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Old 08-16-2017, 09:59 PM   #1
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What tires . So little choices ?

So I will need tires by September.. I don't want the oem good year supercars. An don't wanna spend a ton. For Michelin super sports.
I daily drive my ZL1. And in TN. In the fall temps can start at 30 and be 70 mid day. And oem tires can't drive under 40f.

I wanted the bf goodrich GForce. But the rears are not instock anywere.

So then I was gonna do the nitto nt555 g2. They have rears. But don't make a 285/35/20 front.

Options.? I'd like to stay under a grand. ..
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Old 08-16-2017, 10:31 PM   #2
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My winter tires are Conti DWS. The DWS 06 are the new edition..
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Old 08-17-2017, 12:46 AM   #3
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I live in TN. as well...Have you tried sourcing the BFG's thru a local tire shop???I couldn't find them in stock online anywhere but a local shop got me a set overnight...Absolutely love this tire...
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Old 08-17-2017, 05:31 AM   #4
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So I will need tires by September.. I don't want the oem good year supercars. An don't wanna spend a ton. For Michelin super sports.
I daily drive my ZL1. And in TN. In the fall temps can start at 30 and be 70 mid day. And oem tires can't drive under 40f.

I wanted the bf goodrich GForce. But the rears are not instock anywere.

So then I was gonna do the nitto nt555 g2. They have rears. But don't make a 285/35/20 front.

Options.? I'd like to stay under a grand. ..
Nitto makes a 285/35/20 in the 555 g2..Its listed on their website..I was looking at getting these also, since I cant find the BFG.
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Old 08-17-2017, 07:32 AM   #5
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I have searched . And even nittos main website. Does not list a 285/35/20. They list a 40 and a 30. But not a 35. I could be wrong.
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Old 08-17-2017, 08:03 AM   #6
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my next set will be Firestone's!
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=499757

Nitto Invos on car now and Love em!
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Old 08-17-2017, 08:36 AM   #7
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I have searched . And even nittos main website. Does not list a 285/35/20. They list a 40 and a 30. But not a 35. I could be wrong.
They have them.

http://www.nittotire.com/passenger-t...formance-tire/
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Old 08-17-2017, 08:40 AM   #8
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my next set will be Firestone's!
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=499757

Nitto Invos on car now and Love em!

Thanks for the link... They look promising
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Old 08-17-2017, 09:07 AM   #9
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I know everyone has different opinions based on where they live. Being in Florida I plan on going with Conti Extreme Sport on both cars. The SS will be done first, followed by the ZL1.
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Old 08-18-2017, 01:26 PM   #10
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I run the Nitto's, went to a 315 in the rear and they dead hook.
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Old 08-18-2017, 01:38 PM   #11
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If you can wait til Labor day weekend.. you should find some good deals on tires.. my 2 cents.
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Old 08-19-2017, 07:47 PM   #12
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I run the Nitto's, went to a 315 in the rear and they dead hook.
I am running the same and yes they do make 285/35/20 as I have them on my car. Highly recommend them for looks, dry and wet traction.
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Old 08-19-2017, 08:51 PM   #13
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Well nitto's it will be. Gonna get them and swap them. This late fall
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Old 08-19-2017, 09:41 PM   #14
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Check into the Continental ExtremeContact Sport. They're Conti's answer to the Pilot SuperSport.

http://www.continentaltire.com/produ...535zr20-104y/?
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