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Destructo09 · 01-03-2015, 05:30 PM

Looking for some folks reviews on these tires, i've seen a few people have bought them, i'm mostly looking for some people who has autocrossed or done some HPDE on them.

I'll likely do a 275/40 setup all around on stock 20x9s. Looking for something better than the Nitto Invos I have now. The price is right on the M/Ts as well.

My other options are the Continental DW.

Draven1327 · 01-22-2015, 04:28 PM

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Destructo09 · 01-22-2015, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Draven1327

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been asking the same thing

I haven't found anybody so far that can say how they perform in that capacity unfortunately. They apparently are a big heavy too which isn't good, I wonder though if that's because of a stiffer sidewall which could possibly out-weigh the extra weight.

ZWA SS · 01-22-2015, 06:41 PM

I have the Continental DW 275/35 all around on 20x9s. They performed good at the HPDE I went to last year with them. Even with the rain.
In the cold they get flat spots though.

Camaro_Custom_Painted · 01-23-2015, 08:11 AM

I much prefer them to the stock Pirelli tires when autox driving. They take the hard corners without rolling under and wearing as fast. I all but ruined the front Pirelli's in a single track day, where as the M/T's showed very little wear. I notice no difference in daily driving, so no comfort/handling loss there.

Destructo09 · 01-23-2015, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ZWA SS

I have the Continental DW 275/35 all around on 20x9s. They performed good at the HPDE I went to last year with them. Even with the rain.
In the cold they get flat spots though.

Nice, that was my other option, most likely on stock 20x9s, they make them in 275/40 now too. I have heard the sidewalls are soft so they suffer a bit on turn in, any thoughts on that? Currently i'm running Invos (they came on the car).

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Custom_Painted

I much prefer them to the stock Pirelli tires when autox driving. They take the hard corners without rolling under and wearing as fast. I all but ruined the front Pirelli's in a single track day, where as the M/T's showed very little wear. I notice no difference in daily driving, so no comfort/handling loss there.

Cool, that's some good feedback and somewhat lines up with what i've read on the sidewalls being designed for our heavy cars. Shoulder wear certainly is a big concern with probably 10 autocross events this year for me, the invos seem to be getting some pretty heavy wear on the shoulder, I might should run more pressure in them though.

One of my rears is down to the wear bars in the middle, I doubt they'll pass tech for VIR in April so need to make a choice somewhat soon.

Destructo09 · 01-23-2015, 08:43 PM

So, i've been doing some digging, lots of people say these are a slightly modified Cooper RS3-S. I don't believe that to be true, they do look similar, however the weight on the 275/40R20 Cooper is listed at 28 lbs. The M/T Street Comp is listed at 34 lbs, there's some major differences in a tire to add that kind of weight. Assuming they're marketing them for heavy muscle cars then I presume it's in the carcass to stiffen it up.

Destructo09 · 01-24-2015, 10:29 PM

Decided to bite the bullet and check these tires out, i'll report back after I get some autocrosses in. First event is late February and i'll be at VIR in April.

I probably won't have them on for the first couple events of autocross since I still have a bit of life left on the Invos and want to get the most out of them, but I will certainly have them on by March 14th when I get my car tech'd for HPDE this year.

4 275/40R20 was $763 shipped from Summit Racing by the way. Pretty much the cheapest tires for sure, so i'm hoping this isn't a case of you get what you pay for, lol.

mmarx82 · 01-26-2015, 01:52 PM

sub'd and this is the only info I found, I was wondering myself how good or not they are. Post some vids after your event too...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=390873

Magz_rule · 01-26-2015, 04:09 PM

Sub'd. Going to order some soon as well. Report back to us

Destructo09 · 01-28-2015, 05:26 PM

Tires arrived today, they certainly look pretty good! The huge tread blocks on the shoulder gives it a pretty aggressive look.

Not sure when i'll have them mounted yet, I might run my first autocross on the Invos since they aren't completely worn out, and I hate to leave some life on the tire lol.

10aSSee D · 01-28-2015, 05:45 PM

Sweet! Post pics when installed.

mmarx82 · 01-30-2015, 09:58 PM

Cool can't wait to see your assessment, I picked up some BFGoodrich G-Force Rivals on Closeout to try for autocross this year.

tekteq · 02-28-2015, 03:49 AM

Just got them in and installed, seem pretty loose when cold (soft launch at like 7PM)

01-03-2015, 05:30 PM	#1
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	Mickey Thompson Street Comp: Update after some AutoX Looking for some folks reviews on these tires, i've seen a few people have bought them, i'm mostly looking for some people who has autocrossed or done some HPDE on them. I'll likely do a 275/40 setup all around on stock 20x9s. Looking for something better than the Nitto Invos I have now. The price is right on the M/Ts as well. My other options are the Continental DW. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP) Last edited by Destructo09; 06-29-2015 at 10:40 AM.

01-22-2015, 04:28 PM	#2
Draven1327 Socal Mayhem Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS/RS (KYORI) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MESA Posts: 389	sub'd been asking the same thing __________________

01-22-2015, 06:41 PM	#4
ZWA SS BowtieBelle's SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perry, ok Posts: 1,074	I have the Continental DW 275/35 all around on 20x9s. They performed good at the HPDE I went to last year with them. Even with the rain. In the cold they get flat spots though. __________________ My Z/SS http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=286858 .

01-23-2015, 08:11 AM	#5
Camaro_Custom_Painted Choke on that causality! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 645	I much prefer them to the stock Pirelli tires when autox driving. They take the hard corners without rolling under and wearing as fast. I all but ruined the front Pirelli's in a single track day, where as the M/T's showed very little wear. I notice no difference in daily driving, so no comfort/handling loss there. __________________ Edelbrock EForce - Stainless Works Headers - BMR Sways & Arms & Toe Links & Control Arm Bushings & End Links - Rotofab CAI - Assorted Interior, Exterior, Underhood Bling - Red Jewel Stripes & Full Body Clear - Lexani LX15 Wheels - JRE Fuel Rail Upgrade - Kenne Bell BAP - Heartthrob XPipe - Elite Catch Can - Pedders Cradle & Front Arm Bushings - Hotchkis Strut Brace - MSD Wires - Carbotech Brakes - DSS 1000HP Axles & Driveshaft - Mickey Thompson Tires - Halo Harness - AutoMeter A/F, Boost, Fuel Pressure Gauges - Whats Next?

01-23-2015, 08:43 PM	#7
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	So, i've been doing some digging, lots of people say these are a slightly modified Cooper RS3-S. I don't believe that to be true, they do look similar, however the weight on the 275/40R20 Cooper is listed at 28 lbs. The M/T Street Comp is listed at 34 lbs, there's some major differences in a tire to add that kind of weight. Assuming they're marketing them for heavy muscle cars then I presume it's in the carcass to stiffen it up. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

01-24-2015, 10:29 PM	#8
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	Decided to bite the bullet and check these tires out, i'll report back after I get some autocrosses in. First event is late February and i'll be at VIR in April. I probably won't have them on for the first couple events of autocross since I still have a bit of life left on the Invos and want to get the most out of them, but I will certainly have them on by March 14th when I get my car tech'd for HPDE this year. 4 275/40R20 was $763 shipped from Summit Racing by the way. Pretty much the cheapest tires for sure, so i'm hoping this isn't a case of you get what you pay for, lol. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

01-26-2015, 01:52 PM	#9
mmarx82 Drives: '12 ZL1 #1609 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,762	sub'd and this is the only info I found, I was wondering myself how good or not they are. Post some vids after your event too... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=390873 __________________ Life is too short to drive cars that suck. My build Thread

01-26-2015, 04:09 PM	#10
Magz_rule Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NY Posts: 180	Sub'd. Going to order some soon as well. Report back to us

01-28-2015, 05:26 PM	#11
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	Tires arrived today, they certainly look pretty good! The huge tread blocks on the shoulder gives it a pretty aggressive look. Not sure when i'll have them mounted yet, I might run my first autocross on the Invos since they aren't completely worn out, and I hate to leave some life on the tire lol. Attached Images __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

01-28-2015, 05:45 PM	#12
10aSSee D Drives: Silver 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,562	Sweet! Post pics when installed. __________________ MODS: ADM built 417, 2.9L Whipple with 3.250 pulley, ADM ported and polished LSA heads,ADM stage3 cam,ADM LSA belt drive system,ADM CAI race scoop, ADM dual fuel pumps, ID 850's, BMR full suspension, Gforce 9 inch kit with 3.5 inch driveshaft, Street Slayer twin carbon clutch, Lingenfelter oil seperator. Tuned by built by ADM Performance, 763rwhp,705rwtq

01-30-2015, 09:58 PM	#13
mmarx82 Drives: '12 ZL1 #1609 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,762	Cool can't wait to see your assessment, I picked up some BFGoodrich G-Force Rivals on Closeout to try for autocross this year. __________________ Life is too short to drive cars that suck. My build Thread

02-28-2015, 03:49 AM	#14
tekteq HT5 in the 626 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: 626, California Posts: 757	Just got them in and installed, seem pretty loose when cold (soft launch at like 7PM) __________________ 2014 L99 Camaro 2SS/RS ~ Flowmaster American Thunder Catback ~ Cold Air Inductions CAI ~ VMAX Ported TB ~ ARH Catted LTs ~ Tuned by Ted @ JRE A wise man once said, he who eats crackers in bed get crummy sleep.