Mickey Thompson 305/35/R20's installed, first impression - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

JamesZL1 · 01-06-2015, 04:55 PM

I have been following these tires on another thread and decided that I would start this one to report my 1st impressions of this tire. They came By Fedex about 4 days late, so it didn't start off real good for me.

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Anyways as soon as they came in, I went to my local tire shop and had them installed. I had the Tire Tech only put 24 lbs. of air in them at the time. As soon as I pulled out of the tire shop, I gave it a little gas to merge into traffic (I mean this was real easy). The tires spun, I let off and gave it some gas again and they spun again. Being new tires, They still have the new crap on them, so I was a little worried, but kept that bit of info in the back of my mind. The temp was about 45 degrees, so its really kinda cool to be out testing these tires, but I had just tested the stock F1's, so I was going to compare apples to apples. I got on the highway, but it was getting close to rush hour and there was traffic all around, so I turned around and headed back for the Turnpike Spur. I did a few roll ons from 65 and 70 MPH...I did notice some spin, but it was controllable. I did it 2 more times and the tires got better each time. Since adding the upper pulley (to the mods listed below) I have not been able to hit the gas and stay in it because the car just goes sideways and I have to let out or crash. The M/T Street Comps did not let the car get crazy like the GY F1's. Each time I tried it out at highways speeds it got better. About the 4th hit, the car just took off like a rocket with very little to no spin at all. I then tried from a Dig (stop). The tires spun (PTM5 / A6 car). It chopped the power like I expected, but again, the spin was manageable. 40 MPH roll on, the car again spun the tires enough to chop power, but it got right back into it. Keep in mind, this is on Asphalt on a 45 degree day. I have not been able to put my foot in it for a while, the car actually scared me to the point where I never kicked it in WOT. If I had to put a number on it, I would say that they are 65-75% better then Stock. I bought these for daily driver tires that would get more miles then the stock F1's and better traction. The GY F1's are rated @ 200 for tread wear, where the M/T Street Comps are rated @ 300. They have a Y rating that is 186 MPH (There is a discrepancy on the speed of the rating shown. M/T Site says 168 for Y rated, but every other chart I look at says Y rated is 186, so maybe its a typo. I am sure I'll have someone mention it here. I could be wrong). I will use my Nitto 05R's for the 1/4 mile stuff. I almost pulled the trigger on the Michelin Pilot Super Sports, but the M/T's were on sale for 109.00 each, so I had to try them to see if they would work. I feel comfortable with these tires now and I'm am glad I bought them.

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yotaman96 · 01-06-2015, 10:12 PM

Mine were super slick for a bit too. Much better grip after putting a few miles on them.

Clark Grizwald · 01-06-2015, 10:54 PM

It was a typo by perf not mt, I posted the mt chart for zl1 on the other thread

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 01-06-2015, 11:14 PM

Where did you order them from?

JamesZL1 · 01-07-2015, 02:03 AM

http://www.performanceplustire.com/p...reDataID/36551

JD-ZL1 · 01-08-2015, 05:50 AM

Someone needs to tell M/T to make the 285/35/20's so we can have an OEM matched set. Hello M/T

ST1LE · 01-08-2015, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD-ZL1

Someone needs to tell M/T to make the 285/35/20's so we can have an OEM matched set. Hello M/T

YES!

Shrek · 01-08-2015, 06:50 AM

They have a 275, not that big of a difference

Whitefifthgen · 01-08-2015, 08:11 AM

Are the m/t as wide as the goodyears? Do they have better road manners meaning are they quite? They are a great price irregardless.

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 01-08-2015, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesZL1

http://www.performanceplustire.com/p...reDataID/36551

Opps...

Because the title of this thread and the fact that most people discuss the Mickey Thompson ET Street II in 305/35/20 Drag Radial in the ZL1 section, I was confused.

I was impressed you could get the ET Street for such a low price.

But, this thread is about the Street Comp Tire...

(Imagine my confusion when people started talking about running them on the front also!

)

Jeb114 · 01-08-2015, 04:16 PM

The tires need about 100 miles to break in. a couple of heat cycles.

Jeb114 · 01-08-2015, 04:19 PM

This is a picture of the 275 tire you can not tell is smaller..
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ddunerider · 01-08-2015, 05:47 PM

Anyone Autocross these tires or track them?

Whitefifthgen · 01-08-2015, 06:52 PM

Jebb114 are your 275's 35 or 40 series. They look good

01-06-2015, 04:55 PM	#1
JamesZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 Camaro, 2015 C7 A6 Z51 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 396	Mickey Thompson 305/35/R20's installed, first impression I have been following these tires on another thread and decided that I would start this one to report my 1st impressions of this tire. They came By Fedex about 4 days late, so it didn't start off real good for me. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...3&l=ae5fabf0a7 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...5&l=457763eeec Anyways as soon as they came in, I went to my local tire shop and had them installed. I had the Tire Tech only put 24 lbs. of air in them at the time. As soon as I pulled out of the tire shop, I gave it a little gas to merge into traffic (I mean this was real easy). The tires spun, I let off and gave it some gas again and they spun again. Being new tires, They still have the new crap on them, so I was a little worried, but kept that bit of info in the back of my mind. The temp was about 45 degrees, so its really kinda cool to be out testing these tires, but I had just tested the stock F1's, so I was going to compare apples to apples. I got on the highway, but it was getting close to rush hour and there was traffic all around, so I turned around and headed back for the Turnpike Spur. I did a few roll ons from 65 and 70 MPH...I did notice some spin, but it was controllable. I did it 2 more times and the tires got better each time. Since adding the upper pulley (to the mods listed below) I have not been able to hit the gas and stay in it because the car just goes sideways and I have to let out or crash. The M/T Street Comps did not let the car get crazy like the GY F1's. Each time I tried it out at highways speeds it got better. About the 4th hit, the car just took off like a rocket with very little to no spin at all. I then tried from a Dig (stop). The tires spun (PTM5 / A6 car). It chopped the power like I expected, but again, the spin was manageable. 40 MPH roll on, the car again spun the tires enough to chop power, but it got right back into it. Keep in mind, this is on Asphalt on a 45 degree day. I have not been able to put my foot in it for a while, the car actually scared me to the point where I never kicked it in WOT. If I had to put a number on it, I would say that they are 65-75% better then Stock. I bought these for daily driver tires that would get more miles then the stock F1's and better traction. The GY F1's are rated @ 200 for tread wear, where the M/T Street Comps are rated @ 300. They have a Y rating that is 186 MPH (There is a discrepancy on the speed of the rating shown. M/T Site says 168 for Y rated, but every other chart I look at says Y rated is 186, so maybe its a typo. I am sure I'll have someone mention it here. I could be wrong). I will use my Nitto 05R's for the 1/4 mile stuff. I almost pulled the trigger on the Michelin Pilot Super Sports, but the M/T's were on sale for 109.00 each, so I had to try them to see if they would work. I feel comfortable with these tires now and I'm am glad I bought them. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...2&l=d54365577f https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...3&l=963fc61850 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...4&l=09035544a4 __________________ 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.

01-06-2015, 10:12 PM	#2
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,955 View My Garage	Mine were super slick for a bit too. Much better grip after putting a few miles on them. __________________ 2017 Krypton Green SS 1LE Magnacharged 2000 Trans Am WS6 manual trans 2002 Trans Am 2015 Ram Crew Cab Cummins

01-06-2015, 10:54 PM	#3
Clark Grizwald Brewmaster Drives: 2013 ZL1, 2015 Tundra 1794 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cary, Illinois Posts: 256 View My Garage	It was a typo by perf not mt, I posted the mt chart for zl1 on the other thread __________________ "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "... holy sh*t...what a ride!"

01-07-2015, 02:03 AM	#5
JamesZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 Camaro, 2015 C7 A6 Z51 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 396	http://www.performanceplustire.com/p...reDataID/36551 __________________ 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.

01-08-2015, 05:50 AM	#6
JD-ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dinwiddie, Virginia Posts: 157 View My Garage	Someone needs to tell M/T to make the 285/35/20's so we can have an OEM matched set. Hello M/T __________________ JRE 135 RWHP & 93 tune, SCT-4, ATI Superdamper, CAI, Elite2 CC , ID850 injectors, NGK TR7IX NAPA Green Belt Lingenfelter 9.55” L220290709 (23%) pulley Lingenfelter LPE idler relocation bracket DynaTech SupperMaxx LT headers/Supercats BMR 1" lowering springs BMR toe rods, BMR trailing arms, Z/28 wicker bill extension. HAWK HPS, MRR228's, M/T ET SS's P305/35-20

01-06-2015, 11:14 PM	#4
2013 ZL1 #7860 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 #7860 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: CO, USA Posts: 1,279	Where did you order them from?

01-08-2015, 06:50 AM	#8
Shrek Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Westerville Ohio Posts: 349	They have a 275, not that big of a difference __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 Black M6 Roto-Fab Intake, Apex Catch Can, Stainless Works 2" long tube headers with cat delete, Stainless Works 3" retro chambered catback, ATI Super Damper with 10% overdrive lower pulley, tuned by JRE. Sitting on Black MRR 228's wrapped in MT's.

01-08-2015, 08:11 AM	#9
Whitefifthgen Drives: White zl1 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 76	Are the m/t as wide as the goodyears? Do they have better road manners meaning are they quite? They are a great price irregardless.

01-08-2015, 04:16 PM	#11
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	The tires need about 100 miles to break in. a couple of heat cycles.

01-08-2015, 04:19 PM	#12
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	This is a picture of the 275 tire you can not tell is smaller..

01-08-2015, 05:47 PM	#13
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	Anyone Autocross these tires or track them? __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

01-08-2015, 06:52 PM	#14
Whitefifthgen Drives: White zl1 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 76	Jebb114 are your 275's 35 or 40 series. They look good