First thoughts on the Pirelli tires?

[jasonj478]

What are the first impressions of the Pirelli tires that are OE on the Camaro? I’ve only seen one post mentioning them and it was a question of “Why Pirelli?”. I haven’t seen anyone post any comments after the cars have been delivered and drove.

[JasonD]

If I understand the process correctly, Chevrolet puts out criteria for the tire and allows the tire manufacturers to bid on it. The tire that best meets the criteria gets the contract.

Because Chevrolet knew this would be a high profile car, I assume the criteria wasn't mild. That was my first impression, anyway.

[TAEnvy]

Im just excited they didnt screw up and put goodyears or continentals on it (Since they've used Generals so much. General/continetal are affilaited or owned by the same people).

Which pirellis are they?

[426HPSS]

OK...I'll bite on this....
They are 275-40-20 P Zeros rear and 245 45-20 on front in case you were wondering although that is all the magazine articles.
Pro:
1/ The ride that this car offers over rough pavement is bordering on extraordinary. Creamy smooth and no wallow. Combo of great suspension tuning and good tires choice. I think GM chose a taller tire than a 30-35 profile to give a little more refined ride over the crap roads all over North America these days. Non run flats help here of course as my Run flats on my C5 Vette were just a horrible tire.
2/ In the rain they STICK....
3/ In the dry they STICK....
Con:
1/ I have read online (tire rack etc...) that they wear real fast
2/ Seems like an original Pirelli Size cause they are EXPENSIVE to replace. All of us with SS's better save our pennies now cause they are over 400 bucks US each from Tire Rack
3/ I could not find one value (Sumitomo, Falken, Kumho....etc) maker making this exact size for replacement....Maybe I missed something but did not see any....

Great tires....Great ride....Great stickiness....Get ready to bend over when replacing them.....