Continental ExtremeContact DWS - All Season - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

RobZL1580 · 09-19-2013, 08:27 PM

Do these look as good on the ZL1 as the stock Goodyear tire?

Does anyone have some good pictures of their ZL1 with these tires mounted on the optional bright forged aluminum ZL1 wheels?

Thanks, Rob

2014CamaroZL1 · 09-20-2013, 02:13 PM

Aestetics are really not a consideration.
If you want good all-season tires in almost-stock sizes, those are them.
Sexy or not.
I will be getting mine soon.

RobZL1580 · 09-20-2013, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2014CamaroZL1

Aestetics are really not a consideration.
If you want good all-season tires in almost-stock sizes, those are them.
Sexy or not.
I will be getting mine soon.

I would still like to see a picture of the car from the side so I can see how much gap is between the tire and sheetmetal along with what the sidewall of the tire looks like.

Thanks, Rob

crangie · 09-20-2013, 03:59 PM

here some pics on the black wheels. should be no difference on the silver wheels. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...38#post5727038

djnice · 09-20-2013, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by crangie

here some pics on the black wheels. should be no difference on the silver wheels. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...38#post5727038

How are yours holding up to the power? How many miles do you think you can get out of them?

Do you think a staggard setup is an okay way to go or would it be better to put them on a square setup so you can rotate them?

2014CamaroZL1 · 09-20-2013, 07:51 PM

Thanks for the pix, crangie.

Personally, I will stay staggered.
It is bad enough to put worse handling tires on the car.
At least going +1 in the back will compensate a tiny bit.

Or...if you don't mind mixing tire manufacturers front to back,
you can get stock size fronts in Dunlop SP Sport or Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3.

Final item...The stock tires have load ratings of 100 front and 104 rear.
If you downsize the rear tires, it may be tough to find a 104 rating in a tire that you want.
One tire vendor would not sell me a tire for the rear of a ZL1 that was not rated 104+.
I was investigating spare tire options at the time.

RobZL1580 · 09-20-2013, 09:09 PM

Thanks for the pictures. They look great!

I think the Continental tires have a load rating of 110 for the fronts and rears.

I spoke to someone at TireRack today on the phone and he said if you are using the stock rims, he recommends the 275 on the front and 315 on the rear. He said do not put the 275 on the rear because the tire is not wide enough for the stock rear rims.

rvnmaniac · 09-20-2013, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2014CamaroZL1

Aestetics are really not a consideration.
If you want good all-season tires in almost-stock sizes, those are them.
Sexy or not.
I will be getting mine soon.

rvnmaniac · 09-20-2013, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobZL1580

Thanks for the pictures. They look great!

I think the Continental tires have a load rating of 110 for the fronts and rears.

I spoke to someone at TireRack today on the phone and he said if you are using the stock rims, he recommends the 275 on the front and 315 on the rear. He said do not put the 275 on the rear because the tire is not wide enough for the stock rear rims.

Yep that is my plan 275/40 F & 315/355 R. Purchased a set of ZL1 replica rims. Got the OEM TPMs and a set of Gorilla Lugs for after market rims. Just looking for a good price on the Continentals. Got to do it before the end of October. Don't plan on driving in the snow but definitely when it gets cold.

djnice · 09-21-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rvnmaniac

Yep that is my plan 275/40 F & 315/355 R. Purchased a set of ZL1 replica rims. Got the OEM TPMs and a set of Gorilla Lugs for after market rims. Just looking for a good price on the Continentals. Got to do it before the end of October. Don't plan on driving in the snow but definitely when it gets cold.

Why gorilla lugs for aftermarket rims? I was wondering which ones to get. Aren't the replica's the same as OEM?

rvnmaniac · 09-21-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by djnice

Why gorilla lugs for aftermarket rims? I was wondering which ones to get. Aren't the replica's the same as OEM?

You don't HAVE to purchase "Gorilla" lugs but of course you need 14mm x 1.5 lugs. Check out this thread. There are lugs for OEM & aftermarket they are different. I purchased both styles. For my OEM & aftermarket ZL-1 Wheels.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95097

2014CamaroZL1 · 09-23-2013, 12:01 PM

The lug nut seating surfaces are typically different between OEM and aftermarket wheels.
Thus the need to use aftermarket lug nuts with aftermarket wheels.

Smuuth · 10-03-2013, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RobZL1580

I would still like to see a picture of the car from the side so I can see how much gap is between the tire and sheetmetal along with what the sidewall of the tire looks like.

Thanks, Rob

Here is my ZL1 with the Continentals mounted on Factory Reproduction Style 41 wheels.

notagoat · 10-04-2013, 07:19 PM

I have had these tires for around a year. They look fine, extra wide out back. I went with 275/35/20 in the front for better steering feel and my car is lowered so the extra sidewall would be too much. I only got 15,000 miles out of the rears, not enough for an all season tire so I am swapping them out for Micheline Super Sports even though the fronts have tons of tread left (I live in FL, it dosn't get cold).
Here are the pics you asked for, let me know if you want the fronts.

09-19-2013, 08:27 PM	#1
RobZL1580 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 62	Continental ExtremeContact DWS - All Season Do these look as good on the ZL1 as the stock Goodyear tire? Does anyone have some good pictures of their ZL1 with these tires mounted on the optional bright forged aluminum ZL1 wheels? Thanks, Rob

10-04-2013, 07:19 PM	#14
notagoat Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 333	DSWs on ZL1 Bright Wheels I have had these tires for around a year. They look fine, extra wide out back. I went with 275/35/20 in the front for better steering feel and my car is lowered so the extra sidewall would be too much. I only got 15,000 miles out of the rears, not enough for an all season tire so I am swapping them out for Micheline Super Sports even though the fronts have tons of tread left (I live in FL, it dosn't get cold). Here are the pics you asked for, let me know if you want the fronts. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by notagoat; 10-04-2013 at 07:40 PM.

09-20-2013, 02:13 PM	#2
2014CamaroZL1 Drives: 2014 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 712	Aestetics are really not a consideration. If you want good all-season tires in almost-stock sizes, those are them. Sexy or not. I will be getting mine soon.

09-20-2013, 03:59 PM	#4
crangie Drives: Camaro ZL1 #641 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Detroit, Mi Posts: 210 View My Garage	here some pics on the black wheels. should be no difference on the silver wheels. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...38#post5727038

09-20-2013, 07:51 PM	#6
2014CamaroZL1 Drives: 2014 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 712	Thanks for the pix, crangie. Personally, I will stay staggered. It is bad enough to put worse handling tires on the car. At least going +1 in the back will compensate a tiny bit. Or...if you don't mind mixing tire manufacturers front to back, you can get stock size fronts in Dunlop SP Sport or Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3. Final item...The stock tires have load ratings of 100 front and 104 rear. If you downsize the rear tires, it may be tough to find a 104 rating in a tire that you want. One tire vendor would not sell me a tire for the rear of a ZL1 that was not rated 104+. I was investigating spare tire options at the time.

09-20-2013, 09:09 PM	#7
RobZL1580 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 62	Thanks for the pictures. They look great! I think the Continental tires have a load rating of 110 for the fronts and rears. I spoke to someone at TireRack today on the phone and he said if you are using the stock rims, he recommends the 275 on the front and 315 on the rear. He said do not put the 275 on the rear because the tire is not wide enough for the stock rear rims.

09-23-2013, 12:01 PM	#12
2014CamaroZL1 Drives: 2014 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 712	The lug nut seating surfaces are typically different between OEM and aftermarket wheels. Thus the need to use aftermarket lug nuts with aftermarket wheels.