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Orange skid mark · 12-20-2017, 03:11 PM

You have them - run them until they are spent. It will give you time to save up for a good set. Heck, you never know they may be the best thing since sliced bread.

GatorGreg · 12-20-2017, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange skid mark

Heck, you never know they may be the best thing since sliced bread.

LOL! Wow the voting is very close - currently the vote is: 12 yes, 11 no, 0 maybe, and 1 other

silversleeper · 12-20-2017, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by NC_SS

Wonder how much the Captain America is in comparison to the Ironman

They are right behind the Michelin Man IIs or the Thing Kryptonites

5thGenOwner · 12-21-2017, 08:54 AM

I voted No, but only if you have the money to get new ones (and by new ones, I mean nice performance tires), or these just don't feel safe.

Tires make a huge difference in how a car feels, especially if you use it as intended. And, you are right to think about the safety factor.

So if you go the money and/or they don't feel safe to you... replace them with some good tread. Otherwise, just keep 'em until they look or feel ready to replace.

WoodBoss · 12-21-2017, 11:37 AM

I would run them, just not at the track !!

600hp-lpe · 12-21-2017, 11:51 AM

glad they are on your car. They'll never be on mine...

EMB135Driver · 12-21-2017, 12:11 PM

You've got TPMS.....keep an eye on them visually.....you own em, and they cost 0.....every mile you get out of them is a free tire-wear Mile compared to buying a new set out of pocket right now.

RickRay · 12-21-2017, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sbubbaklein

will work fine for your v6 auto

Why would you say that for!!!!

The V6 (RS) goes just as fast(Top Speed) as the V8 (155mph)
If you have the 18 inch wheels then yes its set at 118MPH. If you have the 19 inch or the 20's its set at 155mph = Like the SS

Someone said:
It's based on the speed rating of the tires. If you got the all season tires that are rated to 118, the car is computer-limited to 118. if you got the higher speed rated tires, the limiter would be 155.....

So what your saying is all I have to do is change the tires?

No, changing the tires doesn't change the computer. Your computer is set based off the tires put on it during assembly. If you have 18 inch wheels , you'd have to change tires AND get the computer tuned to remove the limiter.

GatorGreg · 12-21-2017, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RickRay

Why would you say that for!!!!

The V6 (RS) goes just as fast(Top Speed) as the V8 (155mph)
If you have the 18 inch wheels then yes its set at 118MPH. If you have the 19 inch or the 20's its set at 155mph = Like the SS

Someone said:
It's based on the speed rating of the tires. If you got the all season tires that are rated to 118, the car is computer-limited to 118. if you got the higher speed rated tires, the limiter would be 155.....

So what your saying is all I have to do is change the tires?

No, changing the tires doesn't change the computer. Your computer is set based off the tires put on it during assembly. If you have 18 inch wheels , you'd have to change tires AND get the computer tuned to remove the limiter.

Really?!?! I had no idea my '14 V6 could go that fast (not that I will try it - especially on these tires). I remember finding out the hard way that my old '97 Z/28 vert (see below) was limited to only about 115 mph when I tried to keep up with a Mitsubishi 3000 GTVR4 back in the day. I was really disappointed cuz I thought that car could do at least 150, but since I had the standard tires it was severely limited. So to find out that my V6 vert actually has a way faster top speed than my old '97 is a pleasant surprise, thanks!

BLU DUCE · 12-21-2017, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RickRay

Why would you say that for!!!!

The V6 (RS) goes just as fast(Top Speed) as the V8 (155mph)
If you have the 18 inch wheels then yes its set at 118MPH. If you have the 19 inch or the 20's its set at 155mph = Like the SS

Someone said:
It's based on the speed rating of the tires. If you got the all season tires that are rated to 118, the car is computer-limited to 118. if you got the higher speed rated tires, the limiter would be 155.....

So what your saying is all I have to do is change the tires?

No, changing the tires doesn't change the computer. Your computer is set based off the tires put on it during assembly. If you have 18 inch wheels , you'd have to change tires AND get the computer tuned to remove the limiter.

Good explanation Rick.

theflea42 · 12-21-2017, 06:07 PM

I'd love to get a set of pirelli pzero 21 inch tires for 90 bucks a piece!

Gossamer · 12-26-2017, 09:36 AM

you've got 4 tires. While these may not be the greatest for high speed cornering or anything like that I'm sure they're good enough for day to day use.

Run them, if they start giving you problems, replace them.

I will not replace the P-Zero's with more P-zeros'. While the dry traction is excellent the 30,000 mile treadlife is a tough pill to swallow at the price of these things.

View Poll Results: Should I keep these $84.99 tires?
Yes	21	52.50%
No	17	42.50%
Maybe	1	2.50%
Other (explain below please)	1	2.50%
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12-20-2017, 03:11 PM	#29
Orange skid mark Just an average Dude Drives: 2015 1LT Grey w/Orange Rally Stripe Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 391	You have them - run them until they are spent. It will give you time to save up for a good set. Heck, you never know they may be the best thing since sliced bread. __________________ So far I like my car the way it came from the factory.

12-21-2017, 08:54 AM	#32
5thGenOwner Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 2,197	I voted No, but only if you have the money to get new ones (and by new ones, I mean nice performance tires), or these just don't feel safe. Tires make a huge difference in how a car feels, especially if you use it as intended. And, you are right to think about the safety factor. So if you go the money and/or they don't feel safe to you... replace them with some good tread. Otherwise, just keep 'em until they look or feel ready to replace. __________________

12-21-2017, 12:11 PM	#35
EMB135Driver Jedi Master Drives: Boeing 757/767+2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor, ME and Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,121	You've got TPMS.....keep an eye on them visually.....you own em, and they cost 0.....every mile you get out of them is a free tire-wear Mile compared to buying a new set out of pocket right now. __________________

12-21-2017, 11:37 AM	#33
WoodBoss "Old School" Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sherrills Ford, NC Posts: 1,295	I would run them, just not at the track !!

12-21-2017, 11:51 AM	#34
600hp-lpe Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NH Posts: 4,788	glad they are on your car. They'll never be on mine...

12-21-2017, 06:07 PM	#39
theflea42 #938 of 1524 Drives: 2013 Hot Wheels Edition Camaro Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: West Virginia Posts: 182	I'd love to get a set of pirelli pzero 21 inch tires for 90 bucks a piece!

12-26-2017, 09:36 AM	#40
Gossamer Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 100	you've got 4 tires. While these may not be the greatest for high speed cornering or anything like that I'm sure they're good enough for day to day use. Run them, if they start giving you problems, replace them. I will not replace the P-Zero's with more P-zeros'. While the dry traction is excellent the 30,000 mile treadlife is a tough pill to swallow at the price of these things.