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dixonk · 09-12-2013, 07:30 PM

How do the fronts usually look for those that have gone through a set. Wondering if it would be a matter of only ordering rears or not.

tramtwo · 09-12-2013, 10:36 PM

I plan to replace rears only and then in a couple of months replace the fronts... will help the budget some. I don't have but a few laps on track on these so YMMV

I will take photos tomorrow...

45thAnniversary2SS · 09-12-2013, 10:49 PM

I have 27k miles on my stock pirellis. I don't baby it either. Haven't done any track days but been to strip once.

I'm buying new ones next week, but they aren't horrible right now. Can't wait to do some donuts with old ones just before changing.

Dtowndog420 · 09-12-2013, 10:56 PM

So what this means is plan on buying a set of tires once a year if your behaving!

dixonk · 09-13-2013, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 45thAnniversary2SS

I have 27k miles on my stock pirellis. I don't baby it either. Haven't done any track days but been to strip once.

I'm buying new ones next week, but they aren't horrible right now. Can't wait to do some donuts with old ones just before changing.

Our cars don't have Pirellis. 1LE comes with Goodyear Supercars. Apples to Oranges here.

PYROLYSIS · 09-13-2013, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dtowndog420

So what this means is plan on buying a set of tires once a year if your behaving!

Yep. If it's your daily driver that seems about right.

tramtwo · 09-13-2013, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Dtowndog420

So what this means is plan on buying a set of tires once a year if your behaving!

Yep and about 35-40 tanks of premium and 24 quarts of oil.

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1LE_Rick · 09-14-2013, 05:41 PM

I have 2 trips from Florida to El Paso coming in the next 3 months, you think the tires will hold up well. I am debating on either selling the stock tires now (20 miles on them) and getting some new one or just keeping them.

CrystalRedTintcoat · 09-15-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LE_Rick

I have 2 trips from Florida to El Paso coming in the next 3 months, you think the tires will hold up well. I am debating on either selling the stock tires now (20 miles on them) and getting some new one or just keeping them.

Only 20 miles? Seriously? How much do you want?

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tramtwo · 09-15-2013, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LE_Rick

I have 2 trips from Florida to El Paso coming in the next 3 months, you think the tires will hold up well. I am debating on either selling the stock tires now (20 miles on them) and getting some new one or just keeping them.

If it ain't snowing and you're not doing 150 the entire way you'll be fine.

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1LE_Rick · 09-15-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CrystalRedTintcoat

Only 20 miles? Seriously? How much do you want?

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Yea, I bought it while I was in Afghanistan, it has been sitting in my parents garage for the last month and half. I will let you know one I get home and access how the look and what my options are.

CrystalRedTintcoat · 09-15-2013, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LE_Rick

Yea, I bought it while I was in Afghanistan, it has been sitting in my parents garage for the last month and half. I will let you know one I get home and access how the look and what my options are.

Wouldn't blame you for keeping them. Let me know. And thank you for your military service.

Led Boots · 09-16-2013, 09:58 PM

You are exactly right on this point. Alex MacDonald was one of the development engineers and told me that the car has to be square (i.e., same size tires). This is a major reason why the 1le handles so well and does not understeer.

09-12-2013, 10:49 PM	#17
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	I have 27k miles on my stock pirellis. I don't baby it either. Haven't done any track days but been to strip once. I'm buying new ones next week, but they aren't horrible right now. Can't wait to do some donuts with old ones just before changing. __________________

09-14-2013, 05:41 PM	#22
1LE_Rick Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Posts: 32	I have 2 trips from Florida to El Paso coming in the next 3 months, you think the tires will hold up well. I am debating on either selling the stock tires now (20 miles on them) and getting some new one or just keeping them. __________________ Cars: 2013 Victory Red Camaro 1LE (sitting in the garage waiting for me) 2010 Black Camaro 1LT (SOLD)

09-12-2013, 07:30 PM	#15
dixonk Drives: 2011 Audi Q7 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,084	How do the fronts usually look for those that have gone through a set. Wondering if it would be a matter of only ordering rears or not.

09-12-2013, 10:36 PM	#16
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	I plan to replace rears only and then in a couple of months replace the fronts... will help the budget some. I don't have but a few laps on track on these so YMMV I will take photos tomorrow...

09-12-2013, 10:56 PM	#18
Dtowndog420 Drives: SBM 09 G8 GT/RH 15 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas,Tx Posts: 258	So what this means is plan on buying a set of tires once a year if your behaving!

09-16-2013, 09:58 PM	#27
Led Boots Drives: 2013 2ss 1le ashen gray Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 39	You are exactly right on this point. Alex MacDonald was one of the development engineers and told me that the car has to be square (i.e., same size tires). This is a major reason why the 1le handles so well and does not understeer.