New to summer tires. When & what are y’all running?

krazyk86cu · 08-27-2018, 12:27 AM

So other than a Porsche 996 that spent most of its time broken down in my garage, I’m new to running Summer only tires. I DD my ZL1 (unless it’s raining) and plan on getting some some all seasons mounted on replica ZLE rims.
I’m in NC so I really don’t need winter tires. I’ll be driving my 03 Pilot if it’s icy/snowy.

With that said, at what temperatures should I put up the Summer tires? And how do y’all store them? I know I need to seal them up in bags, but do I really need to keep them inside the house rather than the garage (garage is not climate controlled)? Just curious what you folks do. Also, what all-seasons do y’all recommend? On my previous Mustang GT I ran some Pilot Sport A/S 3+, however that car was only putting down 400 horses.

Fee free to post pics of your winter setups!

krazyk86cu · 08-28-2018, 08:49 PM

Nobody use different tires in the Fall/Winter? Lol

Badmojo · 08-28-2018, 08:59 PM

I'm in Charlotte and drove my ZL1 on Goodyears last winter when it was ~25-32 deg F in the morning, but was 40-60 deg F in the afternoon. It was only 7 miles each way, but I just bought the car and couldn't help myself. The tires get hard as a rock, but I didn't have any issues. I would avoid snow/ice at any cost. I also avoided driving when it was wet and there was salt on the road. My 2010 4x4 Dodge Ram is the lead sled.

If you have a second daily, then I would not mess with the all-season tires. It's not worth it to drive for four-six weeks.

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Originally Posted by krazyk86cu

So other than a Porsche 996 that spent most of its time broken down in my garage, I’m new to running Summer only tires. I DD my ZL1 (unless it’s raining) and plan on getting some some all seasons mounted on replica ZLE rims.
I’m in NC so I really don’t need winter tires. I’ll be driving my 03 Pilot if it’s icy/snowy.

With that said, at what temperatures should I put up the Summer tires? And how do y’all store them? I know I need to seal them up in bags, but do I really need to keep them inside the house rather than the garage (garage is not climate controlled)? Just curious what you folks do. Also, what all-seasons do y’all recommend? On my previous Mustang GT I ran some Pilot Sport A/S 3+, however that car was only putting down 400 horses.

Fee free to post pics of your winter setups!

Artos · 08-28-2018, 09:28 PM

I like the oem tires but I live in the hottest area of most here...lucky if it ever even freezes & it might snow once every hundred years. I have a company truck & am hunting during any real (what I call) cold weather so the whole deal of what you seasonal guys go through is pretty bizarre.

The stock GY tires aren't the same in even 40 temps to me & car is a whole other animal...that is about all I can offer. I went out to the ranch yesterday to check on camp & it was 106 is Starr Co. Yeah, it sucks in summer but I'm gonna quit complaining knowing so many of you fellas don't get to enjoy your Z's for such a big portion of the year.

Honestly, the winter is when I love jumping in her most but highs are usually in the 70's dead middle of it all.

BMWM.D. · 08-28-2018, 10:20 PM

If you have another car for snow/ice, then I'd think a summer tire would be just fine. I've driven on Pilot Super Sports in the high 30's a number of times, and they were totally fine. That's what is on my BMW, and it isn't garaged.

We have a very moderate climate here, but it can get into the 30's at night in January/February if we have a cold spell. I'll get the occasional freeze warning in the morning heading to work during those months, and I've never felt like the PSS (summer tires) were dangerous or at all questionable in that weather.

I'd probably recommend the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S if you're not happy with the original Goodyears. They're an excellent performance tire, while also being very good in the wet. You probably wouldn't want to drive them regularly below freezing, though.

Joszer · 08-28-2018, 10:33 PM

I'm running RE-71 tires for my ZLE. They're a great compromise for both street and track tires. I do believe the tires are discontinued, so finding sizes is becoming increasingly harder. I'll switch to SuperSport 4S after these wear out.

Gunkk · 08-29-2018, 05:26 AM

The OEM tires kickass in the hot and dry, but lose grip quickly below 60F and they will try to kill you when wet.

If I lived WAAAYYY up in the chilly North of the Carolinas

... I'd be swapping out the OEMs for all seasons at about 50F.

RSFR · 08-29-2018, 06:01 AM

This is my winter setup.

Intimidator · 08-29-2018, 06:55 AM

My Goodyears on the stock rims have worn out their welcome on my DD ZL1. Anything under 50 degrees and you are taking a chance IMHO. Any Rain and you are taking a Risk!
My MRR FS05 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S will arrive today. This is my Summer set.
The Winter set will be the Stock rims and Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 in stock ZL1 sizes. I already have the Pirellis in the basement. I have had the PS3 on my previous 2 Camaros and I really like them....I normally put them on the week before Thanksgiving.
If you read the label on the tires in the Picture, the tires actually perform to that SPEC....they are fantastic cold weather HANDLING performance tires.

Aliveguy5 · 08-29-2018, 07:43 AM

Toyo R888R's. However they are mud tire noisy.

Sooner Cole · 08-29-2018, 11:19 AM

OEM Gy's for track. Michelin PS4S on street.

redwhiteandblue · 09-05-2018, 02:52 PM

I have a spare set of wheels from my 2SS I could use for ZL1 winter tires. Is that going to look weird?

STAY IN IT · 09-05-2018, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliveguy5

Toyo R888R's. However they are mud tire noisy.

Yep. Terrific traction, extremely loud.

redwhiteandblue · 09-06-2018, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Intimidator

My Goodyears on the stock rims have worn out their welcome on my DD ZL1. Anything under 50 degrees and you are taking a chance IMHO. Any Rain and you are taking a Risk!
My MRR FS05 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S will arrive today. This is my Summer set.
The Winter set will be the Stock rims and Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 in stock ZL1 sizes. I already have the Pirellis in the basement. I have had the PS3 on my previous 2 Camaros and I really like them....I normally put them on the week before Thanksgiving.
If you read the label on the tires in the Picture, the tires actually perform to that SPEC....they are fantastic cold weather HANDLING performance tires.

I need a tire that is all season for when it gets to low 30s in the mornings (Illinois-near St. Louis) Will the 2ss wheels fit on a ZL1?

08-27-2018, 12:27 AM	#1
krazyk86cu Drives: 18 Red Hot ZL1 10A Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Triangle-Triad NC Posts: 13 View My Garage	New to summer tires. When & what are y’all running? So other than a Porsche 996 that spent most of its time broken down in my garage, I’m new to running Summer only tires. I DD my ZL1 (unless it’s raining) and plan on getting some some all seasons mounted on replica ZLE rims. I’m in NC so I really don’t need winter tires. I’ll be driving my 03 Pilot if it’s icy/snowy. With that said, at what temperatures should I put up the Summer tires? And how do y’all store them? I know I need to seal them up in bags, but do I really need to keep them inside the house rather than the garage (garage is not climate controlled)? Just curious what you folks do. Also, what all-seasons do y’all recommend? On my previous Mustang GT I ran some Pilot Sport A/S 3+, however that car was only putting down 400 horses. Fee free to post pics of your winter setups! __________________ Red Hot ZL1 \| 10A \| CF Hood Insert \| PDR \| Nav \| Sunroof \| Roto-Fab \| Ryker Mod

08-28-2018, 08:49 PM	#2
krazyk86cu Drives: 18 Red Hot ZL1 10A Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Triangle-Triad NC Posts: 13 View My Garage	Nobody use different tires in the Fall/Winter? Lol __________________ Red Hot ZL1 \| 10A \| CF Hood Insert \| PDR \| Nav \| Sunroof \| Roto-Fab \| Ryker Mod

08-29-2018, 06:01 AM	#8
RSFR Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 350	This is my winter setup. Attached Images

08-29-2018, 06:55 AM	#9
Intimidator Drives: 69 GTO, 05 GTO, 2018 Silver ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Springfield, OH Posts: 847	My Goodyears on the stock rims have worn out their welcome on my DD ZL1. Anything under 50 degrees and you are taking a chance IMHO. Any Rain and you are taking a Risk! My MRR FS05 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S will arrive today. This is my Summer set. The Winter set will be the Stock rims and Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 in stock ZL1 sizes. I already have the Pirellis in the basement. I have had the PS3 on my previous 2 Camaros and I really like them....I normally put them on the week before Thanksgiving. If you read the label on the tires in the Picture, the tires actually perform to that SPEC....they are fantastic cold weather HANDLING performance tires. Attached Images Last edited by Intimidator; 08-29-2018 at 07:20 AM.

08-29-2018, 11:19 AM	#11
Sooner Cole Drives: 2019 ZL1-1LE A10 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 512	OEM Gy's for track. Michelin PS4S on street. __________________ 19 ZL1-1LE A10

08-28-2018, 09:28 PM	#4
Artos Drives: A10 LT4 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Deep South TX Posts: 1,094	I like the oem tires but I live in the hottest area of most here...lucky if it ever even freezes & it might snow once every hundred years. I have a company truck & am hunting during any real (what I call) cold weather so the whole deal of what you seasonal guys go through is pretty bizarre. The stock GY tires aren't the same in even 40 temps to me & car is a whole other animal...that is about all I can offer. I went out to the ranch yesterday to check on camp & it was 106 is Starr Co. Yeah, it sucks in summer but I'm gonna quit complaining knowing so many of you fellas don't get to enjoy your Z's for such a big portion of the year. Honestly, the winter is when I love jumping in her most but highs are usually in the 70's dead middle of it all.

08-28-2018, 10:20 PM	#5
BMWM.D. Drives: ZL1/335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 870	If you have another car for snow/ice, then I'd think a summer tire would be just fine. I've driven on Pilot Super Sports in the high 30's a number of times, and they were totally fine. That's what is on my BMW, and it isn't garaged. We have a very moderate climate here, but it can get into the 30's at night in January/February if we have a cold spell. I'll get the occasional freeze warning in the morning heading to work during those months, and I've never felt like the PSS (summer tires) were dangerous or at all questionable in that weather. I'd probably recommend the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S if you're not happy with the original Goodyears. They're an excellent performance tire, while also being very good in the wet. You probably wouldn't want to drive them regularly below freezing, though.

08-28-2018, 10:33 PM	#6
Joszer Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: CA Posts: 52	I'm running RE-71 tires for my ZLE. They're a great compromise for both street and track tires. I do believe the tires are discontinued, so finding sizes is becoming increasingly harder. I'll switch to SuperSport 4S after these wear out.

08-29-2018, 05:26 AM	#7
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,975 View My Garage	The OEM tires kickass in the hot and dry, but lose grip quickly below 60F and they will try to kill you when wet. If I lived WAAAYYY up in the chilly North of the Carolinas ... I'd be swapping out the OEMs for all seasons at about 50F.

08-29-2018, 07:43 AM	#10
Aliveguy5 Drives: 2017 Red Hot ZL1 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 216	Toyo R888R's. However they are mud tire noisy.

09-05-2018, 02:52 PM	#12
redwhiteandblue Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Jersey County IL Posts: 52	I have a spare set of wheels from my 2SS I could use for ZL1 winter tires. Is that going to look weird?

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