Tire question for first time user

KentuckyAuburn7 · 03-13-2022, 11:38 AM

Not sure I am competent in posting question, sorry. 2018 SS needs tires, basic use but not in winter, prefer "performance" i suppose... Are Michelin best option & if so, what version? Will also have question about exhaust upgrades and air intakes once I figure out how to do this.

MightyBobo · 03-13-2022, 12:06 PM

Don't know your tire size based off of just "SS". I'm simply going to guess it's a standard 1SS.

Anyway, I'd do Continental Extremecontact Sport's.

Almost all brands make a "good" tire...hard to say any is "best".

KentuckyAuburn7 · 03-13-2022, 12:23 PM

Thank you for your reply. Yeah, sorry, “newbie” so didn’t elaborate properly. For that correction it is a “Redline Edition” 2SS with 245/40 ZR 20 - 95Y (front) & 275/35 ZR 20 - 98Y (rear) factory Goodyear tires on now. I will look into the Continental recommendations. Thanks again.

MightyBobo · 03-13-2022, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KentuckyAuburn7

Thank you for your reply. Yeah, sorry, “newbie” so didn’t elaborate properly. For that correction it is a “Redline Edition” 2SS with 245/40 ZR 20 - 95Y (front) & 275/35 ZR 20 - 98Y (rear) factory Goodyear tires on now. I will look into the Continental recommendations. Thanks again.

No big deal. I guessed correctly re: the size.

SS_Don · 03-13-2022, 02:02 PM

I just put Michelin Pilot Sport 4 all season on my brand new 22 2SS.

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enzia35 · 03-13-2022, 02:56 PM

Not in winter, get some summer tires. Continental ECS, Michelin PS4S are the top of the line, money is no object options.

Some cheaper options are the Yokohama Apex V601, General G-Max RS, Firestone Firehawk Indy 500, and the Falken FK510.

Those are the summer tire options.

The all-seasons are no slouch though.
General G-Max AS-05
BFG G-Force Comp-2 AS+
Continental DWS06+
Michelin PSAS4

are all great all-season tires.

Theroider · 03-13-2022, 06:16 PM

Replaced the OEM run flats with Michelin PS4s. Now just waiting for warmer weather to swap out the winter sottozeros for them.

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LT4Greg · 03-13-2022, 07:44 PM

I had Continental Extreme Contact Sports on my 2016 2SS and they rode and handled well. I did go to 285/35 20 on the rear and the stock size on the front due to MRC/spring clearance.

arpad_m · 03-13-2022, 07:59 PM

This chart pretty accurately reflects reality: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/surve...ay.jsp?type=MP

For street use, the Michelin PS4S has the best all around performance (dry, wet, hydroplaning resistance, noise, treadwear). They will be usable down to 38-40 degrees, although obviously traction will not be great when the pavement is so cold, careful driving is required.

The Continental ECS is close to it in terms of these parameters and typically cheaper to get. The Michelin PSS is an older construction directly preceding the PS4S, not sure you would be able to get a set with a datecode not too old even if you wanted to. I have no personal experience with the Pirelli P Zero Nero GT, it only edged out the Contis with its treadwear, which isn't the most important performance tire metric IMO.

The OEM Goodyear tires the SS comes with are sitting near the bottom of the inferior (runflat) chart.

SS_Don · 03-13-2022, 08:05 PM

Did my research here and on the web and that is why I chose the Michelin.

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LesserO2Evils · 03-13-2022, 08:24 PM

Michelin PS4s are the only tire that go on any of our cars these days.

FlukeSS · 03-14-2022, 09:10 AM

I'm not going to make any suggestions, but I will say this. I have 0 faith in any all season tires regardless of brand or ratings outside of bad weather driving.

Trochoidal · 03-15-2022, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KentuckyAuburn7

Not sure I am competent in posting question, sorry. 2018 SS needs tires, basic use but not in winter, prefer "performance" i suppose... Are Michelin best option & if so, what version? Will also have question about exhaust upgrades and air intakes once I figure out how to do this.

I went with PS4’s and the difference between the GYRF and current tire are incredible. They’re quieter, don’t ride as harsh and as arpad_m Mentioned, they fine in the cooler weather.

Msquared · 03-16-2022, 07:59 AM

If you aren't driving when it's way below freezing (and definitely not in snow/ice), then you need what I call a "three-season" tire and not an all-season. There are only two worth considering: The Continental ExtremeContact Sport and the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. These two perform equally for street use. They are fantastic performers in the dry, even down to freezing (just drove mine in 26F weather a few days ago and they still had lots of grip). But what most people don't realize is that these are the two best rain tires you can buy, bar none. Both of these tires have far better performance in the wet than their respective all-season stablemates (Continental EC DWS and Michelin PS All Season 4). These are absolutely the two tires to drive on the street unless/until it snows or ices up.

03-13-2022, 11:38 AM	#1
KentuckyAuburn7 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: IL Posts: 2	Tire question for first time user Not sure I am competent in posting question, sorry. 2018 SS needs tires, basic use but not in winter, prefer "performance" i suppose... Are Michelin best option & if so, what version? Will also have question about exhaust upgrades and air intakes once I figure out how to do this.

03-13-2022, 12:06 PM	#2
MightyBobo Drives: 2022 VOM 2SS 1LE M6 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Vegas, baby...Vegas... Posts: 816	Don't know your tire size based off of just "SS". I'm simply going to guess it's a standard 1SS. Anyway, I'd do Continental Extremecontact Sport's. Almost all brands make a "good" tire...hard to say any is "best". __________________ 2022 Vivid Orange 2SS 1LE ordered (BDQDHT, 1G1FG1R7XN0108251) - ETA 20220223 20211120 - 1100 --- 20211207 - 2500 20211208 - 3000 (TPW: was 20220103, now 20220124) 20211220 - 3400 (TPW: 20220110) 20220114 - 3800 --- 20220122 - 4300 (1LE Wrap Shuffle) 20220125 - 4B00 --- 20220129 - 4200 (Shipped! ETA: 20220223) 20220212 - 4800 --- 20220216 - 6000! 2024 Silverado EV RST First Edition on reserve, as well.

03-13-2022, 02:02 PM	#5
SS_Don Drives: '22 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,043 View My Garage	I just put Michelin Pilot Sport 4 all season on my brand new 22 2SS. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ '22 2SS \| Wild Cherry Tintcoat \| Design Package 3 \| NPP \| MRC \| A10 \| NAV \| Ceramic Coating \| Full Frontal PPF \| New Hood and Side Stripes \| Michelin PS AS 4 Range AFM Disabler \| Mishimoto Catch Can \| Diode Dynamics side markers \| Cold Air Inductions CAI \| LLoyd Velourtex front/trunk mats with Camaro SS logo ZL1addons Deluxe Rock Guards, Stealth Lift Pads, and Tow Hook \| Escort MAXcam360c \| Footwell Lighting \| Banks gauges in ZZPerformance pillar pod \| Paddle shifter extensions

03-13-2022, 02:56 PM	#6
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	Not in winter, get some summer tires. Continental ECS, Michelin PS4S are the top of the line, money is no object options. Some cheaper options are the Yokohama Apex V601, General G-Max RS, Firestone Firehawk Indy 500, and the Falken FK510. Those are the summer tire options. The all-seasons are no slouch though. General G-Max AS-05 BFG G-Force Comp-2 AS+ Continental DWS06+ Michelin PSAS4 are all great all-season tires. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

03-13-2022, 07:44 PM	#8
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I had Continental Extreme Contact Sports on my 2016 2SS and they rode and handled well. I did go to 285/35 20 on the rear and the stock size on the front due to MRC/spring clearance. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

03-13-2022, 12:23 PM	#3
KentuckyAuburn7 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: IL Posts: 2	Thank you for your reply. Yeah, sorry, “newbie” so didn’t elaborate properly. For that correction it is a “Redline Edition” 2SS with 245/40 ZR 20 - 95Y (front) & 275/35 ZR 20 - 98Y (rear) factory Goodyear tires on now. I will look into the Continental recommendations. Thanks again.

03-13-2022, 06:16 PM	#7
Theroider Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 37	Replaced the OEM run flats with Michelin PS4s. Now just waiting for warmer weather to swap out the winter sottozeros for them. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

03-13-2022, 07:59 PM	#9
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,625 View My Garage	This chart pretty accurately reflects reality: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/surve...ay.jsp?type=MP For street use, the Michelin PS4S has the best all around performance (dry, wet, hydroplaning resistance, noise, treadwear). They will be usable down to 38-40 degrees, although obviously traction will not be great when the pavement is so cold, careful driving is required. The Continental ECS is close to it in terms of these parameters and typically cheaper to get. The Michelin PSS is an older construction directly preceding the PS4S, not sure you would be able to get a set with a datecode not too old even if you wanted to. I have no personal experience with the Pirelli P Zero Nero GT, it only edged out the Contis with its treadwear, which isn't the most important performance tire metric IMO. The OEM Goodyear tires the SS comes with are sitting near the bottom of the inferior (runflat) chart. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

03-13-2022, 08:05 PM	#10
SS_Don Drives: '22 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,043 View My Garage	Did my research here and on the web and that is why I chose the Michelin. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ '22 2SS \| Wild Cherry Tintcoat \| Design Package 3 \| NPP \| MRC \| A10 \| NAV \| Ceramic Coating \| Full Frontal PPF \| New Hood and Side Stripes \| Michelin PS AS 4 Range AFM Disabler \| Mishimoto Catch Can \| Diode Dynamics side markers \| Cold Air Inductions CAI \| LLoyd Velourtex front/trunk mats with Camaro SS logo ZL1addons Deluxe Rock Guards, Stealth Lift Pads, and Tow Hook \| Escort MAXcam360c \| Footwell Lighting \| Banks gauges in ZZPerformance pillar pod \| Paddle shifter extensions

03-13-2022, 08:24 PM	#11
LesserO2Evils GM repeat offender... Drives: 16 2SS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Grandview, Texas Posts: 1,474	Michelin PS4s are the only tire that go on any of our cars these days. __________________ '16 2SS, Summit White. A8. MRC. NPP. Ordered:09/03/15. Received 12/22/15 INCOMING: ‘22 ZL1, Satin Steel. A10. PDR. Ordered: 03/02/22.

03-14-2022, 09:10 AM	#12
FlukeSS Drives: 2020 Camaro 2SS A10 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,388	I'm not going to make any suggestions, but I will say this. I have 0 faith in any all season tires regardless of brand or ratings outside of bad weather driving. __________________ 2020 Camaro 2SS A10 \| Rebuilt by: CBI Street Cars \| 2" SE LT Headers \| 3" SE X-Pipe \| 3" MBRP Axle-Back \| Pri & Sec Cat Deletes \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| LT2 Ported \| 95mm ZR1 TB \| DOD Delete \| BTR Stage I Cam \| ECM, TCM & E85 \|Tuned by: Shane Hinds \| Dyno: 510 rwhp 472 rwtq

03-16-2022, 07:59 AM	#14
Msquared Drives: Chevrolet SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 1,446	If you aren't driving when it's way below freezing (and definitely not in snow/ice), then you need what I call a "three-season" tire and not an all-season. There are only two worth considering: The Continental ExtremeContact Sport and the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. These two perform equally for street use. They are fantastic performers in the dry, even down to freezing (just drove mine in 26F weather a few days ago and they still had lots of grip). But what most people don't realize is that these are the two best rain tires you can buy, bar none. Both of these tires have far better performance in the wet than their respective all-season stablemates (Continental EC DWS and Michelin PS All Season 4). These are absolutely the two tires to drive on the street unless/until it snows or ices up. __________________ Matt Miller 2020 SS 1LE

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