Another cliché street tires on a ZLE thread

Stephen12ZL1 · 05-08-2021, 08:50 PM

I have other wheels for track use so I decided to put a set of Continental Extreme Contact Sport tires on the factory wheels. Wow! What an amazing difference! I have (up to this point) only driven on the Goodyear Supercar 3R factory tires which aren't known for their street manners.

As for what is so much better...cold performance when the tires aren't up to temp is soooo much better. The compliance of the sidewall is a huge + because the 3Rs will jar and rumble on every imperfection. Tramlining is absent and bridge junctions are not a problem. The harshness is gone. The car is completely driveable and enjoyable on the street. Some of you are saying "duh" but I didn't expect this much.

I opted for the Continentals because of their reputation and price. Michelin 4S was a possibility also. See below for a pic from Tire Rack.

Chippy · 05-08-2021, 10:55 PM

Yes the tires are good. I was going to get the PS4 but sizes were unavailable so pulled the Extreme contact’s been very satisfied with them for street duties.

Cjw · 05-09-2021, 03:10 AM

Agreed, on these now as daily/wet tires. Only thing I’d have to say is, wish they where the smallest bit wider or 315/335 sizes

R3ctivision · 05-09-2021, 03:19 AM

I'm running the same on the street. Love em.

Checkmate1 · 05-09-2021, 06:57 AM

The first thing I did before even taking delivery of the car was to put on PS4S tires. I never had the ride issues that people kept harping about. The high spring rates on this car is complemented by tires with softer sidewalls for the street.

I reserve the GY3R tires for the track only.

gtfoxy · 05-09-2021, 07:47 AM

Pics on-car?

Trak-Toy · 05-09-2021, 07:58 AM

I noticed the same differences when swapping the SC3R’s to the PS4S. There is a very noticeable difference in ride quality with the suspension on the ZLE. As you stated, so much more compliant for daily road use. Doesn’t ‘self-mutilate’ by throwing rocks and road debris at itself like the super sticky SC3R’s always did.

JSH · 05-09-2021, 08:17 AM

There's no more popular topic here than tires, and I always reply the same - MPS4S

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

I have other wheels for track use so I decided to put a set of Continental Extreme Contact Sport tires on the factory wheels. Wow! What an amazing difference! I have (up to this point) only driven on the Goodyear Supercar 3R factory tires which aren't known for their street manners.

As for what is so much better...cold performance when the tires aren't up to temp is soooo much better. The compliance of the sidewall is a huge + because the 3Rs will jar and rumble on every imperfection. Tramlining is absent and bridge junctions are not a problem. The harshness is gone. The car is completely driveable and enjoyable on the street. Some of you are saying "duh" but I didn't expect this much.

I opted for the Continentals because of their reputation and price. Michelin 4S was a possibility also. See below for a pic from Tire Rack.

WhiteMale · 05-10-2021, 07:17 AM

I put the ECS on my 1LE and I like a lot of things about the tire but the front end has a push to it now when driven hard that I just don't like. Sidewall feels soft, or it rolls over before it bites...I don't like it for that reason alone. Been trying +2 psi on the fronts but I'm not happy with it. Nice treadwear, quiet, lots of grip up to that point that I want to push it hard. Of course much more hydroplane resistant than the SC3.

Stephen12ZL1 · 05-10-2021, 09:15 PM

pics

JSH · 05-11-2021, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

pics

Buying a lift has been on my things-to-do for too long now

avalonandl · 05-11-2021, 08:10 AM

I love my Continental Extremes on my ZL-1. Just installed and aligned last week.

Sysopz · 05-11-2021, 09:17 AM

I just got new tires on my 18' ZLE and highly considered the Continentals but opted for 305/30ZR19 MPS4S front and 345/30ZR19~NITTO NT555RII rear. I finally have traction! My tire guys said the Continentals would be a great choice for all year rubber. I'm on the east coast US, they told me the Continentals perform much better than most performance tires in the colder weather.

Z OH 6 · 05-11-2021, 09:58 AM

I've been saying for the last 3 years that the best two tires are the Michelin PS4S and the Conti ExtremeContact Sport. The Conti's are cheaper and will give you 90-95% of the performance of the PS4S. I love them and wouldn't hesitate to recommend both sets of tires depending on your budget.

05-08-2021, 08:50 PM	#1
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	Another cliché street tires on a ZLE thread I have other wheels for track use so I decided to put a set of Continental Extreme Contact Sport tires on the factory wheels. Wow! What an amazing difference! I have (up to this point) only driven on the Goodyear Supercar 3R factory tires which aren't known for their street manners. As for what is so much better...cold performance when the tires aren't up to temp is soooo much better. The compliance of the sidewall is a huge + because the 3Rs will jar and rumble on every imperfection. Tramlining is absent and bridge junctions are not a problem. The harshness is gone. The car is completely driveable and enjoyable on the street. Some of you are saying "duh" but I didn't expect this much. I opted for the Continentals because of their reputation and price. Michelin 4S was a possibility also. See below for a pic from Tire Rack. Attached Images __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

05-08-2021, 10:55 PM	#2
Chippy BanHamWatch Drives: 21 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 248	Yes the tires are good. I was going to get the PS4 but sizes were unavailable so pulled the Extreme contact’s been very satisfied with them for street duties. __________________ 2021 ZL1 1LE Auto

05-09-2021, 03:19 AM	#4
R3ctivision 1LE Convert Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 367	I'm running the same on the street. Love em. __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE (Red Hot) 2002 BMW Spec E46 race car (Lizard Green) Previous cars: - 2018 Miata RF GT (Machine Gray/Auburn) - 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE (Summit White) - 2008 BMW 135i (Montego Blue) - 1996 BMW 328i (Arctic Silver)

05-09-2021, 06:57 AM	#5
Checkmate1 Drives: Garnet Red / ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 492	The first thing I did before even taking delivery of the car was to put on PS4S tires. I never had the ride issues that people kept harping about. The high spring rates on this car is complemented by tires with softer sidewalls for the street. I reserve the GY3R tires for the track only. __________________ #SAVETHEMANUALS

05-10-2021, 09:15 PM	#10
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	pics Attached Images __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

05-09-2021, 03:10 AM	#3
Cjw Drives: 370z, Srt-6 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Montgomery Posts: 120	Agreed, on these now as daily/wet tires. Only thing I’d have to say is, wish they where the smallest bit wider or 315/335 sizes

05-09-2021, 07:47 AM	#6
gtfoxy Account Suspended Drives: '21 Wild Cherry ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: WI Posts: 2,082	Pics on-car?

05-09-2021, 07:58 AM	#7
Trak-Toy Drives: 2023 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Virginia Posts: 270	I noticed the same differences when swapping the SC3R’s to the PS4S. There is a very noticeable difference in ride quality with the suspension on the ZLE. As you stated, so much more compliant for daily road use. Doesn’t ‘self-mutilate’ by throwing rocks and road debris at itself like the super sticky SC3R’s always did.

05-10-2021, 07:17 AM	#9
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 1,988	I put the ECS on my 1LE and I like a lot of things about the tire but the front end has a push to it now when driven hard that I just don't like. Sidewall feels soft, or it rolls over before it bites...I don't like it for that reason alone. Been trying +2 psi on the fronts but I'm not happy with it. Nice treadwear, quiet, lots of grip up to that point that I want to push it hard. Of course much more hydroplane resistant than the SC3.

05-11-2021, 08:10 AM	#12
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	I love my Continental Extremes on my ZL-1. Just installed and aligned last week. __________________ 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

05-11-2021, 09:17 AM	#13
Sysopz Drives: 2018 ZLE M6, '15 CLS 63s AMG Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Valley Forge PA Posts: 45	I just got new tires on my 18' ZLE and highly considered the Continentals but opted for 305/30ZR19 MPS4S front and 345/30ZR19~NITTO NT555RII rear. I finally have traction! My tire guys said the Continentals would be a great choice for all year rubber. I'm on the east coast US, they told me the Continentals perform much better than most performance tires in the colder weather.

05-11-2021, 09:58 AM	#14
Z OH 6 Drives: 2021 Red Hot ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Gapplebees Posts: 3,083	I've been saying for the last 3 years that the best two tires are the Michelin PS4S and the Conti ExtremeContact Sport. The Conti's are cheaper and will give you 90-95% of the performance of the PS4S. I love them and wouldn't hesitate to recommend both sets of tires depending on your budget.

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