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BigBoyBlue · 12-26-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by white 2SS/RS

I've had absolutely no problem with the stock Goodyear's in temps under 40 degrees.

Me either (driven in as cold as 27 degrees F). If you aware that it is very cold, just use caution. Then again, I became a good cold weather driver after driving BMW M3s in the Wisconsin winters for 4 years. That said, I worry about damaging them if it goes below 20 degrees.

I'll probably pick up the Michelins though. Does anyone know of any problems if I keep 285s in the front and put 315s in the back? Just confirming that there are no problems doing that. I am not mechanically inclined at all. Thanks.

white ZL1 · 12-26-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBoyBlue

Then again, I became a good cold weather driver after driving BMW M3s in the Wisconsin winters for 4 years. That said, I worry about damaging them if it goes below 20 degrees.

Same here, drove plenty of rear wheel drive cars with some power through Illinois winters for 16 years.

BigBoyBlue · 12-26-2013, 01:06 PM

You just have to fight the urge to let your lead foot override your brain. Sure I get some tire slip, but nothing that is going to throw me off of the road.

I also drove fast rear wheel drive cars in NY winters for 20 years too. Today's cars are much easier to deal with then the old 80's Mustang GT 5.0 I had. With all of the electronic nannies in today's cars, we are spoiled.

LS1 Fun · 12-26-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBoyBlue

Does anyone know of any problems if I keep 285s in the front and put 315s in the back? Just confirming that there are no problems doing that. I am not mechanically inclined at all. Thanks.

The wheel diameter will be different in front vs the rear, and you may see a "low traction" light at higher speeds. Not sure if anything else can happen on a 5th gen but I have seen this first hand on the 4th gens.

BigBoyBlue · 12-26-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LS1 Fun

The wheel diameter will be different in front vs the rear, and you may see a "low traction" light at higher speeds. Not sure if anything else can happen on a 5th gen but I have seen this first hand on the 4th gens.

Even if they both are 35R20's?

LS1 Fun · 12-26-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBoyBlue

Even if they both are 35R20's?

The diameter of the fr wheels vs rear will be different by about 1". Google "tire size calculator", plug in the numbers and you'll see

*edit - here you go Link

CHMuscleCamaro · 12-27-2013, 08:02 AM

the michelin looks at 315 too big, thats really ugly so i think on 295 it will look the same like goodyear on 305.

but i think i will need the michelin because all say they are the best, with the grip and handling. the goodyear are really terrible.

and other options nobody talks about.

SPOOKYGUNNER · 12-27-2013, 06:04 PM

I HAVE THE MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORTS..
295/35/20 AND 315X35X20.
NO ISSUES THEY ARE A GREAT REPLACEMENT FOR GOODYEARS

JB12ZL1 · 12-27-2013, 10:03 PM

Could you do 295/35/20 on all fours? I know speedometer would be off some...would there be any other issues?

*mlee* · 12-27-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JB12ZL1

Could you do 295/35/20 on all fours? I know speedometer would be off some...would there be any other issues?

Speedometer wouldn't be off but the front wheels aren't wide enough.

eodtech72 · 12-28-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Speedometer wouldn't be off but the front wheels aren't wide enough.

You should probably read the entire post before posting that the front wheels aren't big enough for 295's. This is the ZL1 specific section and there are several posts of the 295's on the front, 285's are stock front......

*mlee* · 12-28-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by eodtech72

You should probably read the entire post before posting that the front wheels aren't big enough for 295's. This is the ZL1 specific section and there are several posts of the 295's on the front, 285's are stock front......

Could you do 295/35/20 on all fours? ...what more is there to read.

Except maybe that we are talking about Michelin Pilots. Take a look at the pictures I posted in this thead. Sure you can probably make them fit but they won't look right.

JB12ZL1 · 12-28-2013, 03:42 PM

thanks guys...I know the z28 uses 305 in 19" all around with fender flares not suggested for a daily driver I'm told.

DESERTDOG · 12-28-2013, 11:12 PM

The Z28 will have a different backspacing also than any other Camaro wheel...otherwise I don't think you could run those humongous 305's on the front with out rubbing inside wheelwell.
ZL1's will take the 305 I bet, but might rub in and out of driveways, turning where the wheel moves up. Need a 11" wide rim for them also. Stock ZL1 front is 10" wide.

12-26-2013, 01:06 PM	#115
BigBoyBlue Go NY Giants & NY Rangers Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 782	You just have to fight the urge to let your lead foot override your brain. Sure I get some tire slip, but nothing that is going to throw me off of the road. I also drove fast rear wheel drive cars in NY winters for 20 years too. Today's cars are much easier to deal with then the old 80's Mustang GT 5.0 I had. With all of the electronic nannies in today's cars, we are spoiled. __________________ Molon Labe!

12-27-2013, 06:04 PM	#120
SPOOKYGUNNER ROCK Drives: 2013 ZL-1 TRIPLE BLACK VERT Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: DENVER COLORADO Posts: 609	I HAVE THE MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORTS.. 295/35/20 AND 315X35X20. NO ISSUES THEY ARE A GREAT REPLACEMENT FOR GOODYEARS __________________ WHEN ONE AMERICAN IS NOT WORTHY TO BE FOUND...THEN WE AS AMERICANS HAVE LOST. POW/MIA YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

12-27-2013, 08:02 AM	#119
CHMuscleCamaro Drives: Camaro ZL1 Jg. 2012, M6, black Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Switzerland, Rheintal (SG) Posts: 78	the michelin looks at 315 too big, thats really ugly so i think on 295 it will look the same like goodyear on 305. but i think i will need the michelin because all say they are the best, with the grip and handling. the goodyear are really terrible. and other options nobody talks about.

12-27-2013, 10:03 PM	#121
JB12ZL1 Drives: victory red Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lynnfield Ma Posts: 492 View My Garage	Could you do 295/35/20 on all fours? I know speedometer would be off some...would there be any other issues?

12-28-2013, 03:42 PM	#125
JB12ZL1 Drives: victory red Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lynnfield Ma Posts: 492 View My Garage	thanks guys...I know the z28 uses 305 in 19" all around with fender flares not suggested for a daily driver I'm told.

12-28-2013, 11:12 PM	#126
DESERTDOG Drives: 2012 ZL1 M6 Summit White Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 97	The Z28 will have a different backspacing also than any other Camaro wheel...otherwise I don't think you could run those humongous 305's on the front with out rubbing inside wheelwell. ZL1's will take the 305 I bet, but might rub in and out of driveways, turning where the wheel moves up. Need a 11" wide rim for them also. Stock ZL1 front is 10" wide.