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dpslugger12 · 06-19-2015, 05:44 PM

I have a completely stock ZL1 and am finally getting around to buying a new set of tires. I want the MPSS tires. So from what I've been reading, it seems the 315/35/20's will fit the rear and 295/35/20's will fit the front with no rub or anything. Is this true?

Bigtime53 · 06-19-2015, 09:09 PM

Correct. I have that size on my car. No rubbing.

revo1059 · 06-20-2015, 09:47 AM

I have 315s on the rear, no issues.

Trickskier · 06-20-2015, 03:29 PM

I just put 295's on the front and 315's on the rear. No rubbing and they handle great!

HDRDTD · 06-20-2015, 03:35 PM

Absolutely true. That's what I have on mine and love them.

nighttowl · 06-29-2015, 11:37 PM

no issues with the stabilitrak with these sizes?

ZL1Naboz · 06-30-2015, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trickskier

I just put 295's on the front and 315's on the rear. No rubbing and they handle great!

Are you stock height?

I am contemplating is but have BMR 1" lower all around.

Thanks

My 5th · 06-30-2015, 10:21 AM

I just put 295 and 315 MPSS on my SS and they fit fine--with one caveat. I have Ridetech coilovers (for now) I need a 5mm spacer on the fronts because the tire sidewall rubs on the bottom coils of the shocks. This apparently is only a problem with the Ridetechs. My Pedders actually had more clearance than the stock struts, and the 1LE stuts with BMR 1" lowering springs I'll be switching to shortly are reported not to have this problem, so I can remove the spacer once I change to the 1LE suspension.

Trickskier · 07-03-2015, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZL1Naboz

Are you stock height?

I am contemplating is but have BMR 1" lower all around.

Thanks

Yes, I am stock height but I don't think 1" will give you a problem.

rjs2010SS · 07-09-2015, 09:03 AM

Running them now they fit perfect and even look BETTER then stock.

mrvenicess · 07-09-2015, 10:19 AM

After my first set of PSS wore out I went to a 285 on the front just to cut down on the rocks and stuff thrown by the fronts. I do have the protectors on the front but the 295 PSS are quite wide and still throw a lot of stuff off. Reduced greatly after I went to the 285s. I realize the stagger is off a touch and maybe I get a bit more understeer but Im more of a drag racer than a road course guy.

NW Sam · 08-23-2015, 12:34 AM

mrvenicess is absolutely correct. One other item to think about is the 285 do not protrude at the top of the wheelwell. I installed a 295 and it sticks out about a 1/6" on the drivers front. You will wish you installed the Michelins sooner no matter what front size you choose.

mbowtie71 · 09-05-2015, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mrvenicess

After my first set of PSS wore out I went to a 285 on the front just to cut down on the rocks and stuff thrown by the fronts. I do have the protectors on the front but the 295 PSS are quite wide and still throw a lot of stuff off. Reduced greatly after I went to the 285s. I realize the stagger is off a touch and maybe I get a bit more understeer but Im more of a drag racer than a road course guy.

Did changing to a 285 on the front while keeping the 315 on the rear cause any traction control issues since the stagger is off a little bit?

Wezbad1 · 09-10-2015, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mbowtie71

Did changing to a 285 on the front while keeping the 315 on the rear cause any traction control issues since the stagger is off a little bit?

No, just keeps the sides of the car chip free and cleaner longer

06-19-2015, 05:44 PM	#1
dpslugger12 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Longview, Texas and Shreveport, La Posts: 103	Michelin Pilot SS size issue I have a completely stock ZL1 and am finally getting around to buying a new set of tires. I want the MPSS tires. So from what I've been reading, it seems the 315/35/20's will fit the rear and 295/35/20's will fit the front with no rub or anything. Is this true?

06-20-2015, 03:29 PM	#4
Trickskier Native Floridian Drives: 2014 - ZL1 / 2003 - Corvette Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,710	I just put 295's on the front and 315's on the rear. No rubbing and they handle great! __________________

06-29-2015, 11:37 PM	#6
nighttowl Sarcasm loading -------- Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: TX Posts: 1,844 View My Garage	no issues with the stabilitrak with these sizes? __________________ "The salesman actually told me to stop getting it sideways during the test drive" 2018 MBM ZL1 1LE - 652 rwhp, 588 rwtq SAE 2014 CRT ZL1 574 rwhp, 537 rwtq - SOLD 2010 IBM SS Camaro VVT L99 w/ TR6060 swap, 489 rwhp, 444 rwtq - SOLD

06-30-2015, 10:21 AM	#8
My 5th Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Global Citizen Posts: 1,243	I just put 295 and 315 MPSS on my SS and they fit fine--with one caveat. I have Ridetech coilovers (for now) I need a 5mm spacer on the fronts because the tire sidewall rubs on the bottom coils of the shocks. This apparently is only a problem with the Ridetechs. My Pedders actually had more clearance than the stock struts, and the 1LE stuts with BMR 1" lowering springs I'll be switching to shortly are reported not to have this problem, so I can remove the spacer once I change to the 1LE suspension. __________________ Meh

07-09-2015, 09:03 AM	#10
rjs2010SS Drives: 2013 AGM ZL1 BELLA* Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: VA Posts: 370	Running them now they fit perfect and even look BETTER then stock. __________________ Roto Fab CAI, Roto Fab Big Gulp, Jokerz ported SC/Snout, LS7 TB ported, ATI Balancer, 28%(10") Lower Pulley, 2" Headers, No Cats,Forza 3way, E85 Flex Fuel sensor , ID850 injectors,, BTR Stage 3, Ron Davis HX, Mighty Mouse CC, APR Splitter, Aero Sports Concepts Splitter Kit, Showstoppers CarbonFiber wicker bill, MRR Wheels. 720rwhp/690tq on 93, 762rwhp E85. 2013 AGM ZL1 Bella* 2010 MGM Toyota Tacoma 2010 CGM SS (Traded) 1996 Black SS (Sold)

06-19-2015, 09:09 PM	#2
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,316	Correct. I have that size on my car. No rubbing.

06-20-2015, 09:47 AM	#3
revo1059 Drives: Black 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Buffalo Grove Posts: 433	I have 315s on the rear, no issues.

06-20-2015, 03:35 PM	#5
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Absolutely true. That's what I have on mine and love them.

07-09-2015, 10:19 AM	#11
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	After my first set of PSS wore out I went to a 285 on the front just to cut down on the rocks and stuff thrown by the fronts. I do have the protectors on the front but the 295 PSS are quite wide and still throw a lot of stuff off. Reduced greatly after I went to the 285s. I realize the stagger is off a touch and maybe I get a bit more understeer but Im more of a drag racer than a road course guy.

08-23-2015, 12:34 AM	#12
NW Sam Drives: 2017 ZL1 Garnet Red Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NW Wa Posts: 354	mrvenicess is absolutely correct. One other item to think about is the 285 do not protrude at the top of the wheelwell. I installed a 295 and it sticks out about a 1/6" on the drivers front. You will wish you installed the Michelins sooner no matter what front size you choose.