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moverstreet · 12-26-2013, 10:21 AM

It's time to replace the original P-Zeros on my 2012 2SS. I'm running the original rims and want to go to a quite, reasonably well handling tire. Not into racing, just tooling around with the top down on the back roads like "The Dragon US129" or I-40.

What are your suggestions!

Thanks in advance!

Mike Overstreet

Dexman1349 · 12-26-2013, 12:19 PM

What are you seasonal expectations? Do you need winter tires, all-seasons, or do you only need a summer replacement? (PZeros are summers)

For an all-season tire, I would highly recommend the Continental ExtremeContact DWS's. Significantly better treadlife (24k on them and still have at least half the tread remaining compared to the 20k on my Pirellis before going into the trash). They have good summer grip (not race-worthy, but still good), and they grip 1000x better when the temps drop below 40* (even in the dry).

moverstreet · 12-26-2013, 02:01 PM

I'm looking to drive the car some this winter, but not in the snow or ice. How are the continentals as far as noise is concerned?

Thanks again

Mike Overstreet

olblue75 · 12-26-2013, 02:18 PM

Got the Firestone Indy Wide Ovals 275s all around and very reasonably priced

Eddiefuzz · 12-26-2013, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dexman1349

What are you seasonal expectations? Do you need winter tires, all-seasons, or do you only need a summer replacement? (PZeros are summers)

For an all-season tire, I would highly recommend the Continental ExtremeContact DWS's. Significantly better treadlife (24k on them and still have at least half the tread remaining compared to the 20k on my Pirellis before going into the trash). They have good summer grip (not race-worthy, but still good), and they grip 1000x better when the temps drop below 40* (even in the dry).

Hey Dexman, I am wondering are the roads in your area concrete or asphalt. Here in New Jersey our roads are asphalt and I got 45000 miles out of my original tires and I had about 4000 more I could have gone. I've heard many stories of 20000 to 24000 miles on the original tires. I like P-zeros so much I bought them again. My car is a daily driver, cold, snow, never had a problem. I'm just wondering about road surface and tire wear. Thanks!

45thCAMARO 2SS/RS · 12-26-2013, 05:33 PM

I don't mean to steal ur thread I just can't make one in my iPhone but my question is , I wanna go nitto 555R and I'm running stock 45th wheels and wanna put 305(rear) and 275(front) but what is the middle number I should get? 305 ? 20 and 275 ? 20

45thCAMARO 2SS/RS · 12-26-2013, 05:35 PM

Also is that size ok on stock wheels? 20x9 and 20x8 I believe I was told

Dexman1349 · 12-26-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddiefuzz

Hey Dexman, I am wondering are the roads in your area concrete or asphalt. Here in New Jersey our roads are asphalt and I got 45000 miles out of my original tires and I had about 4000 more I could have gone. I've heard many stories of 20000 to 24000 miles on the original tires. I like P-zeros so much I bought them again. My car is a daily driver, cold, snow, never had a problem. I'm just wondering about road surface and tire wear. Thanks!

Mostly asphalt, but the mag-chloride and winters really make them rough roads. Very rare to find someone in CO with more than 20k miles on a set of Pzeros. They are good tires in the summer, but they don't seem to last worth anything out here...

Dexman1349 · 12-26-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by moverstreet

I'm looking to drive the car some this winter, but not in the snow or ice. How are the continentals as far as noise is concerned?

Thanks again

Mike Overstreet

Very quiet. They are more of a "touring" tire in that they were quieter than the Pzeros, IMO

So Cal Camaro · 12-26-2013, 06:54 PM

Michelin Pilot Super Sports or Nitto Invo's is what I would use.

45thCAMARO 2SS/RS · 12-26-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

Michelin Pilot Super Sports or Nitto Invo's is what I would use.

Are they better tires than the nitto 555R or NT05

Aequitas & Veritas · 12-26-2013, 07:38 PM

OP I would go General GMax or the Continental DWS

pilldoctor · 12-26-2013, 07:46 PM

I picked up the Conti DWS about a month ago and love them We have had a little snow and they handled ok. I cant tell a difference as far as noise is concerned compared to the PZeros.

Piccione Performance · 12-27-2013, 05:32 PM

Mickey Thompson has come out with a new street tire for todays modern muscle cars called the Street Comp, its a 300 treadwear, AA,A rated. We have been selling them for the last few months and everyone likes them a lot. Check them out, they are less than the Pirelli's.

12-26-2013, 10:21 AM	#1
moverstreet Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Carthage, TN Posts: 11	Time to replace the P-Zeros It's time to replace the original P-Zeros on my 2012 2SS. I'm running the original rims and want to go to a quite, reasonably well handling tire. Not into racing, just tooling around with the top down on the back roads like "The Dragon US129" or I-40. What are your suggestions! Thanks in advance! Mike Overstreet

12-26-2013, 12:19 PM	#2
Dexman1349 2010 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 1,482	What are you seasonal expectations? Do you need winter tires, all-seasons, or do you only need a summer replacement? (PZeros are summers) For an all-season tire, I would highly recommend the Continental ExtremeContact DWS's. Significantly better treadlife (24k on them and still have at least half the tread remaining compared to the 20k on my Pirellis before going into the trash). They have good summer grip (not race-worthy, but still good), and they grip 1000x better when the temps drop below 40* (even in the dry). __________________ 2/7/2014: 419 hp, 419 tq Cosmetic: ZL1 front w/mailslot, painted stripes, powdercoated SS rims, tow hook, and full chrome delete Suspension: Pfadt subframe bushings, Pfadt rear UCA bushings, Z28 Upper control arms, Spohn trailing arms with BMR trailing arm & differential bushings, ZL1 Toe Rods and springs, Prothane radius arm inserts & steering rack bushing, Pfadt Sport front sway, FE4 conversion w/ DS rear sway, Pfadt strut brace Drivetrain: RMCR tune, CAI intake, Kooks headers, hi-flo cats & exhaust, VMAX TB, ZL1 fuel pump, LSR Tri-Ax shifter Bumblebee Racecar Build

12-26-2013, 02:01 PM	#3
moverstreet Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Carthage, TN Posts: 11	Replacing the P-Zeros I'm looking to drive the car some this winter, but not in the snow or ice. How are the continentals as far as noise is concerned? Thanks again Mike Overstreet

12-26-2013, 05:33 PM	#6
45thCAMARO 2SS/RS xquest91x Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 535 View My Garage	I don't mean to steal ur thread I just can't make one in my iPhone but my question is , I wanna go nitto 555R and I'm running stock 45th wheels and wanna put 305(rear) and 275(front) but what is the middle number I should get? 305 ? 20 and 275 ? 20 __________________ 2012 45th Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Driver Mod: Stage 5 Full Bolt-ons + Tune •418RWHP/420RWTQ• H/C + Bolt-ons + Tune •485RWHP/435RWTQ• Full BMR Stage 2&3 Suspension 3.91 1LE Gear Diff Swap MGW Short Throw Shifter

12-26-2013, 05:35 PM	#7
45thCAMARO 2SS/RS xquest91x Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 535 View My Garage	Also is that size ok on stock wheels? 20x9 and 20x8 I believe I was told __________________ 2012 45th Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Driver Mod: Stage 5 Full Bolt-ons + Tune •418RWHP/420RWTQ• H/C + Bolt-ons + Tune •485RWHP/435RWTQ• Full BMR Stage 2&3 Suspension 3.91 1LE Gear Diff Swap MGW Short Throw Shifter

12-26-2013, 02:18 PM	#4
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Got the Firestone Indy Wide Ovals 275s all around and very reasonably priced

12-26-2013, 06:54 PM	#10
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	Michelin Pilot Super Sports or Nitto Invo's is what I would use. __________________

12-26-2013, 07:38 PM	#12
Aequitas & Veritas Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS, 2009 GTR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,559 View My Garage	OP I would go General GMax or the Continental DWS __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152335 Photos: www.flickr.com/bradbeer GTR Instagram: @NoCrustGTR

12-26-2013, 07:46 PM	#13
pilldoctor Drives: 2013 Summit White 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: White Marsh Maryland Posts: 59	I picked up the Conti DWS about a month ago and love them We have had a little snow and they handled ok. I cant tell a difference as far as noise is concerned compared to the PZeros.

12-27-2013, 05:32 PM	#14
Piccione Performance Drives: 2010 2ss/rs & 2014 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 124	Mickey Thompson has come out with a new street tire for todays modern muscle cars called the Street Comp, its a 300 treadwear, AA,A rated. We have been selling them for the last few months and everyone likes them a lot. Check them out, they are less than the Pirelli's.