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Hankwvu · 10-27-2016, 07:25 AM

I said I would give my thoughts on the bfg comp2 once I got a few miles on them. I put on about 3000 miles on mine in about 2 months and I am EXTREMELY happy with them. To start out they are so much quieter than the gy. They are also not picking up every rock on the road. The daily driving usage is perfect. I also put these on the road for a 700 mile road rally (90%) wv backroads and the difference in grip is certainly negligible between the 2 in real world spirited driving. I even did a some of that in the rain. It is too early in the cold weather season to speak of how they will do there and how they will hold up on tread wear (even though by this time on the good years i was already having to keep check as they were starting to go). So for those of you needing a good all around tire that does not give up too much of an edge, I would highly recommend the bfgs at this point. They are VERY much more adapted for the real world, I want to drive my car instead of staring at it in the garage, people. Add the factor of the price, it is impossible to beat (picked mine up for $165/each). I would have no problem paying more for these. Best part to me right now is the fact that treadware still looks brand new at this point.

Mongojoe · 12-11-2016, 10:08 AM

I recently installed the BFG Comp2s as well, to avoid the hassle of swapping between summer/winter tires. I now think I made a mistake. The tires seem a bit greasy in the summer, and are at about 90% of the performance of the Goodyears. Now, as the temps get colder, the car seems less planted and slides quite a bit more than when I had Michelin Sport Alpins on. If I had it to do over again, I would've stuck with a Summer/Winter rotation.

pbsinternet1le · 12-14-2016, 08:25 PM

Any thoughts on handling for a 285 front 305 rear set up with big comp 2?

cincidlr · 12-25-2016, 12:14 PM

I have been unsuccessful in finding info on my situation which is... have a 13 1LE with pfadt springs which lowers the car by approx. 1". I track the car 10-15 days/year and would like to go to a 305/30x20 setup with the stock 1LE wheels. What success and/or problems have been encountered? If the 305's work on the stock wheels on a 1LE that is lowered 1", does anyone have any suggestions re: tires that would work well on the track and street given vehicle is only driven when the temp is above 45? thanks in advance for your comments...

Cleveland1LE · 01-23-2017, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by witenite

I had my replicas installed at a local tire place. My dealer wouldn't install my tires cause I went with all season with a lower speed rating. I know, bs! Anyways the tire shop left some minor scratches on the rears. I pointed them out, they offered to touch it up with paint but figured they would make it worse. So just lived with it. Hardly noticeable.

I had a tire sensor go bad at my local Chevy dealer and they scratched my rim. They replaced with a brand new rim without any hassle. Very happy with them.

Ventura 1LE · 02-04-2017, 12:27 AM

Just looked at Tire Rack for my new rubber. Not needing them right away but looking at tracking more than last year.

I typically run Hankook RS3 Version 2. But they quit selling them. It's a great tire and better than the Goodyear F1s. The F1s had 1 track day with about 11k total miles before they were toast. Now the RS3's have 5 track days and about have 1/2 life on them with about 7K. They are sticky enough to hold a nice late entry hard braking turn and are good with good indication of breaking lose on hard acceleration before losing the rear end.

So my question if I cant get the RS3's besides the Pilot Sports what are people running for track and occasional spin in the canyon runs?

Firefighter · 02-18-2017, 12:27 PM

There is a new replacement coming out for the Pilots. Supposedly way better than the current PSS. Most complain about the PSS getting "greasy" on a legitimate track. I can't speak about that as I've only done AutoX and short 1 lap deals in my car.

I'm hoping to get new wheels and run 295's or 305's square for my next set.

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FSU1LE · 02-20-2017, 03:49 PM

Has anyone who tracks their 1LE run the Goodyears with the (92Y) load rating? I know the OEM is the 100 load rating but I'm wondering if the 92's will work on a track without failing? 92 load rating 1389lbs vs. 100 load rating 1764lbs

Ventura 1LE · 02-28-2017, 11:29 PM

Not sure if I would step down from the 100Y rating, The cars are heavy and most tracks will load the tires up to max grip before breaking lose. Stepping down would seem that your asking for any type of failure as its recommended to run 100Y.

However if your not tracking and seem to be just saving a few bills then yeah I would consider it

h018871 · 03-02-2017, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by FSU1LE

Has anyone who tracks their 1LE run the Goodyears with the (92Y) load rating? I know the OEM is the 100 load rating but I'm wondering if the 92's will work on a track without failing? 92 load rating 1389lbs vs. 100 load rating 1764lbs

i know a guy who ran them at TWS on the rear, only because he ordered them by mistake. the couple of $$ difference is not worth the risk in my opinion. HOWEVER, if i made the same mistake...........i'd probably run them on the rear too. that's because i'm cheap/thrifty.

Russm · 03-11-2017, 10:37 PM

Brand new owner 2017 1SS 1LE, live in SE WI, this car will be a dd 122 miles a day. I am thinking I will need to get 19" wheels and dedicated winter/snow tire. Dealer son has oen says been no problem, second mildest winter in 18 years. Do you think 20" All season would work? Thanks for the thoughts.

PapaKlutch · 03-12-2017, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Russm

Brand new owner 2017 1SS 1LE, live in SE WI, this car will be a dd 122 miles a day. I am thinking I will need to get 19" wheels and dedicated winter/snow tire. Dealer son has oen says been no problem, second mildest winter in 18 years. Do you think 20" All season would work? Thanks for the thoughts.

Congrats on the new ride. You're in the "wrong" 1LE forum; this is the 5th gen 1LE page. You'll likely get the best info. from the 6th gen 1LE owners here:

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=296

thureo · 03-12-2017, 09:33 PM

I have a 2015 SS with a dealer installed 1LE suspension. I want to install the wider wheels and appropriate size of tires.
Does anyone recommend tires that last longer than the Pirelli? I have had to replace the back tires already with just 18,000 miles. The fronts are wearing down too.

SS Performance · 08-06-2017, 09:33 AM

Has anyone tried the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2's?

12-11-2016, 10:08 AM	#240
Mongojoe Drives: '14 2SS/RS 1LE NPP, NAV, Recaros Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Posts: 83	I recently installed the BFG Comp2s as well, to avoid the hassle of swapping between summer/winter tires. I now think I made a mistake. The tires seem a bit greasy in the summer, and are at about 90% of the performance of the Goodyears. Now, as the temps get colder, the car seems less planted and slides quite a bit more than when I had Michelin Sport Alpins on. If I had it to do over again, I would've stuck with a Summer/Winter rotation. __________________ *If You're Not Having Fun, You're Not Doing It Right*

12-14-2016, 08:25 PM	#241
pbsinternet1le Drives: 2017 1le current /2015 2ss 1le sold Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Whitesburg Ga 30185 Posts: 759	Any thoughts on handling for a 285 front 305 rear set up with big comp 2? __________________ 2017 1LE Hyper Blue

02-18-2017, 12:27 PM	#245
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	There is a new replacement coming out for the Pilots. Supposedly way better than the current PSS. Most complain about the PSS getting "greasy" on a legitimate track. I can't speak about that as I've only done AutoX and short 1 lap deals in my car. I'm hoping to get new wheels and run 295's or 305's square for my next set. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

08-06-2017, 09:33 AM	#252
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 750	Has anyone tried the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2's? __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

10-27-2016, 07:25 AM	#239
Hankwvu Drives: Gto Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 65	I said I would give my thoughts on the bfg comp2 once I got a few miles on them. I put on about 3000 miles on mine in about 2 months and I am EXTREMELY happy with them. To start out they are so much quieter than the gy. They are also not picking up every rock on the road. The daily driving usage is perfect. I also put these on the road for a 700 mile road rally (90%) wv backroads and the difference in grip is certainly negligible between the 2 in real world spirited driving. I even did a some of that in the rain. It is too early in the cold weather season to speak of how they will do there and how they will hold up on tread wear (even though by this time on the good years i was already having to keep check as they were starting to go). So for those of you needing a good all around tire that does not give up too much of an edge, I would highly recommend the bfgs at this point. They are VERY much more adapted for the real world, I want to drive my car instead of staring at it in the garage, people. Add the factor of the price, it is impossible to beat (picked mine up for $165/each). I would have no problem paying more for these. Best part to me right now is the fact that treadware still looks brand new at this point.

12-25-2016, 12:14 PM	#242
cincidlr Drives: SS1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: CINCINNATI Posts: 26	I have been unsuccessful in finding info on my situation which is... have a 13 1LE with pfadt springs which lowers the car by approx. 1". I track the car 10-15 days/year and would like to go to a 305/30x20 setup with the stock 1LE wheels. What success and/or problems have been encountered? If the 305's work on the stock wheels on a 1LE that is lowered 1", does anyone have any suggestions re: tires that would work well on the track and street given vehicle is only driven when the temp is above 45? thanks in advance for your comments...

02-04-2017, 12:27 AM	#244
Ventura 1LE Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Oxnard Ca Posts: 241	Just looked at Tire Rack for my new rubber. Not needing them right away but looking at tracking more than last year. I typically run Hankook RS3 Version 2. But they quit selling them. It's a great tire and better than the Goodyear F1s. The F1s had 1 track day with about 11k total miles before they were toast. Now the RS3's have 5 track days and about have 1/2 life on them with about 7K. They are sticky enough to hold a nice late entry hard braking turn and are good with good indication of breaking lose on hard acceleration before losing the rear end. So my question if I cant get the RS3's besides the Pilot Sports what are people running for track and occasional spin in the canyon runs?

02-20-2017, 03:49 PM	#246
FSU1LE Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3	Has anyone who tracks their 1LE run the Goodyears with the (92Y) load rating? I know the OEM is the 100 load rating but I'm wondering if the 92's will work on a track without failing? 92 load rating 1389lbs vs. 100 load rating 1764lbs

02-28-2017, 11:29 PM	#247
Ventura 1LE Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Oxnard Ca Posts: 241	Not sure if I would step down from the 100Y rating, The cars are heavy and most tracks will load the tires up to max grip before breaking lose. Stepping down would seem that your asking for any type of failure as its recommended to run 100Y. However if your not tracking and seem to be just saving a few bills then yeah I would consider it

03-11-2017, 10:37 PM	#249
Russm Drives: 1SS 1LE Black, Mazsaspeed 3 Silve Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: WI Posts: 81	Brand new owner 2017 1SS 1LE, live in SE WI, this car will be a dd 122 miles a day. I am thinking I will need to get 19" wheels and dedicated winter/snow tire. Dealer son has oen says been no problem, second mildest winter in 18 years. Do you think 20" All season would work? Thanks for the thoughts.

03-12-2017, 09:33 PM	#251
thureo Drives: 2015 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 50	I have a 2015 SS with a dealer installed 1LE suspension. I want to install the wider wheels and appropriate size of tires. Does anyone recommend tires that last longer than the Pirelli? I have had to replace the back tires already with just 18,000 miles. The fronts are wearing down too.