Ah, what any of us here wouldn’t do to have our very own fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro Z/28. If for no other reason, it’s a Camaro that has the almighty LS7 V8 from the factory. Add to that the sports-tuned suspension and magnificent looks, and you now see why this is an enthusiast’s favorite from Chevrolet. But would it be worth driving it every single day to and from work?
Some of us here would like to be in the Z/28 everyday of the week if both the weather and wallet permitted. But putting wear and tear on the components of such a car isn’t exactly something you brush off as “no big deal,” as it’ll end up costing big. This isn’t always expected maintenance either, as Motor Trend shows us that the result of mixing everyday street use with aggressive camber can lead to excessive and uneven tire wear. Again, the big thing here is expense, as a new set of tires cost $2,400 plus $120 for mounting and balancing. The kicker is that one of the new tires would end up blowing out a week later, leaving one Motor Trend editor stranded for 7 hours.
So far though, the only genuine complaint about the Z/28 in its long term observation is the Computer Aided Gear Selection, or CAGS, also known as a “skip shift.” If the worst thing about the car is unnecessary technology, then we’ll take it.
What are your thoughts? Would you love to own one as much as we would, or is it too impractical?
Comments
The Z/28 uses Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R rubber, these have a tread wear rating of…………60. Regardless of how or where you drive, these sticky track gumballs are simply not going last. Basically (if you replace with the same tire) you will need new tires at every oil change.
There is nothing on this car that can not be addressed. Many owners have already bought a second set of wheels and tires when they purchased the car. Also the alignment can and has been adjusted for those wanting to daily drive or do more street driving.
Also note these tires cold will not grip well either.
Other wise you just have to watch curbs and drive inclines not to tear off the front spoiler.
I do not believe these tires would last a oil change if used as they are meant to be used.
This car is no different than the track prepped Z06 with I think they call it the Z07 option. Generally they just take it to the next level mostly with soft tires that most people change.
just reset the camber to close to “0” as you have to do the same on any new corvette since 1997 if you don’t want to be buying new tires before 10,000 miles.
Elimination of CAGS is only a tune away… which you’d be doing anyway after installing intake/longtubes/etc…
Nah. I’d much rather the ZL1 or better yet the GT 350 (non R)