What's the Michelin tire that seems to be the best one for my ZL1? - Page 14 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

scdrj · 10-22-2014, 10:21 PM

Ran PSSs on my 11' 370. I liked them better than the Bridgestones that were stock. They were one of the best wet weather tires I have ever run. However, I do not like them. They do not do well in cold weather (as expected), but when they are at half thread...expect very little traction. They only last 10K as well. Same as the stones and the GY on my zl1.

I must say, their reputation seems to be their best attribute

MrWray · 11-06-2014, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

I'm more than a little suspicious about the 315/35-20 K2 tread width (Tire Rack's table). No way is the tread width going to be wider than the section width, and Michelin's own site provides no clarification that I could find. 12" tread width I could agree with.

Norm

I am wondering about this also, i currently have the K1s on the rear of mine but i would like to have the deeper tread of the K2. My driver side rear needs to be replaced pretty soon and i would like to buy the K2 but tirerack specs show the tread width be be a little wider than the K1. So we know the the K2 has more rubber on the tread, my question is, does the 315/35/20 K1 and K2 have the same tread width?

Expunge · 11-06-2014, 07:39 PM

I have the 315 K2's on order.. will let you know next week.

MrWray · 11-07-2014, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Expunge

I have the 315 K2's on order.. will let you know next week.

Awesome, thanks

jeffrop · 11-11-2014, 07:12 PM

Picked up a nail in one of my OEM rears - wondered why it was losing pressure all the time. I've got 6013 miles on the car so far and all the tires are basically slicks now (OEM Goodyears).

My .02 on the Goodyears - they are a dry track tire at best. The only time they are good on the street is when it's 80+ ambient (the higher the better). This is a high performance car after all.

I've used Pilot Super Sports before on a Nissan Maxima and they were awesome. I thought they wore a little fast but nothing like the Supercar F1's on the 'maro.

After reading all the comments, and my experience with the F1's,
the decision is pretty much made - go with the 295/315 Michelin combo on the ZL1.

If anyone knows of a deal, or coupon code, or website or something that will save anything on these it would be much appreciated!

Expunge · 11-11-2014, 08:38 PM

Ordered mine through a local Discount Tire and got a better price than tirerack.com My rear tires they have to ship from Michigan.

JamesZL1 · 11-11-2014, 11:31 PM

Anyone running these on a modified ZL1? I'm getting close to 700 HP at the tires and these Goodyears are not cutting it...These Michelins look to have a longer life expectancy and that makes me think the tires are not as soft, so they wouldn't be as sticky...I really don't want to run the Nitto NT05R's all the time just so I can have good grip.

pnoman · 11-12-2014, 06:15 PM

I have 749 rwhp, just got my pilots today, I was running mickey dr's but not impressed at all with them. I cant comment on the pilots because it's calling for snow tomorrow. I guess I have to wait until spring, wish I lived in the south!

Expunge · 11-12-2014, 06:45 PM

The Super Sports are not a drag tire, they are ideal for a road course.

Norm Peterson · 11-12-2014, 07:46 PM

You can still get them sticky enough to pick up every single pebble you drive over.

I have no idea what sort of burnout you'd need to get them there, though.

Norm

JamesZL1 · 11-12-2014, 11:11 PM

I have DR's to put on the car for the track, I am looking for a tire that has better grip then the F1's but won't wear out as fast as the soft tires....These will be my every day driving tire on the streets, but they have to be able to bite...the F1's just spin every time I hit the gas.

white ZL1 · 11-13-2014, 07:51 AM

The PSS's will too.

Firefighter · 11-13-2014, 08:22 AM

The PSS will spin pretty easily but they are a significant improvement over the F1's. They wear longer and are more forgiving as a DD. The handling is at least equal.

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MrWray · 11-13-2014, 08:44 AM

I got 30k out of my first set of pilot super sports. As far as im concerned, they are the best highway tire on the market. Granted, im not a racer, and i dont burn out constantly, but ive gotten alot of life out of them. A few burnouts here and there at annual cruise nights, the unintentional breaking loose during shifts, and spirited driving, ive been very happy with them, and will continue to use them

11-11-2014, 11:31 PM	#189
JamesZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 Camaro, 2015 C7 A6 Z51 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 396	Anyone running these on a modified ZL1? I'm getting close to 700 HP at the tires and these Goodyears are not cutting it...These Michelins look to have a longer life expectancy and that makes me think the tires are not as soft, so they wouldn't be as sticky...I really don't want to run the Nitto NT05R's all the time just so I can have good grip. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, Texas Speed Headers, Texas Speed X-Pipe, Texas Speed LS3-B Blower Cam, Metco 9.10" Crank Pulley, Metco 2.5 Upper Pulley, ID 850 Injectors, LPE Ported Throttle Body, Alky Control Methanol kit, E2 Catch Can, 610HP / 608 Torque.

11-12-2014, 11:11 PM	#193
JamesZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 Camaro, 2015 C7 A6 Z51 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 396	I have DR's to put on the car for the track, I am looking for a tire that has better grip then the F1's but won't wear out as fast as the soft tires....These will be my every day driving tire on the streets, but they have to be able to bite...the F1's just spin every time I hit the gas. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, Texas Speed Headers, Texas Speed X-Pipe, Texas Speed LS3-B Blower Cam, Metco 9.10" Crank Pulley, Metco 2.5 Upper Pulley, ID 850 Injectors, LPE Ported Throttle Body, Alky Control Methanol kit, E2 Catch Can, 610HP / 608 Torque.

11-13-2014, 08:22 AM	#195
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	The PSS will spin pretty easily but they are a significant improvement over the F1's. They wear longer and are more forgiving as a DD. The handling is at least equal. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

11-13-2014, 08:44 AM	#196
MrWray SYBIL Drives: 2013 2SS/RS, silver ice metallic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,444	I got 30k out of my first set of pilot super sports. As far as im concerned, they are the best highway tire on the market. Granted, im not a racer, and i dont burn out constantly, but ive gotten alot of life out of them. A few burnouts here and there at annual cruise nights, the unintentional breaking loose during shifts, and spirited driving, ive been very happy with them, and will continue to use them __________________

10-22-2014, 10:21 PM	#183
scdrj Drives: 2014 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: In front of a computer. Posts: 211	Ran PSSs on my 11' 370. I liked them better than the Bridgestones that were stock. They were one of the best wet weather tires I have ever run. However, I do not like them. They do not do well in cold weather (as expected), but when they are at half thread...expect very little traction. They only last 10K as well. Same as the stones and the GY on my zl1. I must say, their reputation seems to be their best attribute

11-06-2014, 07:39 PM	#185
Expunge Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6, '99 Tahoe 2Dr Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South of Houston, TX Posts: 890 View My Garage	I have the 315 K2's on order.. will let you know next week.

11-11-2014, 07:12 PM	#187
jeffrop Drives: 2020 ZL-1 M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 42	Picked up a nail in one of my OEM rears - wondered why it was losing pressure all the time. I've got 6013 miles on the car so far and all the tires are basically slicks now (OEM Goodyears). My .02 on the Goodyears - they are a dry track tire at best. The only time they are good on the street is when it's 80+ ambient (the higher the better). This is a high performance car after all. I've used Pilot Super Sports before on a Nissan Maxima and they were awesome. I thought they wore a little fast but nothing like the Supercar F1's on the 'maro. After reading all the comments, and my experience with the F1's, the decision is pretty much made - go with the 295/315 Michelin combo on the ZL1. If anyone knows of a deal, or coupon code, or website or something that will save anything on these it would be much appreciated!

11-11-2014, 08:38 PM	#188
Expunge Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6, '99 Tahoe 2Dr Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South of Houston, TX Posts: 890 View My Garage	Ordered mine through a local Discount Tire and got a better price than tirerack.com My rear tires they have to ship from Michigan.

11-12-2014, 06:15 PM	#190
pnoman Drives: 2021 ZLE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: ontario Posts: 99	I have 749 rwhp, just got my pilots today, I was running mickey dr's but not impressed at all with them. I cant comment on the pilots because it's calling for snow tomorrow. I guess I have to wait until spring, wish I lived in the south!

11-12-2014, 06:45 PM	#191
Expunge Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6, '99 Tahoe 2Dr Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South of Houston, TX Posts: 890 View My Garage	The Super Sports are not a drag tire, they are ideal for a road course.

11-12-2014, 07:46 PM	#192
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	You can still get them sticky enough to pick up every single pebble you drive over. I have no idea what sort of burnout you'd need to get them there, though. Norm

11-13-2014, 07:51 AM	#194
white ZL1 Drives: none Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW area Posts: 1,844	The PSS's will too.