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ZL1 TIBS · 03-31-2014, 07:20 AM

I just bought my first replacements for the Goodyears. I found Falken Azeni FK453's in 275-35-20 and 315-35-20. I had them mounted over the weekend, but didn't get a chance to install them with all the rain we had in the Philly area this weekend. For me the 300 tread wear vs 220 for the Goodyears and the price of $871 for all 4 vs $1400 for the Michelins were the deciding factors. They look really good and the rubber seems sticky enough, but the proof will come after I install them.

Fast92RS · 03-31-2014, 07:43 AM

keep us informed. That's a great price for tires.

wirebender · 03-31-2014, 08:08 AM

they didn't have 285s?
or 295s?

ZL1 TIBS · 03-31-2014, 09:03 AM

Not that I could find. Hopefully a 10mm decrease in front won't cause any issues.

ZL1 TIBS · 04-02-2014, 11:41 AM

Put them on the car yesterday. Everything seems to fit fine. It is still a little chilly here in the mornings and these tires acted a little like the Goodyears in the cold, easy to get slip under acceleration. After they warmed up they felt and drove fine. I will provide additional updates over time to let you guys know how I like them.

Xavier1421 · 04-08-2014, 02:22 PM

Any update on these tires? How are they working out for you? I'm shopping around for different options, so I was very happy to find this thread!

BPG · 04-08-2014, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Xavier1421

Any update on these tires? How are they working out for you? I'm shopping around for different options, so I was very happy to find this thread!

This. I'm looking too. Where did you end up ordering from?

2ss-booya · 04-09-2014, 12:07 PM

Are you sure you got 315?....I checked falkens website and the largest size was 285/30zr20...?

BPG · 04-09-2014, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ss-booya

Are you sure you got 315?....I checked falkens website and the largest size was 285/30zr20...?

I found them on Amazon.

HDRDTD · 04-09-2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ss-booya

Are you sure you got 315?....I checked falkens website and the largest size was 285/30zr20...?

Same here. Makes you wonder if they aren't counterfeits.

ZL1 TIBS · 04-15-2014, 07:32 AM

I bought them at Discount Tire Direct. I have no clue why they don't show the 315-35-20 on the Falken website. Maybe it is a relatively new size for them? I just noticed they have a 285-30-20. That may have been an acceptable front size, but too late now.
Anyway, after driving on these for awhile I definitely like them. They are quiet and predictable in dry and wet weather. They do not have the ultimate grip of the Goodyears, but I expected that with the increased tread wear. I plan to go to the strip soon, and I will see if my 60 foot times suffer at all.

2ss-booya · 04-15-2014, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 TIBS

I bought them at Discount Tire Direct. I have no clue why they don't show the 315-35-20 on the Falken website. Maybe it is a relatively new size for them? I just noticed they have a 285-30-20. That may have been an acceptable front size, but too late now.
Anyway, after driving on these for awhile I definitely like them. They are quiet and predictable in dry and wet weather. They do not have the ultimate grip of the Goodyears, but I expected that with the increased tread wear. I plan to go to the strip soon, and I will see if my 60 foot times suffer at all.

well the question is... what does it say on the side of the tire?

ZL1 TIBS · 04-16-2014, 07:04 AM

Booya, if you mean tire size; c'mon man, give me more credit than that. I learned how to read tires sizes before alot of people on this forum were even in diapers. I once made up my own sizing chart for getting the best tire fit on my classic Camaro's. In other words, yes I have 275's and 315's.

2ss-booya · 04-16-2014, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 TIBS

Booya, if you mean tire size; c'mon man, give me more credit than that. I learned how to read tires sizes before alot of people on this forum were even in diapers. I once made up my own sizing chart for getting the best tire fit on my classic Camaro's. In other words, yes I have 275's and 315's.

lol just trying to make sure

03-31-2014, 07:20 AM	#1
ZL1 TIBS Drives: 1968 Camaro, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aston, PA Posts: 398	Falken Azenis FK453 I just bought my first replacements for the Goodyears. I found Falken Azeni FK453's in 275-35-20 and 315-35-20. I had them mounted over the weekend, but didn't get a chance to install them with all the rain we had in the Philly area this weekend. For me the 300 tread wear vs 220 for the Goodyears and the price of $871 for all 4 vs $1400 for the Michelins were the deciding factors. They look really good and the rubber seems sticky enough, but the proof will come after I install them. Attached Images

03-31-2014, 07:43 AM	#2
Fast92RS Drives: 2013 Zl1 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Old Bridge NJ Posts: 197	keep us informed. That's a great price for tires. __________________ 2013 ZL1 Roto-fab cai, Apex catch can, Vmax LSA throttle body, Roto-Fab heat exchanger res, ATI balancer with 5% overdrive pulley, Stainless power 1 7/8" long tube headers.

04-02-2014, 11:41 AM	#5
ZL1 TIBS Drives: 1968 Camaro, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aston, PA Posts: 398	Put them on the car yesterday. Everything seems to fit fine. It is still a little chilly here in the mornings and these tires acted a little like the Goodyears in the cold, easy to get slip under acceleration. After they warmed up they felt and drove fine. I will provide additional updates over time to let you guys know how I like them. Attached Images

03-31-2014, 08:08 AM	#3
wirebender Drives: 2017 ZL1, A10, White, sunroof, nav Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 720 View My Garage	they didn't have 285s? or 295s?

03-31-2014, 09:03 AM	#4
ZL1 TIBS Drives: 1968 Camaro, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aston, PA Posts: 398	Not that I could find. Hopefully a 10mm decrease in front won't cause any issues.

04-08-2014, 02:22 PM	#6
Xavier1421 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: FL Posts: 79	Any update on these tires? How are they working out for you? I'm shopping around for different options, so I was very happy to find this thread!

04-09-2014, 12:07 PM	#8
2ss-booya Drives: 2015 SS Sedan M6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,086	Are you sure you got 315?....I checked falkens website and the largest size was 285/30zr20...?

04-15-2014, 07:32 AM	#11
ZL1 TIBS Drives: 1968 Camaro, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aston, PA Posts: 398	I bought them at Discount Tire Direct. I have no clue why they don't show the 315-35-20 on the Falken website. Maybe it is a relatively new size for them? I just noticed they have a 285-30-20. That may have been an acceptable front size, but too late now. Anyway, after driving on these for awhile I definitely like them. They are quiet and predictable in dry and wet weather. They do not have the ultimate grip of the Goodyears, but I expected that with the increased tread wear. I plan to go to the strip soon, and I will see if my 60 foot times suffer at all.

04-16-2014, 07:04 AM	#13
ZL1 TIBS Drives: 1968 Camaro, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aston, PA Posts: 398	Booya, if you mean tire size; c'mon man, give me more credit than that. I learned how to read tires sizes before alot of people on this forum were even in diapers. I once made up my own sizing chart for getting the best tire fit on my classic Camaro's. In other words, yes I have 275's and 315's.