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lechess · 10-16-2017, 02:50 PM

Well my rear 275/40/20 p zeros lasted 18k miles and are done. I dont want to buy another set of these crappy tires because the traction was bad, tire noise was bad, had lots of road noise, and the ride was stiff. Im running the stock ss wheels and factory size tires for now.. i came across 2 good deals on amazon while searching for tires. They are the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 and the Nitto NT 555 G2. From you guys experience which is a better Tire all around. I dont drive in the rain so im looking for a good performance summer tire.

KillboyPowerhead · 10-16-2017, 04:03 PM

Do lots of burn outs?

I'm at ~26,000 miles and still have a decent amount of tread left on my PZero's, and I like to hit the corners fairly hard (strictly street car). Anyway, I've heard good things about those Nitto's, however, I can't say from experience - but based on what I've read I do plan to go with those in a year or two when I need new tires.

lechess · 10-16-2017, 05:01 PM

Haha, yea no i dont purposely do burnouts. it just don't hook up and spins alot. I dont drag race car. Just some fun on the street. It dont bother me that tires last 20k miles, it bothered me that the performance sucked. I just want to be able to hook up.

theragtopguy · 10-16-2017, 05:59 PM

I'm up to 29K miles on these Pirellis. At 600 apiece for the rears and 450 apiece for the fronts, I take it easy on those bad boys!!! What posessed Chevrolet to use 21 inchers on the Green Flash is beyond me!!! Granted they look great, but oh the cost!!!!!

I don't like them either, too hard. I will try to find a cheaper alternative when the time comes or maybe change over to 20 inch Cragars!!

SquawkVFR · 10-16-2017, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lechess

Well my rear 275/40/20 p zeros lasted 18k miles and are done. I dont want to buy another set of these crappy tires because the traction was bad, tire noise was bad, had lots of road noise, and the ride was stiff. Im running the stock ss wheels and factory size tires for now.. i came across 2 good deals on amazon while searching for tires. They are the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 and the Nitto NT 555 G2. From you guys experience which is a better Tire all around. I dont drive in the rain so im looking for a good performance summer tire.

You’re not going to find (fix) ALL of that in one tire. The Pzero is a purpose built tire. The traction is just fine. You’re just looking for a different kind of traction. And blaming a stiff ride on tires is like blaming a rough airplane ride on the wings.

Much like saying a wore out tire is the tires fault and not the drivers. A tire can’t wear itself out too quick. It’s all in how you drive, and your driving habits. (Try buying some drag radials and see how long those last.)

But, if you’re looking for a bargain bin tire, then it really doesn’t matter what you buy. Just get whatever is on sale and get it delivered in two days with Amazon prime.

lechess · 10-17-2017, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SquawkVFR

You’re not going to find (fix) ALL of that in one tire. The Pzero is a purpose built tire. The traction is just fine. You’re just looking for a different kind of traction. And blaming a stiff ride on tires is like blaming a rough airplane ride on the wings.

Much like saying a wore out tire is the tires fault and not the drivers. A tire can’t wear itself out too quick. It’s all in how you drive, and your driving habits. (Try buying some drag radials and see how long those last.)

But, if you’re looking for a bargain bin tire, then it really doesn’t matter what you buy. Just get whatever is on sale and get it delivered in two days with Amazon prime.

Actually yes i can find a fix to all the problems. And traction is not fine. These tire are junk in my opinion. The bf goodrich tires i had did not have these problems.Thats why im getting away from them. I took the car to discount tire and was told the tire has a defect that explains the vibration i was also getting. I just need 2 rear tires to hold me over until next year because im getting ccw wheels and wider tires.
Now my orginal question was which is a better tire between the two that i mentioned from the users expericence.

Avenging Orange · 10-17-2017, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lechess

Actually yes i can find a fix to all the problems. And traction is not fine. These tire are junk in my opinion. The bf goodrich tires i had did not have these problems.Thats why im getting away from them. I took the car to discount tire and was told the tire has a defect that explains the vibration i was also getting. I just need 2 rear tires to hold me over until next year because im getting ccw wheels and wider tires.
Now my orginal question was which is a better tire between the two that i mentioned from the users expericence.

Apparently you believe you know the answer....so why are you asking us?

lechess · 10-17-2017, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

Apparently you believe you know the answer....so why are you asking us?

I guess you cant read because i was asking for users experiecne with the firehawk indy 500 and nt555 g2. So if you dont have any experience with either one you are no help to my question.

racesloth · 10-19-2017, 11:13 AM

I am happy with Kuhmo PS91 275/40/20 $169.75 from tirerack...

Outlaw77 · 10-20-2017, 01:01 PM

Nitto over Firehawk.

Carla · 10-24-2017, 12:26 PM

Hi. My tires have only 18,000 miles on them and I already need new tires. Any suggestions? I bought them last July for $1,000.00. That seems high. Are there any better deals out there? I have a 2014 SS. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Chris-10 · 10-24-2017, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lechess

I guess you cant read because i was asking for users experiecne with the firehawk indy 500 and nt555 g2. So if you dont have any experience with either one you are no help to my question.

Nice attitude, if I did have the experience with either, I wouldn’t tell You

Clarkstar · 10-24-2017, 08:28 PM

I too was looking for a good "all around tire". Got the 555 G2's on the rear. I really like them... much better on the street than the Goodyear's. When the fronts wear down, I will be putting the g2's all around...

TheFlyingBananaSS · 10-24-2017, 09:38 PM

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10-16-2017, 02:50 PM	#1
lechess Drives: LS3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: san antonio Posts: 75	Opinions on tires? Well my rear 275/40/20 p zeros lasted 18k miles and are done. I dont want to buy another set of these crappy tires because the traction was bad, tire noise was bad, had lots of road noise, and the ride was stiff. Im running the stock ss wheels and factory size tires for now.. i came across 2 good deals on amazon while searching for tires. They are the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 and the Nitto NT 555 G2. From you guys experience which is a better Tire all around. I dont drive in the rain so im looking for a good performance summer tire.

10-16-2017, 04:03 PM	#2
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 931	Do lots of burn outs? I'm at ~26,000 miles and still have a decent amount of tread left on my PZero's, and I like to hit the corners fairly hard (strictly street car). Anyway, I've heard good things about those Nitto's, however, I can't say from experience - but based on what I've read I do plan to go with those in a year or two when I need new tires. __________________ 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

10-16-2017, 05:59 PM	#4
theragtopguy Lifetime Philly Fan Drives: 2015 Spring Edition 2SS M-6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Central Florida Posts: 1,862 View My Garage	I'm up to 29K miles on these Pirellis. At 600 apiece for the rears and 450 apiece for the fronts, I take it easy on those bad boys!!! What posessed Chevrolet to use 21 inchers on the Green Flash is beyond me!!! Granted they look great, but oh the cost!!!!! I don't like them either, too hard. I will try to find a cheaper alternative when the time comes or maybe change over to 20 inch Cragars!! __________________ 2015 Green Flash, Delivered 4/10/15 CAI, NPP Exhaust, Short-throw shifter BBK LT HEADERS 1 7/8” Tune by DynoSteve via SCTx4 Tuner One of 82 GF Ragtops built in '15 out of 811 Total [/SIZE]

10-19-2017, 11:13 AM	#9
racesloth Dan Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IOM Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Georgia, USA not the other one Posts: 1,041	I am happy with Kuhmo PS91 275/40/20 $169.75 from tirerack... __________________ Dan 2010 IOM SS YSI-B, Pat G Cam, Ported CTS-V Heads, ARH LTs MBRP 3" exhaust http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=ysi

10-24-2017, 12:26 PM	#11
Carla Drives: SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: O.C. Posts: 1	Tires Hi. My tires have only 18,000 miles on them and I already need new tires. Any suggestions? I bought them last July for $1,000.00. That seems high. Are there any better deals out there? I have a 2014 SS. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

10-16-2017, 05:01 PM	#3
lechess Drives: LS3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: san antonio Posts: 75	Haha, yea no i dont purposely do burnouts. it just don't hook up and spins alot. I dont drag race car. Just some fun on the street. It dont bother me that tires last 20k miles, it bothered me that the performance sucked. I just want to be able to hook up.

10-20-2017, 01:01 PM	#10
Outlaw77 Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,910	Nitto over Firehawk.

10-24-2017, 08:28 PM	#13
Clarkstar Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ixonia wi Posts: 1,456	I too was looking for a good "all around tire". Got the 555 G2's on the rear. I really like them... much better on the street than the Goodyear's. When the fronts wear down, I will be putting the g2's all around... __________________ 2013 1le- Katech 416 short block, TSP custom grind cam, LOD intake, cnc heads by F.ED., Nick William's 102mm T.B., CORN fed, Pedders coilovers. Performance street alingnment by Justin at Lake Country Alignment and dyno tune by Late Model Throttle. 603 h.p. 495 ft lbs tq.

10-24-2017, 09:38 PM	#14
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	General g max __________________ 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.