General G-Max 275/40/20 tire wear and miles - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

rtcat600man · 03-28-2014, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Buschman

I'm looking at a different set of wheels, not the TSW's. They are 20x10 with a 20 offset. I like the stance of your car may go with the 30. The tread on those GMax is sick think I'm going with those.

What wheels are you looking at? Keep in mind too, if you go with the 20 offset and a 10" wide wheel you will be another 1/2" further outboard then what I am today, that might be a little to much? Your Camaro your call. Just throwing that out there for you.

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Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

Im at 22, 000 miles on my factory Pirellis and im definitely going with a square setup of 275/40/20 Gmax just cant decide on 20x9's or 20x10's.. im lowered 1.25" on pfadt springs

Do it...........

...........Love my set-up. I get compliments on my stance and wheels all the time. ........

Aequitas & Veritas · 03-28-2014, 08:57 AM

I'm at 22k on my set, staggered still so cannot rotate and plenty of tread left and still great grip.

As for the other comments about snow and rain, they handle fine. I DD mine and have driven in snow multiple times, 1 to 3ish inches. Anything more than that my car is too low and I start plowing snow.

But as for traction in the snow, very very good for a rwd. Never had a problem in light snow, as long as you drive smart. You will slide on ice, but the grip will come back, had a few inches of ice a few years ago and the tires were actually pretty decent but when it comes to ice, cars suck.

Traction in the wet, very good as well. The only slippage is right as they are cold and you just put your foot to the floor then the back end will slide.

Buschman · 03-29-2014, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by rtcat600man

What wheels are you looking at? Keep in mind too, if you go with the 20 offset and a 10" wide wheel you will be another 1/2" further outboard then what I am today, that might be a little to much? Your Camaro your call. Just throwing that out there for you.

I was looking at the Eurotek UO6, but I don't know now. I have around 6 different wheels that I like and am trying to make a decision. Every time I make a decision on a set, I find something else I like. Hopefully I figure it out and have a new set before St. Ignace!

rtcat600man · 03-29-2014, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Buschman

I was looking at the Eurotek UO6, but I don't know now. I have around 6 different wheels that I like and am trying to make a decision. Every time I make a decision on a set, I find something else I like. Hopefully I figure it out and have a new set before St. Ignace!

Well like I said before, I took two years of looking, and researching before going with mine. My first priority was they have to look good. Then weigh less than stock, then finally cost, but could not bust my budget either. Met all 3 criteria s with my current set-up. Good Luck and be sure to let us know what you do.

Buschman · 03-30-2014, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rtcat600man

Well like I said before, I took two years of looking, and researching before going with mine. My first priority was they have to look good. Then weigh less than stock, then finally cost, but could not bust my budget either. Met all 3 criteria s with my current set-up. Good Luck and be sure to let us know what you do.

Found these last night on ebay, I like the look, the price was right, I wanted a square setup these are 8.5" and 10" but the beer heavily influenced my decision. They are listed at 27lbs and 28lbs front and rear, so that's great. Oh and sorry for the thread jack.

rtcat600man · 03-30-2014, 03:13 PM

Nice choice, I like those, NP on the thread jack. All is good.

byrosol · 04-02-2014, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Indydriver

How are they performing? Wet vs Dry? Snow? Can you drive (even a little) in light snow? Strongly considering vs. Firestone Firehawk W rated.

We have had one of the worst winters I've seen since I've lived here, I have drove it in snow just fine, I had no problems.

Indydriver · 04-03-2014, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by byrosol

We have had one of the worst winters I've seen since I've lived here, I have drove it in snow just fine, I had no problems.

Thanks for that feedback. I've ordered the GMax's on Motegi 126 wheels from Rudy. Maybe I can get by without winters now.

Another nice benefit: this combo saves 54.6 lbs of unsprung weight!

i007spectre · 04-03-2014, 11:15 AM

I had mine for a little over a year and about 10,000 miles and they were badly worn, and had almost no tread left. I drive like a little old lady most of the time as well. Anyways I could not get the company to honor the warranty, they said them being so badly worn was my fault. Needless to say I got rid of all of them and will never buy them again.

mycamaro2011 · 04-03-2014, 06:01 PM

Staying away from the Cooper Zeons. highway miles about 20,000 and iam already replacing them.

Went with Nittos

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QUOTE=Buschman;7530776]I would like to know tread life as well, back and forth between these and a set of Cooper Zeon RS3-S. How have they held up for you since you have had them?
Also rtcat600man, I think I remember reading somewhere that you are running 20x9's with a +20 offset on all four corners. Am I remembering that right? If so how is that working out for you, and how far do the rears stick out? I am thinking of going with a +20 on a set of 20x10's with 275/40/20's and am wondering if it will be too aggressive.[/QUOTE]

Buschman · 04-10-2014, 07:25 AM

Put the wheels on last night, threw them on the scale before installing. 55.1 lbs front and 56.8 lbs rear. That's a good loss of 37.2 lbs overall. Stocks weighed in at 62.3 lbs front and 68.2 lbs rear!

MyRideIsHere · 04-10-2014, 05:30 PM

It was mid-Jan when I took delivery and drove home in snow and ice conditions with minus windchills. The P-Zeros did not inspire. The G-Max's really did inspire in very cold, wet, ice and snow conditions.

Maybe all tires hold their air pressure well; this is my first car with TPMS. But I am amazed how these tires/wheels have stayed even on pressure.

03-28-2014, 08:57 AM	#16
Aequitas & Veritas Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS, 2009 GTR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,559 View My Garage	I'm at 22k on my set, staggered still so cannot rotate and plenty of tread left and still great grip. As for the other comments about snow and rain, they handle fine. I DD mine and have driven in snow multiple times, 1 to 3ish inches. Anything more than that my car is too low and I start plowing snow. But as for traction in the snow, very very good for a rwd. Never had a problem in light snow, as long as you drive smart. You will slide on ice, but the grip will come back, had a few inches of ice a few years ago and the tires were actually pretty decent but when it comes to ice, cars suck. Traction in the wet, very good as well. The only slippage is right as they are cold and you just put your foot to the floor then the back end will slide. __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152335 Photos: www.flickr.com/bradbeer GTR Instagram: @NoCrustGTR

03-30-2014, 03:13 PM	#20
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	Nice choice, I like those, NP on the thread jack. All is good. __________________ MY BUILD

04-03-2014, 11:15 AM	#23
i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,929 View My Garage	I had mine for a little over a year and about 10,000 miles and they were badly worn, and had almost no tread left. I drive like a little old lady most of the time as well. Anyways I could not get the company to honor the warranty, they said them being so badly worn was my fault. Needless to say I got rid of all of them and will never buy them again. __________________ 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

04-03-2014, 06:01 PM	#24
mycamaro2011 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Victory Red Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boston MA Posts: 358	Cooper Staying away from the Cooper Zeons. highway miles about 20,000 and iam already replacing them. Went with Nittos [ QUOTE=Buschman;7530776]I would like to know tread life as well, back and forth between these and a set of Cooper Zeon RS3-S. How have they held up for you since you have had them? Also rtcat600man, I think I remember reading somewhere that you are running 20x9's with a +20 offset on all four corners. Am I remembering that right? If so how is that working out for you, and how far do the rears stick out? I am thinking of going with a +20 on a set of 20x10's with 275/40/20's and am wondering if it will be too aggressive.[/QUOTE]

04-10-2014, 07:25 AM	#25
Buschman Drives: 2018 ZL1 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Eastern Michigan Posts: 772	Put the wheels on last night, threw them on the scale before installing. 55.1 lbs front and 56.8 lbs rear. That's a good loss of 37.2 lbs overall. Stocks weighed in at 62.3 lbs front and 68.2 lbs rear! Attached Images __________________ 2018 ZL1 2015 1SS 1LE Stock...ish

04-10-2014, 05:30 PM	#26
MyRideIsHere Drives: 98 z28, 13 LS, 14 SS, 14 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 109	It was mid-Jan when I took delivery and drove home in snow and ice conditions with minus windchills. The P-Zeros did not inspire. The G-Max's really did inspire in very cold, wet, ice and snow conditions. Maybe all tires hold their air pressure well; this is my first car with TPMS. But I am amazed how these tires/wheels have stayed even on pressure.