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Dempsey · 05-13-2018, 02:27 PM

Greetings

Starting the process of researching new tires. Currently have the OE Pirelli P Zeros on my '15 2SS. I'm not a track guy, but do drive spirited when I can. I live in SE Florida where the temps are mild to hot year round with plenty of rain during the Summer. This is not my DD, so it does sit for a week or so from time to time.
I went on Tire Rack and read the reviews of various brands, but always looking for more opinions. I have had no issues with the P Zeros, seem to be lasting like they should. Any opinions on the Michelin's out now, besides the higher price?
Also may look for new rims as well. Anyone change the front tire size to match the back? Is that even possible? Go with a 295 or 305 for the back tires? Just curious to the differences in ride and what adjustments I'll have to make for them to fit properly.
Appreciate your time to answer

BAD DAB · 05-13-2018, 02:32 PM

Nittos NT555 G2s or the Motivos.

Royal Tiger · 05-13-2018, 02:42 PM

Second. The Triple 5 will probably be my next tire.

CCMADONNA · 05-13-2018, 04:00 PM

I live in So Cal and my tire guy told me the P Zeros were the best, i know we don't get rain like you guys in FLA. so, yeah, I bought two 305/35/20 P Zeros and moved the back ones (275/40/20) to the front when I had only 5,000 miles on them.

The car looks beefier and has a more aggressive stance.

My ride did not change at all when I made the swap.

But, eventually, i will get new wheels - 20 x 10 fronts and 20 x 11 rears in case i ever get crazy 315s in the back.

Royal Tiger · 05-13-2018, 04:13 PM

315’s look SOOO good on the back.

woyster_13ss · 05-13-2018, 04:17 PM

I currently have Nitto NT555 G2's on my Camaro and like them a lot. Not quite as much as the Continental ExtremeContact DW's they replaced (discontinued). Both are so much better than the stock Pirelli P-Zero's.

I'm going to look into the Continental ExtremeContact Sport tires when my Nitto's bite the dust.

Cyber10 · 05-13-2018, 04:22 PM

I'm running different size wheels now but I have the G2's all around. Haven't driven it since I had them put on so can't comment on performance but I can't complain about them for the price. Got the set of 275/315s on amazon for a little over 800 if I remember right.

CCMADONNA · 05-13-2018, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyber10

I'm running different size wheels now but I have the G2's all around. Haven't driven it since I had them put on so can't comment on performance but I can't complain about them for the price. Got the set of 275/315s on amazon for a little over 800 if I remember right.

Okay, now THAT, is a great deal!!

Talladega · 05-13-2018, 06:04 PM

I am running the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's and they are amazing tires. They are defiantly a summer ONLY tire so if you drive in the rain or any other weather look at something else.

SlingShot · 05-13-2018, 06:14 PM

On my SS Sedan I'm running Conti Extreme Sport. They run great in dry and Florida rains. If you are using the OEM wheels, don't go any bigger than 255/285. If you go bigger they won't mount or wear proper. I also plan on using the same tire on my ZL1, they are that good.

Welker2 · 05-13-2018, 06:31 PM

I'm running the Nitto Motivos and, IMO, they put the P Zeros to shame in regards to ride, tradition and tread life. I live in a desert where we get very little rain, but when it does, our roads become extremely slick. Didn't care for the way the P Zeroes handled under normal conditions, they were even worse on wet roads. The Motivos handle them nicely.

CamaroFred · 05-13-2018, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Talladega

I am running the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's and they are amazing tires. They are defiantly a summer ONLY tire so if you drive in the rain or any other weather look at something else.

I was surprised how good the Indy 500s are in the rain. Way ahead of the P-Zeros.

2010reddevil · 05-13-2018, 11:32 PM

I don't get all the hate on Pirelli P-Zero? Mine were junk because they were old. A new set handled great for me? Traction was good and very predictable for me? Dunno what issues you guys have had, but if they're 3 to 4yrs old, I'd swap them out.

UBB · 05-14-2018, 08:34 AM

I put Mich. Pilot SS on mine. good grip on wet roads.

05-13-2018, 02:27 PM	#1
Dempsey Drives: '15 2SS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: SE Florida Posts: 10	Tire recommendations. Greetings Starting the process of researching new tires. Currently have the OE Pirelli P Zeros on my '15 2SS. I'm not a track guy, but do drive spirited when I can. I live in SE Florida where the temps are mild to hot year round with plenty of rain during the Summer. This is not my DD, so it does sit for a week or so from time to time. I went on Tire Rack and read the reviews of various brands, but always looking for more opinions. I have had no issues with the P Zeros, seem to be lasting like they should. Any opinions on the Michelin's out now, besides the higher price? Also may look for new rims as well. Anyone change the front tire size to match the back? Is that even possible? Go with a 295 or 305 for the back tires? Just curious to the differences in ride and what adjustments I'll have to make for them to fit properly. Appreciate your time to answer __________________ CAI intake, Magna Flow Street Edition cat back exhaust, Moroso Aluminum Catch Can.

05-13-2018, 02:32 PM	#2
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Nittos NT555 G2s or the Motivos. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

05-13-2018, 04:00 PM	#4
CCMADONNA Drives: 2014 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	I live in So Cal and my tire guy told me the P Zeros were the best, i know we don't get rain like you guys in FLA. so, yeah, I bought two 305/35/20 P Zeros and moved the back ones (275/40/20) to the front when I had only 5,000 miles on them. The car looks beefier and has a more aggressive stance. My ride did not change at all when I made the swap. But, eventually, i will get new wheels - 20 x 10 fronts and 20 x 11 rears in case i ever get crazy 315s in the back. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS VERT L99 SUMMIT WHITE AIRAID CAI BORLA ATAK CAT-BACK EXHAUST ELITE ENGINEERING CATCH-CAN RANGE AFM-DELETE MODULE HUPER OPTIK 40 CHROME PEDALS PREMIUM FLOOR MATS PREMIUM CARGO MAT DEDICATED 32GB iPHONE HD[/I][/B][IMG][/IMG]

05-13-2018, 04:17 PM	#6
woyster_13ss Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 148	I currently have Nitto NT555 G2's on my Camaro and like them a lot. Not quite as much as the Continental ExtremeContact DW's they replaced (discontinued). Both are so much better than the stock Pirelli P-Zero's. I'm going to look into the Continental ExtremeContact Sport tires when my Nitto's bite the dust. __________________ Ordered 4/24/2013...Built week of 5/13/13...Delivered 6/7/13 2013 Inferno Orange Metallic Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS 6.2L V8, NPP, Manual 6-Speed, GM Performance Shifter, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Bo White's Stage III Ported TB, Sunroof, Window Tint, Gen5DIY Halo & DRL Harnesses, 5000k LED DRL Bulbs, APEX Skip Shift Eliminator, Hood Spears / Front & Rear Blackout Panels / Gills from Big Worm Graphix, Gary's Customz Front & Rear Painted Bowties, Powdercoated Wheels & Camaro Badges, Painted Calipers, Plastidipped Taillight Bezels

05-13-2018, 04:22 PM	#7
Cyber10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 288	I'm running different size wheels now but I have the G2's all around. Haven't driven it since I had them put on so can't comment on performance but I can't complain about them for the price. Got the set of 275/315s on amazon for a little over 800 if I remember right. __________________ 491 hp/438 tq LS3 Conversion \| Comp Cam Custom Grind \| Mast Heads \| Comp Cam Push Rods \| LS7 Timing Chain \| 180 Thermostat \| Ported Intake \| Ported TB \| SLP UDP \| K & N CAI \| Custom 3800 Stall Converter \| Aluminum 1 Piece Driveshaft \| Kooks 1 7/8" LTH \| High Flow Cats \| ARH 3" Exhaust \| ARH Mufflers \| Eibach Lowering Springs \| BMR Floor Brace Subframe Connectors with Tunnel Brace \| BMR Moly Lower Rear Control Arms \| Oracle LED Halo Kit

05-13-2018, 02:42 PM	#3
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	Second. The Triple 5 will probably be my next tire.

05-13-2018, 04:13 PM	#5
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	315’s look SOOO good on the back.

05-13-2018, 06:04 PM	#9
Talladega Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 686	I am running the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's and they are amazing tires. They are defiantly a summer ONLY tire so if you drive in the rain or any other weather look at something else.

05-13-2018, 06:14 PM	#10
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	On my SS Sedan I'm running Conti Extreme Sport. They run great in dry and Florida rains. If you are using the OEM wheels, don't go any bigger than 255/285. If you go bigger they won't mount or wear proper. I also plan on using the same tire on my ZL1, they are that good. __________________

05-13-2018, 06:31 PM	#11
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	I'm running the Nitto Motivos and, IMO, they put the P Zeros to shame in regards to ride, tradition and tread life. I live in a desert where we get very little rain, but when it does, our roads become extremely slick. Didn't care for the way the P Zeroes handled under normal conditions, they were even worse on wet roads. The Motivos handle them nicely. __________________

05-13-2018, 11:32 PM	#13
2010reddevil Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Victory Red 6M Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gulf Coast, TX Posts: 1,424	I don't get all the hate on Pirelli P-Zero? Mine were junk because they were old. A new set handled great for me? Traction was good and very predictable for me? Dunno what issues you guys have had, but if they're 3 to 4yrs old, I'd swap them out. __________________ 2011 2SS 6A Red Jewel Metallic, Vararam Tune CAI, Magnaflow 3" Competition c/b, Speed Engineering 1-7/8 LT's, Circle D 5C, M/T 275/40R20 S/S, HPTuners tune by Ryan@GPI 12.3 @ 112 ACM as of 12/22/19 Gone on 12/28/19 R I P 2010 2SS 6M Victory Red/Black (old ride) CAI intake, Speed Engineering 1 7/8" LT's, X4 base tune, Flowmaster Outlaw axle-back. 12.6 @ 115 SAR as of 9/19/15 Gone but never forgotten.

05-14-2018, 08:34 AM	#14
UBB Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bismarck Posts: 572 View My Garage	I put Mich. Pilot SS on mine. good grip on wet roads.