Tires and wear

[Robbie1227]

How many miles are you guys getting from a set of Eagle F1 tires?
I am looking into, and probably buying a used 2013 ZL1 from a local car dealer, it only has 8,600 miles and pretty much needs a complete new set of tires.

[mdntmank]

Originally Posted by Robbie1227

How many miles are you guys getting from a set of Eagle F1 tires?
I am looking into, and probably buying a used 2013 ZL1 from a local car dealer, it only has 8,600 miles and pretty much needs a complete new set of tires.

I have 19000 on mine and still look damn good, but I don't burn them down either. I have all ready got a new complete set when these go..

[buffalobill]

I have 14000 on mine and I'm getting ready to leave on a 4000 mile trip . I think they'l be fine but if not I'll try and buy tires on the road . I'll buy goodyears again .

[TomF1]

Originally Posted by buffalobill

I have 14000 on mine and I'm getting ready to leave on a 4000 mile trip . I think they'l be fine but if not I'll try and buy tires on the road . I'll buy goodyears again .

ONE of my Goodyear tires was shot at 30,000 km's, the rest looked about 3/4 worn out.
Looked like a bad, or damaged tire to me. The Center rib-line was completely worn away, 1/2 way around and still visible the other 1/2 way around.
It looked the tire wasn't round, or mounted wrong, or damaged. Maybe broke a rib or belt or something. Never had enough vibration to even think about balance.

I'd never buy those Goodyear's again.

So, I just got me a whole new set of Pirelli's, I like them so far.
WAY Better on wet rounds, seems to have lots of grip. I can't tell yet, but I suspect they'll be way better in the cold. The F1's were like hockey pucks some days when it was cold.

[Rizzo]

In my case, the "stickiness" of the Goodyears were gone after about 10,000 miles. The tread was still very good, but I would slide my front tires under moderate cornering. I am not sure if this is due to the crappy roads here in San Antonio.

I switched to the Michelin Pilot Super Sports and they handle much better. The grip is staying much longer than the GY.

[Emvici]

my rear tires were gone @ 12k. The front set are still pretty decent @ 17k now. all I don't see how you can own a zl1 and not go through a rear set by 10- 14k , unless you drive it like grandpa.

[mdntmank]

Originally Posted by Emvici

my rear tires were gone @ 12k. The front set are still pretty decent @ 17k now. all I don't see how you can own a zl1 and not go through a rear set by 10- 14k , unless you drive it like grandpa.

I am a grandpa and told I drive like one also, But I still don't burn them down just smile when I hear the rumble and feel the acceleration from Adm...

[ZO6 Bryan]

I am at 20,000 miles and my second set of goodyears are gone. If you have any fun with the car don't expect much more than 9k miles out of them.

[Robbie1227]

Thanks for the feedback...makes sense now.
These tires are DONE, and if I stomp on it, the entire rear swings out like I'm on ice!
I need to choose a good set of tires for the road track, that will also be good for weekends, and family Sunday's with my 2 boys!

[EvenPrime]

Up here in Canada where temperatures are colder I found I got around 13,000 miles on the rear. I don't burn the tires but last Sept/Oct it was colder out and I found I was sliding around a fair bit and burned off a lot of tread -

Id never buy these tires again, they should be illegal up here in Canada as they are super dangerous below 55F

[Raven87]

Originally Posted by Robbie1227

Thanks for the feedback...makes sense now.
These tires are DONE, and if I stomp on it, the entire rear swings out like I'm on ice!
I need to choose a good set of tires for the road track, that will also be good for weekends, and family Sunday's with my 2 boys!

I think most here will agree that the Michelin Pilot Super Sports are the best out there but they are pricey, about $450/tire possibly less if you can find a buy somewhere.

But they are top shelf. There are other good tires at lower prices but I don't think you can beat the Michelins for overall use.

[ZO6 Bryan]

Originally Posted by Robbie1227

Thanks for the feedback...makes sense now.
These tires are DONE, and if I stomp on it, the entire rear swings out like I'm on ice!
I need to choose a good set of tires for the road track, that will also be good for weekends, and family Sunday's with my 2 boys!

Since you live in Florida and don't have to worry about cold temps you should go back to the original Goodyear F1's. You can't beat the grip without going to a race tire.

[Robbie1227]

i have no problem going with the GoodYear F1 as i have no experience to compare them with. the Michelin PSS and the BF Goodrich G Force are all on backorder

[JamesZL1]

No way would I go back to the OEM Goodyear F1's...Went through 2 sets of tires in under 17,000 miles. I do still have the 2nd front set on, but I will be replacing them by the end of the year for sure....I could not turn the corner without the tires breaking loose. I always felt like I was on ice with them.