19" 2LT wheels/tires on a 2LT RS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Teddydog · 08-05-2009, 11:55 PM

Has this been definitively answered yet? Can I retrofit my 2LT RS with the 19" 2LT wheels and tires without any issues or wear problems? I KNOW they will physically fit (has been reported here), but are there going to be any problems or additional wear (tire and/or bearing) doing so?

I have ordered a 2LT/RS because I wanted the HIDs and spoiler. I DON'T, however, want the 20" wheels and tires. I want the lighter 19s, the all-season tires AND the ability to rotate them (front to back).

Thanks for any confirmed data!

Rob

Mr Twisty · 08-06-2009, 09:58 AM

Should be fine... Even tho all the factory wheels vary in width up to 2 inches, the offsets only vary max. 5mm (less than 1/4 inch).

I think your driving habits/tire pressure will affect wear more than offset in your case.

I don't think you're setup would affect bearing load nearly as much as the guys putting 12" rubber in the rear.

joepitt · 08-06-2009, 11:12 AM

If the circumference of the tires is different it will mess up the spedometer.

AZCamaroFan · 08-12-2009, 12:27 PM

I don't see what the problem would be. The overall tire/wheel combo diameter is supposed to be the same on all Camaro's, to maintain a similar look. Same suspension on all V6 cars.

Teddydog · 08-12-2009, 03:32 PM

The question is not about diameter. It is about fitment inside the wheel well and offset. Somewhere on this board there is posted a rumor that RS LTs get the same spindles and/or rear axle flanges as the SS which MIGHT make the 19's fit "wrong" or cause excessive bearing wear. Or maybe they sit wrong in the wheel well because they are narrower in the rear. I just want to know if there was ABSOLUTE DATA on this yet or if it was just speculation.

Rob

OUR72GTO · 08-12-2009, 11:34 PM

V6 with RS gets SS hubs.

This has been covered for months.

Teddydog · 08-13-2009, 12:10 AM

Great! Now what does that mean for my question about putting the 19" wheels on my car?

Rob

JewelZ · 08-13-2009, 12:13 AM

Dude, the dealership will ofcourse have someone order the 2LT without an RS or even a 1SS. Tell them if they can ask someone to do an even trade. I know some people that would love to trade their 19'' for your 20's. There are probably people on this forum from your area, post a thread and see if someone will trade you.

08-05-2009, 11:55 PM	#1
Teddydog Drives: 21 LT1 RS M6 in SSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dupont, WA Posts: 454	19" 2LT wheels/tires on a 2LT RS Has this been definitively answered yet? Can I retrofit my 2LT RS with the 19" 2LT wheels and tires without any issues or wear problems? I KNOW they will physically fit (has been reported here), but are there going to be any problems or additional wear (tire and/or bearing) doing so? I have ordered a 2LT/RS because I wanted the HIDs and spoiler. I DON'T, however, want the 20" wheels and tires. I want the lighter 19s, the all-season tires AND the ability to rotate them (front to back). Thanks for any confirmed data! Rob

08-06-2009, 09:58 AM	#2
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	Should be fine... Even tho all the factory wheels vary in width up to 2 inches, the offsets only vary max. 5mm (less than 1/4 inch). I think your driving habits/tire pressure will affect wear more than offset in your case. I don't think you're setup would affect bearing load nearly as much as the guys putting 12" rubber in the rear. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin

08-06-2009, 11:12 AM	#3
joepitt Drives: 2016 2SS Camaro, 2017 Acura Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 469	If the circumference of the tires is different it will mess up the spedometer. __________________ 2016 2SS, Auto, Garnet Red, Black Interior, Magnetic Ride, Performance Exhaust, and Nav. Past highlights: 2013 2LT/RS, 2010 pre-order Camaro 2LT,1969 Chevy Malibu, 1972 Plymouth 'Cuda, 1972 Pontiac GTO, 1979 Turbo Buick Century. 'See the USA in your Chevrolet...' Dinah Shore, 1952: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGZvQoPxhNs

08-12-2009, 11:34 PM	#6
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	V6 with RS gets SS hubs. This has been covered for months. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

08-13-2009, 12:13 AM	#8
JewelZ Just Lovin' My Camaro! Drives: CGM 2LT/RS/AUTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 1,325	Dude, the dealership will ofcourse have someone order the 2LT without an RS or even a 1SS. Tell them if they can ask someone to do an even trade. I know some people that would love to trade their 19'' for your 20's. There are probably people on this forum from your area, post a thread and see if someone will trade you. __________________ CGM( GRAY 2 tone interior ) 2LT/RS/AUTO NJHKKM $29,965.00 1EH37 1100 03/28/2009 AFF, B34, DCP, FE9, GBV, LLT, MX0, SGC, UQA, WRS, 2LT 50 YEARS FROM NOW, DON'T YOU WANNA BE ABLE TO LOOK BACK AND SAY YOU HAD THE GUTS TO GET INTO THE CAR!?!? ORDER STATUS : 6000 as of 08.18.2009. VIN# 33,985!!! His name is 'GOLIATH'!!! GOT MY CAR!!!! AND I LOVE IT!!!!

08-12-2009, 12:27 PM	#4
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,450	I don't see what the problem would be. The overall tire/wheel combo diameter is supposed to be the same on all Camaro's, to maintain a similar look. Same suspension on all V6 cars.

08-12-2009, 03:32 PM	#5
Teddydog Drives: 21 LT1 RS M6 in SSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dupont, WA Posts: 454	The question is not about diameter. It is about fitment inside the wheel well and offset. Somewhere on this board there is posted a rumor that RS LTs get the same spindles and/or rear axle flanges as the SS which MIGHT make the 19's fit "wrong" or cause excessive bearing wear. Or maybe they sit wrong in the wheel well because they are narrower in the rear. I just want to know if there was ABSOLUTE DATA on this yet or if it was just speculation. Rob

08-13-2009, 12:10 AM	#7
Teddydog Drives: 21 LT1 RS M6 in SSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dupont, WA Posts: 454	Great! Now what does that mean for my question about putting the 19" wheels on my car? Rob

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