All season vs winter tires - Page 2

Tyrolblue67 · 12-21-2018, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by VinnAY

For my 1LE I run 285/35 and 275/35 on the stock wheels, I highly recommend the Comp2 A/S

Is this your year round set-up or just for winter?
Was wondering how they look? Do they look a lot "skinnier" from the front and rear? How do they look from the side? If you could possibly post a couple photos, that would be great.
Thanks,
Tyrolblue67

Rodan · 12-21-2018, 11:53 AM

Bridgestone R980AS are available in 295/30-20 and 305/30-20, which fit perfectly on stock ZL1 wheels.

We have overnight/morning temps that rule out running summer tires year round, but I didn't need/want snow tires. All seasons are a compromise, sure, but daily driving doesn't realistically require any more grip than they can provide. And, unlike snow tires, I can run them year 'round. I don't mind saving the sticky stuff for the track.

IMHO, the Michelin PS A/S 3+ are the best A/S tire out there right now, but aren't available in a rear size suitable for the ZL1. Hopefully this will change down the road...

Ravis22 · 12-24-2018, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GT in KC

I don't drive my ZL1 in snow or ice, only cold, dry sunny winter days in the midwest which can be few an far between. I do just fine on my Conti DWS06 on a separate MRR wheelset. I personally disagree that the performance gap between a good all season and winter tire in the dry is much at all, and I think tire companies do a good job of suppressing related performance data on cold, dry pavement. The little data I have found favors a winter tire's stopping distance by only a few feet. Like someone else mentioned, getting great traction on anything other than a summer performance tire in a high hp car is laughable, so I don't worry and just enjoy the occasional winter joyride. I do a square setup with all season so I can use them for burners if I please before switching back to summer rubber. I agree winter/snow tires are better on ice and snow than most A/S patterns, but I don't drive on ice or snow.

Somebody show me cold weather performance data on a dry surface.

G.

What size wheels are you running the dws06’s on? If you don’t mind me asking, how much did the wheels and tires cost? I’m debating the cost of just the sottozero tires and using the stock wheels vs getting a second set of wheels and a cheaper tire.

Ravis22 · 12-24-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by VADERZL1

I don't drive in snow but cold and wet no problem. Running BFG Comp2 AS in 285/35/20 and 305/35/20 on stock wheel 2018 Z11. Daily driver average about 100 miles a day.

How do they look? Any pics? I looked these up and they are significantly cheaper than the sottozero 3’s. I understand they might not have the same level of performance, but really just want to be able to do some basic cold weather driving, nothing too crazy, for a few months it’s really cold.

JonDaddy82 · 12-24-2018, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodan

Bridgestone R980AS are available in 295/30-20 and 305/30-20, which fit perfectly on stock ZL1 wheels.

We have overnight/morning temps that rule out running summer tires year round, but I didn't need/want snow tires. All seasons are a compromise, sure, but daily driving doesn't realistically require any more grip than they can provide. And, unlike snow tires, I can run them year 'round. I don't mind saving the sticky stuff for the track.

IMHO, the Michelin PS A/S 3+ are the best A/S tire out there right now, but aren't available in a rear size suitable for the ZL1. Hopefully this will change down the road...

Yep. I’m running the RE980AS’s myself, 100% pleased. Excellent year round tire that’s great in all conditions and let’s me save the sticky rubber for other shenanigans.

Lashu74 · 12-25-2018, 08:53 PM

I’m running the Michelin pilots A/S 3+ 285/35 20 rear and 275/35 20 front on the stock rims. I don’t run it in the snow or rain but will take it out in freezing temps. The tires do pretty well, they bite enough to get out and have some fun. I def get some wheel spin under heavy acceleration but I would imagine it would be pretty much the same with most all season or winter tires when your making that kind of power. The reason I went this route was because I already had 4 of the 285’s from my 15 1lE.

Ravis22 · 12-26-2018, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JonDaddy82

Yep. I’m running the RE980AS’s myself, 100% pleased. Excellent year round tire that’s great in all conditions and let’s me save the sticky rubber for other shenanigans.

You haven’t noticed any impacts to any gauges or computer or anything from the 295 vs 285 on the front?

JonDaddy82 · 12-26-2018, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ravis22

You haven’t noticed any impacts to any gauges or computer or anything from the 295 vs 285 on the front?

Not a thing. Technically it’s better since it’s closer in size to the rears vs the factory tires. I was going to pull them off for spring, but they’re so nice to drive on I think they’ll stay on full time unless I’m doing something on track.

Ravis22 · 12-26-2018, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JonDaddy82

Not a thing. Technically it’s better since it’s closer in size to the rears vs the factory tires. I was going to pull them off for spring, but they’re so nice to drive on I think they’ll stay on full time unless I’m doing something on track.

Cool thanks. Was also concerned about the extra width and the tire contacting the struts. Understand the front at 295 is still less wide than the stock rears, but wasn't sure if the front and rear have the same space between the tires and struts. But if you haven't had any issues, then there must not be a space issue.

Rodan · 12-26-2018, 09:39 AM

No problems with front fitment. The RE980AS appears to run slightly narrower than the stock GYs, but I think even a 'true' 295 would fit without problems.

Ravis22 · 12-26-2018, 12:10 PM

Can’t seem to find anyone who has the rear RE980 A/S in stock. Found the BFG g-force comp 2 A/S in stock though. Was leaning towards the RE980’s but need to get something soon others miss out on most of the season of use.

VinnAY · 12-26-2018, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyrolblue67

Is this your year round set-up or just for winter?
Was wondering how they look? Do they look a lot "skinnier" from the front and rear? How do they look from the side? If you could possibly post a couple photos, that would be great.
Thanks,
Tyrolblue67

Just for winter.

MoreSpeed · 12-31-2018, 10:52 AM

Like others, I like the Michelin PILOT Alpin. I went with 19" and 285's on each corner. No spacers required and I can rotate tires.

Marcedward_907 · 12-31-2018, 01:01 PM

1 more for the RE980AS. Currently mounted with 295/30 and 305/30.

I live in southeast Alaska so our winters are mild. But we do see our fair share of rain. The tires have been nothing short of awesome. Great wet/cold weather grip and they seem like they’d hold in some spirited driving. Not as grippy as the Oem GY in dry. But for a daily driven tire that occasionally sees spirited runs/pulls they have not disappointed in any way.

12-31-2018, 10:52 AM	#27
MoreSpeed Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue A10 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: New England Posts: 716	Like others, I like the Michelin PILOT Alpin. I went with 19" and 285's on each corner. No spacers required and I can rotate tires. Attached Images __________________ - Life is a highway... I want to ride it all night long... Sold 2010 997 GT3, 2016 WRX, 2006 997 C2S, 2003 996 C4S, 2001 Boxster S, 1997 E420 AMG etc..

12-21-2018, 11:53 AM	#16
Rodan Drives: 2018 ZL1 coupe Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 589	Bridgestone R980AS are available in 295/30-20 and 305/30-20, which fit perfectly on stock ZL1 wheels. We have overnight/morning temps that rule out running summer tires year round, but I didn't need/want snow tires. All seasons are a compromise, sure, but daily driving doesn't realistically require any more grip than they can provide. And, unlike snow tires, I can run them year 'round. I don't mind saving the sticky stuff for the track. IMHO, the Michelin PS A/S 3+ are the best A/S tire out there right now, but aren't available in a rear size suitable for the ZL1. Hopefully this will change down the road...

12-25-2018, 08:53 PM	#20
Lashu74 Lashu74 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: PA Posts: 213	I’m running the Michelin pilots A/S 3+ 285/35 20 rear and 275/35 20 front on the stock rims. I don’t run it in the snow or rain but will take it out in freezing temps. The tires do pretty well, they bite enough to get out and have some fun. I def get some wheel spin under heavy acceleration but I would imagine it would be pretty much the same with most all season or winter tires when your making that kind of power. The reason I went this route was because I already had 4 of the 285’s from my 15 1lE.

12-26-2018, 09:39 AM	#24
Rodan Drives: 2018 ZL1 coupe Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 589	No problems with front fitment. The RE980AS appears to run slightly narrower than the stock GYs, but I think even a 'true' 295 would fit without problems.

12-26-2018, 12:10 PM	#25
Ravis22 Drives: Hyper blue ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 32	Can’t seem to find anyone who has the rear RE980 A/S in stock. Found the BFG g-force comp 2 A/S in stock though. Was leaning towards the RE980’s but need to get something soon others miss out on most of the season of use.

12-31-2018, 01:01 PM	#28
Marcedward_907 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Summit White Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ketchikan, AK Posts: 49	1 more for the RE980AS. Currently mounted with 295/30 and 305/30. I live in southeast Alaska so our winters are mild. But we do see our fair share of rain. The tires have been nothing short of awesome. Great wet/cold weather grip and they seem like they’d hold in some spirited driving. Not as grippy as the Oem GY in dry. But for a daily driven tire that occasionally sees spirited runs/pulls they have not disappointed in any way.

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