Drive easy on those RS/SS tires - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Pslab · 05-18-2009, 10:24 AM

This alone may make me give up halos on my 2LT

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...All&loadRank=2

Ouch

But the tire description might make you feel a little better?

P Zero tires are Max Performance Summer tires derived from 100 years of Pirelli motorsport experience and developed for the drivers of powerful sports cars, sports coupes and high performance luxury sedans. Initially introduced as Original Equipment on the Aston Martin DB9, Audi R8, Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Lamborghini Murcielago, Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT and Mercedes-Benz AMG vehicles, the P Zero lineup also includes select replacement tire sizes. The P Zero, like all summer tires, is not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.

speedster · 05-18-2009, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pslab

P Zero tires are Max Performance Summer tires derived from 100 years of Pirelli motorsport experience and developed for the drivers of powerful sports cars, sports coupes and high performance luxury sedans. Initially introduced as Original Equipment on the Aston Martin DB9, Audi R8, Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Lamborghini Murcielago, Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT and Mercedes-Benz AMG vehicles, the P Zero lineup also includes select replacement tire sizes. The P Zero, like all summer tires, is not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.

There are many other prior threads on tires. If it makes you feel better, there are a lot of alternatives that are much cheaper and still have great ratings.

Pslab · 05-18-2009, 10:45 AM

All I saw was the Yoko's, any others you know of?

87irocz · 05-18-2009, 11:44 AM

At Discount Tire they have some other Yoko's that are V rated (up to 149 mph), but a lot cheaper.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/sea...SCGINT&mps=-50

levi1922 · 05-18-2009, 11:45 AM

what about eagle GS D3s, how do they rank?

and for this reason, i think ill leave traction controll on alot!

The Dark Knight · 05-18-2009, 12:33 PM

When it comes to replacing those badboys...I'm gonna go cheap! I don't need Z-Rated tires. I haven't gotten past 100mph since I got married...that was in '07...

NickPic · 05-18-2009, 12:37 PM

i already pay around that much for the tires on my truck. there are other places to search and find them cheaper

bengen5 · 05-18-2009, 12:39 PM

TOYO proxes 4, all season if that matters but alot cheaper than originals, had them before and car felt like it was on rails

The Dark Knight · 05-18-2009, 12:46 PM

Why are the front tires more expensive than the rear?

MadMaxx · 05-18-2009, 01:06 PM

Z rating is pretty much useless on 95% of the cars out there.

Larger (20") diameter wheels are becoming more and more common place on production vehicles. As that happens, there will be more tire options available.

chevy dude · 05-24-2009, 01:45 AM

Here's a deal on 245/45 R 20 & 275/45 R 20 all-season Yokohama Parada Spec-x radials at tirerack.com,$129-$139.00 each.The reviews on these tires is really good!

The fact that replacing the Pirelli's at $380-$425 a piece scares the

out of me,I may just buy a whole set to replace the Pirelli's then sell them to all the SS Camaro guys(at a discount)

Heck,I could buy 2 sets of Yokohama's for the price of 1 set of Pirelli's

BTW the Yoko's are rated at 440 tread ware rating...Sweet!I could buy almost 3 sets(4)

Since my 1LT/RS Camaro will be a DD and see winter snow,I think this will be my choice for replacement tires.

wyoramsrt · 05-24-2009, 02:09 AM

IMO P-zero was not a good tire for me. It's a no brainer these will suck in the snow. And when it rained it felt like I was driving on snow. Plus they grabbed all the grooves in the road and made it want to wander all over the lane. I had a larger tire than stock Camaros have too. So they may not wander as bad. Much better tires out there that can be had for less money.

As far as the z rating. They also have a stiffer sidewall for better cornering. If you don't road race a lot it, you probably would not notice the difference with a lesser rating. Plus speed ratings are for sustained speeds. A quick jaunt up to say 150 won't hurt the tires. And who in there right mind would be going that fast for any length of time. Stuff can happen real quick and you are done.

SoloSK71 · 05-24-2009, 02:28 AM

or you could be running your car on a track quite often and want to have as many options as possible to make it safe at that speed ...

patriotpa · 05-24-2009, 07:08 AM

Good idea. Thanks for the info on the tires. I've been thinking ahead and looking for tires so I don't have to make a spur of the moment decision when I need them..

I saw tires I like better.... Anyone near Greencastle PA want to buy my Pirellis when the car come in?

05-18-2009, 10:24 AM	#1
Pslab Drives: It's a truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 45	Drive easy on those RS/SS tires This alone may make me give up halos on my 2LT http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...All&loadRank=2 Ouch But the tire description might make you feel a little better? P Zero tires are Max Performance Summer tires derived from 100 years of Pirelli motorsport experience and developed for the drivers of powerful sports cars, sports coupes and high performance luxury sedans. Initially introduced as Original Equipment on the Aston Martin DB9, Audi R8, Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Lamborghini Murcielago, Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT and Mercedes-Benz AMG vehicles, the P Zero lineup also includes select replacement tire sizes. The P Zero, like all summer tires, is not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.

05-18-2009, 11:45 AM	#5
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	what about eagle GS D3s, how do they rank? and for this reason, i think ill leave traction controll on alot! __________________

05-18-2009, 12:33 PM	#6
The Dark Knight Batmobile in Disguise Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Upland, Ca Posts: 2,079	When it comes to replacing those badboys...I'm gonna go cheap! I don't need Z-Rated tires. I haven't gotten past 100mph since I got married...that was in '07... __________________

05-18-2009, 12:37 PM	#7
NickPic Drives: 2006 GMC Sierra 1500HD Join Date: May 2009 Location: ROckland, NY Posts: 161	i already pay around that much for the tires on my truck. there are other places to search and find them cheaper __________________ 06 gmc sierra 1500HD: w/ 6.0, K&N CAI, air raid TBS, pacesetter ceramic coated LT headers, magnaflow X-pipe, SLP loudmouth I resonators, gibson 4' tips, blackbear custom tune, 20 inch rims, bfg 33" tires, 2-10" mtx subs, 2000 watt audiobahn amp, 10 farad tsunami cap, HID's, air horns etc...... http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3103872 slp tuned diablo programmer for sale. pm me for info. 06 pontiac G6 GT: bone stock except hid's

05-18-2009, 12:39 PM	#8
bengen5 Drives: 1LT IBM Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. louis mo Posts: 86	TOYO proxes 4, all season if that matters but alot cheaper than originals, had them before and car felt like it was on rails __________________ 1LT/RS 6M IBM CC BA ordered 3-6-09 VIN # 2G1FF1EV9A9123847 picked up 7-17-09

05-18-2009, 10:45 AM	#3
Pslab Drives: It's a truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 45	All I saw was the Yoko's, any others you know of?

05-18-2009, 11:44 AM	#4
87irocz Intermediate Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Elberton, GA Posts: 77	At Discount Tire they have some other Yoko's that are V rated (up to 149 mph), but a lot cheaper. http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/sea...SCGINT&mps=-50

05-18-2009, 12:46 PM	#9
The Dark Knight Batmobile in Disguise Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Upland, Ca Posts: 2,079	Why are the front tires more expensive than the rear? __________________

05-18-2009, 01:06 PM	#10
MadMaxx Master of the V6 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: NC Posts: 239 View My Garage	Z rating is pretty much useless on 95% of the cars out there. Larger (20") diameter wheels are becoming more and more common place on production vehicles. As that happens, there will be more tire options available. Last edited by MadMaxx; 05-18-2009 at 02:26 PM.

05-24-2009, 01:45 AM	#11
chevy dude Drives: 2010 1LT/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 313	Here's a deal on 245/45 R 20 & 275/45 R 20 all-season Yokohama Parada Spec-x radials at tirerack.com,$129-$139.00 each.The reviews on these tires is really good!The fact that replacing the Pirelli's at $380-$425 a piece scares the out of me,I may just buy a whole set to replace the Pirelli's then sell them to all the SS Camaro guys(at a discount)Heck,I could buy 2 sets of Yokohama's for the price of 1 set of Pirelli'sBTW the Yoko's are rated at 440 tread ware rating...Sweet!I could buy almost 3 sets(4)Since my 1LT/RS Camaro will be a DD and see winter snow,I think this will be my choice for replacement tires. Attached Images

05-24-2009, 02:09 AM	#12
wyoramsrt Drives: 05 Ram SRT-10 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Riverton, WY Posts: 11	IMO P-zero was not a good tire for me. It's a no brainer these will suck in the snow. And when it rained it felt like I was driving on snow. Plus they grabbed all the grooves in the road and made it want to wander all over the lane. I had a larger tire than stock Camaros have too. So they may not wander as bad. Much better tires out there that can be had for less money. As far as the z rating. They also have a stiffer sidewall for better cornering. If you don't road race a lot it, you probably would not notice the difference with a lesser rating. Plus speed ratings are for sustained speeds. A quick jaunt up to say 150 won't hurt the tires. And who in there right mind would be going that fast for any length of time. Stuff can happen real quick and you are done. __________________ 2005 Red Ram SRT-10 QC SCT tuner, CAI, Bassani shorty equal length headers, Catless midpipes

05-24-2009, 07:08 AM	#14
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,962 View My Garage	Good idea. Thanks for the info on the tires. I've been thinking ahead and looking for tires so I don't have to make a spur of the moment decision when I need them.. I saw tires I like better.... Anyone near Greencastle PA want to buy my Pirellis when the car come in?

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