Why not an LT1? - Page 7

Wyzz Kydd · 03-21-2023, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by LA_LT1

I'm using 35/255s on my stock LT1 wheels and can't be happier. I think the grip is more a function of the compound than the width. I'd rather have a better quality tire on a stock rim than a super wide rim with an average tire.

I'm now rocking the Pilot Sport A/S 4 and its no longer stupidly easy for the car to break traction, so problem solved.

The compound certainly matters, hence summer only versus all seasons etc., but sidewall depth and tire width also matter. There's no way you're getting the full potential out of your car with 255/35s out back. Even with the OEM tires I can still break the rears loose if I turn off the nannies.

grampi · 03-21-2023, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LeonardS

Did you place an order?

Not yet...

LeonardS · 03-21-2023, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by grampi

Not yet...

Don’t wait too long. Who knows when GM will shut down or reduce production.

lt4camaro · 03-21-2023, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

Life is too short to run AS tires. Your TC and SC are pulling power to keep your car from breaking traction. You didn't magically equal the amount of traction a 275 or 305 summer would give you.

Not if the driver shuts off traction control and go 1 more step and double tap TC and shut off ESC also. ESC really doesnt interfere with straight line pulls and low speed WOT pulls unless the car starts to kick out the rear end.

LA_LT1 · 03-21-2023, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

Life is too short to run AS tires. Your TC and SC are pulling power to keep your car from breaking traction. You didn't magically equal the amount of traction a 275 or 305 summer would give you.

With the PSAS4 the car is not cutting power with TC and SC disabled and traction is not an issue. I've never experienced an all season tire that actually had grip like this.
Generally I agree of course summer tires are better and if controlled for compound, wider is better too.
If I didn't want the option to drive in light snow I would put on summer tires in a second.

Wyzz Kydd · 03-21-2023, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LA_LT1

With the PSAS4 the car is not cutting power with TC and SC disabled and traction is not an issue. I've never experienced an all season tire that actually had grip like this.
Generally I agree of course summer tires are better and if controlled for compound, wider is better too.
If I didn't want the option to drive in light snow I would put on summer tires in a second.

So your claim is that 255 PSAS4 tires provide enough grip that a 6th gen Camaro with a 6.2 engine and nannies off won’t spin under WOT from a stop? Sorry, I don’t believe that.

JamesNoBrakes · 03-21-2023, 10:36 PM

haha. I'm running my 255 square winter setup right now. As far as performance driving, it handicaps the car hugely. I'll be able to switch back to summers in less than a month, but the 6.2 easily overpowers 255s.

DorsoDuroJohn · 03-21-2023, 11:01 PM

Facts right up there! The stock 245's or anything 255 etc will just be shredded eventually. I run a 285/305 setup for summer on the LT1. And it's lovely!

LA_LT1 · 03-23-2023, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Wyzz Kydd

So your claim is that 255 PSAS4 tires provide enough grip that a 6th gen Camaro with a 6.2 engine and nannies off won’t spin under WOT from a stop? Sorry, I don’t believe that.

It hooks! Must be a black magic tire compound. Its an A/S so I'm not sure how repeatable it is once they get warm but on the street with everything off it hooks.

grampi · 03-23-2023, 09:52 AM

GM is shutting down production of the Camaro in Jan '24...looks like I missed the boat...

LeonardS · 03-23-2023, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by grampi

GM is shutting down production of the Camaro in Jan '24...looks like I missed the boat...

You can still order. No boat has been missed…….yet! Hurry up!

LA_LT1 · 03-23-2023, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Wyzz Kydd

So your claim is that 255 PSAS4 tires provide enough grip that a 6th gen Camaro with a 6.2 engine and nannies off won’t spin under WOT from a stop? Sorry, I don’t believe that.

I stand corrected. Floored it from a dead stop in 1st at it spun.
But from a 5 MPH roll in 1st it hooks where as the stock tires would light up.

Wyzz Kydd · 03-23-2023, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by LA_LT1

I stand corrected. Floored it from a dead stop in 1st at it spun.
But from a 5 MPH roll in 1st it hooks where as the stock tires would light up.

I've spun mine hitting second gear at about 30 mph, though admittedly it was a colder day and not the best road surface.

1ceman · 03-24-2023, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by grampi

GM is shutting down production of the Camaro in Jan '24...looks like I missed the boat...

It's March '23 and you can find LT1's currently on Chevy lots!

03-21-2023, 10:36 PM	#91
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,377	haha. I'm running my 255 square winter setup right now. As far as performance driving, it handicaps the car hugely. I'll be able to switch back to summers in less than a month, but the 6.2 easily overpowers 255s. __________________ Everything happens for a reason, except when it doesn't, but even then, you can, in hindsight, fabricate a reason that satisfies your belief system. 2018 2SS 1LE 2023 Colorado ZR2 2022 Stinger GT-line AWD

03-21-2023, 11:01 PM	#92
DorsoDuroJohn Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 398	Facts right up there! The stock 245's or anything 255 etc will just be shredded eventually. I run a 285/305 setup for summer on the LT1. And it's lovely!

03-23-2023, 09:52 AM	#94
grampi Drives: Mazda CX-9 Join Date: May 2021 Location: OH Posts: 41	GM is shutting down production of the Camaro in Jan '24...looks like I missed the boat...

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