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anders72 · 01-08-2018, 12:37 PM

Want to purchase new tires for my 1le but not sure what to buy. I want to do 305 in the rear with a good sidewall and 285 in the front. any suggestions on sizes and what brand tires?
Thanks!

GONIF · 01-08-2018, 03:22 PM

Stock G2 , stock size. The correct size and OE fitment is what makes the 1LE handle the way it doe's .

SquawkVFR · 01-08-2018, 04:35 PM

After EXTENSIVE research and a bazillion thread discussions here on C5, BF Goodrich came out on top as the best overall tire.

I’m doing Nittos now for performance tires which are arguably tied for first after EXTENSIVE reading and partaking of discussions of many tire threads on here.

Now that’s not to say we haven’t ignited yet another tire discussion, so FLAME ON!

nancygrl · 01-09-2018, 08:19 AM

Depends on what you intend to use your 1LE for.

h018871 · 01-09-2018, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nancygrl

Depends on what you intend to use your 1LE for.

^^^^^ this

OP looks you live up north, all season or summer only?

SSMY1LE · 01-09-2018, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GONIF

Stock G2 , stock size. The correct size and OE fitment is what makes the 1LE handle the way it doe's .

100 % correct.

I made the stupid mistake of 325 rears and lost the handling it had.

Going back to 285 F1's all around next time !

LT1Zob · 01-09-2018, 10:12 PM

Yet another set of GY F1s for me. Can't be beat

Buschman · 01-10-2018, 04:53 AM

I destroyed my first set of GY F1's with in 10k miles. Great tires for the track. My 1LE is a summer driver/track car, and if the roads had even a drop of water on them the F1's acted like I was on ice, couldn't stand it.
I switched to Michelin Pilot Super Sports, went 285 in the front and 305's on the rear. Have around 8k miles on them, great tire. Not specified as good on the track as the F1's, but no noticeable difference at my skill level.

Elihu Smails · 01-11-2018, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LT1Zob

Yet another set of GY F1s for me. Can't be beat

You've never compared them to RE71's.

LT1Zob · 01-11-2018, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Elihu Smails

You've never compared them to RE71's.

My buddy runs those. Nothing but good things to say. However, I'm a no need to fix it if it ain't broke kind of guy. Some track time (road course), lots of spirited back roads twisties for me. I keep going back to OEM GYs with 285s all around

Billy10mm · 01-12-2018, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Elihu Smails

You've never compared them to RE71's

Unfair comparison of tires with entirely different uses. With proper tire pressures, I'm getting about 12K street-only miles out of a set of G2s. My last set of rears lasted me 7K + 7 auto-crosses (averaging 9 runs per Autox). Given my cone-dodging driving style, which is to put it succinctly; "barely in control of the wildly oscillating vehicle at all times", RE71s would last me about a day.

As a "do-it-all except the cold" tire, the G2s can't be beat in my opinion.

Elihu Smails · 01-12-2018, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy10mm

Unfair comparison of tires with entirely different uses. With proper tire pressures, I'm getting about 12K street-only miles out of a set of G2s. My last set of rears lasted me 7K + 7 auto-crosses (averaging 9 runs per Autox). Given my cone-dodging driving style, which is to put it succinctly; "barely in control of the wildly oscillating vehicle at all times", RE71s would last me about a day.

As a "do-it-all except the cold" tire, the G2s can't be beat in my opinion.

I put about 5,000 miles on a set of RE71's last summer, which included 4 track days of 6, 20 minute sessions, along with 3 autoX events, where my car was double driven. So, really, 6 AutoX events. I'm sure I'll get at least a few events out of them next summer as well.

The difference in performance is night and day. The G2's are certainly more economical though.

513Speed1LE · 01-16-2018, 08:07 AM

I'm looking for a street tire with more grip. I will only drive my 1LE in the summer and up into mid/late fall. Does anyone have any feedback for the RE71R as a street tire?

Has anyone also dropped down to an 18" wheel and run the Federal 595RS-R(R)?

Olddudesrule · 01-16-2018, 08:15 AM

Agree with Billy for the most part, but am always looking for a better alternative for a street/track driven car (I'm just not in the mood to change a set of tires every race day). I'm on my second set of GY2's with 7K on them, and think I could get another 7K-10K out of them safely.

01-08-2018, 12:37 PM	#1
anders72 Drives: 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 16	Tire Questions Want to purchase new tires for my 1le but not sure what to buy. I want to do 305 in the rear with a good sidewall and 285 in the front. any suggestions on sizes and what brand tires? Thanks!

01-08-2018, 03:22 PM	#2
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	Stock G2 , stock size. The correct size and OE fitment is what makes the 1LE handle the way it doe's . __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

01-09-2018, 10:12 PM	#7
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,984 View My Garage	Yet another set of GY F1s for me. Can't be beat __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

01-10-2018, 04:53 AM	#8
Buschman Drives: 2018 ZL1 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Eastern Michigan Posts: 772	I destroyed my first set of GY F1's with in 10k miles. Great tires for the track. My 1LE is a summer driver/track car, and if the roads had even a drop of water on them the F1's acted like I was on ice, couldn't stand it. I switched to Michelin Pilot Super Sports, went 285 in the front and 305's on the rear. Have around 8k miles on them, great tire. Not specified as good on the track as the F1's, but no noticeable difference at my skill level. __________________ 2018 ZL1 2015 1SS 1LE Stock...ish

01-16-2018, 08:07 AM	#13
513Speed1LE Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 16	I'm looking for a street tire with more grip. I will only drive my 1LE in the summer and up into mid/late fall. Does anyone have any feedback for the RE71R as a street tire? Has anyone also dropped down to an 18" wheel and run the Federal 595RS-R(R)? __________________ 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Blacked Out

01-08-2018, 04:35 PM	#3
SquawkVFR Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,971	After EXTENSIVE research and a bazillion thread discussions here on C5, BF Goodrich came out on top as the best overall tire. I’m doing Nittos now for performance tires which are arguably tied for first after EXTENSIVE reading and partaking of discussions of many tire threads on here. Now that’s not to say we haven’t ignited yet another tire discussion, so FLAME ON!

01-09-2018, 08:19 AM	#4
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	Depends on what you intend to use your 1LE for.

01-16-2018, 08:15 AM	#14
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,766	Agree with Billy for the most part, but am always looking for a better alternative for a street/track driven car (I'm just not in the mood to change a set of tires every race day). I'm on my second set of GY2's with 7K on them, and think I could get another 7K-10K out of them safely. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.