Why did Chevrolet go with Goodyears on the 2016 Camaro?

jp23rockstar · 10-06-2015, 05:56 PM

I'm not sure why Chevy would go with Goodyear tires. They're not very good compared to Michelin. We all know Michelin make better tires than Goodyear.

laborsmith · 10-06-2015, 06:06 PM

I do not know that.

But I am just one.

It could be I am the only one who does not know that.

Laborsmith

mt3130 · 10-06-2015, 06:15 PM

If they perform well, then I'm not so concerned with the brand. I'm not a fan of run flat tires, though.

Jeffro19 · 10-06-2015, 06:28 PM

Would of been nice if Michelin pilot super sports were an option. I would be all over that.

brutusvk · 10-06-2015, 06:35 PM

Because the pilot super sports are not run flats.

You have to compare tire by tire, not brand to brand. Both make some excellent and some less than stellar tires.

With most factory tires you are basically getting compromise tires.

jp23rockstar · 10-06-2015, 06:38 PM

Chevy should have Michelin pilot super sports standard on the SS

jaymsu · 10-06-2015, 06:41 PM

My guess?
Goodyear bid lower price than Michelin.

*DGthe3* · 10-06-2015, 06:42 PM

Moved to Wheels & Tires sub-forum

13vertss · 10-06-2015, 06:43 PM

Is there a air compressor in the trunk, or are the run flats all we have?

DrkPhx · 10-06-2015, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaymsu

My guess?
Goodyear bid lower price than Michelin.

Probably just that simple. Or they wanted run flats to save weight so they don't have to include the tire inflator like the 5th gen.

13vertss · 10-06-2015, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrkPhx

Probably just that simple. Or they wanted run flats to save weight so they don't have to include the tire inflator like the 5th gen.

The run flats weigh more then most of the same size, so can't see much weight savings. The tire kit only weighs about 5-8 lbs

SSport16 · 10-06-2015, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jp23rockstar

I'm not sure why Chevy would go with Goodyear tires. They're not very good compared to Michelin. We all know Michelin make better tires than Goodyear.

I am not sure how these tires will perform, but I have used other Goodyear Eagle F1 tires, they actually are very good tires...but those ones were not run flats like the A3's are. I would love to have had Michelin Pilot Super Sports, but they are not as practical for a DD like I will using mine for, so I am OK for now with the Goodyears...only time will tell.

SSport16 · 10-06-2015, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 13vertss/r's

Is there a air compressor in the trunk, or are the run flats all we have?

No compressor, run flats only.

Geno · 10-06-2015, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jp23rockstar

I'm not sure why Chevy would go with Goodyear tires. They're not very good compared to Michelin. We all know Michelin make better tires than Goodyear.

I think GM/Chevy has had a long relation with Goodyear. I am not sure of all models but most of my Chevys had Good year tires including my last one, a 2006 Monte Carlo. Always happy with them and they wore well. Can't complain about the Bridgestone's on my last two cars either.

10-06-2015, 05:56 PM	#1
jp23rockstar Drives: None Join Date: May 2012 Location: RI Posts: 255	Why did Chevrolet go with Goodyears on the 2016 Camaro? I'm not sure why Chevy would go with Goodyear tires. They're not very good compared to Michelin. We all know Michelin make better tires than Goodyear.

10-06-2015, 06:28 PM	#4
Jeffro19 Drives: 2018 ZL1 6M, Silverado High Country Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,101	Would of been nice if Michelin pilot super sports were an option. I would be all over that. __________________ Previous Camaro's - 2002 Z28 6 spd manual, T tops, Sebring Silver - 2010 2SS 6 spd manual, Cyber Gray Metallic Current Vehicles - 2018 ZL1 Red Hot 6 spd manual, Carbon Hood, Sunroof 2019 Silverado High Country, Daily Driver

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jaymsu Yeti's Daddy Drives: ATS-V, Prowler, M6 V10 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,011	My guess? Goodyear bid lower price than Michelin. __________________ 2SS Nightfall Grey /Adrenaline red interior NPP / MRC / Nav / 6 Spd 1100: 7/27/15 <SSWNNN> 3000: 9/04/15 <TPW:10/19/15> 3800: 10/19/15 <VIN: 117740> 6000: 12/16/15

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DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Moved to Wheels & Tires sub-forum __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

10-06-2015, 06:06 PM	#2
laborsmith Drives: 1969 Corvair, 2018 Camaro T4 RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Detroit Metropolitan Area Posts: 2,881	I do not know that. But I am just one. It could be I am the only one who does not know that. Laborsmith

10-06-2015, 06:15 PM	#3
mt3130 Drives: Coupeless :( Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: SWFL Posts: 980	If they perform well, then I'm not so concerned with the brand. I'm not a fan of run flat tires, though.

10-06-2015, 06:35 PM	#5
brutusvk Drives: future 2016 SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 847	Because the pilot super sports are not run flats. You have to compare tire by tire, not brand to brand. Both make some excellent and some less than stellar tires. With most factory tires you are basically getting compromise tires.

10-06-2015, 06:38 PM	#6
jp23rockstar Drives: None Join Date: May 2012 Location: RI Posts: 255	Chevy should have Michelin pilot super sports standard on the SS

10-06-2015, 06:43 PM	#9
13vertss Drives: 2013 Camaro convertible 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Southern NH Posts: 1,077	Is there a air compressor in the trunk, or are the run flats all we have?

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