tire replacement... thoughts?

02silververtSS · 12-27-2020, 12:56 PM

Hi, new here, first post..

I have a 2106 RS V6 vert auto currently with run-flats. I also have a 2002 SS vert M6. I put Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's on the '02 and they are great...even did the track day with the OCC a couple years ago. Nice ride, but also great grip. I know the Firestones are summer tires but don't drive either car in the winter.

Any recommendations on replacements for the 2016 ? I'm open to switching from run-flats since I have a roadside assistance package that would get me into a garage... I'd like to hear any experiences, please...

HCI2000SS · 12-27-2020, 01:31 PM

I have a 2018 RS V6 A8, and a 2000 SS M6 myself. Being that my V6 is my daily (I have a dedicated snow setup for winter) I'll be replacing the stock runflats with a non runflat when the time comes. Not exactly sure what brand I'm going with yet, but it will definitely be some sort of all seasons again. If you'll be driving in cold weather, and you're not tracking the car, I'd stay away with summer tires for multiple reasons

02silververtSS · 12-27-2020, 08:35 PM

What's your winter snow setup? The 02 is my keeper and I might drive the 16 RS next winter...

HCI2000SS · 12-27-2020, 08:46 PM

Yeah my 2000 SS is my keeper as well, and my 2018 V6 is my daily. Im running a aftermarket 18" wheel (fk ethos rt-7m) with Nokean R2's. It's a nice looking wheel and Nokeans are awesome. With a good snow tire the Camaro (or any rear wheel drive sports car) will do better than you might imagine. Even better than all wheel drive on basic all seasons. What do you currently drive for winter?

12-27-2020, 12:56 PM	#1
02silververtSS Drives: 2002 SS vert, 2016 RS vert Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Ontario, canada Posts: 4	tire replacement... thoughts? Hi, new here, first post.. I have a 2106 RS V6 vert auto currently with run-flats. I also have a 2002 SS vert M6. I put Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's on the '02 and they are great...even did the track day with the OCC a couple years ago. Nice ride, but also great grip. I know the Firestones are summer tires but don't drive either car in the winter. Any recommendations on replacements for the 2016 ? I'm open to switching from run-flats since I have a roadside assistance package that would get me into a garage... I'd like to hear any experiences, please...

12-27-2020, 01:31 PM	#2
HCI2000SS Drives: 2018 Camaro V6/RS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 1,596	I have a 2018 RS V6 A8, and a 2000 SS M6 myself. Being that my V6 is my daily (I have a dedicated snow setup for winter) I'll be replacing the stock runflats with a non runflat when the time comes. Not exactly sure what brand I'm going with yet, but it will definitely be some sort of all seasons again. If you'll be driving in cold weather, and you're not tracking the car, I'd stay away with summer tires for multiple reasons

12-27-2020, 08:35 PM	#3
02silververtSS Drives: 2002 SS vert, 2016 RS vert Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Ontario, canada Posts: 4	What's your winter snow setup? The 02 is my keeper and I might drive the 16 RS next winter...

12-27-2020, 08:46 PM	#4
HCI2000SS Drives: 2018 Camaro V6/RS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 1,596	Yeah my 2000 SS is my keeper as well, and my 2018 V6 is my daily. Im running a aftermarket 18" wheel (fk ethos rt-7m) with Nokean R2's. It's a nice looking wheel and Nokeans are awesome. With a good snow tire the Camaro (or any rear wheel drive sports car) will do better than you might imagine. Even better than all wheel drive on basic all seasons. What do you currently drive for winter?

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