Run Flat Options on the ZLE

everjeff · 08-24-2020, 06:06 PM

Has anyone ran 325's sq instead of the 305's up front? I was looking at what options we have for run flats and it seems like the front size 305/30R19 is trickier to find in a run flat. I did see a post using search where someone was running a 315 up front.

nicktechla · 08-24-2020, 06:56 PM

why would you want to add run flats :o

arpad_m · 08-24-2020, 07:24 PM

If you want these for the street, runflats were pretty bad even on my SS with magnetic ride control, I can't even imagine how bad the ride would be on a ZL1 1LE with the DSSV dampers... And, unless I'm missing any recent changes, these tires have no advantage on the track either.

20Bluezl1 · 08-24-2020, 07:33 PM

I have so heard run flats ride like shit to stiff.

LT4Greg · 08-24-2020, 08:56 PM

Jeff, I would put Michelins or Continental tires in the OEM sizes or slightly larger on your ZLE and forget the runflats.��

Vigilante375 · 08-24-2020, 08:58 PM

My 2012 135i had run flats from the factory. I had never experienced them before.

They are complete garbage on a sports car. You feel every little rut on the road. You get pulled left and right in those ruts too. Growing up on dirt roads, I never experienced anything so bad!

I say do not get run craps, especially on a high horsepower, track monster like the ZLE.

Junkyardspecial · 08-25-2020, 12:49 PM

Runflats are a terrible option for this car. Luckily its hard to find, you would remove all steering feel and greatly reduce the handling of the car.

everjeff · 08-25-2020, 05:49 PM

Thanks for the replies. I am coming from a 2016 C7 Z06 z07 which did have magnetic ride control and I will admit the 1LE is definitely a stiffer ride. The C7 had run flats but they were Michelin Cup 2's which performed well when I did a track day at Road Atlanta.

The only reason i was entertaining run flats was how well the Cup 2's handled and having the peace of mind. I do realize the odds of having a unrepairable flat in an area that has tires in stock for these sizes is slim. I have a feeling I am going to get about the same wear out of the factory Goodyears. I was also entertaining the idea of getting a modernspare.com.

Junkyardspecial · 08-26-2020, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by everjeff

Thanks for the replies. I am coming from a 2016 C7 Z06 z07 which did have magnetic ride control and I will admit the 1LE is definitely a stiffer ride. The C7 had run flats but they were Michelin Cup 2's which performed well when I did a track day at Road Atlanta.

The only reason i was entertaining run flats was how well the Cup 2's handled and having the peace of mind. I do realize the odds of having a unrepairable flat in an area that has tires in stock for these sizes is slim. I have a feeling I am going to get about the same wear out of the factory Goodyears. I was also entertaining the idea of getting a modernspare.com.

Other than the ZP run flat Cup 2, they are a major downgrade on track from the Goodyears that come with the car. They do wear at a much lesser rate though.

Yves ZL1 · 08-26-2020, 02:03 PM

Hi guys
Have run flat on my passat cc (continental).I’m very happy, I’m about 40000 km on it and havn’t have to change It soon...

I would like to put on my zl1 and if it’s possible in a all season’s version...

I would like to keep thé eagles for thé track...

On french roads run flat are very good and noT best or worst than non run flat ones
As I could ever heard... but that dépends on your driving style... lol

08-24-2020, 06:06 PM	#1
everjeff Drives: 2020 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 6	Run Flat Options on the ZLE Has anyone ran 325's sq instead of the 305's up front? I was looking at what options we have for run flats and it seems like the front size 305/30R19 is trickier to find in a run flat. I did see a post using search where someone was running a 315 up front. Last edited by everjeff; 08-24-2020 at 06:30 PM.

08-24-2020, 06:56 PM	#2
nicktechla Drives: 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,776	why would you want to add run flats :o __________________ IG: 2fast2nick -- Current -- 2012 Porsche Turbo S - PDK - Basalt Black Metallic -- Past -- 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe - Red Hot - A10, PDR - HRE P101 2015 Mustang GT PP - Whipple Supercharger

08-24-2020, 07:24 PM	#3
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 13,477 View My Garage	If you want these for the street, runflats were pretty bad even on my SS with magnetic ride control, I can't even imagine how bad the ride would be on a ZL1 1LE with the DSSV dampers... And, unless I'm missing any recent changes, these tires have no advantage on the track either. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle Terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

08-24-2020, 08:56 PM	#5
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,875	Jeff, I would put Michelins or Continental tires in the OEM sizes or slightly larger on your ZLE and forget the runflats.�� __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

08-25-2020, 12:49 PM	#7
Junkyardspecial Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2019 Location: South Florida Posts: 438	Runflats are a terrible option for this car. Luckily its hard to find, you would remove all steering feel and greatly reduce the handling of the car. __________________ Subscribe to my Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/Junkyardspecial Will buy your GoodYear Supercar 3R Take offs!

08-24-2020, 07:33 PM	#4
20Bluezl1 Drives: 2020 Zl1 A10 Riverside Blue Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NJ Posts: 1,238	I have so heard run flats ride like shit to stiff.

08-24-2020, 08:58 PM	#6
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,419	My 2012 135i had run flats from the factory. I had never experienced them before. They are complete garbage on a sports car. You feel every little rut on the road. You get pulled left and right in those ruts too. Growing up on dirt roads, I never experienced anything so bad! I say do not get run craps, especially on a high horsepower, track monster like the ZLE.

08-25-2020, 05:49 PM	#8
everjeff Drives: 2020 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 6	Thanks for the replies. I am coming from a 2016 C7 Z06 z07 which did have magnetic ride control and I will admit the 1LE is definitely a stiffer ride. The C7 had run flats but they were Michelin Cup 2's which performed well when I did a track day at Road Atlanta. The only reason i was entertaining run flats was how well the Cup 2's handled and having the peace of mind. I do realize the odds of having a unrepairable flat in an area that has tires in stock for these sizes is slim. I have a feeling I am going to get about the same wear out of the factory Goodyears. I was also entertaining the idea of getting a modernspare.com.

08-26-2020, 02:03 PM	#10
Yves ZL1 Drives: Canadian 2019 BLACK ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Bourges (France) Posts: 426	Hi guys Have run flat on my passat cc (continental).I’m very happy, I’m about 40000 km on it and havn’t have to change It soon... I would like to put on my zl1 and if it’s possible in a all season’s version... I would like to keep thé eagles for thé track... On french roads run flat are very good and noT best or worst than non run flat ones As I could ever heard... but that dépends on your driving style... lol

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