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revobasher · 04-16-2015, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by yotaman96

ET Streets are drag radials and wear very quickly. I have an extra pair of wheels with the ET Streets mounted that I put on for track days and occasional street duty.

Ok,.. I as thinking they were both drag radial.. sounds like ET Streets would be the way to go then as the ZL1 is not my DD so no issues with everyday drives, rain, etc.

SparkyDL75 · 04-17-2015, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by revobasher

Is there a reason you guys are going with the street comps over the ET streets?

Cause I wanna go fast AROUND TURNS not just straight...

damian559 · 04-17-2015, 01:19 AM

Where's the cheapest place you guys bought them from?

SparkyDL75 · 04-24-2015, 03:04 PM

I got mine from Discount Tire in Bowling Green, KY for about $200 each. I have heard of people finding them for as low as $120 each.

cj04 · 04-24-2015, 03:20 PM

I paid 163 a piece about 3 weeks ago

kdluke · 05-11-2015, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DrkPhx

I had a full set of the MT Street Comps installed a few weeks ago and finally put some miles on them. They're much quieter and smoother than the GY's. As for handling.. not bad so far. It was 37 F here so I was still somewhat cautious to really push the car in the turns. However I did manage to pull 1.09g on one of my favorite turns compared to 1.13g with the GY's in 70 + temps. I felt no sliding, but I did feel slight tread squirm which will go away as they start to wear. So far, a good tire for the price, but I will see as time goes on.

Edit: Here are two pics of them installed. They have a very square shoulder which I like. 275/35/20 F, 305/35/20 R set at 32 psi all around.

DrkPhx,
Any updates on performance since the weather has gotten warmer. I just ordered 305/35/20 (R) and 275/35/20 (F) backordered everywhere. Are you happy with the way the tires sit on the rim. Looks like no tire bulge. Pretty clean. Do you have more pics? Thanx

JamesZL1 · 05-13-2015, 06:21 AM

I have gotten to put some more miles on mine and if I am on asphault and stab the throttle, I still get some wheel spin, but no where like the stock F1's. Normally if I try it again, the tires stick really good and I don't have any problems or issues. I have even taken them to the track once. Ran them at 21 lbs. and was having a hard time getting them to stick. I only made 3 passes, so I really can't say that I learned what type of burnout that they liked before they would stick. I was able to run a 11.4 @ 128. That was my personal best last year when I was running the Nitto NT05R drag radial, so doing that on a street tire isn't too bad. I know I could make some better passes if I had the time, but I have a good set of DR's, i'm not going to waste my street tires if I don't have to..lol

DrkPhx · 05-13-2015, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kdluke

DrkPhx,
Any updates on performance since the weather has gotten warmer. I just ordered 305/35/20 (R) and 275/35/20 (F) backordered everywhere. Are you happy with the way the tires sit on the rim. Looks like no tire bulge. Pretty clean. Do you have more pics? Thanx

They fit and look great on the wheels. As for performance they are worthless in a straight line (just like the GY), but I didn't buy them for that. That's what the DR's are for. I've yet to push them to the max in cornering, but I have been pleasantly surprised how well they've held up so far. I'm pretty certain I can top my previous best g once I push it. Hope this helps.

Here is a quick cell phone pic.

Red Hot ZL1 · 05-13-2015, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DrkPhx

I'm pretty certain I can top my previous best g once I push it.

And what is your best g? On the GY @ 72* I got 1.14 (yep I question the accuracy of the stock "G meter").

Tennis_pro · 05-14-2015, 08:28 AM

Hey guys, brinigng this thread back to the surface. Just wondering why some people are going with 40 sideall tires for the front instead of 35? The stock tires have a 35 rating, just wondering why some people are going to 40...

robrocketanski · 05-14-2015, 09:36 AM

Just preference. The height of the tire will be slightly lower with a 35 profile vs. a 40 so if someone wants a closer to stock height and they have gone to 275 then a 40 would be better, a 275/35 is going to be smaller than stock.

DrkPhx · 05-14-2015, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Hot ZL1

And what is your best g? On the GY @ 72* I got 1.14 (yep I question the accuracy of the stock "G meter").

1.13 g was my previous best.

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Originally Posted by robrocketanski

Just preference. The height of the tire will be slightly lower with a 35 profile vs. a 40 so if someone wants a closer to stock height and they have gone to 275 then a 40 would be better, a 275/35 is going to be smaller than stock.

The 275/35 (27.6") profile is actually closer to the stock front height (27.9"). The 275/40 profile is 28.6" which is also taller than the stock rear height of 28.4".

Tennis_pro · 05-14-2015, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DrkPhx

1.13 g was my previous best.

The 275/35 (27.6") profile is actually closer to the stock front height (27.9"). The 275/40 profile is 28.6" which is also taller than the stock rear height of 28.4".

The stock front tires are 35 sidewall, so that's why I was wonder why some people are going to 40. I would assume leaving it at 35 to keep as cose to stock as possible.

robrocketanski · 05-14-2015, 11:11 AM

I didn't check the math again sorry. I think I was thinking of people using the 315s in the rear, that would work well with the 40 in front. I would prefer more sidewall for Michigan roads. But I wouldn't do the 40 with 305 in the rear, even if it isn't a noticable difference it would feel wrong

I am looking at 19" - 305/35/19 rear and 275/40/19 front. But off topic...

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04-24-2015, 03:04 PM	#74
SparkyDL75 SparkyDL75 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM/Grey Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: KY Posts: 376 View My Garage	I got mine from Discount Tire in Bowling Green, KY for about $200 each. I have heard of people finding them for as low as $120 each. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 LS3 Black/Gray Exterior American Racing BLVD Black w/Machined(20x10) Mickey Thompson Street Comps(275/40 & 305/35) Suspension Pedders Pace Car Pkg w/ZL1 Upgrade; Pedders Upper & Lower Control Arm, Steering, & Differential Mount Bushings; Pedders SS Brake Lines; Pedders Dual Bearing Camber Plates; ZL1 Toe Link; Hawk Performance Ceramic brake pads Drivetrain Maggie2300(8psi-3.4pulley); CompCam; 85lb injectors; ZL1 fuel pump; ZR1 MAP; Centerforce DYAD Twin Disc clutch; Stainless Works LT headers; QTP Cutouts; Rotofab intake; RX catch can; Mike Norris tune 643rwhp 598 rwtq

05-13-2015, 06:21 AM	#77
JamesZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 Camaro, 2015 C7 A6 Z51 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 396	I have gotten to put some more miles on mine and if I am on asphault and stab the throttle, I still get some wheel spin, but no where like the stock F1's. Normally if I try it again, the tires stick really good and I don't have any problems or issues. I have even taken them to the track once. Ran them at 21 lbs. and was having a hard time getting them to stick. I only made 3 passes, so I really can't say that I learned what type of burnout that they liked before they would stick. I was able to run a 11.4 @ 128. That was my personal best last year when I was running the Nitto NT05R drag radial, so doing that on a street tire isn't too bad. I know I could make some better passes if I had the time, but I have a good set of DR's, i'm not going to waste my street tires if I don't have to..lol __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, Texas Speed Headers, Texas Speed X-Pipe, Texas Speed LS3-B Blower Cam, Metco 9.10" Crank Pulley, Metco 2.5 Upper Pulley, ID 850 Injectors, LPE Ported Throttle Body, Alky Control Methanol kit, E2 Catch Can, 610HP / 608 Torque.

04-24-2015, 03:20 PM	#75
cj04 Drives: 2010 2ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: United States Posts: 310 View My Garage	I paid 163 a piece about 3 weeks ago

05-14-2015, 08:28 AM	#80
Tennis_pro Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 229	Hey guys, brinigng this thread back to the surface. Just wondering why some people are going with 40 sideall tires for the front instead of 35? The stock tires have a 35 rating, just wondering why some people are going to 40...

05-14-2015, 09:36 AM	#81
robrocketanski Drives: ZL1 Convertible Auto Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Macomb, Michigan Posts: 330	Just preference. The height of the tire will be slightly lower with a 35 profile vs. a 40 so if someone wants a closer to stock height and they have gone to 275 then a 40 would be better, a 275/35 is going to be smaller than stock.

05-14-2015, 11:11 AM	#84
robrocketanski Drives: ZL1 Convertible Auto Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Macomb, Michigan Posts: 330	I didn't check the math again sorry. I think I was thinking of people using the 315s in the rear, that would work well with the 40 in front. I would prefer more sidewall for Michigan roads. But I wouldn't do the 40 with 305 in the rear, even if it isn't a noticable difference it would feel wrong I am looking at 19" - 305/35/19 rear and 275/40/19 front. But off topic...