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willys srt8 · 01-09-2016, 09:01 PM

While researching tires, I came across an article from a while back that had stated that GM was holding back delivery of ZL1s and 1lEs due to the Goodyear Supercar tires potential unsafe performance in cold weather. I am experiencing this first hand. Talk about traction issues. They are like Power Wheels tires when it's cold. Does anyone know of alternative tires that still have a Y rating?

Bosse'sBoss · 01-10-2016, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by willys srt8

While researching tires, I came across an article from a while back that had stated that GM was holding back delivery of ZL1s and 1lEs due to the Goodyear Supercar tires potential unsafe performance in cold weather. I am experiencing this first hand. Talk about traction issues. They are like Power Wheels tires when it's cold. Does anyone know of alternative tires that still have a Y rating?

I think that you need to check this one on the ZL1 wheels/tires sub forum section. Yes the GY below 40 F and worst of all on presence of water they are not going to be the best option, since they are summer tires. Your best option is to replace them with Michelin Super Sport, but the rears will be wider than your stocks (315's) or better yet to get all season tires like the BFGoodrich G-Force Comp-2 A/S, but it will have a lower speed rating. Any way I don't think that you will be driving on top of the allowed speed rating of those tires. Best of luck with your search not to many options on our tires sizes (specially the rear ones) and forget about the Pirellis they are trash compared to the MPSS, I already had both tires on a prior Muscle car to be able to compare them.

Sepulvadoss · 01-10-2016, 07:02 PM

I just bought a set of continental dws06 315s . They have a y rating.

stc315 · 01-12-2016, 10:40 PM

Just bought Nitto Motivo with Y rating. $211 front and $225 rear.

harmonyp · 01-12-2016, 11:04 PM

Really happy with correct sized BFGoodrich G-FORCE COMP-2 A/S's. Speed rating = W (you really going over 168 mph?)

Crash76 · 01-12-2016, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by harmonyp

Really happy with correct sized BFGoodrich G-FORCE COMP-2 A/S's. Speed rating = W (you really going over 168 mph?)

Same here ... Great tire and great price ...

Have dedicated track and 1/4mi tires ...

I am Not going anywhere near 168 off the track or probably on it for that matter...

sengli · 01-13-2016, 07:43 AM

Nitto Motivo's for me.

vicnkathy · 01-13-2016, 08:10 AM

Getting the BFG's as soon as i pay off Christmas lolol.. I like a car I can use when I want. I'll never go over 168mph anywhere so no problem there. Actually looking to trade or buy a set of the polished wheels instead of the black ones on my 357 mile car. That way I can sell them as a set wheels with almost brand new tires.

stc315 · 01-13-2016, 06:52 PM

Tried to get BFG, but couldn't find any rear tires. Everyone was sold out and one source said BFG discontinued the 305 in 20" already.

Homeless Man · 01-13-2016, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by stc315

Tried to get BFG, but couldn't find any rear tires. Everyone was sold out and one source said BFG discontinued the 305 in 20" already.

Is this true? I wanted to try these

vicnkathy · 01-13-2016, 08:00 PM

thats ****ing wonderful

Sepulvadoss · 01-13-2016, 09:08 PM

Installed the continental 315s today. They are drastically better than the f-1

witenite · 01-13-2016, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by stc315

Tried to get BFG, but couldn't find any rear tires. Everyone was sold out and one source said BFG discontinued the 305 in 20" already.

That's what I have, in ZL1 sizes. Glad I bought when I did. Wonder why the rears were discontinued? Hope that doesn't mean they are unsafe! I just checked tire rack where I got mine, they are showing special order. Nothing about being discontinued.

stc315 · 01-13-2016, 10:09 PM

Sam's Club tire manager told me when he called MichelinBIB, they said they were being discontinued. Tire Rack sold their last set an hour before I called lol. I couldn't wait for them because I had a damaged sidewall on my GY's so that's why I settled for Nitto. But I'm very impressed by the Nitto. I still pull 1.03 Gs, but it's on the ragged edge when I did it (I could feel tires loosing traction). We'll see how they hold up on mileage. Seem to ride smoother than GY too.

01-09-2016, 09:01 PM	#1
willys srt8 Drives: 07 Charger SRT8 Super Bee Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: noneya Posts: 5	ZL1 tire alternatives While researching tires, I came across an article from a while back that had stated that GM was holding back delivery of ZL1s and 1lEs due to the Goodyear Supercar tires potential unsafe performance in cold weather. I am experiencing this first hand. Talk about traction issues. They are like Power Wheels tires when it's cold. Does anyone know of alternative tires that still have a Y rating?

01-12-2016, 10:40 PM	#4
stc315 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Yuma Posts: 77	Just bought Nitto Motivo with Y rating. $211 front and $225 rear. __________________ "Too much horsepower is almost enough!!!" Current Vehicles; 2015 ZL1 Ashen Gray, A6, #1130, built 4/9/15 2014 Ram Laramie Hemi 4x4 1970 Nova Black ZZ502/TH400

01-13-2016, 07:43 AM	#7
sengli Drives: 2015commemorative vert 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 949	Nitto Motivo's for me. __________________ 2018 ZL1 Bright Yellow, A10, PDR, sunroof, carbon hood, and dash- sold 2020 2SS A10 sunroof..shock and steel special-traded 2015 commemorative vert 2ss

01-13-2016, 06:52 PM	#9
stc315 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Yuma Posts: 77	Tried to get BFG, but couldn't find any rear tires. Everyone was sold out and one source said BFG discontinued the 305 in 20" already. __________________ "Too much horsepower is almost enough!!!" Current Vehicles; 2015 ZL1 Ashen Gray, A6, #1130, built 4/9/15 2014 Ram Laramie Hemi 4x4 1970 Nova Black ZZ502/TH400

01-13-2016, 10:09 PM	#14
stc315 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Yuma Posts: 77	Sam's Club tire manager told me when he called MichelinBIB, they said they were being discontinued. Tire Rack sold their last set an hour before I called lol. I couldn't wait for them because I had a damaged sidewall on my GY's so that's why I settled for Nitto. But I'm very impressed by the Nitto. I still pull 1.03 Gs, but it's on the ragged edge when I did it (I could feel tires loosing traction). We'll see how they hold up on mileage. Seem to ride smoother than GY too. __________________ "Too much horsepower is almost enough!!!" Current Vehicles; 2015 ZL1 Ashen Gray, A6, #1130, built 4/9/15 2014 Ram Laramie Hemi 4x4 1970 Nova Black ZZ502/TH400

01-10-2016, 07:02 PM	#3
Sepulvadoss Drives: 2013 zl1 a6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 47	I just bought a set of continental dws06 315s . They have a y rating.

01-12-2016, 11:04 PM	#5
harmonyp Drives: 2015 ZL1 Silver Ice Metallic Manual Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NorCal Posts: 249	Really happy with correct sized BFGoodrich G-FORCE COMP-2 A/S's. Speed rating = W (you really going over 168 mph?)

01-13-2016, 08:10 AM	#8
vicnkathy Account Suspended Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester Turbo Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NY Posts: 536	Getting the BFG's as soon as i pay off Christmas lolol.. I like a car I can use when I want. I'll never go over 168mph anywhere so no problem there. Actually looking to trade or buy a set of the polished wheels instead of the black ones on my 357 mile car. That way I can sell them as a set wheels with almost brand new tires.

01-13-2016, 08:00 PM	#11
vicnkathy Account Suspended Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester Turbo Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NY Posts: 536	thats ****ing wonderful

01-13-2016, 09:08 PM	#12
Sepulvadoss Drives: 2013 zl1 a6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 47	Installed the continental 315s today. They are drastically better than the f-1