Is there a better tire for daily use

Sooner Cole · 04-09-2017, 10:26 AM

I know these Goodyear tire are good for taking your car to a Road Course, but they are not optimal for daily drive. It is also a really soft tire which wears quickly if doing a burnout or using for 1/4 mile launching. Has anyone changed tires yet and what were your results? I'm assuming if you change to same size as originals, it won't affect MRC? Any thoughts? Thanks!

thompstl1 · 04-09-2017, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 17ZL1Camaro

I know these Goodyear tire are good for taking your car to a Road Course, but they are not optimal for daily drive. It is also a really soft tire which wears quickly if doing a burnout or using for 1/4 mile launching. Has anyone changed tires yet and what were your results? I'm assuming if you change to same size as originals, it won't affect MRC? Any thoughts? Thanks!

I'll be looking for the same thing. I swapped to Michelin's (and away from Goodyear) on my 1LE. The improvement, especially in wet weather performance, was amazing. These new Goodyear's on the ZL1 may be an improvement over those on the 1LE, we will see.

I'm not found an "all season" tire that is a direct size replacement for the ZL1. It's important to me to not only have an all season tire, but to keep a respectable speed rating as well (will have to have that to run the Texas Mile).

I'm hoping tire manufactures will start making all season tires in our specific sizes, if not, I'm hoping to learn about an alternative size that causes no rubbing issues or traction control/computer problems.

Gonasurvive · 04-09-2017, 10:57 AM

I switched to the Michelin Pilot Super Sports, and it's a day and night difference in the Rain. Bad thing is they don't have a good tire tread life either, 10k to 15k or less depending on how you drive. I have been hoping that someone that switch to the BFGoodrich G-Force Comp-2 A/S would post something about them, but they don't come in our stock sizes (35 instead of 30).

GoneBoy · 04-09-2017, 02:04 PM

Just swapped to mp4s on Friday. I avoid driving in the rain, so I can't comment on that.

I don't think the original gooodyears were annoyingly loud, but these are much quieter. Zero noise whatsoever on the highway. The Michelins absorb minor abnormalities in the road much better than the run flats. I'll need to get some more miles on them to determine how they hold up on really bumpy roads. Given that I keep mine in sport mode for the most part, it may be hard to tell but we'll see. But I can tell you in normal driving on sport mode, this thing rides like a bonafied luxury coupe...even with my car sitting on bmr lowering springs.

Steering response also seems to a tad quicker. Again, not sure if that's the new tires, new wheels, or a combo of both.

For daily driving, I don't see myself ever going back to the goodyears. imo, you can't go wrong with the Michelins.

unavailablezl1 · 04-09-2017, 02:30 PM

Once my 1500 mile breakin is done, (1370 so far) I am going to burn these OKYears off of the ZL1 and put on Michelin Super Sport. I had them on the GT350 and the older PS2 on the M3. Both are better tires then OKYear can make.

mr965 · 04-09-2017, 02:53 PM

I'd suggest Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

WhyUMad1LE · 04-09-2017, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GoneBoy

Just swapped to mp4s on Friday. I avoid driving in the rain, so I can't comment on that.

I don't think the original gooodyears were annoyingly loud, but these are much quieter. Zero noise whatsoever on the highway. The Michelins absorb minor abnormalities in the road much better than the run flats. I'll need to get some more miles on them to determine how they hold up on really bumpy roads. Given that I keep mine in sport mode for the most part, it may be hard to tell but we'll see. But I can tell you in normal driving on sport mode, this thing rides like a bonafied luxury coupe...even with my car sitting on bmr lowering springs.

Steering response also seems to a tad quicker. Again, not sure if that's the new tires, new wheels, or a combo of both.

For daily driving, I don't see myself ever going back to the goodyears. imo, you can't go wrong with the Michelins.

Do you have pics of them on the car? The tread width is narrower than stock.

unavailablezl1 · 04-09-2017, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mr965

I'd suggest Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

True dat, those are the new ones replacing the SS. I could not think of the name.

Thanks

sengli · 04-09-2017, 05:40 PM

I bought the Nitto Invo's which are their performance street tires. I have approximate 15K miles on them and mine are wearing great. I dont do any track duty, just street driving, and an occasional off ramp at speed. I ditched my brand new GY's cause they picked up every rock on the road and flicked them against the car. I run 315's in the rear, and 275's up front on stock wheels. Plus these tires were around $1200 for the set new.

thompstl1 · 04-09-2017, 05:57 PM

I haven't found any all season tires in the original sizes for the 2017 zl1.

unavailablezl1 · 04-09-2017, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by thompstl1

I haven't found any all season tires in the original sizes for the 2017 zl1.

Try these

thompstl1 · 04-09-2017, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by unavailablezl1

Try these

Sure enough confusion to go around! I noticed Tire Rack and Michelin's home page lists the Super Sports as High Performance Summer tires. I also saw (thanks to your post) they now do make them in our size, so that's good news (said "new" relative to tire size on Tire Rack's site).

Thanks for the heads up.

Gonasurvive · 04-09-2017, 07:49 PM

Be careful if the temp drops below 40 degress, just drive like a grandma, there was also report of them cracking under that as well. I have drove with them in the 30's, and you can feel a difference.

Evolvedx27 · 04-09-2017, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GoneBoy

Just swapped to mp4s on Friday. I avoid driving in the rain, so I can't comment on that.

I don't think the original gooodyears were annoyingly loud, but these are much quieter. Zero noise whatsoever on the highway. The Michelins absorb minor abnormalities in the road much better than the run flats. I'll need to get some more miles on them to determine how they hold up on really bumpy roads. Given that I keep mine in sport mode for the most part, it may be hard to tell but we'll see. But I can tell you in normal driving on sport mode, this thing rides like a bonafied luxury coupe...even with my car sitting on bmr lowering springs.

Steering response also seems to a tad quicker. Again, not sure if that's the new tires, new wheels, or a combo of both.

For daily driving, I don't see myself ever going back to the goodyears. imo, you can't go wrong with the Michelins.

Please keep us updated with your experience with the p4s. I'm looking to get those after these go bald.

04-09-2017, 10:26 AM	#1
Sooner Cole Drives: 2019 ZL1-1LE A10 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 512	Is there a better tire for daily use I know these Goodyear tire are good for taking your car to a Road Course, but they are not optimal for daily drive. It is also a really soft tire which wears quickly if doing a burnout or using for 1/4 mile launching. Has anyone changed tires yet and what were your results? I'm assuming if you change to same size as originals, it won't affect MRC? Any thoughts? Thanks! __________________ 19 ZL1-1LE A10 Last edited by Sooner Cole; 04-09-2017 at 11:10 AM.

04-09-2017, 02:30 PM	#5
unavailablezl1 Drives: 2019 Silverado Z71 6.2L A10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grapevine Posts: 2,075	Once my 1500 mile breakin is done, (1370 so far) I am going to burn these OKYears off of the ZL1 and put on Michelin Super Sport. I had them on the GT350 and the older PS2 on the M3. Both are better tires then OKYear can make. __________________ Current ride 2019 Silverado Z71 LTZ 6.2L L87 425hp A10, 4 inch BDS Lift with Fox Factory Race 2.5 Coilovers, Borla Cat back (15HP bump), BFG KM3's 33's. Past Rides 2017 M6 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue 2016 M6 GT350 White with blue strips 2014 M6 Mustang GT Premium Track Pack Ruby Red 2012 M6 M3 Melbourne Red Metallic

04-09-2017, 05:40 PM	#9
sengli Drives: 2015commemorative vert 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 948	Nitto's I bought the Nitto Invo's which are their performance street tires. I have approximate 15K miles on them and mine are wearing great. I dont do any track duty, just street driving, and an occasional off ramp at speed. I ditched my brand new GY's cause they picked up every rock on the road and flicked them against the car. I run 315's in the rear, and 275's up front on stock wheels. Plus these tires were around $1200 for the set new. __________________ 2018 ZL1 Bright Yellow, A10, PDR, sunroof, carbon hood, and dash- sold 2020 2SS A10 sunroof..shock and steel special-traded 2015 commemorative vert 2ss

04-09-2017, 05:57 PM	#10
thompstl1 Drives: 2017 A10 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Anderson, Tx. Posts: 373 View My Garage	I haven't found any all season tires in the original sizes for the 2017 zl1. __________________ Clear Bra, Tint, Splash Guards, Ceramic Coating, Painted Spoiler and Rear Views

04-09-2017, 10:57 AM	#3
Gonasurvive Drives: 17 ZL1 MBM M6 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Oregon Posts: 101	I switched to the Michelin Pilot Super Sports, and it's a day and night difference in the Rain. Bad thing is they don't have a good tire tread life either, 10k to 15k or less depending on how you drive. I have been hoping that someone that switch to the BFGoodrich G-Force Comp-2 A/S would post something about them, but they don't come in our stock sizes (35 instead of 30).

04-09-2017, 02:04 PM	#4
GoneBoy Drives: '17 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Atlanta Posts: 410	Just swapped to mp4s on Friday. I avoid driving in the rain, so I can't comment on that. I don't think the original gooodyears were annoyingly loud, but these are much quieter. Zero noise whatsoever on the highway. The Michelins absorb minor abnormalities in the road much better than the run flats. I'll need to get some more miles on them to determine how they hold up on really bumpy roads. Given that I keep mine in sport mode for the most part, it may be hard to tell but we'll see. But I can tell you in normal driving on sport mode, this thing rides like a bonafied luxury coupe...even with my car sitting on bmr lowering springs. Steering response also seems to a tad quicker. Again, not sure if that's the new tires, new wheels, or a combo of both. For daily driving, I don't see myself ever going back to the goodyears. imo, you can't go wrong with the Michelins.

04-09-2017, 02:53 PM	#6
mr965 Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: west coast Posts: 439	I'd suggest Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

04-09-2017, 07:49 PM	#13
Gonasurvive Drives: 17 ZL1 MBM M6 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Oregon Posts: 101	Be careful if the temp drops below 40 degress, just drive like a grandma, there was also report of them cracking under that as well. I have drove with them in the 30's, and you can feel a difference.

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