High Mileage Tires but not necessarily All-Seasons?

Ugybug1900 · 02-17-2019, 06:06 PM

I am sure this question comes up a lot and I apologize in advance. However, I can't seem to find a definitive answer as there are so many factors. For starters, I live in Texas, and I don't plan on driving below 40 degrees.

I want something that can last quite a bit longer than the stock Goodyear's. I don't really need winter weather features but I do need it to handle wet roads fairly, not necessarily great but drive-able in rain. I don't plan on taking it to the track but I don't want to sacrifice too much dry grip. Just enough to have a little fun on the roads. I drive somewhat spirited but not too crazy. Rare wheel spin when I am showing off. I don't exactly need run flats but it would be preferred.

I was hoping to stick with some sort of Goodyear Eagles because I was planning on getting "Goodyear Eagle" tire stickers as I love the look. Though it doesn't seem like they make good tires anymore.

I have come across several options:
-CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06
-MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S 3+ (TireRack Tire decision guide recommends these)
-PIRELLI P ZERO ALL SEASON PLUS
-FIRESTONE FIREHAWK INDY 500
-BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE970AS POLE POSITION
-BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE980AS

Any Suggestions will be appreciated

matt fe2o3 · 02-17-2019, 06:24 PM

Your selection/research first three were the same as mine - although the BFG A/S was a contender.

I selected the Michelin PS 3+, have the rears on last week and the fronts go on in a few days when they arrive.

The Conti DWS I dismissed as there was a bit of not-great reporting on them. The Pirelli's do not seem to have a great following in terms of volume users and noise. The PS3+ have great reviews overall.

This is kind of cross posted as I put up some opinions of just having the rears on this week in the rain. I'm happy with them. I did throw a compressor and a bottle of slime in the boot and will dig out some emergency ropes in case of tire issue - a reality out here.

Goodyear F1 runflats are expensive, loud and not repairable as I understand - at $$$$ per tire for poor wet performance - why bother.

In terms of cost the OTD cost for the PS3+ rears installed and mounted w/tax was 550 for the pair. The fronts will be about the same. Since the F1s are still on the original wheels I'll swap them out in summer months and run them out in due course.

BradfordCamaro · 02-17-2019, 07:12 PM

I would throw those BFG Comp2 A/S in there.
Great Tire.

Same with those INDY 500s from Firestone.

Dont drink the Michelin koolaid.

Ugybug1900 · 02-17-2019, 11:17 PM

Now I've narrowed it to the Continental DWS, Michelin PS 3+, or PS4

enzia35 · 02-18-2019, 11:16 AM

Look at the General G-Max AS-05.

redcoats1976 · 02-18-2019, 04:58 PM

cooper zeons are pretty good too.i like them better than the pirellis my 5th gen came with.

Rayvan · 02-18-2019, 05:56 PM

Really like the -CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 on my G8GT, and my Mercedes. Quiet, nice ride, great rain tires, no other issues, and they handle in the dry just fine.

Scottyz · 02-20-2019, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ugybug1900

Now I've narrowed it to the Continental DWS, Michelin PS 3+, or PS4

Make sure you report back after having driven on them for a bit. I’m going to be in the market for my car when it arrives

LT4Greg · 02-20-2019, 05:04 PM

I have Continental Extreme Contact Sport tires on my ‘16 SS and really like them. Went with stock size in front 245/40s and 285/35s in the back instead of 275/35 stock size. The 285/35 is about an inch bigger and the speedometer is about 1 mph off according to the Tire Size. Com website.

IneedAZ · 02-21-2019, 07:04 AM

If u want All Season go with the Mich Pilot Sport A/S 3 plus. If you are willing to give up a little mileage then go with the Mich Pilot Sport 4s. Two weeks ago i put the A/S 3 plus on my 2018 Daytona and last week i put the 4s on my Zl1.

Both ride very well!!

Ugybug1900 · 02-22-2019, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IneedAZ

If u want All Season go with the Mich Pilot Sport A/S 3 plus. If you are willing to give up a little mileage then go with the Mich Pilot Sport 4s. Two weeks ago i put the A/S 3 plus on my 2018 Daytona and last week i put the 4s on my Zl1.

Both ride very well!!

I don't plan on tracking so I don't need all grip, I mainly want life. But I don't want to sacrifice so much grip that I can't have a little fun here and there. Will the A/S 3 plus be a good choice then?

IneedAZ · 02-22-2019, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ugybug1900

I don't plan on tracking so I don't need all grip, I mainly want life. But I don't want to sacrifice so much grip that I can't have a little fun here and there. Will the A/S 3 plus be a good choice then?

I drive a lot of back roads to and from work and give them a good workout. They handle really well dry and in the rain too.

matt fe2o3 · 02-26-2019, 03:20 AM

Still waiting for the PS3+ fronts. Should be this week....

Can say that the rears have resolved stability issue in rain for sure night and day vs the F1's. The rear PS3's do not hook up as well as the F1's.

I have a hard left onto an uphill straight that I tend to hit pretty hard. The stability track engaged yesterday - and that does not happen with the F1's - that said no issues, just a nanny kicking in.

Edit: fronts on this AM. Huge noise reduction and ride is not as jaring.

02-17-2019, 06:06 PM	#1
Ugybug1900 Drives: Blue 2018 Camaro 2SS Manual Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 16	High Mileage Tires but not necessarily All-Seasons? I am sure this question comes up a lot and I apologize in advance. However, I can't seem to find a definitive answer as there are so many factors. For starters, I live in Texas, and I don't plan on driving below 40 degrees. I want something that can last quite a bit longer than the stock Goodyear's. I don't really need winter weather features but I do need it to handle wet roads fairly, not necessarily great but drive-able in rain. I don't plan on taking it to the track but I don't want to sacrifice too much dry grip. Just enough to have a little fun on the roads. I drive somewhat spirited but not too crazy. Rare wheel spin when I am showing off. I don't exactly need run flats but it would be preferred. I was hoping to stick with some sort of Goodyear Eagles because I was planning on getting "Goodyear Eagle" tire stickers as I love the look. Though it doesn't seem like they make good tires anymore. I have come across several options: -CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 -MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S 3+ (TireRack Tire decision guide recommends these) -PIRELLI P ZERO ALL SEASON PLUS -FIRESTONE FIREHAWK INDY 500 -BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE970AS POLE POSITION -BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE980AS Any Suggestions will be appreciated __________________ Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS 6 Speed Ceramic White Leather w/Custom painted Trim MBRP Race Series Cat Back w/secondary Cat Delete HERO Sequential Taillights, Diode Sidemarkers

02-17-2019, 06:24 PM	#2
matt fe2o3 Drives: 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: N. California Posts: 234	Your selection/research first three were the same as mine - although the BFG A/S was a contender. I selected the Michelin PS 3+, have the rears on last week and the fronts go on in a few days when they arrive. The Conti DWS I dismissed as there was a bit of not-great reporting on them. The Pirelli's do not seem to have a great following in terms of volume users and noise. The PS3+ have great reviews overall. This is kind of cross posted as I put up some opinions of just having the rears on this week in the rain. I'm happy with them. I did throw a compressor and a bottle of slime in the boot and will dig out some emergency ropes in case of tire issue - a reality out here. Goodyear F1 runflats are expensive, loud and not repairable as I understand - at $$$$ per tire for poor wet performance - why bother. In terms of cost the OTD cost for the PS3+ rears installed and mounted w/tax was 550 for the pair. The fronts will be about the same. Since the F1s are still on the original wheels I'll swap them out in summer months and run them out in due course. __________________ 2018 Hyper Blue 2SS - SOLD

02-17-2019, 07:12 PM	#3
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	I would throw those BFG Comp2 A/S in there. Great Tire. Same with those INDY 500s from Firestone. Dont drink the Michelin koolaid. __________________

02-17-2019, 11:17 PM	#4
Ugybug1900 Drives: Blue 2018 Camaro 2SS Manual Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 16	Now I've narrowed it to the Continental DWS, Michelin PS 3+, or PS4 __________________ Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS 6 Speed Ceramic White Leather w/Custom painted Trim MBRP Race Series Cat Back w/secondary Cat Delete HERO Sequential Taillights, Diode Sidemarkers

02-18-2019, 11:16 AM	#5
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	Look at the General G-Max AS-05. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

02-18-2019, 04:58 PM	#6
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	cooper zeons are pretty good too.i like them better than the pirellis my 5th gen came with.

02-18-2019, 05:56 PM	#7
Rayvan Rayvan Drives: 2018 1SS1LE, Silver Ice Metallic Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 275	Really like the -CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 on my G8GT, and my Mercedes. Quiet, nice ride, great rain tires, no other issues, and they handle in the dry just fine.

02-20-2019, 05:04 PM	#9
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I have Continental Extreme Contact Sport tires on my ‘16 SS and really like them. Went with stock size in front 245/40s and 285/35s in the back instead of 275/35 stock size. The 285/35 is about an inch bigger and the speedometer is about 1 mph off according to the Tire Size. Com website. __________________ 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.

02-21-2019, 07:04 AM	#10
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,110 View My Garage	If u want All Season go with the Mich Pilot Sport A/S 3 plus. If you are willing to give up a little mileage then go with the Mich Pilot Sport 4s. Two weeks ago i put the A/S 3 plus on my 2018 Daytona and last week i put the 4s on my Zl1. Both ride very well!! __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

02-26-2019, 03:20 AM	#13
matt fe2o3 Drives: 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: N. California Posts: 234	Still waiting for the PS3+ fronts. Should be this week.... Can say that the rears have resolved stability issue in rain for sure night and day vs the F1's. The rear PS3's do not hook up as well as the F1's. I have a hard left onto an uphill straight that I tend to hit pretty hard. The stability track engaged yesterday - and that does not happen with the F1's - that said no issues, just a nanny kicking in. Edit: fronts on this AM. Huge noise reduction and ride is not as jaring. __________________ 2018 Hyper Blue 2SS - SOLD Last edited by matt fe2o3; 02-27-2019 at 11:03 AM.

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