MarineBlue03GMC

I need to replace the Pirelli Scorpion Zero 275/60/16 tires on my 03 Sierra and am looking for recommendations for a high performance tire. I would love to get a tire with the same size but so far I haven't been able to find anything. I also know a local place that said they could get me a set of Scorpion Zeros, however they would be old new stock and a buddy of mine was saying that tires sitting around like that can be "bad". Anyway I would appreciate any suggestions, info, etc.

fastnblu

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Your buddy is right, tires older than 4yrs. Think about this, tires are made from rubber, a living item. Dry rot becomes an issue; sun & abuse/ lack of care prolly don't help.
Anyway, I have some Grabber HTS's & I'm quite happy. But I gotta go thru foul weather (snow & ice). I already like how they perform in rain & dry.

Is this your DD? Do u drive it in rain?

General makes that UHP & if I didn't have my concerns w/. weather, I'd have tried them. They're an ultra hi performance design, & if 1/2 as good as my HTS's, I'd bet they're a winner.

fastnblu

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On a side note, how fast are u at the track w/. your 1900TVS & your supporting mods? Any 60' & 1/4 mile runs?

BlackLM7

I had 275/60-16 Toyo Proxes ST tires on my truck before I got the SS wheels. I had no issues with them. Great looks, tread wear, and traction.

http://toyotires.com/tires/suv-light-truck

Toyo offers the 275/60-16 size in their Proxes ST and Proxes II tires.

MarineBlue03GMC

Thanks for the info fastnblu and BlackLM7. I usually don't drive the truck in the rain so wet traction isn't a big deal. Those toyos sound nice for sure and I'll check out the Generals too. Oh and haven't run the truck in the 1/4 yet but I'm going to Oct. 31st. I do know that I've destroyed a modded Subaru STI sedan at the stop light and on the freeway.

fastnblu

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If it helps, a few months ago, I did a thread on my choices & staggered tire sizes. I wanted to fill the rear wheelwell out, so I went bigger out back & used HPT to correct for speedo.
Even if u don't check it out, might look into Tire Rack & Consumer Reports for reviews. Some great info for sho. An informed consumer is usually a happy 1. FWIW, I was told my HTS's have been #1 on Tire Rack since they came out.
Not drivin in rain; go ***** out & get some UHPs or something to put that 1900 to good use.

Please post when u run at track. If u don't do a thread, PM me. I'm really interested to see what it'll do.

Dewey

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i had 255-60-18 and 285-60-18 Toyo Proxes S/Ts on my truck and just had to replace the front two with the STIIs because they don't make the originals anymore. I have to say that i am very impressed with the STII because it has more traction and is WAAAY quieter than the originals

the 275-60-16 is product number 244020.

MarineBlue03GMC

Thanks for the tips honeycutt.dewey. I was actually just about to order the S/T's (the General UHP's seem to be nice too but dont come in 275/60/16, only 275/70/16). My old Pirellis had great traction but were noisy as hell so I would love to get a quieter tire. Oh and fastnblu after I go to the track I'll be sure to post a thread, hopefully with some vids. I'm planning to have my Truetrac installed by then and with these new tires I'm hoping I should hook up pretty good.

Dewey

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yeah weve got pzero nero tires on out mustang gt and they are noisy as hell to be as small as they are... my tires are huge and i have noticed a huge difference with the new STII, even though i still have the S/T on the back.

MarineBlue03GMC

Ya I always thought they were ridiculously loud for such a small tire. Hopefully I'll get those STII's on within the week. Oh and honeycutt.dewey love your comment about your truck being a Ferrari killer! totally made me laugh.