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spartacus459 · 03-15-2018, 08:37 AM

It's about time to replace the tires that came with my car, 15 1LE so I believe it came with the eagle f1's, currently at 7600 miles so they didn't last long. What's the best thing to replace them with? Is anyone coming out with anything good in the near future? Or what would you guys recommend? I don't drive this car in the winter or even rain for that matter. Would like something pretty wide in the back.

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racesloth · 03-15-2018, 09:06 AM

Firestone Indy 500's 285/35/20 front and 305/35/20 rear - decent tire resonably priced...

frankwjr · 03-15-2018, 09:22 AM

My BFG Comp-2 T/A summers are simply awesome...and my BFG Comp-2 T/A A/S I currently have on the stock rims(winter setup) do an incredible job considering the low temps and some of the conditions I have driven in..and they are 2yo...good luck!

spartacus459 · 03-15-2018, 09:31 AM

This is gonna sound dumb but is there anyway to get a new key for my lugs? It's the set that came with the car and I seem to have misplaced the socket. The Chevy dealership I bought them from said they couldn't get one.

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Reichler · 03-15-2018, 11:50 AM

Nope. Need to get a new set of locking lugnuts.

You can get the old ones off by hammering on a slightly smaller socket.

Reichler · 03-15-2018, 11:53 AM

Also, the "best" summer tires always has been (and may always will be) Michelin PSS's or Sport Cup 2's.

DrkPhx · 03-15-2018, 12:54 PM

^^^ Which is now replaced by the highly rated 4S.

racesloth · 03-16-2018, 07:54 AM

The 4S is a great tire - but it is $$$$$

SS PANTHER · 03-16-2018, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reichler

Also, the "best" summer tires always has been (and may always will be) Michelin PSS's or Sport Cup 2's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrkPhx

^^^ Which is now replaced by the highly rated 4S.

Quote:

Originally Posted by racesloth

The 4S is a great tire - but it is $$$$$

This, this and this

Scott@Bjorn3D · 03-17-2018, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racesloth

The 4S is a great tire - but it is $$$$$

Love my 4S, have 10" rims and 285/35 all the way around.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 03-17-2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by racesloth

Firestone Indy 500's 285/35/20 front and 305/35/20 rear - decent tire resonably priced...

I just tried to get these, back ordered for a while from what tire rack told me.

Bagheera_thecamaro · 03-20-2018, 04:20 PM

I am beyond pleased with my Firehawk Indy's great tires - these are the first summer tires I've ever owned, and seriously...they are the BEST. Go online, they have a TON of great reviews, seriously. I cannot rave about these enough they're great summer tires for our cars.

Nittos are also excellent. I have 555s on the stang and they're excellent.

JimE · 03-25-2018, 02:32 PM

Depends on usage.

And I assume you mean the rears need replacing (cost of playing around). I have 15,000 or so on mine, and this will be the last summer I get from the rears for sure.

03-15-2018, 08:37 AM	#1
spartacus459 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Nebraska Posts: 36 View My Garage	Best upcoming summer tire? It's about time to replace the tires that came with my car, 15 1LE so I believe it came with the eagle f1's, currently at 7600 miles so they didn't last long. What's the best thing to replace them with? Is anyone coming out with anything good in the near future? Or what would you guys recommend? I don't drive this car in the winter or even rain for that matter. Would like something pretty wide in the back. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

03-15-2018, 09:06 AM	#2
racesloth Dan Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IOM Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Georgia, USA not the other one Posts: 1,041	Firestone Indy 500's 285/35/20 front and 305/35/20 rear - decent tire resonably priced... __________________ Dan 2010 IOM SS YSI-B, Pat G Cam, Ported CTS-V Heads, ARH LTs MBRP 3" exhaust http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=ysi

03-15-2018, 09:22 AM	#3
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,446	My BFG Comp-2 T/A summers are simply awesome...and my BFG Comp-2 T/A A/S I currently have on the stock rims(winter setup) do an incredible job considering the low temps and some of the conditions I have driven in..and they are 2yo...good luck! __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

03-16-2018, 07:54 AM	#8
racesloth Dan Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IOM Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Georgia, USA not the other one Posts: 1,041	The 4S is a great tire - but it is $$$$$ __________________ Dan 2010 IOM SS YSI-B, Pat G Cam, Ported CTS-V Heads, ARH LTs MBRP 3" exhaust http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=ysi

03-20-2018, 04:20 PM	#12
Bagheera_thecamaro BAGHEERA Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 46 View My Garage	I am beyond pleased with my Firehawk Indy's great tires - these are the first summer tires I've ever owned, and seriously...they are the BEST. Go online, they have a TON of great reviews, seriously. I cannot rave about these enough they're great summer tires for our cars. Nittos are also excellent. I have 555s on the stang and they're excellent. __________________ FUELENT // Awesome Car Content for All Car Enthusiasts! Bagheera the '14 1LT Camaro // Follow the build on Instagram @Bagheera_TheCamaro

03-15-2018, 09:31 AM	#4
spartacus459 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Nebraska Posts: 36 View My Garage	This is gonna sound dumb but is there anyway to get a new key for my lugs? It's the set that came with the car and I seem to have misplaced the socket. The Chevy dealership I bought them from said they couldn't get one. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

03-15-2018, 11:50 AM	#5
Reichler Drives: 2004 GTO & 2005 GTO Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 303	Nope. Need to get a new set of locking lugnuts. You can get the old ones off by hammering on a slightly smaller socket.

03-15-2018, 11:53 AM	#6
Reichler Drives: 2004 GTO & 2005 GTO Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 303	Also, the "best" summer tires always has been (and may always will be) Michelin PSS's or Sport Cup 2's.

03-15-2018, 12:54 PM	#7
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	^^^ Which is now replaced by the highly rated 4S.

03-25-2018, 02:32 PM	#13
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	Depends on usage. And I assume you mean the rears need replacing (cost of playing around). I have 15,000 or so on mine, and this will be the last summer I get from the rears for sure.