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arkentect · 07-13-2016, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Demon War Horse

If it's not hot and dry... yea. But in Texas that is 75% use. LOL

thats true. here in NY you would get 2 months of 70+ weather use... and 50% of that is rain

RenegadeXR · 07-13-2016, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by failshift

I would undo the tire order if you can. G2 are not good tires. Horrible tread life. Absolutely aweful in any type of weather. And no traction until they're hot

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Originally Posted by Dhaliwal559

Damn.. Really?

The Goodyear F1:G2's are good tires. Just not the best for normal driving year round. I got 2 years out of mine, but I also drive a lot less than the average person. Maybe 10k miles or so during that time.

Like I said, they are manageable in the snow and rain so long as you don't drive like an idiot and keep traction control on. That being said, though, I would *not* buy these again and would go for g-Force Sport COMP-2 tires. They are not as sticky as the Goodyears, but should be much better suited for daily driving.

@OP, no offense but you seem too impatient. Slow down or you're going to mess up your purchase. A lot of people in this thread are trying to give you good advice. Never rush when choosing parts for your car unless something's critically wrong with it.

failshift · 07-13-2016, 11:23 AM

I spent the extra coin on Michelin Pilot Super Sports and have 0 regrets. Phenomenal in all
Weather. Still have plenty of grip out of a 285 over 600rwhp and a great tread life

sixtyseven · 07-13-2016, 11:54 AM

I ordered my FR41's from Phastec with free shipping and 5% off with coupon code welcome5. The wheels drop shipped from FR in Chino, CA. I'm glad I took my time researching and considering what wheels to go with. Had them on since last September. Very happy with my purchase.

SS PANTHER · 07-13-2016, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by failshift

I spent the extra coin on Michelin Pilot Super Sports and have 0 regrets. Phenomenal in all
Weather. Still have plenty of grip out of a 285 over 600rwhp and a great tread life

Same here, with only 530rwhp though. I think they are worth the extra money. I had Pirelli's and Nitto's prior to these, albeit they were 40 series, they don't compare to the Michelin PSS's, which are way better in all facets. Tires are one of the most important mods you can do your car. IMO

failshift · 07-13-2016, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SS PANTHER

Same here, with only 530rwhp though. I think they are worth the extra money. I had Pirelli's and Nitto's prior to these, albeit they were 40 series, they don't compare to the Michelin PSS's, which are way better in all facets. Tires are one of the most important mods you can do your car. IMO

Agreed. But. I will say. Even though I can launch it very hard. After I can get some new axles I'm putting 305 Michelin Cup 2s on the rear because I need a little more grip

Midnight Rat · 07-13-2016, 07:17 PM

You have any pics of the tires on your car?

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Originally Posted by failshift

Agreed. But. I will say. Even though I can launch it very hard. After I can get some new axles I'm putting 305 Michelin Cup 2s on the rear because I need a little more grip

failshift · 07-13-2016, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Midnight Rat

You have any pics of the tires on your car?

jshaf · 07-13-2016, 08:17 PM

one more thing I wanted to add, the hub bore will be 66.9 on the FR41's that Factory Reproductions sells, on Ebay you will find ones that look the same for a nice price but they are bigger bores 67.1 or 70.3 etc. it might not be much but it could be enough to cause a jerk in the steering wheel. Go Factory Reproductions, call them direct and they will get you the best deal possible and you will get the right sizing, Hub size, etc and avoid any head aches. IMO of course

Dhaliwal559 · 07-13-2016, 08:22 PM

Couldn't afford the pilot super sports.. Keeping Goodyear F1 for now. But switched the wheels from Zl1 to z28

DRKS1D3 · 07-14-2016, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dhaliwal559

Couldn't afford the pilot super sports.. Keeping Goodyear F1 for now. But switched the wheels from Zl1 to z28

Your age please?

arkentect · 07-14-2016, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dhaliwal559

Couldn't afford the pilot super sports.. Keeping Goodyear F1 for now. But switched the wheels from Zl1 to z28

lol talk about impulse buy.

DRKS1D3 · 07-14-2016, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by arkentect

lol talk about impulse buy.

That is why I asked for his age. Not to be rude, but it sounds like a decision that would come from an 18 year old kid.

"I don't have the appropriate funds, but what little money I do have, I'll spend on something that isn't quite what I want.".

RenegadeXR · 07-14-2016, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

That is why I asked for his age. Not to be rude, but it sounds like a decision that would come from an 18 year old kid.

"I don't have the appropriate funds, but what little money I do have, I'll spend on something that isn't quite what I want.".

Yeah, I'm out of this thread's discussion for now. 5 pages of advice and he went with a totally different rim anyway. Lol.

On the bright side, we now have a recent thread which does a good job explaining some of the better aftermarket tires and ZL1 style rims on the market.

07-13-2016, 11:54 AM	#60
sixtyseven Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LT/RS 2017 XL1200C Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: First State Posts: 275	I ordered my FR41's from Phastec with free shipping and 5% off with coupon code welcome5. The wheels drop shipped from FR in Chino, CA. I'm glad I took my time researching and considering what wheels to go with. Had them on since last September. Very happy with my purchase. __________________ 2015 2LT/RS Black -w- CGM Rally Stripes. CAI, Elite CC, Apex air scoop + w/b kit, JacFab ported IM/Extendolator, Solo HFC's, Corsa Sport Cat-Back #14953, GM strut brace, GM stealth splash guards, GM premium floor mats, Defenderworx two tone sills, Emblem Pro LFX hood emblems, FR41-20x9/20x10 gloss black wheels, OK91/93 - OKTCM Tune.

07-13-2016, 08:17 PM	#65
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	one more thing I wanted to add, the hub bore will be 66.9 on the FR41's that Factory Reproductions sells, on Ebay you will find ones that look the same for a nice price but they are bigger bores 67.1 or 70.3 etc. it might not be much but it could be enough to cause a jerk in the steering wheel. Go Factory Reproductions, call them direct and they will get you the best deal possible and you will get the right sizing, Hub size, etc and avoid any head aches. IMO of course __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

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Dhaliwal559 Drives: 2015 Chevy Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 561 View My Garage	Couldn't afford the pilot super sports.. Keeping Goodyear F1 for now. But switched the wheels from Zl1 to z28 __________________ Have a good day!

07-13-2016, 11:23 AM	#59
failshift Banned Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 1,089	I spent the extra coin on Michelin Pilot Super Sports and have 0 regrets. Phenomenal in all Weather. Still have plenty of grip out of a 285 over 600rwhp and a great tread life