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tnspd · 01-08-2015, 09:26 AM

OK, I am looking into buying a set of RIMS and tires for just daily driving and keep my current ZL1 rims for just track days. I was looking at maybe another set of black 10 spoke knock off ZL1 rims or maybe the new black knock off Z28 rims. Not set on anything yet.

The tire I would want would be something that I do not have to worry about the temp being above 40 degrees but still provide a great ride for spirited driving.

Another possibility would be a square setup so I could rotate the tires, just a thought.

I also want to make sure the new rim and tire sizes do not mess up anything with the mag ride or the different modes the ZL1 has. I remember reading when the ZL1 first came out where the rims and tires were made for the car and the car was dialed in for the rim and tire sizes that come on the car. Not sure if that is really an issue or not.

Any suggestions on rim and tire combinations?

LuckyZL-1 · 01-08-2015, 09:42 AM

I would just buy replicas and stick with OEM sizes then throw some MPSS's on them. That's what I'm running now and at least the tires won't crack and when they are warm they grip better than the POS GY's. Just my opinion.

Raven87 · 01-08-2015, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by LuckyZL-1

I would just buy replicas and stick with OEM sizes then throw some MPSS's on them. That's what I'm running now and at least the tires won't crack and when they are warm they grip better than the POS GY's. Just my opinion.

^^^This^^^

When the weather breaks here, I'm buying a set of the Michelin Pilot SS's for mine and a set of Nitto 555 DRs.

The GYs come with way too much baggage.

ichriscamaro · 01-08-2015, 10:26 AM

I'm using the 1LEs replicas for my 1LE winter driving but I would have gotten the z28 replicas if they had been available at the time i bought my set, just to change the look a little you know!

tnspd · 01-08-2015, 11:31 AM

I am leaning towards a square set up of the Z28 replicas for my DD rims but really not 100% sure yet.

Jeb114 · 01-08-2015, 12:59 PM

I put a set of Mickey Thompson Street comps on and thru the Goodyear's out. Car rides great in any weather. Total cost $500.00 tread life 300.

tnspd · 01-08-2015, 01:03 PM

what sizes were the MT tires?

ST1LE · 01-08-2015, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tnspd

what sizes were the MT tires?

305/35 and 275/35 are all they offer right now for us.

The prices are insanely low, but its a summer tire too and who knows what capabilities or deficiencies it will have as no real life testing has been done yet. They are too new still, but MT makes great tires and they look great too!

Jeb114 · 01-08-2015, 02:14 PM

No its not a summer tire. I called the company. They stated they are a high performance tire, not a summer only tire. I was out today with the car and its 19 degree's out the tires have excellent grip, last night we had damp roads and me and the wife took a ride I was curious it was fine just like any street tire maybe better. The back tires are 305 the fronts are 275. I put them next to the 285's and you can not tell the difference's in the sizes less the half a millimeter. Over Christmas there was a tire company in California that was selling the 305's for $120.00 a tire. I got 2.

ST1LE · 01-08-2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeb114

No its not a summer tire. I called the company. They stated they are a high performance tire, not a summer only tire. I was out today with the car and its 19 degree's out the tires have excellent grip, last night we had damp roads and me and the wife took a ride I was curious it was fine just like any street tire maybe better. The back tires are 305 the fronts are 275. I put them next to the 285's and you can not tell the difference's in the sizes less the half a millimeter. Over Christmas there was a tire company in California that was selling the 305's for $120.00 a tire. I got 2.

Thats great! Thanks for setting me straight.

Do the 275's look stretched on the front 20x10's?

Jeb114 · 01-08-2015, 02:44 PM

NO they look like they came from the factory in fact I think the tread pattern looks better the Goodyear's.

Clark Grizwald · 01-08-2015, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeb114

No its not a summer tire. I called the company. They stated they are a high performance tire, not a summer only tire. I was out today with the car and its 19 degree's out the tires have excellent grip, last night we had damp roads and me and the wife took a ride I was curious it was fine just like any street tire maybe better. The back tires are 305 the fronts are 275. I put them next to the 285's and you can not tell the difference's in the sizes less the half a millimeter. Over Christmas there was a tire company in California that was selling the 305's for $120.00 a tire. I got 2.

Its great to hear how good these tires are, I might not wait til spring to swap them out!

I paid $139/305s and $169/275s this week

Jeb114 · 01-08-2015, 03:05 PM

Believe me I was so annoyed at the Goodyear's I had to find another tire. I use this car every day. When I purchased this car in December, no one at the dealer said a thing about the tires, But the 60mile ride home on 30 degree roads woke me up. If the Goodyear's are great at the track, great. My car, and I would say 90% of the ZL 1's will never see the track and Chevy should provide a all season tire from the factory for us, the ones who use the car and do not live in Florida...

2014CamaroZL1 · 01-08-2015, 03:06 PM

Why not use your OEM wheels as DD and get something cheap for track days ?

01-08-2015, 09:26 AM	#1
tnspd Drives: 18 Camaro ZL1 1LE (WILSON) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,340	DD set of Rims and tires OK, I am looking into buying a set of RIMS and tires for just daily driving and keep my current ZL1 rims for just track days. I was looking at maybe another set of black 10 spoke knock off ZL1 rims or maybe the new black knock off Z28 rims. Not set on anything yet. The tire I would want would be something that I do not have to worry about the temp being above 40 degrees but still provide a great ride for spirited driving. Another possibility would be a square setup so I could rotate the tires, just a thought. I also want to make sure the new rim and tire sizes do not mess up anything with the mag ride or the different modes the ZL1 has. I remember reading when the ZL1 first came out where the rims and tires were made for the car and the car was dialed in for the rim and tire sizes that come on the car. Not sure if that is really an issue or not. Any suggestions on rim and tire combinations? __________________ Camaro South Hot Cars and Hospitality on FB camarosouth@hotmail.com

01-08-2015, 09:42 AM	#2
LuckyZL-1 Ragtop Rocket!!! Drives: Black on Black Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 809	I would just buy replicas and stick with OEM sizes then throw some MPSS's on them. That's what I'm running now and at least the tires won't crack and when they are warm they grip better than the POS GY's. Just my opinion. __________________ ADM built 2013 Triple Black ZL-1 Convertible M6 ADM custom cam, LPE stage 2 heads with dual valve springs, LS-3 ported throttle body, LPE 2 piece pulley, LPE overdrive balancer, 10% overdrive pulley, ported supercharger inlet, ADM race intake system, stainless works 1-7/8 headers, Injector Dynamics injectors, ADM heat exchanger, ADM dual fuel pump system, ADM exhaust switch, ADM 3 tunes tuning package. 744rwhp 727rwtq

01-08-2015, 11:31 AM	#5
tnspd Drives: 18 Camaro ZL1 1LE (WILSON) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,340	I am leaning towards a square set up of the Z28 replicas for my DD rims but really not 100% sure yet. __________________ Camaro South Hot Cars and Hospitality on FB camarosouth@hotmail.com

01-08-2015, 01:03 PM	#7
tnspd Drives: 18 Camaro ZL1 1LE (WILSON) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,340	what sizes were the MT tires? __________________ Camaro South Hot Cars and Hospitality on FB camarosouth@hotmail.com

01-08-2015, 02:14 PM	#9
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	No its not a summer tire. I called the company. They stated they are a high performance tire, not a summer only tire. I was out today with the car and its 19 degree's out the tires have excellent grip, last night we had damp roads and me and the wife took a ride I was curious it was fine just like any street tire maybe better. The back tires are 305 the fronts are 275. I put them next to the 285's and you can not tell the difference's in the sizes less the half a millimeter. Over Christmas there was a tire company in California that was selling the 305's for $120.00 a tire. I got 2. Last edited by Jeb114; 01-08-2015 at 02:16 PM. Reason: spelling

01-08-2015, 10:26 AM	#4
ichriscamaro BlueDiamond Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE RRM Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 160	I'm using the 1LEs replicas for my 1LE winter driving but I would have gotten the z28 replicas if they had been available at the time i bought my set, just to change the look a little you know!

01-08-2015, 12:59 PM	#6
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	I put a set of Mickey Thompson Street comps on and thru the Goodyear's out. Car rides great in any weather. Total cost $500.00 tread life 300.

01-08-2015, 02:44 PM	#11
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	NO they look like they came from the factory in fact I think the tread pattern looks better the Goodyear's.

01-08-2015, 03:05 PM	#13
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	Believe me I was so annoyed at the Goodyear's I had to find another tire. I use this car every day. When I purchased this car in December, no one at the dealer said a thing about the tires, But the 60mile ride home on 30 degree roads woke me up. If the Goodyear's are great at the track, great. My car, and I would say 90% of the ZL 1's will never see the track and Chevy should provide a all season tire from the factory for us, the ones who use the car and do not live in Florida...

01-08-2015, 03:06 PM	#14
2014CamaroZL1 Drives: 2014 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 712	Why not use your OEM wheels as DD and get something cheap for track days ? __________________ *ZL1 Camaro* - Worlds Largest* Sports Car* Road King - Not Garage Queen