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91Zman · 07-13-2015, 09:08 PM

hurt the performance of my SS? ...and if not then what tire size?

Destructo09 · 07-13-2015, 10:20 PM

I wouldn't go taller on the sidewall than what it comes with stock, it's already a 40 series in the back and a 45 series up front.

If anything i'd use a smaller sidewall tire.

What are you trying to accomplish? Less fender gap? If that's the case I would go with some 1" lowering springs to get the look you want.

91Zman · 07-13-2015, 10:42 PM

actually better ride comfort quality.

should i just go for a better brand than stock Pirellis.the roads over here are terrible.

SS PANTHER · 07-13-2015, 11:03 PM

Try some Nitto Invos. Soft sidewall and quiet ride. Not great for handling, i.e.; AutoX or road course.

thunderkyss · 07-13-2015, 11:08 PM

The fronts on our 20" wheels are 245/45 (245mm wide, the height is 45% of that width or 110mm off the rim... there's 25.5mm to an inch, so that tire sits 4.3" off the rim)

I think it would be hard to find a performance tire in a 60 or 65 series. Sounds like a truck tire.

But I get where you're coming from. You can get a set of BC Racing coil overs for the cost of a nice set of tires... you might want to try that.

Brandon_Lutz · 07-13-2015, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 91Zman

actually better ride comfort quality.

should i just go for a better brand than stock Pirellis.the roads over here are terrible.

Louisiana roads will chew up our stock Pirelli's and spit them out. I just replaced mine with BFG G-Force Sport Comp 2's when I got my new wheels and I couldn't be happier. They have a longer tread life rating and so far I like the ride of them better than my stock tires.

My Pirelli's barely lasted 18K before they were shot. They grip well but being so soft coupled with our crappy roads and they get ate up quickly. Especially if you do some spirited driving. While the BFG's are also a summer only tire, they are a little bit tougher than the P-Zero's.

Destructo09 · 07-14-2015, 07:45 AM

Try the Continental DW tires or DWS if you need an all season, the DW's ride quite well, my brother has them on his car, 275/40R20s all around. Also, the DW's grip quite well also, likely better than P-Zeros.

Rudy@Tirerack · 07-14-2015, 10:30 AM

Taller sidewalls will create less handling responsive handling. If you get the diameters off front and rear it can also cause traction control/ABS issues.

I also like the Continentals The DWS would have a slightly better ride versus the DW.

07-13-2015, 09:08 PM	#1
91Zman Drives: '13 1SS/RS IOM white stripes Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Covington,La Posts: 379 View My Garage	Will putting a taller sidewalled tire on the stock wheels hurt the performance of my SS? ...and if not then what tire size?

07-13-2015, 10:20 PM	#2
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	I wouldn't go taller on the sidewall than what it comes with stock, it's already a 40 series in the back and a 45 series up front. If anything i'd use a smaller sidewall tire. What are you trying to accomplish? Less fender gap? If that's the case I would go with some 1" lowering springs to get the look you want. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

07-13-2015, 11:08 PM	#5
thunderkyss Drives: 2015 Red Hot SS/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: S.E. Texas Posts: 279	The fronts on our 20" wheels are 245/45 (245mm wide, the height is 45% of that width or 110mm off the rim... there's 25.5mm to an inch, so that tire sits 4.3" off the rim) I think it would be hard to find a performance tire in a 60 or 65 series. Sounds like a truck tire. But I get where you're coming from. You can get a set of BC Racing coil overs for the cost of a nice set of tires... you might want to try that. __________________ Red Hot 1SS

07-14-2015, 07:45 AM	#7
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	Try the Continental DW tires or DWS if you need an all season, the DW's ride quite well, my brother has them on his car, 275/40R20s all around. Also, the DW's grip quite well also, likely better than P-Zeros. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

07-13-2015, 10:42 PM	#3
91Zman Drives: '13 1SS/RS IOM white stripes Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Covington,La Posts: 379 View My Garage	actually better ride comfort quality. should i just go for a better brand than stock Pirellis.the roads over here are terrible.

07-13-2015, 11:03 PM	#4
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	Try some Nitto Invos. Soft sidewall and quiet ride. Not great for handling, i.e.; AutoX or road course.

07-14-2015, 10:30 AM	#8
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	Taller sidewalls will create less handling responsive handling. If you get the diameters off front and rear it can also cause traction control/ABS issues. I also like the Continentals The DWS would have a slightly better ride versus the DW.