Camaro LT1 Tire Set Up Recommendation

lukec444 · 07-19-2021, 06:51 PM

Hey everybody, this is my first post on here so I apologize if I’m doing something wrong or overlooking an already answered post. I have a 2021 Camaro LT1 and I’m having a pretty tough time getting my tires to hook up. The best 0-60 I ran was 4.5 on the stock all seasons and I haven’t been able to replicate that. I switched to Nitto 555G2’s and they’re pretty bad. 0-60 usually is about 5.0 flat. So I put the all seasons back on and I’m getting about 4.8 usually. A little disappointed to say the least, but I’m assuming it’s because the stock rims cant fit super wide tires. My tires are still spinning at almost 40mph. If I could run a 4.5 0-60 consistently I’d be a happy camper. Anyone have any tire recommendations? I was thinking Michelin Pilot Sport Cups or something along those lines. Thanks

(oh and I tend to shy away from launching with traction control off, I almost wound up in the farm field next to my house, that could be a large part of it too. I launch in sport mode with a small “brake rev”)

Trochoidal · 07-19-2021, 09:01 PM

Hey Luke, welcome to the forum. Lots of good reading here and let me just kick start the adventure with this thread.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=575338

95 imp · 07-20-2021, 12:01 AM

What pressure were you running in the Nittos?

lukec444 · 07-24-2021, 09:38 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome

Yeah I would assume the thinner tires would make a difference. I’m used to my challenger scat pack which had meaty tires and was doing 0-60 in about 4.2 seconds. Might have to invest in bigger wheels. (Sorry for the late reply, I’ve been lacking internet)

lukec444 · 07-24-2021, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95 imp

What pressure were you running in the Nittos?

I believe they’re between 37-38. A tad high I guess, I haven’t messed with their pressure too much

(Sorry for the late reply I haven’t had internet access lately)

lukec444 · 07-24-2021, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trochoidal

Hey Luke, welcome to the forum. Lots of good reading here and let me just kick start the adventure with this thread.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=575338

Thanks for the warm welcome Yeah I would assume the thinner tires would make a difference. I’m used to my challenger scat pack which had meaty tires and was doing 0-60 in about 4.2 seconds. Might have to invest in bigger wheels. (Sorry for the late reply, I’ve been lacking interne

WhiteMale · 07-27-2021, 07:20 AM

assuming its the 245/40/20 that aint' much of a tire but oddly youre getting fair 0-60 times over the 555G2, albeit pressures are much too high as you noticed. If those Nitto's are that size, drop cold PSI to 32.

07-19-2021, 06:51 PM	#1
lukec444 Drives: Chevy Camaro LT1 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Michigan Posts: 4	Camaro LT1 Tire Set Up Recommendation Hey everybody, this is my first post on here so I apologize if I’m doing something wrong or overlooking an already answered post. I have a 2021 Camaro LT1 and I’m having a pretty tough time getting my tires to hook up. The best 0-60 I ran was 4.5 on the stock all seasons and I haven’t been able to replicate that. I switched to Nitto 555G2’s and they’re pretty bad. 0-60 usually is about 5.0 flat. So I put the all seasons back on and I’m getting about 4.8 usually. A little disappointed to say the least, but I’m assuming it’s because the stock rims cant fit super wide tires. My tires are still spinning at almost 40mph. If I could run a 4.5 0-60 consistently I’d be a happy camper. Anyone have any tire recommendations? I was thinking Michelin Pilot Sport Cups or something along those lines. Thanks (oh and I tend to shy away from launching with traction control off, I almost wound up in the farm field next to my house, that could be a large part of it too. I launch in sport mode with a small “brake rev”)

07-19-2021, 09:01 PM	#2
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	Hey Luke, welcome to the forum. Lots of good reading here and let me just kick start the adventure with this thread. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=575338 __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

07-20-2021, 12:01 AM	#3
95 imp Dumb Ass Deluxe Drives: A Tricked Out Mountain Bike Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,959	What pressure were you running in the Nittos? __________________

07-24-2021, 09:38 PM	#4
lukec444 Drives: Chevy Camaro LT1 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Michigan Posts: 4	Thanks for the warm welcome Yeah I would assume the thinner tires would make a difference. I’m used to my challenger scat pack which had meaty tires and was doing 0-60 in about 4.2 seconds. Might have to invest in bigger wheels. (Sorry for the late reply, I’ve been lacking internet)

07-27-2021, 07:20 AM	#7
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 1,982	assuming its the 245/40/20 that aint' much of a tire but oddly youre getting fair 0-60 times over the 555G2, albeit pressures are much too high as you noticed. If those Nitto's are that size, drop cold PSI to 32.

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