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lbheat · 03-14-2014, 10:26 AM

I know its stupid to do that with 22's but has anyone actually tried it out? I found out one of my rear tires from my stock back up set has a chunk gone. I think it was like that before i even put them away.

So enough of the given, what dangers or risk are involved? It will only be for 1 or 2 runs max. I just want to get a taste so thats why im contemplating to get 2 new rears or just try it out with these 22's?

jksynergy · 03-14-2014, 12:41 PM

your biggest issue may be the sidewalls. Not alot of meat there on 22's and should you get too deep into understeer, you could possibly pop the bead on the tire. Then it's a 22" rim hitting the pavement. Don't know if I'd try. Oh, and would this be a SCCA event? If so, and you run in F Street you may get bumped out due to the 2" diameter over stock. 1" is allowed either up or down from stock wheel size.

spadz93 · 03-14-2014, 02:03 PM

I wouldn't. Like jksynergy said, your sidewall's probably quite minimal with rims of that diameter. Taking a turn too hard will probably result in a nice rim+pavement combo, and I can't imagine anyone wanting that with (what i'm assuming to be) that expensive of a wheel.

lbheat · 03-14-2014, 02:50 PM

Ok thanks for the info guys ill just go ahead and buy a used tire with same tire thread left as other. Should be fun for my first time autocrossing.

03-14-2014, 10:26 AM	#1
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03-14-2014, 12:41 PM	#2
jksynergy Drives: 11 SW SYNERGY SERIES/14 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,223	your biggest issue may be the sidewalls. Not alot of meat there on 22's and should you get too deep into understeer, you could possibly pop the bead on the tire. Then it's a 22" rim hitting the pavement. Don't know if I'd try. Oh, and would this be a SCCA event? If so, and you run in F Street you may get bumped out due to the 2" diameter over stock. 1" is allowed either up or down from stock wheel size. __________________ 2011 Summit White Synergy Series Edition, the hot innocent woman named Ava that we show off around town, dressed in white complete with angel's wings. Sold, but never forgotten. 2014 1SS 1LE. Bama, sporting Red Rock Metallic demon's horns, when we are ready to get naughty and open a can of whoopass! Airaid, Spectre, Xpel,Bowler shifter Peddars, UMI, Ult Perf. Diode Dynamics, JRE Tune, XS Power battery, Hooker Headers Blackheart exhaust,Powerbrake InstaGram & Twitter: @jlouie62 FB: hangtimeracing

03-14-2014, 02:03 PM	#3
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	I wouldn't. Like jksynergy said, your sidewall's probably quite minimal with rims of that diameter. Taking a turn too hard will probably result in a nice rim+pavement combo, and I can't imagine anyone wanting that with (what i'm assuming to be) that expensive of a wheel. __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

03-14-2014, 02:50 PM	#4
lbheat Echale Gas [COTW 3/10/14] Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Supercharged Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: La Puente, Ca Posts: 1,372	Ok thanks for the info guys ill just go ahead and buy a used tire with same tire thread left as other. Should be fun for my first time autocrossing. __________________ Kenne Bell 502 rwhp/ 471 rwtq at 9psi (daily driver...for now) Performance: Corsa catback, JRE Super Tensioner, dual pass heat exchanger, R1 slotted & Dimpled rotors cryogenically treated Cosmetic: Giovanna kilis 22", zl1 mailslot bumper, Custom Emblem Pro Badge, painted calipers