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ProudCamaroOwner · 04-20-2018, 11:37 AM

Hi Everyone,

First time poster here.

We (wife and I) bought our first Camaro last year to go on a road trip across the country. 2 months, 35 states, >10000 miles and countless admiring/envious glances later, we noticed that the tread on the front tires had worn thin.

We're in Western NY and since winter was approaching, we decided to park our car and get new tires when spring arrived. So, after 6 short months of snowy winter, here we are

looking for replacement tires.

Ours is a 2013 Convertible with RS package. Currently, the front tires are Continental ExtremeContact DWS 245/45ZR20 XL. The rear tires are Ironman iMove Gen2 275/40ZR20. This is what we bought the Camaro with.

The Camaro is for recreational driving such as weekend trips, road trips etc. Although, we also anticipate driving it every single sunny spring, summer and fall day. It is also a 'fallback' car in case our temperamental SUV develops any problems. We will typically keep it parked during winter for use only in emergency circumstances.

Based on my (limited) research, I have identified the following Summer tires:

BFGoodrich g-Force Sport Comp-2 (cheap)
Continental ExtremeContact Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (expensive)

I'm now requesting recommendation(s) from forum members. My requirements in order of priority are:

1. Comfortable ride
2. Excellent traction (dry and wet)
3. Value for money
4. Only looking to replace the front tires at this time

We are not looking for All Seasons because we're 99% sure that we won't be driving them in any snow.

Other considerations:

1. We're looking at a reasonable budget and nothing too expensive such as changing the wheels etc.
2. We might be moving to Coastal Delaware or Virginia in a few months.
3. The tires should not crack while the car stands during snowy days or even driving on cold but not snowy days.

Thank you in advance! Looking forward to your recommendations.

redcoats1976 · 04-20-2018, 01:16 PM

i know you said all season tires arent needed but firestone firehawk A/S should also be considered,had some on my solstice and will be putting them on my camaro soon.

KillboyPowerhead · 04-20-2018, 04:53 PM

Can't say from experience but while researching tires myself I read nothing but good things about the NT555 G2 by Nitto and plan to get them when ma bitch needs new shoes because - so I've read - they have good wet and dry traction, good tire wear, and are relatively cheap compared to the competition. With that said, if money isn't an issue definitely go with those Michelin's.

pauly1119 · 04-20-2018, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KillboyPowerhead

Can't say from experience but while researching tires myself I read nothing but good things about the NT555 G2 by Nitto and plan to get them when ma bitch needs new shoes because - so I've read - they have good wet and dry traction, good tire wear, and are relatively cheap compared to the competition. With that said, if money isn't an issue definitely go with those Michelin's.

I just put the 555's on on my car and they handle and ride great. I went with the 275 front and 315 rear.

RJT Impala · 04-20-2018, 06:02 PM

I replaced the original P-Zero tires with Nitto Motivos on our RS. They are all season and work very well here in Texas. Granted. we don't have winter conditions like you do in New York, but I think you'll find they are a great three-season tire, and may be serviceable year-around.

CamaroFred · 04-20-2018, 09:15 PM

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s are great summers at a good price.
Great handling and work surprisingly well in the rain.

iMove?

Blueovalman · 04-20-2018, 09:49 PM

I had the Nitto 555’s they are great tires for the money if you ask me. The Nitto 555’s did very well at the track for me.

TWOFORTYZ · 04-20-2018, 09:56 PM

I'm running 20x9 wheel all around with fresh 275/40-20 OEM style Pirellis. They work very well in all conditions, even did some off roading on an iced over trail without problems. I LOVE their predictability and feedback while at the edge of traction, as a driver that uses my vehicle, I really love that aspect of their performance.

Another note: The OEM (late 2014 dated) tires that came on the car were not nearly as good as the newer ones, even with 80% tread depth. All 3 year old tires are hardened and trash, so don't stress much over the complaints people have about the Pirellis, most are old because the Camaro is often second vehicle that doesn't always get a ton of miles put on it...

If you don't drive fast and don't care how your vehicle behaves when breaking traction in an emergency, use whatever works for your budget and needs. I personally choose safety and predictability over all other factors including peak grip. I haven't tried other tires on this chassis, but I have had great luck with Falken tires in the past, I would reccomend the newest version of the 912 as a safe budget tire.

ProudCamaroOwner · 04-21-2018, 09:29 AM

Thank you very much everyone for your feedback. I appreciate it very much.

2010reddevil · 04-21-2018, 10:02 AM

Yeah I also concur with a new set of Pirelli P-Zero. I had the old ones and yes, the grip was terrible. New set worked great.

KenKat · 04-21-2018, 10:41 AM

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The tires should not crack while the car stands during snowy days or even driving on cold but not snowy days.

I don’t think you will have any issues with summer tires if the car is just sitting but if you are going to drive it in cold weather (below freezing), I’d be very careful with summer tires. I had the OEM Pirelli P-Zeros on my car when I bought it but swapped those out for all season (Goodyear Eagle Sport A/S) when the weather got cold. The P-Zeros were pretty slick and easy to get sideways in the cold the few times I drove in cold weather before the swap.

SinginHawk · 04-22-2018, 05:40 AM

I'm also going to be buying the Nitto NT555 G2's this summer.

I have wider wheels (2x10 and 2x11) and I was looking for a 295 square setup which limited my options.

I have read nothing but strong reviews for the Nitto.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 04-22-2018, 07:22 AM

In winter I run General G-max a/s-03 which is now the a/s-05. Amazing dry and wet performance. In summer I run a summer only tire setup on chrome rims.

qcman · 04-22-2018, 08:59 AM

i'd say skip the BFG's. I've had them and while an okay tire they are nothing special. And they are unidirectional so any rotating of them is a total pain and not worth it. I'm about 11000 miles on my rears with those and they are done again. Its about all I ever get out of rears and no I'm not driving it like a Ricer.....

I'm waiting to put Pzero All Season Plus on the rears when they come in to match those I bought for my fronts last year. I need more wear performance on my tires not more grip. This car eats rear tires for lunch!

04-20-2018, 11:37 AM	#1
ProudCamaroOwner Drives: 2013 Camaro LT Convertible with RS Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Western NY Posts: 2	Tire Recommendation 2013 Camaro LT w/RS Pkg Hi Everyone, First time poster here. We (wife and I) bought our first Camaro last year to go on a road trip across the country. 2 months, 35 states, >10000 miles and countless admiring/envious glances later, we noticed that the tread on the front tires had worn thin. We're in Western NY and since winter was approaching, we decided to park our car and get new tires when spring arrived. So, after 6 short months of snowy winter, here we are looking for replacement tires. Ours is a 2013 Convertible with RS package. Currently, the front tires are Continental ExtremeContact DWS 245/45ZR20 XL. The rear tires are Ironman iMove Gen2 275/40ZR20. This is what we bought the Camaro with. The Camaro is for recreational driving such as weekend trips, road trips etc. Although, we also anticipate driving it every single sunny spring, summer and fall day. It is also a 'fallback' car in case our temperamental SUV develops any problems. We will typically keep it parked during winter for use only in emergency circumstances. Based on my (limited) research, I have identified the following Summer tires: BFGoodrich g-Force Sport Comp-2 (cheap) Continental ExtremeContact Sport Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (expensive) I'm now requesting recommendation(s) from forum members. My requirements in order of priority are: 1. Comfortable ride 2. Excellent traction (dry and wet) 3. Value for money 4. Only looking to replace the front tires at this time We are not looking for All Seasons because we're 99% sure that we won't be driving them in any snow. Other considerations: 1. We're looking at a reasonable budget and nothing too expensive such as changing the wheels etc. 2. We might be moving to Coastal Delaware or Virginia in a few months. 3. The tires should not crack while the car stands during snowy days or even driving on cold but not snowy days. Thank you in advance! Looking forward to your recommendations.

04-20-2018, 04:53 PM	#3
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 930	Can't say from experience but while researching tires myself I read nothing but good things about the NT555 G2 by Nitto and plan to get them when ma bitch needs new shoes because - so I've read - they have good wet and dry traction, good tire wear, and are relatively cheap compared to the competition. With that said, if money isn't an issue definitely go with those Michelin's. __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

04-20-2018, 09:15 PM	#6
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,999	Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s are great summers at a good price. Great handling and work surprisingly well in the rain. iMove? __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM

04-20-2018, 09:49 PM	#7
Blueovalman Drives: 2012 V6 Camaro 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa,Florida Posts: 601	I had the Nitto 555’s they are great tires for the money if you ask me. The Nitto 555’s did very well at the track for me. __________________ Mr. Clean

04-20-2018, 09:56 PM	#8
TWOFORTYZ Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS 6M Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: The Freeway Posts: 238	I'm running 20x9 wheel all around with fresh 275/40-20 OEM style Pirellis. They work very well in all conditions, even did some off roading on an iced over trail without problems. I LOVE their predictability and feedback while at the edge of traction, as a driver that uses my vehicle, I really love that aspect of their performance. Another note: The OEM (late 2014 dated) tires that came on the car were not nearly as good as the newer ones, even with 80% tread depth. All 3 year old tires are hardened and trash, so don't stress much over the complaints people have about the Pirellis, most are old because the Camaro is often second vehicle that doesn't always get a ton of miles put on it... If you don't drive fast and don't care how your vehicle behaves when breaking traction in an emergency, use whatever works for your budget and needs. I personally choose safety and predictability over all other factors including peak grip. I haven't tried other tires on this chassis, but I have had great luck with Falken tires in the past, I would reccomend the newest version of the 912 as a safe budget tire. __________________

04-20-2018, 01:16 PM	#2
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,914	i know you said all season tires arent needed but firestone firehawk A/S should also be considered,had some on my solstice and will be putting them on my camaro soon.

04-20-2018, 06:02 PM	#5
RJT Impala Stovebolt BluFlame 6 Drives: '12 2LT/RS, IBM; '20 Traverse Prem Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wherever! Posts: 893 View My Garage	I replaced the original P-Zero tires with Nitto Motivos on our RS. They are all season and work very well here in Texas. Granted. we don't have winter conditions like you do in New York, but I think you'll find they are a great three-season tire, and may be serviceable year-around.

04-21-2018, 09:29 AM	#9
ProudCamaroOwner Drives: 2013 Camaro LT Convertible with RS Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Western NY Posts: 2	Thank you very much everyone for your feedback. I appreciate it very much.

04-21-2018, 10:02 AM	#10
2010reddevil Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Victory Red 6M Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gulf Coast, TX Posts: 1,424	Yeah I also concur with a new set of Pirelli P-Zero. I had the old ones and yes, the grip was terrible. New set worked great. __________________ 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.

04-22-2018, 05:40 AM	#12
SinginHawk Drives: 2015 2LT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: California Posts: 474	I'm also going to be buying the Nitto NT555 G2's this summer. I have wider wheels (2x10 and 2x11) and I was looking for a 295 square setup which limited my options. I have read nothing but strong reviews for the Nitto. __________________ 2015 2LT Cosmetics: ZL1/1LE Wing Spoiler, SS Carbon Hood, Z/28 Carbon Diffuser, SS Front Bumper, RS Taillights, 1LE Carbon Splitter, Phastek U-Halo Headlights, Fade-to-Black Gills Performance: ZL1 NPP Exhaust, ZL1 6-Piston Brakes, ZL1 10-Spoke Wheels, Nitto NT555 G2 295/35/20 x 4, Magnaflow X-Pipe, Blackvue DR650S2-CH Dash Cam

04-22-2018, 07:22 AM	#13
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	In winter I run General G-max a/s-03 which is now the a/s-05. Amazing dry and wet performance. In summer I run a summer only tire setup on chrome rims. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

04-22-2018, 08:59 AM	#14
qcman Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RDP Tuned L99 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada eh? Posts: 1,890	i'd say skip the BFG's. I've had them and while an okay tire they are nothing special. And they are unidirectional so any rotating of them is a total pain and not worth it. I'm about 11000 miles on my rears with those and they are done again. Its about all I ever get out of rears and no I'm not driving it like a Ricer..... I'm waiting to put Pzero All Season Plus on the rears when they come in to match those I bought for my fronts last year. I need more wear performance on my tires not more grip. This car eats rear tires for lunch!