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Royal Tiger · 06-22-2021, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

So is this noticeable on the sidewall if you aren't looking for it, or is it more of a 'if you know' thing? Is it minimal or a big difference?

Tire Rack and Discount Tire Direct both list the circumference of each tire on their sites.

InFiD3ViL · 06-22-2021, 02:13 PM

Well I guess we will see. I just put my order in with Tirerack. $578 for (2) 305/35R/20 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's.

Tires are on backorder until Saturday and will arrive next Tuesday the 29th, which is fine. The wheels are supposed to arrive this Thursday. I already got my new TPMS sensors for all four wheels. I bought the ones from that TPMS thread that was going around the other day. Non OEM, 315MHz - ROADFAR. Apparently people are having better luck getting them to stay synced than with the GM ones.

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Thanks again everybody!

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Originally Posted by pnwdan

What you will notice is that the 305/35 is a smaller diameter than the 275/40. Not right now but if you replace the fronts later it will stand out like a sore thumb.

When I do eventually replace the fronts, what would be the correct matching front size to go with when running the 305/35's in the rear?

TheFlyingBananaSS · 06-22-2021, 02:43 PM

I run 275 with 305. Has some understeer and will plow if you have too much speed into corners. But you wont see that with street driving speeds. Other than that I love the setup.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 06-22-2021, 02:44 PM

The 305 works better with a 285. But only on a track.

hudson773 · 06-22-2021, 03:23 PM

I went with 305/35 and 275/35 BFG all weather. very happy with the wet and cold performance

KickerZ71 · 06-22-2021, 05:36 PM

I got my set of M017 this weekend.
I went with Nitto 555G2 in a 305 and put the stock 275 up front for now.

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InFiD3ViL · 06-22-2021, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KickerZ71

I got my set of M017 this weekend.
I went with Nitto 555G2 in a 305 and put the stock 275 up front for now.

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Ohhhhhh man those look so good! OMG I can't wait!

I need to ask, are the center caps for these 5th gen size or 6th gen? I like the style you got.

KickerZ71 · 06-24-2021, 10:05 AM

Thanks
These are Gen 6 center caps.
Also used Gorilla lugs

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Bluebagger06 · 06-25-2021, 07:21 PM

I think i am in the minority, but i think 275 on a 10 inch rim looks stretched. i switched to a 295 and think it looks much better!

KickerZ71 · 06-26-2021, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluebagger06

I think i am in the minority, but i think 275 on a 10 inch rim looks stretched. i switched to a 295 and think it looks much better!

I agree with that, the main reason for me was simply to recycle what i had. I change it up next summer

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InFiD3ViL · 06-28-2021, 07:48 PM

So I got an email back from Tire Rack that my order was backordered, which really sucks....it was supposed to be delivered tomorrow, but now they won't have the Indy 500's until at least July 10th, with earliest delivery on the 13th. The rep told me that is also just an estimate. He said they are having a hard time getting certain tires, especially if they are made overseas.

So I ordered (2) Continental ExtremeContact Sport (Summer tire version), but this time I went with the 315/35/20's instead of the 305s, since the price difference was like $4. They have them in stock and will be here by Wednesday. They seem to have good reviews, so hopefully I like them. Now I need to get 2 new tires for the front to match, but it will probably be a week or 2 since they are out of them in 275/40's....uhhg.

I didn't realize we were also in a tire shortage! I use Tire Rack all the time and have never seen it how it is now. So hard to find anything decent in stock on their site. Maybe it's just them, idk.

morepowerjoe · 06-28-2021, 07:54 PM

Those are good tires I think you will like them. I had them on my srt8 and they seemed to hook up pretty good on the street.

Crazych66 · 06-29-2021, 07:31 AM

I just purchased Falken Azenas FK510 in 315/35/20 for $314 apiece. They were a compromise b/w the Nitto 555G2 ($280) and the Continental ExtremeContacts ($380). The Falkens get pretty good ratings so we'll see. I'd rather have the Contis, but didn't want to pay an extra $150 for a pair when I don't really need the extra grip (not racing).

Silver2014SS · 06-29-2021, 08:42 AM

I have 275 fronts and 315 rears - personally not a fan of the way it handles. Kinda sloppy. My next tires will be 305 rears or go 285 squared.

06-22-2021, 02:43 PM	#17
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	I run 275 with 305. Has some understeer and will plow if you have too much speed into corners. But you wont see that with street driving speeds. Other than that I love the setup. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

06-22-2021, 02:44 PM	#18
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	The 305 works better with a 285. But only on a track. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

06-22-2021, 03:23 PM	#19
hudson773 Account Suspended Drives: 2014 camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: nj Posts: 268	I went with 305/35 and 275/35 BFG all weather. very happy with the wet and cold performance Attached Images

06-25-2021, 07:21 PM	#23
Bluebagger06 Drives: 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 441	I think i am in the minority, but i think 275 on a 10 inch rim looks stretched. i switched to a 295 and think it looks much better! __________________ GPI Powered

06-28-2021, 07:48 PM	#25
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	So I got an email back from Tire Rack that my order was backordered, which really sucks....it was supposed to be delivered tomorrow, but now they won't have the Indy 500's until at least July 10th, with earliest delivery on the 13th. The rep told me that is also just an estimate. He said they are having a hard time getting certain tires, especially if they are made overseas. So I ordered (2) Continental ExtremeContact Sport (Summer tire version), but this time I went with the 315/35/20's instead of the 305s, since the price difference was like $4. They have them in stock and will be here by Wednesday. They seem to have good reviews, so hopefully I like them. Now I need to get 2 new tires for the front to match, but it will probably be a week or 2 since they are out of them in 275/40's....uhhg. I didn't realize we were also in a tire shortage! I use Tire Rack all the time and have never seen it how it is now. So hard to find anything decent in stock on their site. Maybe it's just them, idk. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI Last edited by InFiD3ViL; 06-28-2021 at 08:21 PM.

06-22-2021, 05:36 PM	#20
KickerZ71 Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 261	I got my set of M017 this weekend. I went with Nitto 555G2 in a 305 and put the stock 275 up front for now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-24-2021, 10:05 AM	#22
KickerZ71 Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 261	Thanks These are Gen 6 center caps. Also used Gorilla lugs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-28-2021, 07:54 PM	#26
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,105	Those are good tires I think you will like them. I had them on my srt8 and they seemed to hook up pretty good on the street. __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

06-29-2021, 07:31 AM	#27
Crazych66 Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Virginia Posts: 185	I just purchased Falken Azenas FK510 in 315/35/20 for $314 apiece. They were a compromise b/w the Nitto 555G2 ($280) and the Continental ExtremeContacts ($380). The Falkens get pretty good ratings so we'll see. I'd rather have the Contis, but didn't want to pay an extra $150 for a pair when I don't really need the extra grip (not racing). __________________ 2012 Camaro SS Convertible: 2SS, LS3, M6, Triple Black. Mods: Solo Axleback, 1LE FE6 rear swaybar, CAGS delete, Vararam CAI, Heritage grill, Hotchkis springs, '15 FE4 struts/shocks, ZL1 side rockers, Velgen Classic5 wheels, Pedders radius rod bushings, ARH LTHs, gutted HFCs,...

06-29-2021, 08:42 AM	#28
Silver2014SS Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MN Posts: 36 View My Garage	I have 275 fronts and 315 rears - personally not a fan of the way it handles. Kinda sloppy. My next tires will be 305 rears or go 285 squared. __________________ 2014 Camaro 2SS - GPI SS2 cam, ESS G2 blower 8 psi 105/160mm, ID1050x, DSX Aux Kit, Kooks Longtubes, hi-flo cats, Borla S-Type catback, BMR trailing arms and OTR bushings, McLeod RXT twin-disc, 3.73 ZL1 diff and ZL1 axles, Innovate Motorsports ECB-1 gauge 733 rwhp/603 rwtq