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cliffy · 08-12-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I've been told...rather forcefully

....that Perelli tires are good, but mostly consist of hype and overinflated costs.

I don't know any better one way or the other.

This same person, who knows his stuff and I trust, also recommended Bridgestone Potenzas to me as replacements for the Camaro's tires. Depending on the type, they were a couple hundred cheaper than the Perellis on TireRack.

I ditched the 15k mile treadlife factory run flats on my wife's BMW and went with Protenza All Seasons that should run 40k miles. On the road and in the twisties they grip great. Soft PZero type tire is great but the All Seasons slip a little more which is great for Camaro burnouts and cost alot less

JDBeck23 · 08-12-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dougmac

Quit your crying ... at least you guys have SOME choices.

There are NO 18" replacements for LS/LT listed on TR or DTD yet, and for the 19" size there is only ONE listed on TR (as of 3/29/09, last time I checked).

At this same time I checked the 20's and you guys have plenty of choices. Want something reasonably priced with a reasonable treadwear rating AND All Season ??

The Yokohama Parada Spec-X is a "V" Speed rated (149 MPH) Street/Sport Truck All-Season that has a high 420 treadwear rating with "A" Temp & Traction ratings.

275/40VR20 ... $144.00 Each
245/45VR20 ... $149.00 Each

Now if you think a Street/Sport Truck tire should not be put on a 2010 Camaro, maybe you should READ the specs on this tire on the Tire-Rack web site ...

"The PARADA Spec-X is Yokohama Tire's Street/Sport Truck All-Season radial developed for performance pickups and SUVs as well as modern muscle cars ..."

... only down side is it's speed rating is 6 MPH less than the built-in 155 MPH speed limiter. If you really think this is an issue for you, well then you better stay with the super-fast wearing $1,668.00 per set Pirelli PZero's ... your tire dealer will certainly appreciate your generosity !!

Doug

Ya beat me to it! Yep, I'll be rocking Parada spec-X's when my pirelli's die...

n9ne · 08-12-2009, 03:18 PM

if you rotate the wheels will that save you a while on the tires?

CamaroSkooter · 08-12-2009, 03:25 PM

I don't know about the LT or LS, but the SS has different width tire on the back than it does on the front, and the tires are directional, so rotating them is out of the question.

n9ne · 08-12-2009, 03:30 PM

i didnt even think of that

Kohinoor · 08-12-2009, 03:34 PM

tirerack is pretty expensive. ive bought a few sets from www.tires-easy.com with no problems. they have great pricing!

swihl · 08-16-2009, 04:28 AM

I've noticed that tire prices are up there! I think.... when I get mine I'm gonna do aftermarket wheels and I'm gonna get all four 20 x 9. I think it will be an advantage having them all be the same size cause a lot of places that sell tires give deals on a set of 4.

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08-12-2009, 03:18 PM	#31
n9ne Drives: 1974 z28 camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: denver,colorado Posts: 30	if you rotate the wheels will that save you a while on the tires?

08-12-2009, 03:25 PM	#32
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	I don't know about the LT or LS, but the SS has different width tire on the back than it does on the front, and the tires are directional, so rotating them is out of the question.

08-12-2009, 03:30 PM	#33
n9ne Drives: 1974 z28 camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: denver,colorado Posts: 30	i didnt even think of that

08-12-2009, 03:34 PM	#34
Kohinoor Drives: sc300, 2ss/rs coming soon Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: houston Posts: 32	tirerack is pretty expensive. ive bought a few sets from www.tires-easy.com with no problems. they have great pricing!

08-16-2009, 04:28 AM	#35
swihl Drives: 2004 GTO Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 8	I've noticed that tire prices are up there! I think.... when I get mine I'm gonna do aftermarket wheels and I'm gonna get all four 20 x 9. I think it will be an advantage having them all be the same size cause a lot of places that sell tires give deals on a set of 4.