Lowered on Eibach Pro Kit...curb clearance issues? Tire rubbing? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Matth3w · 08-18-2010, 07:10 PM

I noticed that my car easily clears the curb...I was thinking sometime in the future getting the Eibachs that lower 1/1. Wondering if you guys had issues clearing normal sized curbs at all?

Also what specs of tire/wheel would you have to stay at to avoid rubbing? I'm assuming stock won't rub, but could you go bigger? What if you wanted new wheels?

Also, despite being an inexpensive kit, do you notice any handling performance gains?

JusticePete · 08-18-2010, 07:37 PM

Regardless of brand when you lower your Camaro more caution will be required around parking curbs and steep ramps. There are literally thousands of Camaros running larger tires and wider wheels that are lowered. The key is selecting the correct offset for your choice of wheels. wheel and tire choice is dependent on the objective.

A look
Road Course / Autocross
Drag Racing
Combinations of the above

Others will jump in with pictures and opinions.

Ringo · 08-18-2010, 11:43 PM

I'm putting my 22's on Saturday with the eibach kit. I'll post pictures of the new look in the tire and wheels section. 1 inch drop isn't too drastic a drop, just watch curbs and potholes, which I do anyway.

Matth3w · 08-19-2010, 07:23 AM

I try to anyhow, but you never know when you pull in too far or something. I would definitely plan on sticking to the stock size myself if I got new wheels.

FEN · 08-19-2010, 07:05 PM

Ive got the Eibach 1" springs w/factory GFX on my 2SS/RS and run.....

Front:CCW 20x10 w/275/40/20
Rear:CCW 20x11.5 w/305/35/20

NO issues rubbing but i still watch out for curbs,etc.

08-18-2010, 07:10 PM	#1
Matth3w Drives: '10 Camaro SS w/RS Victory Red 6spd Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ft. Huachuca, AZ Posts: 146	Lowered on Eibach Pro Kit...curb clearance issues? Tire rubbing? I noticed that my car easily clears the curb...I was thinking sometime in the future getting the Eibachs that lower 1/1. Wondering if you guys had issues clearing normal sized curbs at all? Also what specs of tire/wheel would you have to stay at to avoid rubbing? I'm assuming stock won't rub, but could you go bigger? What if you wanted new wheels? Also, despite being an inexpensive kit, do you notice any handling performance gains?

08-18-2010, 11:43 PM	#3
Ringo Politically incorrect Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Soggy Seattle Posts: 782	I'm putting my 22's on Saturday with the eibach kit. I'll post pictures of the new look in the tire and wheels section. 1 inch drop isn't too drastic a drop, just watch curbs and potholes, which I do anyway. __________________ 2SS/RS M6 IO interior. Built 8/14/09. Delivered 9/9/09.

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08-18-2010, 07:37 PM	#2
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Regardless of brand when you lower your Camaro more caution will be required around parking curbs and steep ramps. There are literally thousands of Camaros running larger tires and wider wheels that are lowered. The key is selecting the correct offset for your choice of wheels. wheel and tire choice is dependent on the objective. A look Road Course / Autocross Drag Racing Combinations of the above Others will jump in with pictures and opinions.

08-19-2010, 07:23 AM	#4
Matth3w Drives: '10 Camaro SS w/RS Victory Red 6spd Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ft. Huachuca, AZ Posts: 146	I try to anyhow, but you never know when you pull in too far or something. I would definitely plan on sticking to the stock size myself if I got new wheels.

08-19-2010, 07:05 PM	#5
FEN Drives: BLACK 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,092	Ive got the Eibach 1" springs w/factory GFX on my 2SS/RS and run..... Front:CCW 20x10 w/275/40/20 Rear:CCW 20x11.5 w/305/35/20 NO issues rubbing but i still watch out for curbs,etc.