Tires... Tires and Tires! Tire Question

Sledgehammer70 · 03-10-2016, 06:42 PM

So I have the MRR FS01's and I currently have tires on loan (Pirelli P-Zero's)

I was originally not going to swap the tires and buy these, but the size in general has me wanting a slimmer side wall. These 35's just feel to tall.

Currently:
285/35/20
305/35/20

So my question....

What sizes should I get front and back if I go with 30 sidewall height in the back? (305/30/20) I ask, as the 305/35/20 rub on the interior in the wheel liner.

If I go 30 in the rear is 35 up front still good? do I go 30 upfront like the 1LE is equipped with? What is the proper size to make these tires not look like odd sizes tires on the car front and back?

BradfordCamaro · 03-10-2016, 07:08 PM

305/30/20 = 27.2" rear
265/35/20 = 27.3" front
Or
285/30/20 = 26.8" front

Sledgehammer70 · 03-10-2016, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

305/30/20 = 27.2"
265/35/20 = 27.3"

Looking like 285/30 & 305/30 will look okay. Downside... I can only find the rears in stock. Tirer Rack seems to only have PSS Cup 2's which is was pricey. I am looking to snag P Super Sports

BradfordCamaro · 03-10-2016, 07:17 PM

Rear tire will always look bigger, you have an 11" rim.

If you went with a 10" rim on the back..... then you could get matching tires. $$$$$$$$$

Sledgehammer70 · 03-10-2016, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

Rear tire will always look bigger, you have an 11" rim.

If you went with a 10" rim on the back..... then you could get matching tires. $$$$$$$$$

So.... do you think going 30 / 30 would look okay vs. 100% awkward with my 10" and 11" rims? 35's just feel so tall.... Based on the image above, I think I can get away with it and it will not look to awkward. Might have to buy P-Zero 30's based on Michelin being unable to keep tires in stock.

will help with that staggered raked look as well that I like.

laynlo15 · 03-10-2016, 07:47 PM

Why do you think they feel too tall? The gen5 had 28.4 inch diameter and the 305/35/20 are about the same. Don't you want to fill up the wheel well? The ride is already firm, if you go down to a 30 series tire its gonna be stiffer yet. I think the 30 series will be shorter then stock is, downside is they'll hate pot holes

BradfordCamaro · 03-10-2016, 07:48 PM

It can't get any closer than that. Unless you put a smaller tire on the back.
Drop the rear to a 295, you will eliminate any rubbing concerns and hit a 27" diameter.

Always tough choices when a good chunk of coin is involved.

I think the 285/30 & 305/30 combo is good. It will give it that classic muscle car look where the back is slightly beefier.

Also a fan of Pirelli, tracked some Zeros awhile back. Heat up real nice and stick.
Not a fan of the price... :(

Sledgehammer70 · 03-10-2016, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laynlo15

Why do you think they feel too tall? The gen5 had 28.4 inch diameter and the 305/35/20 are about the same. Don't you want to fill up the wheel well? The ride is already firm, if you go down to a 30 series tire its gonna be stiffer yet. I think the 30 series will be shorter then stock is, downside is they'll hate pot holes

Could be my eyes, the sunlight, who knows... just looking at these vs. the new 1LE setup it feels really tall. Might be the rim. But I think a good 30 would be nice.

I would agree if I was going stock size with the 30's, but a 285 and 305 with 30's are still fairly good sidewall height compared to a 30 on a 245 tire.

Sledgehammer70 · 03-10-2016, 07:56 PM

Here is a 245/30 vs a 285/30. the 245 looks very skinny and the 285 looks somewhat normal (to me)

SkipNWis · 03-10-2016, 10:06 PM

I just want a good looking wheel I can buy and use my Stock tires ?????? And not spend an arm and a LEG on wheels??????? VENDORS Somebody Please help ME please Help ME

BrianInJackson · 03-10-2016, 11:55 PM

That tire size comparison/visualizer is cool... Where can I find it/use it?? Thanks. I've seen calculators... but nice to have visual there too.

Team STILLEN · 03-11-2016, 06:52 AM

I am getting 20x9.5 and 20x11 3 pc wheels eventually, I was going to run 265/35/20 front and 305/30/20 rears, was going to go with NITTO NT555G2s. It's a street setup, I don't see a need to get ultra wide tires on the front personally.

Sledgehammer70 · 03-11-2016, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianInJackson

That tire size comparison/visualizer is cool... Where can I find it/use it?? Thanks. I've seen calculators... but nice to have visual there too.

https://tiresize.com/calculator/

Sledgehammer70 · 03-12-2016, 09:41 PM

I gave up waiting on Michelin's. Snagged P Zero 285/30ZR/20 & 305/30ZR/20. Both 99Y rated.

03-10-2016, 06:42 PM	#1
Sledgehammer70 Lethal Camaro Drives: 16 2SS, 71 Std, Suburban RTS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 3,855 View My Garage	Tires... Tires and Tires! Tire Question So I have the MRR FS01's and I currently have tires on loan (Pirelli P-Zero's) I was originally not going to swap the tires and buy these, but the size in general has me wanting a slimmer side wall. These 35's just feel to tall. Currently: 285/35/20 305/35/20 So my question.... What sizes should I get front and back if I go with 30 sidewall height in the back? (305/30/20) I ask, as the 305/35/20 rub on the interior in the wheel liner. If I go 30 in the rear is 35 up front still good? do I go 30 upfront like the 1LE is equipped with? What is the proper size to make these tires not look like odd sizes tires on the car front and back? __________________ Thanks My Build Thread \| Lethal Garage YouTube \| Lethal Camaro IG \|

03-10-2016, 07:08 PM	#2
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	305/30/20 = 27.2" rear 265/35/20 = 27.3" front Or 285/30/20 = 26.8" front __________________

03-10-2016, 07:17 PM	#4
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	Rear tire will always look bigger, you have an 11" rim. If you went with a 10" rim on the back..... then you could get matching tires. $$$$$$$$$ __________________

03-10-2016, 07:47 PM	#6
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	Why do you think they feel too tall? The gen5 had 28.4 inch diameter and the 305/35/20 are about the same. Don't you want to fill up the wheel well? The ride is already firm, if you go down to a 30 series tire its gonna be stiffer yet. I think the 30 series will be shorter then stock is, downside is they'll hate pot holes __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

03-10-2016, 07:48 PM	#7
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	It can't get any closer than that. Unless you put a smaller tire on the back. Drop the rear to a 295, you will eliminate any rubbing concerns and hit a 27" diameter. Always tough choices when a good chunk of coin is involved. I think the 285/30 & 305/30 combo is good. It will give it that classic muscle car look where the back is slightly beefier. Also a fan of Pirelli, tracked some Zeros awhile back. Heat up real nice and stick. Not a fan of the price... :( __________________

03-10-2016, 07:56 PM	#9
Sledgehammer70 Lethal Camaro Drives: 16 2SS, 71 Std, Suburban RTS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 3,855 View My Garage	Here is a 245/30 vs a 285/30. the 245 looks very skinny and the 285 looks somewhat normal (to me) Attached Images __________________ Thanks My Build Thread \| Lethal Garage YouTube \| Lethal Camaro IG \|

03-10-2016, 10:06 PM	#10
SkipNWis Drives: 2016/SS Has had 4 Gen 5's Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Hudson,WI Posts: 939	I just want a good looking wheel I can buy and use my Stock tires ?????? And not spend an arm and a LEG on wheels??????? VENDORS Somebody Please help ME please Help ME __________________ SnoWhite

03-10-2016, 11:55 PM	#11
BrianInJackson Drives: toyota mr2 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca Posts: 99	That tire size comparison/visualizer is cool... Where can I find it/use it?? Thanks. I've seen calculators... but nice to have visual there too.

03-11-2016, 06:52 AM	#12
Team STILLEN Drives: Varies Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 2,182	I am getting 20x9.5 and 20x11 3 pc wheels eventually, I was going to run 265/35/20 front and 305/30/20 rears, was going to go with NITTO NT555G2s. It's a street setup, I don't see a need to get ultra wide tires on the front personally.

03-12-2016, 09:41 PM	#14
Sledgehammer70 Lethal Camaro Drives: 16 2SS, 71 Std, Suburban RTS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 3,855 View My Garage	I gave up waiting on Michelin's. Snagged P Zero 285/30ZR/20 & 305/30ZR/20. Both 99Y rated. __________________ Thanks My Build Thread \| Lethal Garage YouTube \| Lethal Camaro IG \|

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