New tires, stock size recommend?

blpadge2 · 10-25-2018, 06:06 AM

Thinking about replacing the stock Goodyear F1 runflats. Would like to go to a non-runflat and save the weight at each corner. I have AAA should I ever run into anything an air pump can't fix.

I know most folks around here recommend the Michelin P4S, but as anyone had good success with a less expensive alternative. I'm sticking with a summer only tire as the Silverado gets me through winter.

I'm looking at the General G-Max RS, Hankook Ventus V12 evo2, or the Yokohama S.Drive.

Thanks.

LT4Greg · 10-25-2018, 07:21 AM

I bought some Continental Extreme Contact Sport tires and I really like them. They are comparable to Michelins and have a better treadwear rating. They are cheaper too and ride the same IMO. I had Michelin Pilot Super Sports on my 2010 SS. On my 2016 I went with stock size in the front and 285/35s in the back. They are just a tad bigger than the 275/35s and look better to me too and they fit the stock 9.5 inch wheels. Mph is off by 1 mph. Good luck!

BrianF · 10-25-2018, 09:09 AM

I have had good luck with Michelin Pilot Sports in couple of my last cars. Had much better wear and decent grip, compared to the sticky OE Yokohama tires on my Evo.

Snrub · 10-25-2018, 09:10 AM

I think there are four categories that makes sense for this car:
- Track only. Competitive segment, guessing this isn't you with a convertible.
- Track with some street. 200TW Tires. Again guessing not you.
- Street with some track, ultimate performance. PS4S or Conti ECS.
- Mid-tier street performance. Based on three of your four suggestions, I suspect this is where you fit in. So you have a car that will pull 1.0G on the OEM tires. Unless you're a maniac, you're probably not coming anywhere close to that. Check out the Falken FK510 tires. They performed well in Tire Rack's testing and some of the Euro magazines showed good performance, roughly in line with the OEM goodyears. They're priced very competitively. I recently bought some and while it's early days, I like them so far.

Ataru074 · 10-25-2018, 09:46 AM

+2 on the continental. I'm a big fan of the extreme contact sport for street driving.

orange blaze · 10-25-2018, 12:23 PM

I have done a lot of research as I am looking to go to a high performance all season. The 2 I really like is the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS or the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 plus. Both have great reviews and can be bought from Tire Rack at a very reasonable price.

streetyme · 10-26-2018, 07:15 PM

I also have the Extreme Contactsports and very happy with their grip and ride manners.

SSJ455 · 10-26-2018, 08:12 PM

Conti's FTMFW!

View Poll Results: Tire recommendation
General G-Max RS	1	4.76%
Hankook Ventus V12 evo2	0	0%
Yokohama S.drive	0	0%
Michelin Pilot P4S	13	61.90%
other	7	33.33%
Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

10-25-2018, 06:06 AM	#1
blpadge2 Drives: 2016 Camaro Convertible 2SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 102 View My Garage	New tires, stock size recommend? Thinking about replacing the stock Goodyear F1 runflats. Would like to go to a non-runflat and save the weight at each corner. I have AAA should I ever run into anything an air pump can't fix. I know most folks around here recommend the Michelin P4S, but as anyone had good success with a less expensive alternative. I'm sticking with a summer only tire as the Silverado gets me through winter. I'm looking at the General G-Max RS, Hankook Ventus V12 evo2, or the Yokohama S.Drive. Thanks. __________________ 2016 2SS Convertible, A8, Dual mode exhaust, MRC, Nav, Stainless pedal kit, all-weather mat upgrade, SS center caps, Hurst billet shift handle, Camaro logo armrest

10-25-2018, 07:21 AM	#2
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I bought some Continental Extreme Contact Sport tires and I really like them. They are comparable to Michelins and have a better treadwear rating. They are cheaper too and ride the same IMO. I had Michelin Pilot Super Sports on my 2010 SS. On my 2016 I went with stock size in the front and 285/35s in the back. They are just a tad bigger than the 275/35s and look better to me too and they fit the stock 9.5 inch wheels. Mph is off by 1 mph. Good luck! __________________ 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.

10-26-2018, 07:15 PM	#7
streetyme Drives: 2016 2SS nav mag ride npp a8 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: St Louis Posts: 202	I also have the Extreme Contactsports and very happy with their grip and ride manners. __________________ 2016 2SS A8 mag ride npp exhaust nav sunroof Rotofab CAI Borla Atak NPP Corsa X pipe BBS CHR Extreme Contactsport 2.9 Whipple Elite catch can Rotofab Juiced Motorsports installed by STG Motorsports JMS Fuel Maxx tuned by Gregs Tuning Operation Weld Laguna 17x10 18x5 2006 mustang gt Magnuson Livernois stage 2 heads stage 2 blower cams dynatech headers 4.10's Circle D convertor 533/511bs) (9.8lbs)

10-26-2018, 08:12 PM	#8
SSJ455 Drives: "Kara Zor-El" 2017 2SS HBM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lower Hudson Valley Posts: 2,036 View My Garage	Conti's FTMFW! __________________ Lead me not into temptation. I already know the way. Lana? Lana? LANA! LAAANAAAA!!!! What? Dangerzoooooone.

10-25-2018, 09:09 AM	#3
BrianF Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Maryland Posts: 39	I have had good luck with Michelin Pilot Sports in couple of my last cars. Had much better wear and decent grip, compared to the sticky OE Yokohama tires on my Evo.

10-25-2018, 09:10 AM	#4
Snrub Drives: Gone: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Ontario Canada Posts: 111	I think there are four categories that makes sense for this car: - Track only. Competitive segment, guessing this isn't you with a convertible. - Track with some street. 200TW Tires. Again guessing not you. - Street with some track, ultimate performance. PS4S or Conti ECS. - Mid-tier street performance. Based on three of your four suggestions, I suspect this is where you fit in. So you have a car that will pull 1.0G on the OEM tires. Unless you're a maniac, you're probably not coming anywhere close to that. Check out the Falken FK510 tires. They performed well in Tire Rack's testing and some of the Euro magazines showed good performance, roughly in line with the OEM goodyears. They're priced very competitively. I recently bought some and while it's early days, I like them so far.

10-25-2018, 09:46 AM	#5
Ataru074 Drives: '17 2SS Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 12	+2 on the continental. I'm a big fan of the extreme contact sport for street driving.

10-25-2018, 12:23 PM	#6
orange blaze Red Hot SS Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 150	I have done a lot of research as I am looking to go to a high performance all season. The 2 I really like is the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS or the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 plus. Both have great reviews and can be bought from Tire Rack at a very reasonable price.

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