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spadz93 · 09-22-2017, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SummitWhite11

My tires arrived on Monday. I had them installed yesterday and have to say what a difference it made! I am pleased with them in every aspect. The car feels like it handles and grips the road a lot better.

Before 305's & After 315's...

I'd be more curious to see what they're like at the ZL1's power level. If i'm reading your sig right you have a v6, big difference in power and suspension (i'm not sure what mods you have done so forgive me if I'm missing something) They do look great though!

SummitWhite11 · 09-23-2017, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by spadz93

I'd be more curious to see what they're like at the ZL1's power level. If i'm reading your sig right you have a v6, big difference in power and suspension (i'm not sure what mods you have done so forgive me if I'm missing something) They do look great though!

I can understand your curiosity based on my sig and you are correct its a v6 model. However I am sure these tires would do well on a ZL1's power level. As far as my mods go, when I purchased the car from a forum member, he had installed the ZL1's appearance package along with ZL1 springs. As far as performance goes, it has the K&N CAI and Flowmaster Thunder Catback exhaust. I do not plan to do much to the car since I will be in the market for a 14-15 Z/28 a few years from now. Thanks for the compliment though!

Pogoattack84 · 09-23-2017, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SummitWhite11

I can understand your curiosity based on my sig and you are correct its a v6 model. However I am sure these tires would do well on a ZL1's power level. As far as my mods go, when I purchased the car from a forum member, he had installed the ZL1's appearance package along with ZL1 springs. As far as performance goes, it has the K&N CAI and Flowmaster Thunder Catback exhaust. I do not plan to do much to the car since I will be in the market for a 14-15 Z/28 a few years from now. Thanks for the compliment though!

I didnt even notice it wasnt a ZL1, that apperance package worked on me.

Hippy · 09-23-2017, 03:54 PM

Continental extreme contact. NJ here and these tires have a 30 thousand tread life and 2x stickier than perrelli or Goodyear.
I'm near 700 to the wheel and if these tires are hot it will hook in 2nd..
They have to have heat or they will spin
Normal temps it doesn'thook under full throttle

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Nightfall gray ghost · 09-29-2017, 02:24 PM

Do they protrude past the fenders?

SummitWhite11 · 10-01-2017, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightfall gray ghost

Do they protrude past the fenders?

Not at all. They sit flush with the fender. Same as the 305's

silversleeper · 10-01-2017, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SummitWhite11

Just ordered the Continental Extreme Contact Sport for my Zl1 rims. They should arrive tomorrow. Looking forward to the beefy 315 rears since no one seems to carry the 305's in stock and all are on back order. The price tag for the new tires are much more appealing than the rest that are out there with a shorter tread life span.

I like the appearance package. Hood and front grill changed out too?

My 2cents on the 315s, I like the wider tire. The extra contact patch will hook better, and help in case I'm

parallel parking and won't destroy my rare wheels. And I really like how they look with the sidewall past the rim bulge. Might not be worth it, but I'll pay an extra $150 a tire now if I have to, to stay with 315's.
The firehawks were my consideration for a value replacement but I only see them in 305 rears.

SummitWhite11 · 10-01-2017, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by silversleeper

I like the appearance package. Hood and front grill changed out too?

My 2cents on the 315s, I like the wider tire. The extra contact patch will hook better, and help in case I'm

parallel parking and won't destroy my rare wheels. And I really like how they look with the sidewall past the rim bulge. Might not be worth it, but I'll pay an extra $150 a tire now if I have to, to stay with 315's.
The firehawks were my consideration for a value replacement but I only see them in 305 rears.

Yes the previous owner installed all OEM ZL1 take offs on the car including ZL1 springs.

01pewterz28 · 10-03-2017, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by silversleeper

I like the appearance package. Hood and front grill changed out too?

My 2cents on the 315s, I like the wider tire. The extra contact patch will hook better, and help in case I'm

parallel parking and won't destroy my rare wheels. And I really like how they look with the sidewall past the rim bulge. Might not be worth it, but I'll pay an extra $150 a tire now if I have to, to stay with 315's.
The firehawks were my consideration for a value replacement but I only see them in 305 rears.

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Originally Posted by SummitWhite11

Yes the previous owner installed all OEM ZL1 take offs on the car including ZL1 springs.

New tires look great had them on the 5-spoke ZL1 rims.

Silver sleeper here is the build thread for my old car.

I will be doing the same for my 17 SS Vert.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=392689

SummitWhite11 · 10-04-2017, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

New tires look great had them on the 5-spoke ZL1 rims.

Silver sleeper here is the build thread for my old car.

I will be doing the same for my 17 SS Vert.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=392689

Lunacy · 11-05-2017, 08:20 PM

Any recommendations for daily driver tires that DON'T pick up all the rocks/pebbles on the road and spray them down the side of my car

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spadz93 · 11-13-2017, 07:49 AM

Revisiting this, looking more towards street radials. Considering the NT05's. Was looking at the MT's everyone loves but i keep hearing reports that they bounce around a bit due to a softer sidewall, and would like to have a little more balance. Power goals (for now) are 600-650w

trashmanssd · 11-13-2017, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Lunacy

Any recommendations for daily driver tires that DON'T pick up all the rocks/pebbles on the road and spray them down the side of my car

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Thats the reason I went with continental extreme contact dws06, and I love them fits my needs perfectly. Weekend cruiser that will never see the track or the strip. I just wanted good all around performance and the ability to drive them in cold conditions before the snow flies. I am very very happy with them.

09-23-2017, 03:54 PM	#32
Hippy Hotwheels Drives: Hotwheels Edition Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 382 View My Garage	Continental extreme contact. NJ here and these tires have a 30 thousand tread life and 2x stickier than perrelli or Goodyear. I'm near 700 to the wheel and if these tires are hot it will hook in 2nd.. They have to have heat or they will spin Normal temps it doesn'thook under full throttle Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk __________________ Parts for Sale 2013 2SS Hot Wheels Edition 734 of 1524

09-29-2017, 02:24 PM	#33
Nightfall gray ghost Drives: 2014 ZLI Camaro Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC. Posts: 63	Do they protrude past the fenders? __________________ 2014 ZL1 with CA I, Ligenfelter ported and polished heads and supercharger, custom hydraulic roller cam, and valves, and springs, 2.55 blower pulley, custom crank pulley, upgraded fuel injectors with booster pump, American Racing long tubes headers with full Borla Atak exhaust system, Autometer digital boost and wide band gauges,custom tune, and some powder coating and airbrushing under the hood for some "splash". Last dyno, 610whp without nitrous. Nitrous Outlet blower plate system tune: 755 whp on a loaded dyno.

11-13-2017, 07:49 AM	#40
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	Revisiting this, looking more towards street radials. Considering the NT05's. Was looking at the MT's everyone loves but i keep hearing reports that they bounce around a bit due to a softer sidewall, and would like to have a little more balance. Power goals (for now) are 600-650w __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

11-05-2017, 08:20 PM	#39
Lunacy Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Washington Posts: 10	Any recommendations for daily driver tires that DON'T pick up all the rocks/pebbles on the road and spray them down the side of my car .