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tsuprano · 02-23-2014, 10:31 AM

Hey all,
Brand new Convertible SS + darkness + winter ravaged NJ roads = sidewall blowout (and sad owner...

)

I was wondering if anyone could point me to the best solution for acquiring a replacement tire. I did a bit of a search and have found the Pirelli P-Zero I need for about $230.00 but I thought I would look for advice first.

My car has around 500 miles on it and I have been keeping it in the garage and not driving it but yesterday the sun was shinning and the temps were in the low 60's and I couldn't resist. Anyway, As I was driving home, after the sun had set, I of course found one of those potholes I had been being so careful to avoid. Being the first car I have owned with performance low profile tires I had no idea how delicate they appear to be. I am guessing that everyone would recommend road hazard warranty. I guess I got lucky in this situation as the rim seems to have little to no damage with just the smallest of blemishes....

In any event just wanted to check and get thoughts from the forum and perhaps some advice on the best way to handle this in Central NJ....(Plainfields)

Thanks to all!

OrangeVert · 02-23-2014, 02:06 PM

Sorry to hear! May want to get your wheel checked too for cracks, safety first! Another reason I won't put mine back on the road until late March. And even then, have to be careful. Price seems what I'd expect, but I haven't compared around lately.

And welcome to C5!

SomeGeoffGuy · 02-23-2014, 03:21 PM

I got some snow tires. They usually have a taller profile too.

-Geoff

RolltideSS · 02-23-2014, 07:36 PM

Looks like tirerack has the fronts for 198 and the rears for 236 if you have the RS package - don't know which your looking for

gen=5 · 02-24-2014, 07:58 PM

Dont go to New York they are fixing 100,000 a month there,olo

kevinw · 02-28-2014, 08:22 PM

ouch. i would be so pissed off if that happend . brand new car. hence that is why i am hesitatant to drive my car alot, i take it out a little, and is at 496 miles now. good luck OP

Midlife conVert · 02-28-2014, 08:32 PM

Look in the tire section for a take off and buy it there. I have a set in my garage just in case.

ichriscamaro · 03-01-2014, 12:54 AM

I feel ya. I hate driving through Plainfield because of the huges potholes! As far as tires I would check tirerack like everybody else says. Good luck bud!

ajbutler · 03-02-2014, 09:47 PM

this is the 2nd winter I have had my vert...only 7500 miles and she stays in the garage.

Blue17CamaroZL1 · 03-02-2014, 09:52 PM

That's why I keep my Camaro off the road till April especially here in central NJ.

taf21979 · 03-02-2014, 11:42 PM

im hoping april also but this winter sucks the roads are soooo bad here that I cant see taking it out till mid may.

02-23-2014, 10:31 AM	#1
tsuprano Drives: 2014 SS Convertible Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United States Posts: 2	I hate potholes! Hey all, Brand new Convertible SS + darkness + winter ravaged NJ roads = sidewall blowout (and sad owner...) I was wondering if anyone could point me to the best solution for acquiring a replacement tire. I did a bit of a search and have found the Pirelli P-Zero I need for about $230.00 but I thought I would look for advice first. My car has around 500 miles on it and I have been keeping it in the garage and not driving it but yesterday the sun was shinning and the temps were in the low 60's and I couldn't resist. Anyway, As I was driving home, after the sun had set, I of course found one of those potholes I had been being so careful to avoid. Being the first car I have owned with performance low profile tires I had no idea how delicate they appear to be. I am guessing that everyone would recommend road hazard warranty. I guess I got lucky in this situation as the rim seems to have little to no damage with just the smallest of blemishes.... In any event just wanted to check and get thoughts from the forum and perhaps some advice on the best way to handle this in Central NJ....(Plainfields) Thanks to all!

02-23-2014, 02:06 PM	#2
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,129	Sorry to hear! May want to get your wheel checked too for cracks, safety first! Another reason I won't put mine back on the road until late March. And even then, have to be careful. Price seems what I'd expect, but I haven't compared around lately. And welcome to C5! __________________

02-23-2014, 03:21 PM	#3
SomeGeoffGuy Drives: 2023 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,188	I got some snow tires. They usually have a taller profile too. -Geoff __________________ '12 2SS RS Convertible - Traded in. '16 2SS Convertible - White on white, mag-ride, NPP, nav. Sold! '23 2SS Convertible -Same as above except orange.

02-24-2014, 07:58 PM	#5
gen=5 Drives: 13 ZL1 vert blac fastlane/LPE 750 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: houston Posts: 1,322 View My Garage	Dont go to New York they are fixing 100,000 a month there,olo __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=346589 CHECK OUT THE BUILDING OF MY RANCH FOR DISABLED VETS, COMPLETE WITH A GUN RANGE .

02-28-2014, 08:32 PM	#7
Midlife conVert Drives: Black 2LT Convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 489	Look in the tire section for a take off and buy it there. I have a set in my garage just in case. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/173934389435353/

02-23-2014, 07:36 PM	#4
RolltideSS Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,069 View My Garage	Looks like tirerack has the fronts for 198 and the rears for 236 if you have the RS package - don't know which your looking for

02-28-2014, 08:22 PM	#6
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,764	ouch. i would be so pissed off if that happend . brand new car. hence that is why i am hesitatant to drive my car alot, i take it out a little, and is at 496 miles now. good luck OP

03-01-2014, 12:54 AM	#8
ichriscamaro BlueDiamond Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE RRM Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 160	I feel ya. I hate driving through Plainfield because of the huges potholes! As far as tires I would check tirerack like everybody else says. Good luck bud!

03-02-2014, 09:47 PM	#9
ajbutler AJ Butler Drives: 2012 2ss/rs Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Kings Mills Posts: 10	pot holes and 2ss verts do not mix this is the 2nd winter I have had my vert...only 7500 miles and she stays in the garage.

03-02-2014, 09:52 PM	#10
Blue17CamaroZL1 650HP soon to come Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sayreville, New Jersey Posts: 2,882 View My Garage	That's why I keep my Camaro off the road till April especially here in central NJ. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic A10, PDR, NAV, Premium floor mats

03-02-2014, 11:42 PM	#11
taf21979 Drives: 2013 2ss vert Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: grand blanc mi Posts: 244	im hoping april also but this winter sucks the roads are soooo bad here that I cant see taking it out till mid may.