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Genob4c · 05-30-2021, 07:48 PM

Hey, Folks.

My recently aqcuired Z/28 with 3,200 miles still has the original Trofeos on. I was planning on keeping them on for the summer, but there is clearly some dry-rot cracking around the outside perimeter, so I'm not taking any chance on a catastrophe.

I don't track the car at all. It's not a daily driver, but I will drive it frequently enough just for fun. I'd like an all-season tire I can put on and not worry about cold temps and rain. Michelin now has this Pilot sport A/S 3+ All-season tire. I've always had good luck with Michelins. My question is this...

Can I run 325s all around with this tire? For some reason, they don't offer a 305/30/19, only the 325/30/19. I've read many threads on this topic. Most all say 325s are fine on the rear, but opinions seem to vary on the front. I understand all 325s are not equal in width, depending on the manufacturer.

Has anyone else tried these all-season Michelins? I'd really like the same tire all around. I suppose I could put 305 Pilot Sport 4 S on the fronts. What say you guys?

Geno

Genob4c · 05-30-2021, 08:31 PM

Looks like now they're up to Pilot Sport AS 4. Updated version of the AS 3+. The same question applies.

CAMARO_HEAVEN · 05-30-2021, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Genob4c

Looks like now they're up to Pilot Sport AS 4. Updated version of the AS 3+. The same question applies.

I had 295 30 19 Michelin pilot super sports on the front of mine with 325 30 19 on the rear and did well for me

ariZona28 · 05-31-2021, 01:26 AM

I run the Michelin PS 4s on my Z and they are fantastic BUT as stated they are a "summer" tire. I don't drive on them in temps below 40 degrees.

JThorn · 05-31-2021, 03:44 AM

I just put 325/30/19 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2’s on all four corners a few weeks ago and I can say that I have not had any issues at all and I am using the factory specs as far as the caster/camber alignment. I haven’t done any super aggressive driving yet (track days / AutoX )…but have thrown it around the local back roads a little bit. I have not had any clearance issues at all. You can look up the tire specs on Michelin’s page and see if they are the same dimensions or close. Prior the car had the Hankook V12’s 305’s on all four and I really liked those tires. I just swapped for up coming events.

Genob4c · 05-31-2021, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

I run the Michelin PS 4s on my Z and they are fantastic BUT as stated they are a "summer" tire. I don't drive on them in temps below 40 degrees.

That's why I'm looking at the AS version. I'll need to be able to drive in some low temps. Never snow, though. That's what my Wrangler is for.

Genob4c · 05-31-2021, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JThorn

I just put 325/30/19 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2’s on all four corners a few weeks ago and I can say that I have not had any issues at all and I am using the factory specs as far as the caster/camber alignment. I haven’t done any super aggressive driving yet (track days / AutoX )…but have thrown it around the local back roads a little bit. I have not had any clearance issues at all. You can look up the tire specs on Michelin’s page and see if they are the same dimensions or close. Prior the car had the Hankook V12’s 305’s on all four and I really liked those tires. I just swapped for up coming events.

The Michelin site says the 325 AS I'm wanting are 13" wide. Do you happen know the width of your 325 Sport Cup 2s? 13" sounds pretty wide to me. Thanks for the infom.

Genob4c · 05-31-2021, 08:30 AM

I think I found your cup 2s info. It also says 13", so I think I'm probably good to go. Are you also using the stock Z/28 wheels? They're 11" wide up front and 11.5 in back, correct? Thanks.

JThorn · 05-31-2021, 02:02 PM

Yes I am running the stock rims 11 upfront 11.5 rear and here is the info on my tires.

JThorn · 05-31-2021, 02:04 PM

A heads up the look of the 325 are pretty aggressive in the front, make sure you have the flares to detour rock chips up the side.

Genob4c · 05-31-2021, 03:11 PM

Thank you! What's the difference between tread width and section width?

What did you do for flares?

JThorn · 05-31-2021, 06:30 PM

Section with would be the widest part of the tire ( sidewall to sidewall ) and then the tread would be obviously the widest of the tread. This is when mounted on a certain certain size/width rim. As for flares I bought the longer ones from ZL1Addons. Do a search for rock guards on here that’s where I found out lol.

Genob4c · 05-31-2021, 07:13 PM

Great. Thanks. I really appreciate the help.

Geno

JThorn · 05-31-2021, 10:34 PM

Anytime hope it helps ��

05-30-2021, 07:48 PM	#1
Genob4c Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 342	Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ All-season tires Hey, Folks. My recently aqcuired Z/28 with 3,200 miles still has the original Trofeos on. I was planning on keeping them on for the summer, but there is clearly some dry-rot cracking around the outside perimeter, so I'm not taking any chance on a catastrophe. I don't track the car at all. It's not a daily driver, but I will drive it frequently enough just for fun. I'd like an all-season tire I can put on and not worry about cold temps and rain. Michelin now has this Pilot sport A/S 3+ All-season tire. I've always had good luck with Michelins. My question is this... Can I run 325s all around with this tire? For some reason, they don't offer a 305/30/19, only the 325/30/19. I've read many threads on this topic. Most all say 325s are fine on the rear, but opinions seem to vary on the front. I understand all 325s are not equal in width, depending on the manufacturer. Has anyone else tried these all-season Michelins? I'd really like the same tire all around. I suppose I could put 305 Pilot Sport 4 S on the fronts. What say you guys? Geno __________________ Now: 2015 Z/28 Former: 2013 ZL1 Vert – Crystal Red 1978 Corvette Pace Car 1969 Pace Car 1969 Z/28 – Cortez Silver, 1974 LT/Z28 Blue 1974 Z28 Dark Green , 1976 Camaro Type LT – Black 1980 Z28 – Charcoal, 1981 Z28 – Dark Blue 1981 Z28 – Claret, 1982 Pace Car 1986 IROC – Red, 1993 Z28 – Red 1996 Z28 vert, 1998 Z28 Dk Blue 2002 B4C 2004 Vette – LeMans Blue 2008 Vette - CRT 2011 Camaro Pace Car Last edited by Genob4c; 05-30-2021 at 08:30 PM.

05-30-2021, 08:31 PM	#2
Genob4c Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 342	Looks like now they're up to Pilot Sport AS 4. Updated version of the AS 3+. The same question applies. __________________ Now: 2015 Z/28 Former: 2013 ZL1 Vert – Crystal Red 1978 Corvette Pace Car 1969 Pace Car 1969 Z/28 – Cortez Silver, 1974 LT/Z28 Blue 1974 Z28 Dark Green , 1976 Camaro Type LT – Black 1980 Z28 – Charcoal, 1981 Z28 – Dark Blue 1981 Z28 – Claret, 1982 Pace Car 1986 IROC – Red, 1993 Z28 – Red 1996 Z28 vert, 1998 Z28 Dk Blue 2002 B4C 2004 Vette – LeMans Blue 2008 Vette - CRT 2011 Camaro Pace Car

05-31-2021, 01:26 AM	#4
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,225	I run the Michelin PS 4s on my Z and they are fantastic BUT as stated they are a "summer" tire. I don't drive on them in temps below 40 degrees. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

05-31-2021, 08:30 AM	#8
Genob4c Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 342	I think I found your cup 2s info. It also says 13", so I think I'm probably good to go. Are you also using the stock Z/28 wheels? They're 11" wide up front and 11.5 in back, correct? Thanks. __________________ Now: 2015 Z/28 Former: 2013 ZL1 Vert – Crystal Red 1978 Corvette Pace Car 1969 Pace Car 1969 Z/28 – Cortez Silver, 1974 LT/Z28 Blue 1974 Z28 Dark Green , 1976 Camaro Type LT – Black 1980 Z28 – Charcoal, 1981 Z28 – Dark Blue 1981 Z28 – Claret, 1982 Pace Car 1986 IROC – Red, 1993 Z28 – Red 1996 Z28 vert, 1998 Z28 Dk Blue 2002 B4C 2004 Vette – LeMans Blue 2008 Vette - CRT 2011 Camaro Pace Car

05-31-2021, 02:02 PM	#9
JThorn Drives: 15’ Chevy Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 23	Yes I am running the stock rims 11 upfront 11.5 rear and here is the info on my tires. Attached Images

05-31-2021, 03:44 AM	#5
JThorn Drives: 15’ Chevy Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 23	I just put 325/30/19 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2’s on all four corners a few weeks ago and I can say that I have not had any issues at all and I am using the factory specs as far as the caster/camber alignment. I haven’t done any super aggressive driving yet (track days / AutoX )…but have thrown it around the local back roads a little bit. I have not had any clearance issues at all. You can look up the tire specs on Michelin’s page and see if they are the same dimensions or close. Prior the car had the Hankook V12’s 305’s on all four and I really liked those tires. I just swapped for up coming events.

05-31-2021, 02:04 PM	#10
JThorn Drives: 15’ Chevy Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 23	A heads up the look of the 325 are pretty aggressive in the front, make sure you have the flares to detour rock chips up the side.

05-31-2021, 03:11 PM	#11
Genob4c Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 342	Thank you! What's the difference between tread width and section width? What did you do for flares? __________________ Now: 2015 Z/28 Former: 2013 ZL1 Vert – Crystal Red 1978 Corvette Pace Car 1969 Pace Car 1969 Z/28 – Cortez Silver, 1974 LT/Z28 Blue 1974 Z28 Dark Green , 1976 Camaro Type LT – Black 1980 Z28 – Charcoal, 1981 Z28 – Dark Blue 1981 Z28 – Claret, 1982 Pace Car 1986 IROC – Red, 1993 Z28 – Red 1996 Z28 vert, 1998 Z28 Dk Blue 2002 B4C 2004 Vette – LeMans Blue 2008 Vette - CRT 2011 Camaro Pace Car

05-31-2021, 06:30 PM	#12
JThorn Drives: 15’ Chevy Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 23	Section with would be the widest part of the tire ( sidewall to sidewall ) and then the tread would be obviously the widest of the tread. This is when mounted on a certain certain size/width rim. As for flares I bought the longer ones from ZL1Addons. Do a search for rock guards on here that’s where I found out lol.

05-31-2021, 07:13 PM	#13
Genob4c Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 342	Great. Thanks. I really appreciate the help. Geno __________________ Now: 2015 Z/28 Former: 2013 ZL1 Vert – Crystal Red 1978 Corvette Pace Car 1969 Pace Car 1969 Z/28 – Cortez Silver, 1974 LT/Z28 Blue 1974 Z28 Dark Green , 1976 Camaro Type LT – Black 1980 Z28 – Charcoal, 1981 Z28 – Dark Blue 1981 Z28 – Claret, 1982 Pace Car 1986 IROC – Red, 1993 Z28 – Red 1996 Z28 vert, 1998 Z28 Dk Blue 2002 B4C 2004 Vette – LeMans Blue 2008 Vette - CRT 2011 Camaro Pace Car

05-31-2021, 10:34 PM	#14
JThorn Drives: 15’ Chevy Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 23	Anytime hope it helps ��