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So Cal Camaro · 02-26-2013, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SPCBA

there is a nitto that tries to balance the grip with weather capabilities. i dont think they do either extremely well. there are a lot of nitto fans here and i honestly dont know why. i think some swear they do everything 100% which just isnt possible.

people where i was at in the rocky mountains used the continental extreme contacts. not a tire that will bitch slap your wallet and had acceptable wet and snow/ice grip. did a few canyon carves in a buddies mustang in torrential down pour.

The Nitto NT-05 works very well, the 4th fastest guy on the road course was running exactly that, ahead of Jordan running Michelin's...

everyone has a tire they like, no secret you don't like Nitto, just like I don't like BFG Comp2's and will wait to see if the Rival is a hit or a flop on the track, so far only sponsored fanboys have really run it at a hype event paid for by BFG, similar to the Comp2 release....

myold88 · 02-26-2013, 05:21 PM

For the last 2 winters I have the Toyo Proxes-4 all season tires.
Really like them for the cold weather but I never take my SS out in the snow.

MYDLIFECRISIS · 02-26-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mouse6.2

You guys drive your Camaro in the rain?!

OH THE HORROR!!

Ntmd8r · 02-26-2013, 06:31 PM

Just to clarify, I do NOT track or autocross this car.
It is my Daily driver.

I DO track/Autocross my '07 Corvette (my wife does too).

But I do drive the Camaro "spiritedly".
(Every time I am out driving ANYTHING I practice as if I am on a Road course)

Ir0nM4n · 02-26-2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mouse6.2

You guys drive your Camaro in the rain?!

I live in Washington and drive a V6 Camaro what do you think.

My local Race Track: The Ridge Motorsports park

Ir0nM4n · 02-26-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

There are a lot of guys running them that say the Comp2's do well in the rain, no opinion on that, never drove them in the rain...so if that is the main purpose the tire might be fine for that application...

I know I saw a thread that I recall a number of guys were running a General branded tire, like A03 or something, can't remember the model # though, sorry. I'll see if I can search it for you later today.

General Tire G-Max AS-03 available at Tire Rack. I was looking at those for two reasons a good all around tire and lightweight. Also had some very decent reviews.

SlowSS · 02-26-2013, 07:23 PM

I throw my input on the Comp-2's. I just put a set on the back of mine, and so far I really like them. Going to go ahead and put them on the front. As for the "stock" tire size these tires are actually almost an inch wider than stock. I originally was going to go with the NT-05's, but was worried about cold or should I say cooler (sorry I know I'm in GA. It's gets a little chilly

) Climates. Also i didnt like the tread wear rating with the NT-05's. I don't actually drive my car in the rain although there are couple times I get caught in it. The Comp-2's have a harder side wall so the tires feel more responsive than PooZero's. Believe it or not, but my car right now feels more planted in the back where as the front seems like its trying to slide out from under me....if that makes any since.

So Cal Camaro · 02-26-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MINI HLK

General Tire G-Max AS-03 available at Tire Rack. I was looking at those for two reasons a good all around tire and lightweight. Also had some very decent reviews.

Thanks for finding the model....a couple of good choices to decide what will work...

1969to2010 · 02-26-2013, 09:59 PM

I just got vredestiens from group a wheels , I was very surprised they grip great and they aren't too bad on the wallet car def feels better

CHMSC · 02-26-2013, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rudy@Tirerack

If you like'd the KDW series you may want to try their new BFG Gforce Sport Comp2. The Michelin Pilot Super Sport is one of the VERY best.

Love my BFG sport comp 2's much better than the Pirelli's

Ntmd8r · 02-10-2016, 11:03 AM

I realize it has been 2 years now.... but I finally got new tires, after
putting 35000 km on the PZeros.

I did go with Michelin PSS 255/40/20 front and 285/35/20 rears.

WOW !!!!! they are AMAZING !!!!

Great in the rain, and Great in the dry.

I'm a happy camper.

heRS · 02-11-2016, 10:13 AM

Tire shopping myself - after 30k on the P-Zeros and 35 k on the Nitto Invos it's time for new shoes again. I liked the Nitto, did not like the Pirelli. The Nitto's were a free test set, so no complaints on price either. I'm not driving on the track, but I drive in a fairly "spirited" fashion as well.
What's everyone liking these days?

cal45 · 02-11-2016, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ntmd8r

I realize it has been 2 years now.... but I finally got new tires, after
putting 35000 km on the PZeros.

I did go with Michelin PSS 255/40/20 front and 285/35/20 rears.

WOW !!!!! they are AMAZING !!!!

Great in the rain, and Great in the dry.

I'm a happy camper.

Actually, it has been 3 years

Congrats! I have a set of the Michelin PSS's scheduled for delivery today.

ZOOMSS · 02-11-2016, 06:42 PM

A good alternative to Pzeros I my opinion are the Cooper Zeon RS3-S tires, which are less expensive than the Pzeros but are pretty much equal in performance and last slightly longer. They have amazing wet grip( Mickey Thompson derived compound), hold just as well or slightly better than Pzeros through hard cornering, and are almost as good in a straight line. Only downsides are that they transmit a little more road noise than Pirellis into the cabin and lose a noticeable amount of grip in cold weather, but not enough to affect daily commutes. I get about 22,000 miles out of a set compared to 18,000 for the Pirellis which is a plus too. I think as far as AA/Z rated tires they are hard to beat in terms of what you get for the cost, def worth looking into if you're in the market for new tires.

02-26-2013, 05:21 PM	#16
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	For the last 2 winters I have the Toyo Proxes-4 all season tires. Really like them for the cold weather but I never take my SS out in the snow. __________________

02-26-2013, 06:31 PM	#18
Ntmd8r Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS L99 A6 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 63	Just to clarify, I do NOT track or autocross this car. It is my Daily driver. I DO track/Autocross my '07 Corvette (my wife does too). But I do drive the Camaro "spiritedly". (Every time I am out driving ANYTHING I practice as if I am on a Road course) __________________ 2012 2SS RS Black L99 A6 Heritage Grill, Janetty tune, SLP Loudmouth exhaust, CAI intake, RPI Splash guards C7 Triple Black Z51 MN6 Convertible ordered

02-26-2013, 07:23 PM	#21
SlowSS Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Commerce, GA Posts: 3,873	I throw my input on the Comp-2's. I just put a set on the back of mine, and so far I really like them. Going to go ahead and put them on the front. As for the "stock" tire size these tires are actually almost an inch wider than stock. I originally was going to go with the NT-05's, but was worried about cold or should I say cooler (sorry I know I'm in GA. It's gets a little chilly ) Climates. Also i didnt like the tread wear rating with the NT-05's. I don't actually drive my car in the rain although there are couple times I get caught in it. The Comp-2's have a harder side wall so the tires feel more responsive than PooZero's. Believe it or not, but my car right now feels more planted in the back where as the front seems like its trying to slide out from under me....if that makes any since. __________________ My Build Thread!

02-26-2013, 09:59 PM	#23
1969to2010 The Man in Black Drives: 1969 Camaro 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 2,016	I just got vredestiens from group a wheels , I was very surprised they grip great and they aren't too bad on the wallet car def feels better __________________

02-10-2016, 11:03 AM	#25
Ntmd8r Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS L99 A6 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 63	I realize it has been 2 years now.... but I finally got new tires, after putting 35000 km on the PZeros. I did go with Michelin PSS 255/40/20 front and 285/35/20 rears. WOW !!!!! they are AMAZING !!!! Great in the rain, and Great in the dry. I'm a happy camper. __________________ 2012 2SS RS Black L99 A6 Heritage Grill, Janetty tune, SLP Loudmouth exhaust, CAI intake, RPI Splash guards C7 Triple Black Z51 MN6 Convertible ordered

02-11-2016, 10:13 AM	#26
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Tire shopping myself - after 30k on the P-Zeros and 35 k on the Nitto Invos it's time for new shoes again. I liked the Nitto, did not like the Pirelli. The Nitto's were a free test set, so no complaints on price either. I'm not driving on the track, but I drive in a fairly "spirited" fashion as well. What's everyone liking these days? __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

02-11-2016, 06:42 PM	#28
ZOOMSS Drives: 2010 Red Jewel 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 147 View My Garage	A good alternative to Pzeros I my opinion are the Cooper Zeon RS3-S tires, which are less expensive than the Pzeros but are pretty much equal in performance and last slightly longer. They have amazing wet grip( Mickey Thompson derived compound), hold just as well or slightly better than Pzeros through hard cornering, and are almost as good in a straight line. Only downsides are that they transmit a little more road noise than Pirellis into the cabin and lose a noticeable amount of grip in cold weather, but not enough to affect daily commutes. I get about 22,000 miles out of a set compared to 18,000 for the Pirellis which is a plus too. I think as far as AA/Z rated tires they are hard to beat in terms of what you get for the cost, def worth looking into if you're in the market for new tires.