Replacement Goodyear F1s

[Cooley]

Originally Posted by Irishblackcoffee

Where did you get your winter tire and wheel package from? Tryingto get a jump start in it. Thanks

I bought mine from TireRack.com. After much agonizing, I settled on an all around 10" wide set of 20" wheels and 275/35ZR20 Continental Extreme DWS tires ( All weather ). Those tires work well for my climate, hold the road in adverse conditions, have good tread wear, and have a good road hazard warranty.

I almost went with the 11" rear wheels and a 315 setup (the front tire size will be different for that setup, please consult with one of their salespeople). I've read that some of the 1LE owners have liked that setup.

Another option is to buy a set of 20" SS wheels from someone and put your winter tires on those.

[Edit] If you are researching smaller than 20" wheels, here are a couple threads I found ( I am not offering advice, only links): http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287036
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...r+skate+brakes

I hope this helps!

[cornerspeed92]

Give this guy a jingle.I got his card from my track day at Laguna. Guy Gamba "performance@bigo.com" just say you got his name from a fellow C5'r that you gave your card to.

[fgg60]

Originally Posted by Cooley

The 2013 configuration of the skates on the Brembo brakes will not allow 19" wheels. There are threads in the 1LE forum dealing with that issue that you may want to read.

Any idea where? I'd like to read that. I too will need winter tires later in the year!

[Bauer2]

You can also order them from SAMs for about $310.

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Bauer2

You can also order them from SAMs for about $310.

So that's for the front?

They would include the install for free and 20 bucks for balancing so this may be the best deal. Then there would be tax and it looks like we're going to pay that for internet transactions now anyway so what the heck. 360 installed.

[Bauer2]

Originally Posted by mlee

So that's for the front?

They would include the install for free and 20 bucks for balancing so this may be the best deal. Then there would be tax and it looks like we're going to pay that for internet transactions now anyway so what the heck. 360 installed.

Yeah hell even if you do find a better price online its going to probably cost you more in the long run anyway due to shipping and then paying someone else to mount and balance.

[Tara Martin]

Originally Posted by Bauer2

You can also order them from SAMs for about $310.

That's interesting because I couldn't find them on the Walmart/Sam's website. Did you call or walk-in for the info?

Thanks!

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Bauer2

Yeah hell even if you do find a better price online its going to probably cost you more in the long run anyway due to shipping and then paying someone else to mount and balance.

Yup... that's exactly what I had to do. I've replaced both right side tires due to sidewall nails and such and had no choice but to order as no one stocks them.

[L99CAMA2011]

Originally Posted by Tara Martin

Has anyone tried to buy OEM tires yet? I bought two from Discount Tire (one right, and one left) right after I took delivery from the dealer almost six months ago. I want to buy two more, but they seem to be pretty scarce on most tire dealers on the internet. Even Discount Tire isn't listing any in stock now. Of course, Goodyear themselves have them at pure MSRP, which is waaay over what Discount Tire charged me.

Anyone know of another source for our tires? I want to stay with the factory Goodyear F1 Supercar G2 tires as long as I can.

It makes me wonder if the factory is buying most of Goodyear's output leaving the replacement market dry... I've been a Deputy Sheriff for a long time and years ago we couldn't get Goodyear Eagle RSAs in quantity because they said that the Ford factory was buying a lot to place OEM on new Crown Vics (CVPI.)

Thanks!

Tara

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...&filterType=oe Dude freaking seriously.

[L99CAMA2011]

Originally Posted by HighMtnSS

Has anyone tried the Michelin Pilots on a 1le yet?

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...23663&sw=false

Heard nothing but great things about these bad boys. That's why I am getting them. Also TireRack has Toyo R888s in that size.

[Tara Martin]

Dude freaking seriously.[/QUOTE]

"Dude"...? Is that necessary? I only asked a question...seriously, indeed. No reason to insult me.

Take care,

Tara

[Cooley]

Hey, Y'all. I changed my statement about 19" wheels in post 15. A friend gently nudged me to check my facts and I found that I was not totally correct; >>cough, cough<<.

So I just posted a couple related links.

[Bauer2]

Originally Posted by Tara Martin

That's interesting because I couldn't find them on the Walmart/Sam's website. Did you call or walk-in for the info?

Thanks!

I just used the search on thier website for the tire size and they came up. They also came up on the mobile app when searching for the tire size.Obiviously its a special order but its a better price than some of the others have seen.

[ORANGE CRUSSH]

Originally Posted by HighMtnSS

Has anyone tried the Michelin Pilots on a 1le yet?

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...23663&sw=false

These are what I plan to go with, they seem like a much better tire! better tread wear and they won't crack in the cold!!! Goodyear can keep the tires as far as I am concerned, they stick great when warm, but living in New Mexico with over 300 days of sunshine.........it gets cold, but with no snow or ice I do intend on driving my car and Goodyears won't cut it.