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CamaroVision · 04-09-2010, 05:56 PM

What is the difference for example a 285 tire and 315 tire both on a 22" wheel?

Mythic · 04-09-2010, 06:17 PM

Width, the 315 is 30cm wider than the 285.

but the width and Wheel size are only 2 of the numbers you need.
there is also the height ratios

a 285/40/20 and a 315/40/20 side by side will have the 315 taller as the /40/ is the % of the width that is the height of the tire

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_code

Xanthos · 04-09-2010, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mythic

Width, the 315 is 30cm wider than the 285.

but the width and Wheel size are only 2 of the numbers you need.
there is also the height ratios

a 285/40/20 and a 315/40/20 side by side will have the 315 taller as the /40/ is the % of the width that is the height of the tire

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_code

30mm, 3cm.

Otherwise, completely correct.
- X

CamaroVision · 04-09-2010, 06:27 PM

I guess the real question is, what is the visual difference in a wider tire, on the same size wheel....like a 275/30/22 and a 315/30/22 or whatever, the 315 will be wider on a same size wheel as a 275? Sorry it's new to me :p

edit: or is it less of a visual difference and more of a performance difference?

Xanthos · 04-09-2010, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroVision

I guess the real question is, what is the visual difference in a wider tire, on the same size wheel....like a 275/30/22 and a 315/30/22 or whatever, the 315 will be wider on a same size wheel as a 275? Sorry it's new to me :p

edit: or is it less of a visual difference and more of a performance difference?

The 315 will always be wider than the 275. The 315 is 315mm wide, and the 275 is 275mm wide. Its about a 1.2 inch difference.

Its both visual and performance.
- X

CamaroVision · 04-09-2010, 06:45 PM

Thanks, I think I get that..

So what does a wider tire do on the same size wheel? if a 275 fits...a 315 spills over or something?

Xanthos · 04-09-2010, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroVision

Thanks, I think I get that..

So what does a wider tire do on the same size wheel? if a 275 fits...a 315 spills over or something?

Well, on any given width wheel, the 275 might fit and the 315 wouldn't, or vise versa - I think on like a 10 inch wheel you could fit both, but the 275 would probably be a bit stretched out and the 315 would have a bit of sidewall bulge.
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CamaroVision · 04-09-2010, 08:08 PM

That's what I was wondering, thanks

TaylorRyanSS · 04-09-2010, 08:15 PM

315s fit best on on a 10.5-11 width rear wheel

Xanthos · 04-09-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan74

315s fit best on on a 10.5-11 width rear wheel

Thats what I was thinking. So a 10 might be doable, but it would be a bit pinched. Just like 275s fit best on a 9-9.5 wheel, and would be a bit stretched on something like a 10 or a 10.5
- X

CamaroVision · 04-09-2010, 08:40 PM

I was curious, cause I see people talking 305/315 mostly for 10-10.5 wheels, but whenever you see 10-10.5 wheels for sale with a tire combo they are always 275/285..

Xanthos · 04-09-2010, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroVision

I was curious, cause I see people talking 305/315 mostly for 10-10.5 wheels, but whenever you see 10-10.5 wheels for sale with a tire combo they are always 275/285..

Yes, they can fit but its not ideal.
- X

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 04-09-2010, 11:57 PM

Tirerack has OEM rears for $215 and fronts for $219 on sale. WOW.

Nine Ball · 04-10-2010, 09:33 AM

Here are recommended Camaro tires, based on suggested wheel widths

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62838

I would never put a 315 tire on a 10" wheel. 10.5 minimum.

04-09-2010, 05:56 PM	#1
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04-09-2010, 06:17 PM	#2
Mythic Drives: '03 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VaBeach VA Posts: 348	Width, the 315 is 30cm wider than the 285. but the width and Wheel size are only 2 of the numbers you need. there is also the height ratios a 285/40/20 and a 315/40/20 side by side will have the 315 taller as the /40/ is the % of the width that is the height of the tire http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_code

04-09-2010, 06:27 PM	#4
CamaroVision Drives: 2010 Black 1LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 454	I guess the real question is, what is the visual difference in a wider tire, on the same size wheel....like a 275/30/22 and a 315/30/22 or whatever, the 315 will be wider on a same size wheel as a 275? Sorry it's new to me :p edit: or is it less of a visual difference and more of a performance difference?

04-09-2010, 06:45 PM	#6
CamaroVision Drives: 2010 Black 1LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 454	Thanks, I think I get that.. So what does a wider tire do on the same size wheel? if a 275 fits...a 315 spills over or something?

04-09-2010, 08:08 PM	#8
CamaroVision Drives: 2010 Black 1LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 454	That's what I was wondering, thanks

04-09-2010, 08:40 PM	#11
CamaroVision Drives: 2010 Black 1LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 454	I was curious, cause I see people talking 305/315 mostly for 10-10.5 wheels, but whenever you see 10-10.5 wheels for sale with a tire combo they are always 275/285..

04-09-2010, 11:57 PM	#13
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	Tirerack has OEM rears for $215 and fronts for $219 on sale. WOW.