Best tires for street

Cwilly0926 · 03-09-2023, 02:28 PM

I'm getting a new zl1 1le here in the next month or so, just waiting on delivery. It will be just driven on the street, is there a better tire for street traction over the stock goodyear 3r? Maybe the sport cup 2s or something else?

Or are the goodyear 3r also the best for street use?

RamAir02 · 03-09-2023, 02:54 PM

3R is not a good street tire. Most folks, myself included, run Michelin PS4S on the street. That would be my recommendation. They're not cheap, but they're the best.

Save those 3Rs for track days

RobZL1 · 03-09-2023, 03:40 PM

I agree, the 4s are the best all-around performance tire for the street (unless you go with an R888 or RII in the rear or something).

If you don't want to spend the cash on the 4S, the Conti ECS are typically the go to. Most say they are almost as good as the 4S in the dry and better in the wet.

KILLA BEE · 03-09-2023, 05:00 PM

Jus between us haha word on the street is 345 Toyo rear MPS4s in the front or ECS is the best combo known to God!!!!

FarmerFran · 03-09-2023, 05:07 PM

I need a good street tire that has some rain to it. I am not talking going 200mph in the rain,

but say 45 -50

kropscamaro16 · 03-09-2023, 05:15 PM

michelin ps4s

kropscamaro16 · 03-09-2023, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RamAir02

3R is not a good street tire. Most folks, myself included, run Michelin PS4S on the street. That would be my recommendation. They're not cheap, but they're the best.

Save those 3Rs for track days

3rs are scary in the cold and wet lol i almost lost it driving to the gas station one day on a mid 60s day in socal gasssed it going straight and the rear end got loose and i was able to save it not fun!

HemiDave · 03-09-2023, 05:45 PM

I picked up a set of the recently released Continental Extreme Contact 02 for street use. (Not mounted yet, waiting on some APEX rims to get made)

Saw some good feedback on them on the street and track from an SS owner on the forum.

PS4's are the popular choice here.

Cwilly0926 · 03-09-2023, 06:36 PM

I'm thinking about ecs 02 as well, or a set of sport cup 2s that I can get for cheap from a guy. Also which design apex wheel did you get hemidave? I got the vs-5rs in 19s

HemiDave · 03-09-2023, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cwilly0926

I'm thinking about ecs 02 as well, or a set of sport cup 2s that I can get for cheap from a guy. Also which design apex wheel did you get hemidave? I got the vs-5rs in 19s

You have excellent taste in rims.

I ordered the exact same, VS-5RS in 19 inch ZLE spec.

Cwilly0926 · 03-09-2023, 08:04 PM

Satin black? Or anthracite?

I went with black first

HemiDave · 03-09-2023, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cwilly0926

Satin black? Or anthracite?

I went with black first

Satin Black as my one and only choice.

Next you will be telling me your ZLE is Summit White. LOL

Cwilly0926 · 03-09-2023, 08:17 PM

Lol I had a white base 2022 zl1 last year but now am waiting on delivery of a red hot zle, not a huge fan of red but I found one built instead of trying to get one built

JSH · 03-09-2023, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cwilly0926

I'm getting a new zl1 1le here in the next month or so, just waiting on delivery. It will be just driven on the street, is there a better tire for street traction over the stock goodyear 3r? Maybe the sport cup 2s or something else?

Or are the goodyear 3r also the best for street use?

The GY will be hard to beat on warm dry pavement, but undriveable in the wet. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S or newer is better for wet and dry.

03-09-2023, 02:28 PM	#1
Cwilly0926 Drives: 2023 ZL1 1LE 2022 ZL1 (sold) Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: NC Posts: 71	Best tires for street I'm getting a new zl1 1le here in the next month or so, just waiting on delivery. It will be just driven on the street, is there a better tire for street traction over the stock goodyear 3r? Maybe the sport cup 2s or something else? Or are the goodyear 3r also the best for street use?

03-09-2023, 02:54 PM	#2
RamAir02 Shadow Gray '19 ZLE M6 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,441 View My Garage	3R is not a good street tire. Most folks, myself included, run Michelin PS4S on the street. That would be my recommendation. They're not cheap, but they're the best. Save those 3Rs for track days __________________ 2019 ZL1 1LE \| M6 \| SGM \| PDR \| CF Dash \| Nav \| Wheel Locks PPF \| Paint Correction \| ZL1 Addons Rock Guards \| ZL1 Addons Lift Pads \| ZL1 Addons Feather Lite Tow Hook \| JWM Smoked Sidemarkers \| Wildhammer Smoked Rear Reflectors \| JWM License Plate LEDs \| RotoFab CAI \| ADM IC Reservoir v2 \| BC Forged RZ05 \| SPL Toe Arms \| BW Brake Deflectors \| CMS Roll Bar \| Schroth Profi II ASM Harnesses . Sold: '99 Trans Am (bolt-ons & cam) \| '00 WS6 (bolt-ons, heads, cam, 12 bolt) \| '05 CTS-V (bolt-ons, short throw) \| '10 SS/RS M6 (short throw, CAI, coilovers, LTs, catback, JRE tune) \| '01 WS6 YouTube

03-09-2023, 03:40 PM	#3
RobZL1 fo'shizZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ATL Posts: 1,281	I agree, the 4s are the best all-around performance tire for the street (unless you go with an R888 or RII in the rear or something). If you don't want to spend the cash on the 4S, the Conti ECS are typically the go to. Most say they are almost as good as the 4S in the dry and better in the wet. __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Black \| Maggie 2650 // 103TB // Big Gulp Past Rides- 2014 ZL1 M6 Red Hot \| Tons of mods 2004 CTS-V M6 Silver \| Many mods 1995 Corvette M6 Torch Red \| A few more mods 1992 Camaro M5 White \| A few mods

03-09-2023, 05:00 PM	#4
KILLA BEE Black lightning Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nottingham Md Posts: 1,997 View My Garage	Jus between us haha word on the street is 345 Toyo rear MPS4s in the front or ECS is the best combo known to God!!!! __________________ [ 2021 Camaro ZLE 10 speed

03-09-2023, 05:07 PM	#5
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	I need a good street tire that has some rain to it. I am not talking going 200mph in the rain, but say 45 -50 __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

03-09-2023, 05:15 PM	#6
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,817	michelin ps4s __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

03-09-2023, 05:45 PM	#8
HemiDave Drives: ZLE/DEMON/GLADIATOR/GSXR1000R/ZX10R Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: New York Posts: 438	I picked up a set of the recently released Continental Extreme Contact 02 for street use. (Not mounted yet, waiting on some APEX rims to get made) Saw some good feedback on them on the street and track from an SS owner on the forum. PS4's are the popular choice here. __________________ 2018 Dodge Demon #1399 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon 6 speed manual 2023 ZL1 1LE 6 speed manual ************************* 2018 Suzuki GSXR 1000R 2021 Kawasaki ZX10R

03-09-2023, 06:36 PM	#9
Cwilly0926 Drives: 2023 ZL1 1LE 2022 ZL1 (sold) Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: NC Posts: 71	I'm thinking about ecs 02 as well, or a set of sport cup 2s that I can get for cheap from a guy. Also which design apex wheel did you get hemidave? I got the vs-5rs in 19s

03-09-2023, 08:04 PM	#11
Cwilly0926 Drives: 2023 ZL1 1LE 2022 ZL1 (sold) Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: NC Posts: 71	Satin black? Or anthracite? I went with black first

03-09-2023, 08:17 PM	#13
Cwilly0926 Drives: 2023 ZL1 1LE 2022 ZL1 (sold) Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: NC Posts: 71	Lol I had a white base 2022 zl1 last year but now am waiting on delivery of a red hot zle, not a huge fan of red but I found one built instead of trying to get one built

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