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Etec225 · 01-30-2019, 03:51 PM

I have a 2015 1le the rear tires are getting low and I would like to see if I can get some advice, thoughts, and experiences. I am torn on what to do. I'm trying to stay with a reasonably priced tire and seeing as how the Goodyears are currently around $300+ a tire a I would prefer to only by two. The front tires are still good so my first option would be to just get a set of rears. The next is to switch all four to something new. Im looking at ether the firestone fire hawk Indy 500 or the Nitto nt555G2. Any thoughts on which is the better tire?

DjBeToV · 01-30-2019, 03:58 PM

I guess location was a determining factor for myself. In SoCal, extreme cold is rare and I don't like driving my Camaro in the rain (I have a Tahoe for that) so I decided to go OEM. My next set will include 305 rears since unfortunately I don't see much track time. Also, my conservative driving makes these G:2's last about 20k miles, good enough for me.

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SSEssence · 01-30-2019, 05:03 PM

I would go with the 555 g2s, heard good things and that is going to be my next tire.

Venomcustom · 01-30-2019, 08:38 PM

I put Firestone Firehawk Indy tires on my 1LE. Great tire for the money. Much better in the cold or rain. Ride has improved and traction is still very good

azulia · 01-30-2019, 08:50 PM

SS - what side skirts are those? Been looking to add a pair to my 15 1LE? Thanks.

CamaroDreams76 · 01-31-2019, 10:01 AM

Why not the MP4S? Or are they in the category of not reasonably priced?

rgrmoreira13 · 01-31-2019, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

Why not the MP4S? Or are they in the category of not reasonably priced?

well it is not crazy expensive however $1,600 was what I spent for all 4 for MP4S

Etec225 · 01-31-2019, 03:56 PM

Well I've been debating it more and Im really leaning towards just getting a set of rear tires. My fronts have 6/32 tread (8/32 new) on them after a year. I definitely could get another year out of them. I guess the real question I need to ask is it worth the extra cost of getting something different. Are the firestones, nittos or michelins a night in day difference for better or worse? I like the goodyears other than I hate the rock storm they send up and I haven't had much luck with getting them to hook when hard accelerating. sorry if im being too indecisive.

LevonH · 01-31-2019, 05:17 PM

I'm going through the same analysis for my 2015 ZL1. Narrowed it down to BFG's, Nitto's, Continentals or maybe Niken's. Will probably do the BFG's as they are readily serviceable at many places if needed up here. Hope to make the decision by Monday.

CamaroDreams76 · 02-01-2019, 06:36 AM

I noticed my rears last about half of the front. So my first set of rears I went OEM. Next time around when I needed all 4, I went with MPSS. Now I'm on MP4S. I can say the MPSS and MP4S are the tires that you have grip, and tread life. So you can have your cake and eat it too.

Chevyjk33 · 02-05-2019, 09:08 AM

I also went with the Michelin MP4S's and while they are not the cheapest tire, the grip difference was huge from the BFG tires the previous owner had on it. I've only had them on one season of track days, drag racing and AutoX. I can't really notice much wear yet. I've been very happy with them.

Matty Ice · 02-05-2019, 11:50 AM

How are the Michelins in colder temps. Living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it is rarely above 80 degrees. Most of the time the temp is in the range of 55-75 degrees and the G2's suck in this climate. They just don't get warm enough to enjoy the car. I love the G2's when it is warm enough out, I just need a tire that is like one temp range colder if that makes any sense.

CamaroDreams76 · 02-05-2019, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Matty Ice

How are the Michelins in colder temps. Living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it is rarely above 80 degrees. Most of the time the temp is in the range of 55-75 degrees and the G2's suck in this climate. They just don't get warm enough to enjoy the car. I love the G2's when it is warm enough out, I just need a tire that is like one temp range colder if that makes any sense.

I drive my car when it's in the 40s (rarely ever dips into the 30s and certainly doesnt go lower than that) but the MP4s do ok. They spin a little more than usual but nothing compared to the G2s where I could break traction in 4th.

Boother · 02-06-2019, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Levonh

I'm going through the same analysis for my 2015 ZL1. Narrowed it down to BFG's, Nitto's, Continentals or maybe Niken's. Will probably do the BFG's as they are readily serviceable at many places if needed up here. Hope to make the decision by Monday.

Did you make a decision on which ones? I am looking at the Nitto 555G2.

01-30-2019, 03:51 PM	#1
Etec225 Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Red rock metallic Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Canton Ohio Posts: 6	2015 1le tire question I have a 2015 1le the rear tires are getting low and I would like to see if I can get some advice, thoughts, and experiences. I am torn on what to do. I'm trying to stay with a reasonably priced tire and seeing as how the Goodyears are currently around $300+ a tire a I would prefer to only by two. The front tires are still good so my first option would be to just get a set of rears. The next is to switch all four to something new. Im looking at ether the firestone fire hawk Indy 500 or the Nitto nt555G2. Any thoughts on which is the better tire?

01-30-2019, 03:58 PM	#2
DjBeToV Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE SW Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: So. Cal Posts: 59 View My Garage	I guess location was a determining factor for myself. In SoCal, extreme cold is rare and I don't like driving my Camaro in the rain (I have a Tahoe for that) so I decided to go OEM. My next set will include 305 rears since unfortunately I don't see much track time. Also, my conservative driving makes these G:2's last about 20k miles, good enough for me. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk __________________ Performance Upgrades: Apex Catch Can Exterior Upgrades: 5% rear 15% front Llumar Tint

01-30-2019, 05:03 PM	#3
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,802 View My Garage	I would go with the 555 g2s, heard good things and that is going to be my next tire. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

01-31-2019, 10:01 AM	#6
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,076 View My Garage	Why not the MP4S? Or are they in the category of not reasonably priced? __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

01-31-2019, 05:17 PM	#9
LevonH Chevy Enthusiast. Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Summit White Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Calgary Area, Alberta Posts: 221	I'm going through the same analysis for my 2015 ZL1. Narrowed it down to BFG's, Nitto's, Continentals or maybe Niken's. Will probably do the BFG's as they are readily serviceable at many places if needed up here. Hope to make the decision by Monday. __________________ Levon H. Bone Stock

01-30-2019, 08:38 PM	#4
Venomcustom Hard to want. Drives: 2020 red hot 1SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Nashville Tennessee Posts: 527	I put Firestone Firehawk Indy tires on my 1LE. Great tire for the money. Much better in the cold or rain. Ride has improved and traction is still very good

01-30-2019, 08:50 PM	#5
azulia Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Palm Beach County Posts: 46	SS - what side skirts are those? Been looking to add a pair to my 15 1LE? Thanks.

01-31-2019, 03:56 PM	#8
Etec225 Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Red rock metallic Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Canton Ohio Posts: 6	Well I've been debating it more and Im really leaning towards just getting a set of rear tires. My fronts have 6/32 tread (8/32 new) on them after a year. I definitely could get another year out of them. I guess the real question I need to ask is it worth the extra cost of getting something different. Are the firestones, nittos or michelins a night in day difference for better or worse? I like the goodyears other than I hate the rock storm they send up and I haven't had much luck with getting them to hook when hard accelerating. sorry if im being too indecisive.

02-01-2019, 06:36 AM	#10
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,076 View My Garage	I noticed my rears last about half of the front. So my first set of rears I went OEM. Next time around when I needed all 4, I went with MPSS. Now I'm on MP4S. I can say the MPSS and MP4S are the tires that you have grip, and tread life. So you can have your cake and eat it too. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

02-05-2019, 09:08 AM	#11
Chevyjk33 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Stow Ohio Posts: 43	I also went with the Michelin MP4S's and while they are not the cheapest tire, the grip difference was huge from the BFG tires the previous owner had on it. I've only had them on one season of track days, drag racing and AutoX. I can't really notice much wear yet. I've been very happy with them.

02-05-2019, 11:50 AM	#12
Matty Ice Drives: 2015 SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 537	How are the Michelins in colder temps. Living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it is rarely above 80 degrees. Most of the time the temp is in the range of 55-75 degrees and the G2's suck in this climate. They just don't get warm enough to enjoy the car. I love the G2's when it is warm enough out, I just need a tire that is like one temp range colder if that makes any sense.