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Black_SS10 · 05-13-2017, 01:20 AM

Any tires that are comparable to MPSS but not break the bank??? I would love to have those tires again, but damn they are crazy expensive.

PostNup · 05-13-2017, 08:41 AM

Firestone Indy 500s. Stick Pirellis would spin the 3-4 shift... now, only the 1-2

And they are only $170 a piece.

Black_SS10 · 05-13-2017, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PostNup

Firestone Indy 500s. Stick Pirellis would spin the 3-4 shift... now, only the 1-2

And they are only $170 a piece.

Thanks for the reply. Those Indy 500 grip well?

PostNup · 05-13-2017, 02:57 PM

First 50-100 miles is real sketchy - thought I made a mistake buying them, haha.

After you get the soap or whatever they coat it with you will love them.

First day out after getting the soap off - 42 degrees. I was expecting them to be like hockey pucks like the Pirellis. Nothing like that. 1-2 shift spins a little. Held in the corners.

Check my posts with "Alignment Specs" and I would highly suggest Firestone''s Lifetime alignment for $169.00. They will do it to these specs.

End of the day - you will love the tires and want to do more to the car. Follow the suspension part of my sig and your car will have:

1) Zero wheel hop.
2) Zero slop in the rear end over bump and hard acceleration and corners.
3) Although bumps are more noticeable, the car still rides very smooth.
4) You will break 1.0g cornering - even with you still have stock Pirellis in the front

5) Car will return to straight out of corners much faster.
6) Greatly reduced trammeling - following ruts in the road.
7) When you replace parts that require an alignment - you will already have it paid for!!!!

Hope this helps,
Sammy

Black_SS10 · 05-13-2017, 08:53 PM

Thanks for the reply and info! I am gonna check these out! I have reviewed them on Tirerack and they do not seem like a bad tire at all.

Burt · 05-13-2017, 09:07 PM

It's hard to beat the MPSS. The Continental Extreme contact Sports are brand new and supposed to be an MPSS beater, and the Nitto NT555 G2s seem to be a good tire as well.

Black_SS10 · 05-13-2017, 09:26 PM

Don't get me wrong, the MPSS are great tires. I just cant afford the $1800 price tag for all four installed. 275 front and 315 rear. I don't even autocross the car and have separate radials for drag racing.

toehead93 · 05-13-2017, 09:38 PM

Forget the old MPSS, they are being replaced with the PS4. The new Continentals are supposed to be very close in performance.

Black_SS10 · 05-13-2017, 09:41 PM

Hell, the PS4 are just as expensive if not more!

toehead93 · 05-14-2017, 05:37 PM

Sorry missed the part about not breaking the bank. The closest tire I know of are the continental extreme contact sports that were already mentioned. Not sure what they cost though.

CamaroFred · 05-14-2017, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black_SS10

Don't get me wrong, the MPSS are great tires. I just cant afford the $1800 price tag for all four installed. 275 front and 315 rear. I don't even autocross the car and have separate radials for drag racing.

I just installed the Indy500s. I only have ~50 miles on them but I am liking them.
But, the largest tire they make is a 305/35X20. That's ~0.14" smaller radius than the 315/35 and 275/40s.

Black_SS10 · 05-14-2017, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroFred

I just installed the Indy500s. I only have ~50 miles on them but I am liking them.
But, the largest tire they make is a 305/35X20. That's ~0.14" smaller radius than the 315/35 and 275/40s.

I noticed the same. A 305 instead of a 315 wouldn't be a big deal. I think I am going to try them and see how it goes.

Black_SS10 · 05-19-2017, 04:52 PM

So I went to order a set of Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 and the size 305/35/20 is on back order. To make matters worse supposedly they wont have another production run for something like 90 days!!! ugh....guess I need to find a different tire option.

PostNup · 05-19-2017, 05:02 PM

I just checked Firestone's site and they show limited quantity avail in the 305.

HTH

05-13-2017, 01:20 AM	#1
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	Tires comparable to MPSS? Any tires that are comparable to MPSS but not break the bank??? I would love to have those tires again, but damn they are crazy expensive. __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

05-13-2017, 08:41 AM	#2
PostNup CAR-DASHIAN Drives: 2015 Ashen Gray Metallic 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 540	Firestone Indy 500s. Stick Pirellis would spin the 3-4 shift... now, only the 1-2 And they are only $170 a piece. __________________ PERFORMANCE: ColdAirInductions CAI, ADM Race Scoop, Cordes Performance Racing Ported TB/IM/Custom VVT Cam, WFO Milled Heads, Stainless Power 1 7/8" LT/3" HFCs, JBA 3" Comp. Cat-Back, Taylor 10.4mm Plug Wires, Tim King Performance Stage 3 6L80, Circle D Billet 3600 Stall, Nic D ECM/TCM Tune, - 458rwhp/413rwtq (prior to PIM), Forgestar F14 (F)18" / (R)17" Rims. SUSPENSION: Z/28 Rear UCA Bushings, Carlyle Racing LCA/TA, BMR Adj. Toe Rods/Xtreme Anti-Roll Bar, Justice Pete Castor Locks/Radius Rod Inserts, Pegasus Billet Rear Cradle Bushings, Mickey Thompson Street SS II 305/45/17 tires.

05-13-2017, 02:57 PM	#4
PostNup CAR-DASHIAN Drives: 2015 Ashen Gray Metallic 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 540	First 50-100 miles is real sketchy - thought I made a mistake buying them, haha. After you get the soap or whatever they coat it with you will love them. First day out after getting the soap off - 42 degrees. I was expecting them to be like hockey pucks like the Pirellis. Nothing like that. 1-2 shift spins a little. Held in the corners. Check my posts with "Alignment Specs" and I would highly suggest Firestone''s Lifetime alignment for $169.00. They will do it to these specs. End of the day - you will love the tires and want to do more to the car. Follow the suspension part of my sig and your car will have: 1) Zero wheel hop. 2) Zero slop in the rear end over bump and hard acceleration and corners. 3) Although bumps are more noticeable, the car still rides very smooth. 4) You will break 1.0g cornering - even with you still have stock Pirellis in the front 5) Car will return to straight out of corners much faster. 6) Greatly reduced trammeling - following ruts in the road. 7) When you replace parts that require an alignment - you will already have it paid for!!!! Hope this helps, Sammy __________________ PERFORMANCE: ColdAirInductions CAI, ADM Race Scoop, Cordes Performance Racing Ported TB/IM/Custom VVT Cam, WFO Milled Heads, Stainless Power 1 7/8" LT/3" HFCs, JBA 3" Comp. Cat-Back, Taylor 10.4mm Plug Wires, Tim King Performance Stage 3 6L80, Circle D Billet 3600 Stall, Nic D ECM/TCM Tune, - 458rwhp/413rwtq (prior to PIM), Forgestar F14 (F)18" / (R)17" Rims. SUSPENSION: Z/28 Rear UCA Bushings, Carlyle Racing LCA/TA, BMR Adj. Toe Rods/Xtreme Anti-Roll Bar, Justice Pete Castor Locks/Radius Rod Inserts, Pegasus Billet Rear Cradle Bushings, Mickey Thompson Street SS II 305/45/17 tires.

05-13-2017, 08:53 PM	#5
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	Thanks for the reply and info! I am gonna check these out! I have reviewed them on Tirerack and they do not seem like a bad tire at all. __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

05-13-2017, 09:07 PM	#6
Burt Cone Killer Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: St. Albans, West Virginia Posts: 832	It's hard to beat the MPSS. The Continental Extreme contact Sports are brand new and supposed to be an MPSS beater, and the Nitto NT555 G2s seem to be a good tire as well. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS - Sold Selling off my remaining wheels, tires, 27mm front sway bar, and MGW shift knob. Get them out of my house before my wife puts me out!

05-13-2017, 09:26 PM	#7
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	Don't get me wrong, the MPSS are great tires. I just cant afford the $1800 price tag for all four installed. 275 front and 315 rear. I don't even autocross the car and have separate radials for drag racing. __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

05-13-2017, 09:38 PM	#8
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,136 View My Garage	Forget the old MPSS, they are being replaced with the PS4. The new Continentals are supposed to be very close in performance. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

05-13-2017, 09:41 PM	#9
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	Hell, the PS4 are just as expensive if not more! __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

05-14-2017, 05:37 PM	#10
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,136 View My Garage	Sorry missed the part about not breaking the bank. The closest tire I know of are the continental extreme contact sports that were already mentioned. Not sure what they cost though. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

05-19-2017, 04:52 PM	#13
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	So I went to order a set of Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 and the size 305/35/20 is on back order. To make matters worse supposedly they wont have another production run for something like 90 days!!! ugh....guess I need to find a different tire option. __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

05-19-2017, 05:02 PM	#14
PostNup CAR-DASHIAN Drives: 2015 Ashen Gray Metallic 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 540	I just checked Firestone's site and they show limited quantity avail in the 305. HTH __________________ PERFORMANCE: ColdAirInductions CAI, ADM Race Scoop, Cordes Performance Racing Ported TB/IM/Custom VVT Cam, WFO Milled Heads, Stainless Power 1 7/8" LT/3" HFCs, JBA 3" Comp. Cat-Back, Taylor 10.4mm Plug Wires, Tim King Performance Stage 3 6L80, Circle D Billet 3600 Stall, Nic D ECM/TCM Tune, - 458rwhp/413rwtq (prior to PIM), Forgestar F14 (F)18" / (R)17" Rims. SUSPENSION: Z/28 Rear UCA Bushings, Carlyle Racing LCA/TA, BMR Adj. Toe Rods/Xtreme Anti-Roll Bar, Justice Pete Castor Locks/Radius Rod Inserts, Pegasus Billet Rear Cradle Bushings, Mickey Thompson Street SS II 305/45/17 tires.