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Joe.G · 09-24-2021, 07:51 AM

Hi, on my 2SS I run ZL1 rims 285/35R20 front and 305/35R20 Rear

I currently have Good Year Supercar F1 G2, I am looking at the following three,

Firehawk Indy 500
BF Goodrich Comp
Nitto NT 555G2

I am looking for a good all around tire, I live in the country so we have a lot of nice driving roads, I also do go to the track from time to time but for fun, If I get back into the track days I'll get a set of dedicated wheels. So I am looking more of a Hi Performance street tire at this time.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...oModClar=Coupe

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...oModClar=Coupe

And

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/nit-211420

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/nit-211440

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-24-2021, 05:56 PM

Stay away from the Nitto NT 555G2's.. They suck.. Had a set, didn't like them and gave them away!!..

jksynergy · 09-24-2021, 07:57 PM

Agree on the Nitto's. Avoid them at all costs. The BFG`s are damn good and have a 400 treadwear rating. They do really good in the rain and actually a decent autocross tire too.

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StingrayblueSS · 09-24-2021, 09:05 PM

I just bought these from LMP they're nice looking tires and grip pretty good. The didn't charge me sales tax so that saved me $35 also.
https://www.lmperformance.com/873114...comp-tire.html

Joe.G · 09-25-2021, 08:18 AM

The Mickey Thompson's look nice, I just always associated them with Truck tires and Drag set ups.

I also need to think about the best size to go with 35 series or 285/30/20 and 305/30/20, Not 100 sure the what the differences would be.

Surfdog SS · 09-25-2021, 06:59 PM

I just went with continental extreme contact sports in that set up, but not on the car yet so can't give you any first hand experience.

StingrayblueSS · 09-25-2021, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe.G

The Mickey Thompson's look nice, I just always associated them with Truck tires and Drag set ups.

I also need to think about the best size to go with 35 series or 285/30/20 and 305/30/20, Not 100 sure the what the differences would be.

I like the 35s the 30s don't have enough sidewall for me.

Joe.G · 09-26-2021, 06:45 AM

I haven't mounted the ZL1 Rims on the car yet but I will this week, the tires on the rims are fairly new, But I don't believe they are going to last that long. Is the 35 series more popular on the 5th Gen and the 30 Series on the 6th Gen?

The 35 series that I have here don't appear to have very big sidewalls.

Does anyone know of a list that shows the different factory sizes between year and models?

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-26-2021, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surfdog SS

I just went with continental extreme contact sports in that set up, but not on the car yet so can't give you any first hand experience.

I have been runnning the Conti's as well for 10 years and love them!! Great tire for our Camaro's..

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-26-2021, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StingrayblueSS

I like the 35s the 30s don't have enough sidewall for me.

^^^^ This for sure. I have a buddy with a ZL1 and the guy he bought it from had 30 series tires on it and the sidewall is just way too short for the car and rides like a tank he said, and handles like crap. The 35 series is what you need to run because it gives you more "cushion" between the wheel and the road, plus it takes up more of the gap in the fenderwell and looks better, plus it will handle better.

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-26-2021, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe.G

I haven't mounted the ZL1 Rims on the car yet but I will this week, the tires on the rims are fairly new, But I don't believe they are going to last that long. Is the 35 series more popular on the 5th Gen and the 30 Series on the 6th Gen?

The 35 series that I have here don't appear to have very big sidewalls.

Does anyone know of a list that shows the different factory sizes between year and models?

The 35's are about a half inch different in height than the 30's..Last time I looked.

Joe.G · 09-26-2021, 08:32 PM

This Forum needs a like button, But yes I think i'll stick with the 35, I may try the Conti's They are a plain looking tire but performance is more important then looks.

Clyde Buenvides · 09-26-2021, 09:03 PM

Another vote for Continental ExtremeContact here, but if I had to choose among the options you provided, I would have to opt for the BF Goodrich tires. The G-Force COMP-2 A/S Plus is one of the best ultra-high performance all-season tires. Many people are impressed with the fantastic grip it delivers over the summer. On the other hand, I don't have any previous experience with the Indy 500, but it surely has a lot of great online reviews.

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-27-2021, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surfdog SS

I just went with continental extreme contact sports in that set up, but not on the car yet so can't give you any first hand experience.

You will be really happy with them...

09-24-2021, 07:51 AM	#1
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	Need Help picking , BF/Nitto or Firestone Thanks Hi, on my 2SS I run ZL1 rims 285/35R20 front and 305/35R20 Rear I currently have Good Year Supercar F1 G2, I am looking at the following three, Firehawk Indy 500 BF Goodrich Comp Nitto NT 555G2 I am looking for a good all around tire, I live in the country so we have a lot of nice driving roads, I also do go to the track from time to time but for fun, If I get back into the track days I'll get a set of dedicated wheels. So I am looking more of a Hi Performance street tire at this time. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...oModClar=Coupe https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...oModClar=Coupe And https://www.summitracing.com/parts/nit-211420 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/nit-211440 __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

09-24-2021, 05:56 PM	#2
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,435	Stay away from the Nitto NT 555G2's.. They suck.. Had a set, didn't like them and gave them away!!.. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

09-24-2021, 07:57 PM	#3
jksynergy Drives: 11 SW SYNERGY SERIES/14 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,223	Agree on the Nitto's. Avoid them at all costs. The BFG`s are damn good and have a 400 treadwear rating. They do really good in the rain and actually a decent autocross tire too. Sent from my SM-T377T using Tapatalk __________________ 2011 Summit White Synergy Series Edition, the hot innocent woman named Ava that we show off around town, dressed in white complete with angel's wings. Sold, but never forgotten. 2014 1SS 1LE. Bama, sporting Red Rock Metallic demon's horns, when we are ready to get naughty and open a can of whoopass! Airaid, Spectre, Xpel,Bowler shifter Peddars, UMI, Ult Perf. Diode Dynamics, JRE Tune, XS Power battery, Hooker Headers Blackheart exhaust,Powerbrake InstaGram & Twitter: @jlouie62 FB: hangtimeracing

09-24-2021, 09:05 PM	#4
StingrayblueSS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 901	I just bought these from LMP they're nice looking tires and grip pretty good. The didn't charge me sales tax so that saved me $35 also. https://www.lmperformance.com/873114...comp-tire.html __________________ 2013 Camaro SS Kooks Headers Vararam DRX 1le Differential 3.91 Bo White throttle body Magnaflow Competition Exhaust 12.391 112 MPH 10/05/19

09-25-2021, 08:18 AM	#5
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	The Mickey Thompson's look nice, I just always associated them with Truck tires and Drag set ups. I also need to think about the best size to go with 35 series or 285/30/20 and 305/30/20, Not 100 sure the what the differences would be. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

09-25-2021, 06:59 PM	#6
Surfdog SS Drives: 2015 SS Black/Black Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 158	I just went with continental extreme contact sports in that set up, but not on the car yet so can't give you any first hand experience. __________________ 2015 2SS M6 Stainless Power LT header w/ hf cats, NPP axle backs, ECS Novi 1500 SC, ATI 10% UD, BMR 1.25 springs, trailing arms, and bushings, short thow shifter, Z28 replica rims, BTR stage 2 centrifugal cam, zl1 pump, FIC 1000, and flex fuel

09-26-2021, 06:45 AM	#8
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	I haven't mounted the ZL1 Rims on the car yet but I will this week, the tires on the rims are fairly new, But I don't believe they are going to last that long. Is the 35 series more popular on the 5th Gen and the 30 Series on the 6th Gen? The 35 series that I have here don't appear to have very big sidewalls. Does anyone know of a list that shows the different factory sizes between year and models? __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

09-26-2021, 08:32 PM	#12
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	This Forum needs a like button, But yes I think i'll stick with the 35, I may try the Conti's They are a plain looking tire but performance is more important then looks. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

09-26-2021, 09:03 PM	#13
Clyde Buenvides Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 43	Another vote for Continental ExtremeContact here, but if I had to choose among the options you provided, I would have to opt for the BF Goodrich tires. The G-Force COMP-2 A/S Plus is one of the best ultra-high performance all-season tires. Many people are impressed with the fantastic grip it delivers over the summer. On the other hand, I don't have any previous experience with the Indy 500, but it surely has a lot of great online reviews. Last edited by Clyde Buenvides; 09-27-2021 at 06:34 PM.