Guys having 22's, driving experience? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

rulebreaker · 03-10-2010, 08:24 AM

hey all,

I'm still not sure whether 2 go with 22's or 20's on my new 2LT. Since my major concern is the driving quality,. Thus, I'd like to know how is it like among you guys who had 22's tested. driving quality, technical issues are my major concerns. thnx n advance

Nine Ball · 03-10-2010, 08:32 AM

If you are very concerned with ride quality, stick with 20s. The 22s will definitely make the ride quality a little more firm, but nothing too bad to accept. I prefer my sports cars to feel like sports cars, not luxury sedans.

Technical issues = none, if you use proper width/offset wheels and proper tire sizes.

Brownhornitt · 03-10-2010, 08:40 AM

Go 20's

alssiri · 03-10-2010, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine Ball

If you are very concerned with ride quality, stick with 20s. The 22s will definitely make the ride quality a little more firm, but nothing too bad to accept. I prefer my sports cars to feel like sports cars, not luxury sedans.

Technical issues = none, if you use proper width/offset wheels and proper tire sizes.

As said by Tony, i have 22" & it is firmer but no big deal

get used to it.

Ahmad

camarowa · 03-10-2010, 10:02 AM

personally I would stick with 20s, especially if you would like to lower the car as well with springs in the future.

ron10 · 03-10-2010, 10:36 AM

i like the 22",but the money issue makes me stay with my 20".

Gotthat02fire · 03-10-2010, 10:42 AM

I love my 22's!!! I was in the truck seen for a long time the Camaro rides awsome comparing to some of the trucks I've been in!!!! I take the look of the 22's and suffer a little ride quality,I think you need to think of what look you like better!!!!!

rhunley14 · 03-10-2010, 11:05 AM

The ride is definetly little firmer and you feel more bumps..but besides that the looks makes up for it all..

seddon · 03-10-2010, 11:47 AM

Like everyone else set the ride quality is firmer and you do feel the bumps but the look is priceless and the handling is way better just because the wheels are wider and will grab more road.

jimmyD · 03-10-2010, 05:10 PM

sounds like 21s FTW?!

Nine Ball · 03-10-2010, 06:29 PM

no, 21s for the loss. 21 inch tires cost more and there are less available sizes that fit a Camaro.

Wheel diameter has nothing to do with lowering clearance on a vehicle. The tire outer diameter is what matters, and that doesn't change.

TaylorRyanSS · 03-10-2010, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmyD

sounds like 21s FTW?!

yeah but prepare to spend a boatload of money on tires, 21" tires are not common so the prices are high

rulebreaker · 03-12-2010, 05:55 AM

Many thanks 4 all of u

I believe I'm going with 20s, lowering the car will make up for the size i guess

Greetz

Nine Ball · 03-12-2010, 08:41 AM

Lowering a car doesn't change anything related to wheel size. The tire heights remain the same, regardless on if you use 20s or 22s. The sidewall on the tire is just thicker on 20s vs 22s.

03-10-2010, 08:24 AM	#1
rulebreaker Drives: camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: san rafael Posts: 4	Guys having 22's, driving experience? hey all, I'm still not sure whether 2 go with 22's or 20's on my new 2LT. Since my major concern is the driving quality,. Thus, I'd like to know how is it like among you guys who had 22's tested. driving quality, technical issues are my major concerns. thnx n advance

03-10-2010, 08:32 AM	#2
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	If you are very concerned with ride quality, stick with 20s. The 22s will definitely make the ride quality a little more firm, but nothing too bad to accept. I prefer my sports cars to feel like sports cars, not luxury sedans. Technical issues = none, if you use proper width/offset wheels and proper tire sizes. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

03-10-2010, 08:40 AM	#3
Brownhornitt Drives: 2006 White Corvette Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 948 View My Garage	Go 20's __________________ The Corvette is an animal.

03-10-2010, 10:02 AM	#5
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	personally I would stick with 20s, especially if you would like to lower the car as well with springs in the future. __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

03-10-2010, 11:47 AM	#9
seddon Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 1,165	Like everyone else set the ride quality is firmer and you do feel the bumps but the look is priceless and the handling is way better just because the wheels are wider and will grab more road. __________________ Elite Design Concepts NY5THGEN2017 ZL1 Garnet Red/M6/// IG @Crazl1

03-10-2010, 10:36 AM	#6
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	i like the 22",but the money issue makes me stay with my 20".

03-10-2010, 10:42 AM	#7
Gotthat02fire Drives: 2010 Camaro 1ss IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Williamsport,PA Posts: 2,246 View My Garage	I love my 22's!!! I was in the truck seen for a long time the Camaro rides awsome comparing to some of the trucks I've been in!!!! I take the look of the 22's and suffer a little ride quality,I think you need to think of what look you like better!!!!!

03-10-2010, 11:05 AM	#8
rhunley14 Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Monroe Ga Posts: 964 View My Garage	The ride is definetly little firmer and you feel more bumps..but besides that the looks makes up for it all..

03-10-2010, 05:10 PM	#10
jimmyD Drives: torrent Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: windsor Posts: 59	sounds like 21s FTW?!

03-10-2010, 06:29 PM	#11
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	no, 21s for the loss. 21 inch tires cost more and there are less available sizes that fit a Camaro. Wheel diameter has nothing to do with lowering clearance on a vehicle. The tire outer diameter is what matters, and that doesn't change. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

03-12-2010, 05:55 AM	#13
rulebreaker Drives: camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: san rafael Posts: 4	Many thanks 4 all of u I believe I'm going with 20s, lowering the car will make up for the size i guess Greetz

03-12-2010, 08:41 AM	#14
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	Lowering a car doesn't change anything related to wheel size. The tire heights remain the same, regardless on if you use 20s or 22s. The sidewall on the tire is just thicker on 20s vs 22s. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

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