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alab32 · 04-09-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 67motorcat

I just got the exact same tires and sizes for my new rims.

Waiting around today for the Fedex man,probably all day

I'll be posting photos later this week.

I don't believe anyone has the rims I got on a 5th gen yet,anywhere!
Stay tuned,gonna be awesome

Be sure to post up some pics! I can't wait to get mine on with the new rims!

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Originally Posted by robertway

Any feedback on how the Conti's hold up to track days. I am looking to go to these once my Nitto Invos are finished. I am not looking for the ultimate grip but a good tire that can serve as a daily driver and the occasional track day without the track day completely demolishing it. I am happy with the Nittos so far but the local tire shop I deal with can't get them because they sell Toyo (Nitto's parent comapny so they have to sell one or the other but not both) but they also carry Conti's and these Extreme Contact DWS's seem to get good feedback.

I have no idea how they hold on the track. I have heard of people taking them out there and them holding up but I do not know for sure. Wish I could help you out.

blazzin1 · 04-09-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by robertway

Any feedback on how the Conti's hold up to track days. I am looking to go to these once my Nitto Invos are finished. I am not looking for the ultimate grip but a good tire that can serve as a daily driver and the occasional track day without the track day completely demolishing it. I am happy with the Nittos so far but the local tire shop I deal with can't get them because they sell Toyo (Nitto's parent comapny so they have to sell one or the other but not both) but they also carry Conti's and these Extreme Contact DWS's seem to get good feedback.

I don't think they would be very good at the track (just my opinion). They have a very high treadwear rating (520 I believe), which usually means that the rubber compound is pretty hard. And if the rubber compound is fairly hard like that, I would think the traction probably suffers because of that. Softer Compound usually means more traction. I'm sure they are wonderful for the street (I plan on getting some myself), but as far as a "track tire", I wouldn't push the car too hard.

alab32 · 04-09-2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

I don't think they would be very good at the track (just my opinion). They have a very high treadwear rating (520 I believe), which usually means that the rubber compound is pretty hard. And if the rubber compound is fairly hard like that, I would think the traction probably suffers because of that. Softer Compound usually means more traction. I'm sure they are wonderful for the street (I plan on getting some myself), but as far as a "track tire", I wouldn't push the car too hard.

I would tend to agree with this.

And youre from Fargo, huh? Ill be there this summer. I have a lot of family out there.

blazzin1 · 04-09-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by alab32

I would tend to agree with this.

And youre from Fargo, huh? Ill be there this summer. I have a lot of family out there.

Well, give me a "holla" when you're out here! There is a terrific cruise night on the first Thursday of every month that is definitely worth attending. Hope to hear from ya. (Sorry, didn't mean to jack the thread!!!)

alab32 · 04-09-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

Well, give me a "holla" when you're out here! There is a terrific cruise night on the first Thursday of every month that is definitely worth attending. Hope to hear from ya. (Sorry, didn't mean to jack the thread!!!)

Its ok... it's my thread. ha ha. Ill see what I can do. I am going for a family reunion so... I may be busy. Ha ha ha.

CamaroDreams07 · 04-29-2011, 03:14 PM

Just got a set of these installed today. First impressions are very good. They ride much smoother and way quieter than the stock Pirellis. They are a lot easier to break loose though, as I could easily chirp them at stop lights on the way home. That almost never happened with the Pirellis. I assume that's a combination of them being brand new and also a little less sticky compound than the P Zeros.

So far, so good- very impressed. Durability we will have to wait and see

Outlaw77 · 04-29-2011, 03:26 PM

I have them and they are surprisingly great track tires! Once they get some good heat in them they are good for the auto cross being an all season tire. I went with 295 wide rears and stock fronts on teh 20" rims.

nancygrl · 04-29-2011, 03:45 PM

I've the 275's and 315's in my garage and ready to install once my F14's get here which should be later tonight.

i007spectre · 04-29-2011, 04:21 PM

I want to know where the guy got all four for $900, Everywhere I look its about $1200.

CamaroDreams07 · 04-29-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by i007spectre

I want to know where the guy got all four for $900, Everywhere I look its about $1200.

Yeah $900 isn't realistic. $1200+200 Discount Tire replacement certs. That's what I paid.

alab32 · 04-29-2011, 10:02 PM

1119 shipped for me.

camarowa · 04-29-2011, 10:13 PM

Don't know about all four tires. At the time I only bought new 315s (aug 2010), for $238 per tire from discount tire plus install etc.

nancygrl · 04-30-2011, 07:33 AM

mine were from discount tire direct front 275's $269, and the rear 315's $266. Free shipping.

Blue Demon · 04-30-2011, 08:27 AM

Ordered a set of them in the stock sizes from the local Discount Tire shop yesterday. Paid $260 each for them. I also ordered the Foose Legend 6 black wheels and the sensors for a complete package. Come on winter months, we are ready!

04-29-2011, 03:14 PM	#20
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Just got a set of these installed today. First impressions are very good. They ride much smoother and way quieter than the stock Pirellis. They are a lot easier to break loose though, as I could easily chirp them at stop lights on the way home. That almost never happened with the Pirellis. I assume that's a combination of them being brand new and also a little less sticky compound than the P Zeros. So far, so good- very impressed. Durability we will have to wait and see __________________ [B]

04-29-2011, 04:21 PM	#23
i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,927 View My Garage	I want to know where the guy got all four for $900, Everywhere I look its about $1200. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS. Hyper Blue, Ceramic White, Auto, MRC, and NPP. 1100 - 9/25 2000 - 9/28 3000 - 9/30 3100 - 10/27 3300 - 10/28 3400 - 10/29 TPW 11/09 3800 - 11/10 4300 - 11/24 4B00 - 11/25 4200 - 12/5 5000 - 12/7 6000 - 12/11

04-29-2011, 10:02 PM	#25
alab32 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tucson area Posts: 504	1119 shipped for me. __________________ Ill take my GUNS, FREEDOMS and MONEY... you can keep the "change"

04-29-2011, 10:13 PM	#26
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	Don't know about all four tires. At the time I only bought new 315s (aug 2010), for $238 per tire from discount tire plus install etc. __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

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