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Drew P · 08-28-2012, 11:00 AM

Thinking about buying a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sport (not Pilot Sport) tires for the rear of my ZL1. Anyone have any experience with these tires? Also, if anyone has put a set on their ZL1, did you attempt to go wider than the stock 305? The tires also come in 315 and 345 sizes.

2012 ZL1#1658 · 08-28-2012, 11:10 AM

crangie · 08-28-2012, 11:19 AM

DanSS24 · 08-28-2012, 11:32 AM

I think the only advantage is the ability to have wet traction. Tire Rack surveyed these tires and were great in the wet. Goodyear's not so much.

actireman · 08-28-2012, 12:49 PM

295's and 315'S on mine since the first day. Love them and they were great on track day (road racing). The only wet they have seen is from a hose.

ModBargains.com · 08-28-2012, 01:43 PM

Michelin Super Sport tires, from what I've heard and experienced, are far superior to other tires currently sold today. They last longer than the old Michelin PS2's, but they have superior grip in dry and wet, they're quiet, they're comfortable, they have everything, but they are pretty expensive for a set of huge tires. I often see them close to $400 per tire.

Rudy@Tirerack · 08-28-2012, 02:23 PM

These are great tires. # 1 in our testing and surveys. Also top pick by Car and Driver magazine. When it comes to a combination of dry, wet/grip, ride/noise comfort and treadlife there is not better tire out there. These also have a $70 rebate at this time. See our website for full details.

sting808 · 08-28-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by actireman

295's and 315'S on mine since the first day. Love them and they were great on track day (road racing). The only wet they have seen is from a hose.

Are you using the Super Sport 295/35R20 & 315/35R20 on OE ZL rims? 20x10 & 20x11?

How's the clearance on the front and rear? Thinking of using this combo on 20x10 & 20x11.5 on 1" drop with Pedders XAs.

MrDew · 08-28-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sting808

Are you using the Super Sport 295/35R20 & 315/35R20 on OE ZL rims? 20x10 & 20x11?

How's the clearance on the front and rear? Thinking of using this combo on 20x10 & 20x11.5 on 1" drop with Pedders XAs.

I know you probably want to go wider but i thought they offer the OEM size at least on the front, dont they? (285/35R20)

Grey Ghost · 08-29-2012, 10:15 AM

I have a friend running these on his Z06 vette and he is very happy with them. He has had them for 8000 miles and he drives his car like a vette. He races his car at the track also.

He owns the repair shop that does the repair on my cars and trucks. These are what he recommended for the havoc wheels I am putting on my car. Based on how much he liked his tires.

sting808 · 08-29-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MrDew

I know you probably want to go wider but i thought they offer the OEM size at least on the front, dont they? (285/35R20)

I believe they do have 285, but curious about clearance and tire fit on the wider combo. I was thinking of using 295 on the rear, but my 11.5" may be a bit stretched. 295 all around is another possibility.

TaylorRyanSS · 08-29-2012, 03:52 PM

I have them and love them. Amazing traction and do great on the track. A 295 is the same width as a 315 nitto tire so the sizing is a little off compared to other tires. I have 275 front and 295 rear.

Whiteside Customs · 08-29-2012, 06:53 PM

There's simply no better tire available right now than the super sports that do it all. Only a dedicated track tire is going to perform better but you'll sacrifice a lot for every day driving.

B.Buster · 08-29-2012, 07:55 PM

I'm running the 315s on 10.5 rims rear. With a traction rating of 9.6 they are like DRs. They measure wider like 325s. Handle great. At $500 each they better.Love them and will buy again

08-28-2012, 11:32 AM	#4
DanSS24 Drives: Dream Cars in my head Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 808 Posts: 1,290	I think the only advantage is the ability to have wet traction. Tire Rack surveyed these tires and were great in the wet. Goodyear's not so much. __________________ Wishful thinking...but I sure can dream big.

08-29-2012, 10:15 AM	#10
Grey Ghost Drives: 2013 HWSE 2SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Nokomis, FL Posts: 1,304 View My Garage	I have a friend running these on his Z06 vette and he is very happy with them. He has had them for 8000 miles and he drives his car like a vette. He races his car at the track also. He owns the repair shop that does the repair on my cars and trucks. These are what he recommended for the havoc wheels I am putting on my car. Based on how much he liked his tires. __________________ 2013 Hot Wheels 2SS

08-29-2012, 03:52 PM	#12
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	I have them and love them. Amazing traction and do great on the track. A 295 is the same width as a 315 nitto tire so the sizing is a little off compared to other tires. I have 275 front and 295 rear. __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

08-28-2012, 11:00 AM	#1
Drew P Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 233	Michelin Super Sport Thinking about buying a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sport (not Pilot Sport) tires for the rear of my ZL1. Anyone have any experience with these tires? Also, if anyone has put a set on their ZL1, did you attempt to go wider than the stock 305? The tires also come in 315 and 345 sizes.

08-28-2012, 11:10 AM	#2
2012 ZL1#1658 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #1658 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pennsauken, NJ Posts: 595

08-28-2012, 11:19 AM	#3
crangie Drives: Camaro ZL1 #641 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Detroit, Mi Posts: 210 View My Garage

08-28-2012, 12:49 PM	#5
actireman Drives: 2011 denali hd2500 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: clarkston, mi Posts: 186	295's and 315'S on mine since the first day. Love them and they were great on track day (road racing). The only wet they have seen is from a hose.

08-28-2012, 01:43 PM	#6
ModBargains.com Drives: Widebody 2013 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd. Unit C, La Habra, Ca 90631 Posts: 2,848	Michelin Super Sport tires, from what I've heard and experienced, are far superior to other tires currently sold today. They last longer than the old Michelin PS2's, but they have superior grip in dry and wet, they're quiet, they're comfortable, they have everything, but they are pretty expensive for a set of huge tires. I often see them close to $400 per tire.

08-28-2012, 02:23 PM	#7
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	These are great tires. # 1 in our testing and surveys. Also top pick by Car and Driver magazine. When it comes to a combination of dry, wet/grip, ride/noise comfort and treadlife there is not better tire out there. These also have a $70 rebate at this time. See our website for full details.

08-29-2012, 06:53 PM	#13
Whiteside Customs Account Suspended Drives: 2011 1lt/rs, 2010 2ss/rs, 2004 GTO Join Date: May 2011 Location: McKinney Posts: 562	There's simply no better tire available right now than the super sports that do it all. Only a dedicated track tire is going to perform better but you'll sacrifice a lot for every day driving.

08-29-2012, 07:55 PM	#14
B.Buster Drives: 2010 AquaBlue 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 342	I'm running the 315s on 10.5 rims rear. With a traction rating of 9.6 they are like DRs. They measure wider like 325s. Handle great. At $500 each they better.Love them and will buy again