	I gone though a set of the Goodyears and a set of the MPSS . I am back on the Goodyears I just like them better than the MPSS . I live in So. Calif. not much rain and its hot most the time .