Looking for a tire recommendation

travislambert · 10-05-2016, 06:42 PM

I recently dropped an LT4 into my 2016 Camaro SS and as you might expect I have traction problems.

I bought a set of the SS 1LE wheels (the real ones from GM) and a set of EAGLE F1 SUPERCAR G2 tires (285/35-20, 305/35-20). To my surprise the traction is way worse than the stock tires. These tires have to be really hot to grip at all otherwise it's like driving on ice.

So I'm looking for a tire recommendation and would especially like to hear from folks with 600+ horsepower. I almost exclusively drive on the street so the tires need to work reasonably well while cold. I would consider something that grips as good cold as the stock SS tires a success.

I also know that many folks prefer the 30 profile tires to the 35s. The 30s aren't out of the question, but I prefer the 35s for these WV potholes.

lugs · 10-05-2016, 06:51 PM

how did you get that lt4? donor z06 corvette? what are you gonna do with your stock lt1? they sell for big bucks used.did you have to retune or replace your pcm after the new engine?

ocautomotive · 10-05-2016, 07:03 PM

You can't just skip over the lt4 part. Please make a thread with vids and pics

as for the tires, nt05r or r888 however it is going to be cold soon so make sure they are warm.

travislambert · 10-05-2016, 07:10 PM

"how did you get that lt4?"
I bought a new GM LT4 crate engine. Any GM parts dealer can sell them. I would recommend Pace Performance. Their website sucks but the people behind the business are top notch.

"what are you gonna do with your stock lt1?"
I still have the LT1. I'd like to sell it locally so I don't have to ship it. I'm open to offers. It has 1,325 miles on it.

"did you have to retune or replace your pcm after the new engine?"
There's no need to replace the ECM, but it does need a tune. I went through hell to get it tuned, but it runs awesome now. I'd gladly give the tune file to whoever wants it.

travislambert · 10-05-2016, 07:18 PM

I've attached a couple pics. I wouldn't mind providing advice to anyone seriously considering the swap, but I'm not sure I want to do a whole write-up. There are a lot of details and hundreds of images.

D2enigma · 10-05-2016, 07:24 PM

Isn't G2 for the track? I remember having that on my vette and had 0 traction on standard road. I ended up changing it to a street tire.

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travislambert · 10-05-2016, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by D2enigma

Isn't G2 for the track? I remember having that on my vette and had 0 traction on standard road. I ended up changing it to a street tire.

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Yeah. I would never recommend these tires to anyone for the street.

I think they were stock on 2015 ZL1 (and probably others) so I assumed they'd be fine on the street but I was way wrong.

lugs · 10-05-2016, 08:16 PM

those mid rise lifts are great. did you reuse the stock clutch? stock exhaust manifolds and the rest of the exhaust?

TopHatPlus · 10-05-2016, 08:23 PM

This thread killed a part of my soul....

Welcome to the forums, congrats on the car, and the lt4... well... good work on that to...

Snowblind · 10-05-2016, 08:30 PM

Mickey Thompson ET Street SS 305/35/20....check em out.

BowtieRocket · 10-05-2016, 08:47 PM

Ive recently been looking for a better alternative for tires as well. I was pointed to the Nitto 555 G2. Gonna give them a shot to see. Nitto sure is proud of them! Lol

thescout6 · 10-05-2016, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieRocket

Ive recently been looking for a better alternative for tires as well. I was pointed to the Nitto 555 G2. Gonna give them a shot to see. Nitto sure is proud of them! Lol

What have you heard about them? I was wondering if anyone has tried Michelin super sports or Sport Cup 2s.

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BowtieRocket · 10-05-2016, 10:27 PM

Heard theyre pretty good. Michelin is probably the best. But come at a considerable higher cost as well...

laynlo15 · 10-05-2016, 10:48 PM

I did the Nitto G2's and love them, mine is lowered and I'm running 20x10 rear and 20x9 up front with 275-35's and 295-35's. Perfect and they hook my car at the track. Went to the ls fest and had a 1.78 60'. Since I sell wheels and tires for a living I can pick most anything I want, G2's were my pick and wouldn't look back. I can tell you the Street Comps will not hook your car at all. You may actually have to run a DR on the street. You'll have to move the wiring harness in the drivers side wheel well if you run a 305-35. I tried them in the Street Comp and they were rubbing the wheel well where the harness is located.

10-05-2016, 06:42 PM	#1
travislambert Drives: '17 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 1,558	Looking for a tire recommendation I recently dropped an LT4 into my 2016 Camaro SS and as you might expect I have traction problems. I bought a set of the SS 1LE wheels (the real ones from GM) and a set of EAGLE F1 SUPERCAR G2 tires (285/35-20, 305/35-20). To my surprise the traction is way worse than the stock tires. These tires have to be really hot to grip at all otherwise it's like driving on ice. So I'm looking for a tire recommendation and would especially like to hear from folks with 600+ horsepower. I almost exclusively drive on the street so the tires need to work reasonably well while cold. I would consider something that grips as good cold as the stock SS tires a success. I also know that many folks prefer the 30 profile tires to the 35s. The 30s aren't out of the question, but I prefer the 35s for these WV potholes. Attached Images

10-05-2016, 07:18 PM	#5
travislambert Drives: '17 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 1,558	I've attached a couple pics. I wouldn't mind providing advice to anyone seriously considering the swap, but I'm not sure I want to do a whole write-up. There are a lot of details and hundreds of images. Attached Images

10-05-2016, 08:16 PM	#8
lugs Drives: 2016 camaro 1ss 6sp Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: pa Posts: 119	those mid rise lifts are great. did you reuse the stock clutch? stock exhaust manifolds and the rest of the exhaust? Last edited by lugs; 10-05-2016 at 08:28 PM.

10-05-2016, 08:30 PM	#10
Snowblind Drives: '16 2SS / '05 SRT10 Ram / '65 bu Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Philthy Posts: 978	Mickey Thompson ET Street SS 305/35/20....check em out. __________________ H/C SBE 9.80@140 powered by Texas Speed

10-05-2016, 08:47 PM	#11
BowtieRocket Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS- M6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,133 View My Garage	Ive recently been looking for a better alternative for tires as well. I was pointed to the Nitto 555 G2. Gonna give them a shot to see. Nitto sure is proud of them! Lol __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS M6- Garage

10-05-2016, 06:51 PM	#2
lugs Drives: 2016 camaro 1ss 6sp Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: pa Posts: 119	how did you get that lt4? donor z06 corvette? what are you gonna do with your stock lt1? they sell for big bucks used.did you have to retune or replace your pcm after the new engine?

10-05-2016, 07:03 PM	#3
ocautomotive Drives: 2017 ZL1 and 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Orange County Posts: 567	You can't just skip over the lt4 part. Please make a thread with vids and pics as for the tires, nt05r or r888 however it is going to be cold soon so make sure they are warm.

10-05-2016, 07:10 PM	#4
travislambert Drives: '17 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 1,558	"how did you get that lt4?" I bought a new GM LT4 crate engine. Any GM parts dealer can sell them. I would recommend Pace Performance. Their website sucks but the people behind the business are top notch. "what are you gonna do with your stock lt1?" I still have the LT1. I'd like to sell it locally so I don't have to ship it. I'm open to offers. It has 1,325 miles on it. "did you have to retune or replace your pcm after the new engine?" There's no need to replace the ECM, but it does need a tune. I went through hell to get it tuned, but it runs awesome now. I'd gladly give the tune file to whoever wants it.

10-05-2016, 07:24 PM	#6
D2enigma Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 201	Isn't G2 for the track? I remember having that on my vette and had 0 traction on standard road. I ended up changing it to a street tire. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

10-05-2016, 08:23 PM	#9
TopHatPlus Account Suspended Drives: 16 2SS NPP MRC Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Burlighton Ontario Posts: 243	This thread killed a part of my soul.... Welcome to the forums, congrats on the car, and the lt4... well... good work on that to...

10-05-2016, 10:27 PM	#13
BowtieRocket Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS- M6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,133 View My Garage	Heard theyre pretty good. Michelin is probably the best. But come at a considerable higher cost as well... __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS M6- Garage

10-05-2016, 10:48 PM	#14
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	I did the Nitto G2's and love them, mine is lowered and I'm running 20x10 rear and 20x9 up front with 275-35's and 295-35's. Perfect and they hook my car at the track. Went to the ls fest and had a 1.78 60'. Since I sell wheels and tires for a living I can pick most anything I want, G2's were my pick and wouldn't look back. I can tell you the Street Comps will not hook your car at all. You may actually have to run a DR on the street. You'll have to move the wiring harness in the drivers side wheel well if you run a 305-35. I tried them in the Street Comp and they were rubbing the wheel well where the harness is located. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

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