An alternative for 21" Tires

[Norm Peterson]

I suspect that anybody who choses 21's is much more interested in cruising and in satisfying their own individual appearance preference than in any sort of serious performance driving. Meaning that the performance-driving envelope of the tires needn't be as serious either. I do hope that you're not running those sizes on wheels narrower than the usual recommended minimum widths, though.

Over the years, I've had a couple of sets of tires that would have been fine for average daily driving and relaxed weekend cruising if that had been all I'd been interested in, so I understand this even though I know from experience that that sort of tire doesn't fit me very well personally.

Overall, I think you'll continue to be happy with them.

That said, I would never even think to shop eBay for new tires. The possibility of them being out of date or close to it is only one of the reasons.


Norm

[Ken Wolkens]

5000 miles on them so far and still happy with the Lexani 21's.

[Deputy347k9]

Originally Posted by Ken Wolkens

5000 miles on them so far and still happy with the Lexani 21's.

Ken, like you my hell raising days have been pretty much tamed and I too enjoy my 21" wheels. I have been following your post regarding the Lexani tires. I still have about 60% life on my Pirelli P Zeros but will not dish out that kind of money for new ones. Please keep us updated my friend.

[Deputy347k9]

I just compared the Pirelli P Zero tires to the Lexani LX-Twenty tires, resulted in the following;

Front
Tire 1: Pirelli P Zero 245/40/21 Tire 2: Lexani LX-Twenty 255/40/21

Tire 1 diameter 28.7" Tire 2 29" (+1%) Tire 1 width 9.6" Tire 2 width 10" (+4.2%)
Tire 1Sidewall 3.9" Tire 2 4" (+2.6%) Tire 1 Circum 90.2" Tire 2 91.2" (+1%)
Speed tire 1 90MPH tire 2 90.9MPH


Rear Tires 1: Pirelli P Zero 275/35/21 Tire 2: Lexani LX-Twenty 295/35/21

Tire 1 diameter 28.6" Tire 2 29.1" (+1.7%) Tire 1 width 10.8" Tire 2 11.6" (+7.4%)
Tire 1Sidewall 3.8" Tire 2 4.1" (+7.9%) Tire 1 Circum 89.7" Tire 2 91.5" (+1.7%)
Speed tire 1 90MPH tire 2 91.6MPH

Without mounting and balance etc. you can purchase a set of Lexani LX-Twenty for about $580.00 shipped free, might locate locally for like rate with mounting and balance.

Some places are asking nearly $500.00 for one rear Pirelli P Zero 275/35/21. Like Ken my heavy pedal days are about over with!

[14ssrs6man]

I have the Lexani LX 30 tires in 275/40/20 and 315/35/20 on MRR 228's... I have no complaints. I agree that they are a little stickier than the Perelli's, car feels very good during spirited driving. I have about 1500 miles on them and using my tire gauge basically no wear. For me they have been very good, quiet and smooth riding. I do not track my car so that was/is not a concern. They look nice and I am very happy with them.

[Ken Wolkens]

Yep, I just could not justify $2000 for tires for a Sunday drive car.

The Lexani's are still functioning perfectly.

[theragtopguy]

Ken, thanks for posting that info!!! I also have 21" wheels with those Pirelli's on them. I am up to 34K miles with my Green Flash now and probably will have to get new tires within the next year or so.

I will go with the Lexani option also when the time comes.

People on this forum are awesome!!!

[Deputy347k9]

Originally Posted by theragtopguy

Ken, thanks for posting that info!!! I also have 21" wheels with those Pirelli's on them. I am up to 34K miles with my Green Flash now and probably will have to get new tires within the next year or so.

I will go with the Lexani option also when the time comes.

People on this forum are awesome!!!

As I stated earlier, I am also running the GM 21" wheels. The package I am running is RPO code VZP package 1. The wheels for this package was 8 1/2" front and 9 1/2" rear, tires 245/40/ZR21 front and 275/35/ZR21 rear. There is probably not much more than 10K on the setup, however, I have been keeping my eyes peeled for a spare set of tires just incase.

Today I feel like I found a great deal. From a Chevrolet dealership out of WV I purchased a 21" VZN package 2 which has 21"X8 1/2" wheels all around, wrapped with the Pirelli P Zero 245/40/ZR21" tires. This set of wheels cam with tires, lugs and TPMSensors. Less than 500 miles on the package. $750.00 plus cost me $250.00 for shipping. That seems like a very fair deal to me!

[Mr2Hard2See]

Originally Posted by Deputy347k9

I just compared the Pirelli P Zero tires to the Lexani LX-Twenty tires, resulted in the following;

Front
Tire 1: Pirelli P Zero 245/40/21 Tire 2: Lexani LX-Twenty 255/40/21

Tire 1 diameter 28.7" Tire 2 29" (+1%) Tire 1 width 9.6" Tire 2 width 10" (+4.2%)
Tire 1Sidewall 3.9" Tire 2 4" (+2.6%) Tire 1 Circum 90.2" Tire 2 91.2" (+1%)
Speed tire 1 90MPH tire 2 90.9MPH


Rear Tires 1: Pirelli P Zero 275/35/21 Tire 2: Lexani LX-Twenty 295/35/21

Tire 1 diameter 28.6" Tire 2 29.1" (+1.7%) Tire 1 width 10.8" Tire 2 11.6" (+7.4%)
Tire 1Sidewall 3.8" Tire 2 4.1" (+7.9%) Tire 1 Circum 89.7" Tire 2 91.5" (+1.7%)
Speed tire 1 90MPH tire 2 91.6MPH

Without mounting and balance etc. you can purchase a set of Lexani LX-Twenty for about $580.00 shipped free, might locate locally for like rate with mounting and balance.

Some places are asking nearly $500.00 for one rear Pirelli P Zero 275/35/21. Like Ken my heavy pedal days are about over with!

Thanks to both of you guys for posting info about 21" tires. I'm not old so I'm gonna drive my camaro when in use. I only drive it 2/3 per week cause I have a truck for DD. These tires are gonna get roasted and no shame in my game just telling it how it is.

[Mr2Hard2See]

$254 shipped to my house for a set of (2) tires

[alv927]

Does anyone know what is the widest tire that could be run on a 21” dusk front wheel ?

[Screwblower]

I found the lexani in 315/35 and 275/40 -20 at Walmart. Lol
$478 for all 4 tires.
Not the 21 inch but popular tire sizes .
I wish I had knew about this brand before buying my Extreme Contacts.

[Deputy347k9]

Originally Posted by Youngdeezy510

$254 shipped to my house for a set of (2) tires

Very nice looking tires! Without question I will go this route when the time comes.

[Norm Peterson]

Originally Posted by alv927

Does anyone know what is the widest tire that could be run on a 21” dusk front wheel ?

How wide are those wheels? That's what determines how wide you should not go any wider than.

The wiki here doesn't mention the width of the OE 21's or even whether the front and rear 21's are all the same width or staggered. The width(s) of aftermarket 21's could be most anything.


Norm