[WhiteMale]

Originally Posted by DevilsReject97

Just remember to get a 295 front tire, not a 285. The sizes are slightly off from the factory tire.

Lol what

[LT4Greg]

Get the factory size tires to save money. Bigger sizes mean more money to spend.

[DevilsReject97]

Originally Posted by Z06ZLE

I have heard from the FB groups — take that for what it’s worth — that on ZL1 OEM wheels, you can theoretically go up to 305/30/20 front and 325/30/20 rear without rubbing. Does anybody know from experience if that’s true?

I have not heard that, but I can kind of see that with how these tires are very thin.

Originally Posted by WhiteMale

Lol what

If you compare the specs of the tire side by side, the 285 is actually shorter than the factory tire. The 295 actually matches up better with the factory tire.

[tmp123]

thanks for all the responses

[Gunkk]

Originally Posted by tmp123

Looking to replace the oem tires with something better.

Do you guys have any recommendations?

After running my original F1SC3s down to the dimples, I replaced them with Michelin PS4S. I am happy with them so far.

[#8ZL1Man]

Originally Posted by DevilsReject97

I have not heard that, but I can kind of see that with how these tires are very thin.



If you compare the specs of the tire side by side, the 285 is actually shorter than the factory tire. The 295 actually matches up better with the factory tire.

I am planning to switch to A/S tires on a second new set of rims (I want to be able to drive when below 40 degrees outside). I was actually looking at 275/35/20 front tire for more sidewall height...

[LT4Greg]

Originally Posted by #8ZL1Man

I am planning to switch to A/S tires on a second new set of rims (I want to be able to drive when below 40 degrees outside). I was actually looking at 275/35/20 front tire for more sidewall height...

According to Tiresize.com, the 275/35 20 is 27.6 inch height as compared to the 285/30 20 which is 26.7. Don’t think you would have enough clearance for the taller tire in the front.

[#8ZL1Man]

Originally Posted by LT4Greg

According to Tiresize.com, the 275/35 20 is 27.6 inch height as compared to the 285/30 20 which is 26.7. Don’t think you would have enough clearance for the taller tire in the front.

Others here have gone 275/35 w/o issues. But 285/35 seems to be too much.

[BatMobileLT1]

Originally Posted by #8ZL1Man

I am planning to switch to A/S tires on a second new set of rims (I want to be able to drive when below 40 degrees outside). I was actually looking at 275/35/20 front tire for more sidewall height...

For more sidewall height, especially if you are getting a 2nd set or rims anyway, I think going with 19" wheels and keeping closer to original tire diameter is a better way to go.
As mentioned above: checkout https://tiresize.com/calculator/

[#8ZL1Man]

Originally Posted by BatMobileLT1

For more sidewall height, especially if you are getting a 2nd set or rims anyway, I think going with 19" wheels and keeping closer to original tire diameter is a better way to go.
As mentioned above: checkout https://tiresize.com/calculator/

There are some other factors for me as well. I want to find a long term, go-to A/S tire size for my ZL1 since I plan to keep it. I previously owned a Viper, and I watched while 19" x __ wide-tire size options have dried up (as for a ZL1, good luck finding many staggered options for 285/35/19 tires [F] & 285/40/19 [R] 5 years from now).

Even some mainstream cars are already coming with 21" rims now. Thanks to EVs, I think we'll see lots more 25 & 30 profile tires for:

20X8.5
21x9
22x9.5

In other words, I think we'll soon be in a world where there are almost no A/S tires that are 295+ with more than a 30 profile, so I'm staying with 20s.

I also want to get away from the 11" wide with 305s in the rear. I'm going to keep my stock staggered 10" & 11" OEM rims, but I want to run a second set with 20x10 in the rear when I get the A/S tires.

[DangerZL1]

I replaced the GY SC3s with the Michelin PS4AS for all weather usage. The side walls are not as stiff as the SC3s and they give up the razor sharp steering response. I don’t drive my car hard, but if I were to replace the tires I’d try the PS4s and just avoid driving in colder temps

[SOCAL.M6.ZLE]

Toyo R888R's all the way...

[Z06ZLE]

Originally Posted by SOCAL.M6.ZLE

Toyo R888R's all the way...

What would you say are the pros and cons (both measured and subjective differences) of Toyo R888s vs the Michelin PS4’s and Sport Cup 2s vs Goodyear SC3s and SC3Rs?