Shopping for Winter Wheels and Tires - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Mightygrasshopper · 07-30-2010, 11:22 PM

Hi gang,

just thought i'd start peaking at what options are available for winter rims and tires. I currently have the 2LT/RS but for winter, i don't want 20" rims.

1) can i put on 18" rims?

2) recommendations on good winter tires?

3) where to get em? i'm looking at tirerack right now - any other suggestions? i just need cheap rims for winter time too..so wondering how to shop for rims.

I'm a complete newb to this.

Mr_Draco · 07-31-2010, 08:33 AM

1) Yes 18's will fit on all the V6 models

2) Personally I would either go with Pirelli Scorpions or Bridgestone Blizzaks

3) Discount Tire is the only other place I can think of but they don't ship to your home. They ship them to one of their stores and you have to go get them. I don't like using them because the closest Discount Tire to me is over an hour away.

Also Tirerack sells combos (rims and tires of your choice) so don't forget to check those out as well.

BADBOB · 08-02-2010, 09:54 AM

Anyone running the Nitto NT05R in 20" on therye ride

tjd24 · 08-02-2010, 11:18 AM

Last summer I used Tirerack to get one of their winter tire/rim packages - went with 20" Bridgestone Blizzaks and ST4 Sport Edition rims. Link to see all their packages = http://www.tirerack.com/snow/changeo...amefrom=wtpack

4.0=SS · 08-03-2010, 07:27 AM

Does anyone know if the SS can use 18" wheels for winter? I don't see anyhting on TireRack. Thanks for any information/advice. Don't really want to drive in the snow but if I have to I should have the correct wheels.

4.0=SS · 08-03-2010, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjd24

Last summer I used Tirerack to get one of their winter tire/rim packages - went with 20" Bridgestone Blizzaks and ST4 Sport Edition rims. Link to see all their packages = http://www.tirerack.com/snow/changeo...amefrom=wtpack

Hi, I'm in NNJ too. Have you drive the SS in snow yet?

8ty8 ls1 · 08-03-2010, 07:32 AM

i used my stock 20's on my ss with 245 blizzaks all the way around (yes they do fit all of the rims) v6's will have no problem with 18" wheels.

8ty8 ls1 · 08-03-2010, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4.0=SS

Hi, I'm in NNJ too. Have you drive the SS in snow yet?

yes. stock rims with the blizzaks and about 100 pounds in the trunk to keep her planted, and she was a tank in that little mini blizzard we had. Its all in how you drive. If you drive cautiously, you will have no problems.

Mr_Draco · 08-03-2010, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4.0=SS

Does anyone know if the SS can use 18" wheels for winter?

Depends on how they are made. Most 18's and 19's will not fit on the SS due to the Brembo calipers.

tjd24 · 08-03-2010, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4.0=SS

Hi, I'm in NNJ too. Have you drive the SS in snow yet?

I've got a 2LT RS and yes, the Blizzaks were great in the snow.

Anyone thinking they can run the Summer Pirellis in temps below 40 degrees is asking for trouble - last mid-October with the snow/low temps we had I took out the Camaro after the snow on dry roads with the temp at 32 degrees and could feel I had no traction. Fortunately I had bought the Blizzaks off Tire Rack in late September and had them shipped to my Chevy Dealer who had agree to store my off-season tires - I went to swap the Pirellis for the Blizzaks the next day.

Coldpants · 08-03-2010, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4.0=SS

Does anyone know if the SS can use 18" wheels for winter? I don't see anyhting on TireRack. Thanks for any information/advice. Don't really want to drive in the snow but if I have to I should have the correct wheels.

Yes

TAPSHIFT · 08-04-2010, 09:05 AM

Does anyone know whether the 19" OEM Camaro wheels will clear the Brembo brake calipers on the SS models??

8ty8 ls1 · 08-04-2010, 10:30 AM

none of the stock v6 wheels will fit an SS. well that's what everyone on here says...just buy some nice summer wheels and rock the stockers during the winter

Mike529 · 08-04-2010, 10:35 AM

I would also choose the Blizzaks. I just checked Tire Rack, and you can shop for winter wheel/tire packages by car model and year. They have 3 recommended sizes for my 2LT/RS, but the top (least expensive)recommendation is:
17" Recommended: 225/65-17
That size tire would keep the same outside dimension as the stock 20" Pirellis.
Has anyone fit a 17" wheel on an LT? It looks like it should fit and clear the brake line, but I wanted to check if anyone has tried this.
Thanks,
Mike

07-30-2010, 11:22 PM	#1
Mightygrasshopper Drives: 2012 45th anniversary edition 'vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 277	Shopping for Winter Wheels and Tires Hi gang, just thought i'd start peaking at what options are available for winter rims and tires. I currently have the 2LT/RS but for winter, i don't want 20" rims. 1) can i put on 18" rims? 2) recommendations on good winter tires? 3) where to get em? i'm looking at tirerack right now - any other suggestions? i just need cheap rims for winter time too..so wondering how to shop for rims. I'm a complete newb to this. __________________ MightyGrasshopper www.mightygrasshopper.com Into health, wellness and fitness? Check out my site for natural health product reviews, health articles and industry news. Want to get into summer time shape? I'm a former fatty who's lost the weight - "Train With Me" for FREE - sexy abs in 16 weeks! Just follow along!

08-02-2010, 11:18 AM	#4
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	Last summer I used Tirerack to get one of their winter tire/rim packages - went with 20" Bridgestone Blizzaks and ST4 Sport Edition rims. Link to see all their packages = http://www.tirerack.com/snow/changeo...amefrom=wtpack __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

08-03-2010, 07:32 AM	#7
8ty8 ls1 Resident Engineer Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 1988 GMC S-15 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 766	i used my stock 20's on my ss with 245 blizzaks all the way around (yes they do fit all of the rims) v6's will have no problem with 18" wheels. __________________ 12.68 @ 109: LSR cai, Borla S-type axle-back, Tunes Last edited by 8ty8 ls1; 08-03-2010 at 07:43 AM.

08-04-2010, 10:30 AM	#13
8ty8 ls1 Resident Engineer Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 1988 GMC S-15 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 766	none of the stock v6 wheels will fit an SS. well that's what everyone on here says...just buy some nice summer wheels and rock the stockers during the winter __________________ 12.68 @ 109: LSR cai, Borla S-type axle-back, Tunes

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Ok, I now have my wheels :D	PQ	Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack	722	12-18-2010 11:13 PM
20 inch wheels and tires $1200	Dameon	Wheels / Tires	10	09-17-2010 01:03 PM
My Experience with Iconz Wheels.	EDISKRAD EHT	Vendor and Seller review / feedback / experiences	40	05-13-2010 09:18 AM
NEW CHROME WHEELS 18"--fits tires on ugly steel wheels on LS 2010	klondike	Wheels / Tires	2	04-13-2010 03:26 PM

07-31-2010, 08:33 AM	#2
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,179	1) Yes 18's will fit on all the V6 models 2) Personally I would either go with Pirelli Scorpions or Bridgestone Blizzaks 3) Discount Tire is the only other place I can think of but they don't ship to your home. They ship them to one of their stores and you have to go get them. I don't like using them because the closest Discount Tire to me is over an hour away. Also Tirerack sells combos (rims and tires of your choice) so don't forget to check those out as well.

08-02-2010, 09:54 AM	#3
BADBOB Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 4	Anyone running the Nitto NT05R in 20" on therye ride

08-03-2010, 07:27 AM	#5
4.0=SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS IOM/Blk, Borla Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania Posts: 149	Does anyone know if the SS can use 18" wheels for winter? I don't see anyhting on TireRack. Thanks for any information/advice. Don't really want to drive in the snow but if I have to I should have the correct wheels.

08-04-2010, 09:05 AM	#12
TAPSHIFT Drives: '11 IBM 2SS/RS '16 1GB Z51 ragtop Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Georgetown, Ontario Canada......EH! Posts: 220 View My Garage	Does anyone know whether the 19" OEM Camaro wheels will clear the Brembo brake calipers on the SS models??

08-04-2010, 10:35 AM	#14
Mike529 Drives: 2014 2LT RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MA Posts: 27 View My Garage	I would also choose the Blizzaks. I just checked Tire Rack, and you can shop for winter wheel/tire packages by car model and year. They have 3 recommended sizes for my 2LT/RS, but the top (least expensive)recommendation is: 17" Recommended: 225/65-17 That size tire would keep the same outside dimension as the stock 20" Pirellis. Has anyone fit a 17" wheel on an LT? It looks like it should fit and clear the brake line, but I wanted to check if anyone has tried this. Thanks, Mike