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GageRage · 08-02-2023, 11:58 AM

Just purchased a 2011 camaro ss. It still has the stock Pirelli zeros on it. No bad for 30k, but they need to be replaced. I do plan on driving the car year round. It is my daily driver. Reading older threads, it seems like many of you like the Continental dw6 Plus extreme contact. Or the Michelin Pilot 2's. I haven't seen much talk about the BF goodwrench all seasons. Anyone running them? I definitely would like to hear everyone's opinion on any all season tires. Thanks for your time.

KillboyPowerhead · 08-02-2023, 02:08 PM

The only all-seasons I've had on this are those DW6's and they were pretty good for an all-season I thought.

DonM · 08-02-2023, 02:20 PM

I'm currently running General G-MAX AS-05's on my 2013 (18"). I drove mine year round through Ohio winters with NO traction issues at all, even in deeper snow. I just looked them up and it looks like they've been "Updated" by the G-MAX AS-07, which appears like it would also be a decent contender.

General Tire G-MAX AS-07

ChibiBlackSheep · 08-02-2023, 03:52 PM

I run these on my car and found them to be a pretty good tire. Although when I daily drove the car, I still swapped for a set of snow tires in the winter time. You just can't beat a real winter tire.

BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUS XL

GageRage · 08-02-2023, 07:23 PM

[QUOTE=DonM;11342947]I'm currently running General G-MAX AS-05's on my 2013 (18"). I drove mine year round through Ohio winters with NO traction issues at all, even in deeper snow. I just looked them up and it looks like they've been "Updated" by the G-MAX AS-07, which appears like it would also be a

This is great news, because most of what I've herd about this car in snow is... don't do it. Did you throw some sandbags in the truck for weight or anything?

DonM · 08-03-2023, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DonM

I'm currently running General G-MAX AS-05's on my 2013 (18"). I drove mine year round through Ohio winters with NO traction issues at all, even in deeper snow. I just looked them up and it looks like they've been "Updated" by the G-MAX AS-07, which appears like it would also be a

This is great news, because most of what I've herd about this car in snow is... don't do it. Did you throw some sandbags in the truck for weight or anything?

Yes, I had 4 - 40 pound bags of water softener salt in the trunk. The electronic traction controls + a posi rear end and the 6spd manual also made a difference, The rear end 'kicked out' on me once (low speed). But before I could even start to turn the wheel to correct it, the CAR caught it and straitened itself out.

102SS · 08-03-2023, 06:01 AM

The BFG's Generals and the Firestone all seasons are good

I have had them all and they all work good in the dry or wet or cooler temps.

I also tried summer only Coopers and they wore out as fast as the Pirelli's

The summer only Yoko's were ok too

I have snow tires as well but I park the car now unless its nice out.

I buy new tires every 2-3 years

larry_g · 08-03-2023, 06:07 AM

I've had really good luck with a set of 285/35ZR-19 KUMHO ECSTA on my car for all season tires. I also have a set of Z28 wheels that I usually run summer tires on but haven't switched over to them this year.

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GageRage · 08-03-2023, 04:11 PM

I thank everyone for there input and opinions. I can definitely make a more informed decision. I don't know how you all feel about FWD vs RWD in the snow? I will take the RWD everyday. I know where it's going to go. Its predictable, it's fun. FWD might not get stuck as easy, but once it starts sliding. Your pretty much along for the ride. I'm surprised how many people I know say they would take a FWD.

102SS · 08-04-2023, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by GageRage

I thank everyone for there input and opinions. I can definitely make a more informed decision. I don't know how you all feel about FWD vs RWD in the snow? I will take the RWD everyday. I know where it's going to go. Its predictable, it's fun. FWD might not get stuck as easy, but once it starts sliding. Your pretty much along for the ride. I'm surprised how many people I know say they would take a FWD.

With 4 snow tires these things move around like a mountain goat in the snow.

I didn't even add weight to mine just having the Bridgestone Blizzaks was enough..

I went 245 square but found with a car this heavy the rears wore out quick and bought the regular size 275's for the back

08-02-2023, 11:58 AM	#1
GageRage Drives: 2011 Camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: RI Posts: 9	Current consensus on which all season tires Just purchased a 2011 camaro ss. It still has the stock Pirelli zeros on it. No bad for 30k, but they need to be replaced. I do plan on driving the car year round. It is my daily driver. Reading older threads, it seems like many of you like the Continental dw6 Plus extreme contact. Or the Michelin Pilot 2's. I haven't seen much talk about the BF goodwrench all seasons. Anyone running them? I definitely would like to hear everyone's opinion on any all season tires. Thanks for your time.

08-02-2023, 02:08 PM	#2
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 931	The only all-seasons I've had on this are those DW6's and they were pretty good for an all-season I thought. __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

08-02-2023, 02:20 PM	#3
DonM Camaro #4 Drives: 2017-Hyper Blue Metallic-2LTmanual Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NE Ohio (Akron) Posts: 1,210	I'm currently running General G-MAX AS-05's on my 2013 (18"). I drove mine year round through Ohio winters with NO traction issues at all, even in deeper snow. I just looked them up and it looks like they've been "Updated" by the G-MAX AS-07, which appears like it would also be a decent contender. General Tire G-MAX AS-07 __________________ Don M Supercharged LGX + 6 speed manual = FUN!!

08-02-2023, 03:52 PM	#4
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,093	I run these on my car and found them to be a pretty good tire. Although when I daily drove the car, I still swapped for a set of snow tires in the winter time. You just can't beat a real winter tire. BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUS XL __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

08-03-2023, 06:01 AM	#7
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,143	The BFG's Generals and the Firestone all seasons are good I have had them all and they all work good in the dry or wet or cooler temps. I also tried summer only Coopers and they wore out as fast as the Pirelli's The summer only Yoko's were ok too I have snow tires as well but I park the car now unless its nice out. I buy new tires every 2-3 years __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

08-02-2023, 07:23 PM	#5
GageRage Drives: 2011 Camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: RI Posts: 9	[QUOTE=DonM;11342947]I'm currently running General G-MAX AS-05's on my 2013 (18"). I drove mine year round through Ohio winters with NO traction issues at all, even in deeper snow. I just looked them up and it looks like they've been "Updated" by the G-MAX AS-07, which appears like it would also be a This is great news, because most of what I've herd about this car in snow is... don't do it. Did you throw some sandbags in the truck for weight or anything?

08-03-2023, 06:07 AM	#8
larry_g Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	I've had really good luck with a set of 285/35ZR-19 KUMHO ECSTA on my car for all season tires. I also have a set of Z28 wheels that I usually run summer tires on but haven't switched over to them this year. Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk __________________ 830 WHP 700 WTQ, Whipple 2.9 @ 13lbs Boost, Flex Fuel Tune by Blevins Tuning, LSA SBE, 3.5 GripTec, ATI LS3 Damper, AFR 260cc Mongoose, ARP Studs, Yella Terra Ultralites, Johnson 2110R, BTR PDS Stage 3, Melling 10355, Improved Racing Baffle, ID1050X, DSX Triple Fuel Pump, RotoFab CAI, NW 103mm TB, Stainless Works 1-7/8" LTH to 3" Speed Eng w/ X-pipe to NPP, Powermaster 9509 XS, Detroit Speed Motor Mounts, MGW, Monster LT1-S, ZL1 Calipers, DBA Rotors & Pads, Bilstein B6 Struts & Shocks, BMR 1.25" Drop Springs & Adj Rear Bar, Pegasus Solid Bushings, Z/28 Wheels, other misc parts.

08-03-2023, 04:11 PM	#9
GageRage Drives: 2011 Camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: RI Posts: 9	I thank everyone for there input and opinions. I can definitely make a more informed decision. I don't know how you all feel about FWD vs RWD in the snow? I will take the RWD everyday. I know where it's going to go. Its predictable, it's fun. FWD might not get stuck as easy, but once it starts sliding. Your pretty much along for the ride. I'm surprised how many people I know say they would take a FWD.