Tire recommendations.

Jeremy2171 · 03-17-2021, 02:21 PM

It's about time and I'm not putting Goodyear's back on it.

Looking for something a little cheaper...

The car is a daily driver...never hits the track. Looking for good wet weather and decent stickiness qualities. Winter is mild and likely not going to have it out in it anyways.

Thanks for any suggestions.

enzia35 · 03-17-2021, 04:31 PM

General GMax AS-05.

ctrlz · 03-18-2021, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by enzia35

General GMax AS-05.

I agree with enzia and bought these tires based on strong reviews and his endorsement, not to mention aggressive pricing plus a rebate. I am very happy with them and consider them an all-around improvement over the stock Goodyears.

There are basically two all-season tires in a similar price range. the Generals and the BF Goodrich Comp2 A/S plus. I just got a set of those I will use as my summer tires (I have two sets of wheels).

The Generals get a slight edge over the BFG's for snow. Vice-versa for rain.

Moving up in price there are commonly recommended tires from Michelin and Continental.

WhiteMale · 03-18-2021, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeremy2171

It's about time and I'm not putting Goodyear's back on it.

Looking for something a little cheaper...

The car is a daily driver...never hits the track. Looking for good wet weather and decent stickiness qualities. Winter is mild and likely not going to have it out in it anyways.

Thanks for any suggestions.

So you want a different max/ultra summer tire? or an all season?

cgdelena · 03-18-2021, 10:58 AM

I know some Corvette owners that are convinced the the bang for the buck brand are Continental tires. They claim price, wear, performance, and comfort makes them winners.

Jeremy2171 · 03-18-2021, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMale

So you want a different max/ultra summer tire? or an all season?

I think I would go for all season as my winters are mild. I will not have the car out in snow/ice period so I don't think that will be an issue.

kropscamaro16 · 03-18-2021, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cgdelena

I know some Corvette owners that are convinced the the bang for the buck brand are Continental tires. They claim price, wear, performance, and comfort makes them winners.

i had some on my car when i got my first set of wheels for free wasnt a fan of them...

WhiteMale · 03-18-2021, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy2171

I think I would go for all season as my winters are mild. I will not have the car out in snow/ice period so I don't think that will be an issue.

an A/S is going to give you the performance you want from the car? I just question why people buy a 1LE and put an A/S on it year round. You don't have to track the thing but putting an A/S on it like that just is a waste of the cars capability. Just throwing that around. The best A/S on the market is the AS3+. Also good is the BFG Comp2 A/S+, or the DWS06+.

Jeremy2171 · 03-18-2021, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMale

an A/S is going to give you the performance you want from the car? I just question why people buy a 1LE and put an A/S on it year round. You don't have to track the thing but putting an A/S on it like that just is a waste of the cars capability. Just throwing that around. The best A/S on the market is the AS3+. Also good is the BFG Comp2 A/S+, or the DWS06+.

Ok...non A/S suggestions?

rotis · 03-18-2021, 01:43 PM

Continental ExtremeContact Sport

enzia35 · 03-18-2021, 02:59 PM

ECS would be a good compromise on price/performance.

I would still go with the AS-05 unless you're completely hooning it all the time. Mine are at 23,000 miles and rears are almost done, but the Tire Replacement Monitor still shows good. They still hook up just fine.

Jeremy2171 · 03-19-2021, 09:14 AM

Thanks... I hope to do some price checking later today.

ctrlz · 03-19-2021, 09:25 AM

I don't think you are going to beat the price for the generals. Check if there is a current rebate.

The only caveat I would add is the BFG's would probably be better if you get pelting rain storms where the water can't really drain off the road. My son had the BFG's in southwest florida and they can shed a lot of water. We get that kind of rain here in south jersey often enough for me to give the BFG's a try.

DING! DING! DING!
There is a spring rebate:
https://generaltire.com/promotion?gc...SAAEgJxBPD_BwE

avalonandl · 03-19-2021, 09:34 AM

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500. Love mine

03-17-2021, 02:21 PM	#1
Jeremy2171 Drives: 2017 2LT 1LE Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: NC Posts: 8	Tire recommendations. It's about time and I'm not putting Goodyear's back on it. Looking for something a little cheaper... The car is a daily driver...never hits the track. Looking for good wet weather and decent stickiness qualities. Winter is mild and likely not going to have it out in it anyways. Thanks for any suggestions.

03-17-2021, 04:31 PM	#2
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	General GMax AS-05. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

03-18-2021, 02:59 PM	#11
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	ECS would be a good compromise on price/performance. I would still go with the AS-05 unless you're completely hooning it all the time. Mine are at 23,000 miles and rears are almost done, but the Tire Replacement Monitor still shows good. They still hook up just fine. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

03-19-2021, 09:25 AM	#13
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,175	I don't think you are going to beat the price for the generals. Check if there is a current rebate. The only caveat I would add is the BFG's would probably be better if you get pelting rain storms where the water can't really drain off the road. My son had the BFG's in southwest florida and they can shed a lot of water. We get that kind of rain here in south jersey often enough for me to give the BFG's a try. DING! DING! DING! There is a spring rebate: https://generaltire.com/promotion?gc...SAAEgJxBPD_BwE Last edited by ctrlz; 03-19-2021 at 10:06 AM.

03-19-2021, 09:34 AM	#14
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	Firestone Firehawk Indy 500. Love mine __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

03-18-2021, 10:58 AM	#5
cgdelena Drives: 2019 2SS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: WA Posts: 67	I know some Corvette owners that are convinced the the bang for the buck brand are Continental tires. They claim price, wear, performance, and comfort makes them winners.

03-18-2021, 01:43 PM	#10
rotis Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bastrop, TX Posts: 438	Continental ExtremeContact Sport

03-19-2021, 09:14 AM	#12
Jeremy2171 Drives: 2017 2LT 1LE Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: NC Posts: 8	Thanks... I hope to do some price checking later today.

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