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SKANLEZ · 03-05-2013, 02:27 AM

I have been searching all over the forum to see if someone is running 295/35/20 Michelin tires on the front wheels. I have 10.5 Niche Apex Wheels with 35+ offset. I have read that they run much wider then most tires. Reason for these tires is because I can get a pair locally for a really good price. If you are running these, please let me know if you have any issues with rubbing. Thanks.

Enough · 03-05-2013, 07:52 AM

I am running 295-35-20 Michelin Pilot Super Sport on stock ZL1 front wheels in the front at stock ZL1 ride height with no rubbing.

SKANLEZ · 03-05-2013, 09:00 AM

Got pictures?

SKANLEZ · 03-05-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Enough

I am running 295-35-20 Michelin Pilot Super Sport on stock ZL1 front wheels in the front at stock ZL1 ride height with no rubbing.

Do you now the front offset of you zl1 wheels?

Enough · 03-05-2013, 02:58 PM

Stock OEM ZL1 wheels are 20x10 front with a 23mm offset, 20x11 rear with a 43 mm offset.

SKANLEZ · 03-05-2013, 03:52 PM

Sweet, so since my fronts are 35+, I would be good to go?

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SUX2BU · 03-05-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SKANLEZ

Sweet, so since my fronts are 35+, I would be good to go?

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Quite the opposite. With your width and offset you will have 18 mm LESS clearance between your tire and strut than someone running a ZL1 wheel. I picked my wheels and tires to be as close as humanly possible to my strut, so I know exactly how much room we have. I probably have less than 3mm clearance, so I don't think your set up will clear with out a spacer.

SKANLEZ · 03-05-2013, 09:15 PM

Man, that was a great explanation. Looks like I will be sticking with 275 or 285

bannonm · 03-05-2013, 09:21 PM

I have 285/35 super sports on a 20x10 with a 35 offset. I have about 1/2 inch clearance. That's with xa coil overs. Stock struts you won't clear with my setup. A 295 might clear on coil overs but you won't have much there for an aggressive camber.

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SKANLEZ · 03-05-2013, 09:33 PM

Looks like I will go with 275 hahahah or keep my 265 yokohoma which recommends this tire on a 9-10.5 wheel.

SKANLEZ · 03-05-2013, 11:51 PM

What do you guys think about running Nitto NT555 275/30/20 on a 20x10.5 for my fronts? I can get these tires for my fronts. Would it look weird having a 35 profile on the rear and 30 profile on the front? Thanks again guys for your feedback.

03-05-2013, 02:27 AM	#1
SKANLEZ Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Millbrae, Ca Posts: 562	295/35/20 Michelin tires for fronts, anyone running them? I have been searching all over the forum to see if someone is running 295/35/20 Michelin tires on the front wheels. I have 10.5 Niche Apex Wheels with 35+ offset. I have read that they run much wider then most tires. Reason for these tires is because I can get a pair locally for a really good price. If you are running these, please let me know if you have any issues with rubbing. Thanks. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Mods Custom Hood Black Rear Berger Panel Magna Flow Exhaust Hurst short shifter ADM cold air intake Pedders Drop Springs (1.0/1.5) Niche Apex Wheels 20x10.5 all around 35+ offset 315/35/20 rear and 275/40/20 front tires Red Calipers

03-05-2013, 09:00 AM	#3
SKANLEZ Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Millbrae, Ca Posts: 562	Got pictures? __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Mods Custom Hood Black Rear Berger Panel Magna Flow Exhaust Hurst short shifter ADM cold air intake Pedders Drop Springs (1.0/1.5) Niche Apex Wheels 20x10.5 all around 35+ offset 315/35/20 rear and 275/40/20 front tires Red Calipers

03-05-2013, 03:52 PM	#6
SKANLEZ Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Millbrae, Ca Posts: 562	Sweet, so since my fronts are 35+, I would be good to go? Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Mods Custom Hood Black Rear Berger Panel Magna Flow Exhaust Hurst short shifter ADM cold air intake Pedders Drop Springs (1.0/1.5) Niche Apex Wheels 20x10.5 all around 35+ offset 315/35/20 rear and 275/40/20 front tires Red Calipers

03-05-2013, 09:15 PM	#8
SKANLEZ Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Millbrae, Ca Posts: 562	Man, that was a great explanation. Looks like I will be sticking with 275 or 285 __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Mods Custom Hood Black Rear Berger Panel Magna Flow Exhaust Hurst short shifter ADM cold air intake Pedders Drop Springs (1.0/1.5) Niche Apex Wheels 20x10.5 all around 35+ offset 315/35/20 rear and 275/40/20 front tires Red Calipers

03-05-2013, 09:21 PM	#9
bannonm Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 VR Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,536	I have 285/35 super sports on a 20x10 with a 35 offset. I have about 1/2 inch clearance. That's with xa coil overs. Stock struts you won't clear with my setup. A 295 might clear on coil overs but you won't have much there for an aggressive camber. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 __________________

03-05-2013, 07:52 AM	#2
Enough Drives: 2013ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 94	I am running 295-35-20 Michelin Pilot Super Sport on stock ZL1 front wheels in the front at stock ZL1 ride height with no rubbing.

03-05-2013, 02:58 PM	#5
Enough Drives: 2013ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 94	Stock OEM ZL1 wheels are 20x10 front with a 23mm offset, 20x11 rear with a 43 mm offset.

03-05-2013, 09:33 PM	#10
SKANLEZ Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Millbrae, Ca Posts: 562	Looks like I will go with 275 hahahah or keep my 265 yokohoma which recommends this tire on a 9-10.5 wheel. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Mods Custom Hood Black Rear Berger Panel Magna Flow Exhaust Hurst short shifter ADM cold air intake Pedders Drop Springs (1.0/1.5) Niche Apex Wheels 20x10.5 all around 35+ offset 315/35/20 rear and 275/40/20 front tires Red Calipers

03-05-2013, 11:51 PM	#11
SKANLEZ Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Millbrae, Ca Posts: 562	What do you guys think about running Nitto NT555 275/30/20 on a 20x10.5 for my fronts? I can get these tires for my fronts. Would it look weird having a 35 profile on the rear and 30 profile on the front? Thanks again guys for your feedback. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Mods Custom Hood Black Rear Berger Panel Magna Flow Exhaust Hurst short shifter ADM cold air intake Pedders Drop Springs (1.0/1.5) Niche Apex Wheels 20x10.5 all around 35+ offset 315/35/20 rear and 275/40/20 front tires Red Calipers