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Mrpaintballordie · 03-21-2015, 11:07 PM

I have a 2010 SS (L99) and I'm looking to drop it a little. I have 315s in the rear. Would a 1.4" be okay with these tires? Or which springs, drop would you recommend. Links would be appreciated

richard200593 · 03-21-2015, 11:11 PM

What brand wheel do you have? It all depends on wheel offset. I am lowered 1.2 in rear with 315s with no rubbing issues and a +43 offset (factory reproductions)

Mrpaintballordie · 03-21-2015, 11:30 PM

I'm not honestly sure about offset. The car came with these wheels on it.

richard200593 · 03-22-2015, 12:00 AM

Are they aftermarket wheels? Maybe post a pic of your car from the side so we can get an idea of what you may have. If your wheel sticks out into or past the gender I wouldn't recommend 1.4 inches as hitting bumps you will likely rub. If the wheel is in the fenderwell like mine is you SHOULD be safe... But as I said earlier offset is key

Mrpaintballordie · 03-22-2015, 12:04 AM

They after market wheels, I have 20" TSW's all around. I'll try to post a pic

Mrpaintballordie · 03-22-2015, 12:09 AM

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Mrpaintballordie · 03-22-2015, 12:10 AM

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richard200593 · 03-22-2015, 08:09 AM

I'm ALMOSTpositive these will be fine lowered. These are extremely popular wheels on this forum I was looking at them myself for a while and I personally haven't heard of anyone with rubbing issues but search the forum they are called "tsw nurburgring"

SS PANTHER · 03-23-2015, 03:10 AM

I like my Hotchkis 1" springs. I'm running 285-35-20's so it is another .40" lower than a 275-40-20. You will be ok with a 1" drop with the TSW's.

Dirtdog · 03-23-2015, 03:28 AM

Ive got 20" Forgestar F14s, 11" wheels with 315s in the rear and Pfadt (now called Apex) drop springs. Great drop, great performance, and decent price.

JDP Sales · 03-24-2015, 01:23 PM

I suggest sticking with 1"-1.25" for the best ride.

BMR part # SP019 and Part # SP077 are good options.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

aFe POWER · 03-24-2015, 02:04 PM

We also have PFADT lower springs that will give you among the best balance of comfort and performance with a nice 1" drop to your Camaro.

The picture shown was of a ZL1 with our PFADT springs,
as well as the green SS Camaro

Juan0013 · 03-24-2015, 02:08 PM

I got the eibach pro kit , but i think i want to go a little lower. i still have a nice little gap not he 20s.

aFe POWER · 03-24-2015, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Juan0013

I got the eibach pro kit , but i think i want to go a little lower. i still have a nice little gap not he 20s.

That looks very good. Nice picture.

03-21-2015, 11:07 PM	#1
Mrpaintballordie Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: hilton head island Posts: 506	Which lowering springs to get I have a 2010 SS (L99) and I'm looking to drop it a little. I have 315s in the rear. Would a 1.4" be okay with these tires? Or which springs, drop would you recommend. Links would be appreciated __________________ 15' 1LE R.I.P Kendall Walton

03-21-2015, 11:11 PM	#2
richard200593 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 887 View My Garage	What brand wheel do you have? It all depends on wheel offset. I am lowered 1.2 in rear with 315s with no rubbing issues and a +43 offset (factory reproductions) Attached Images __________________ Performance: mrt v2.0 exhaust/CAI Intake Cosmetic: Zl1 factory Reproduction wheels Bmr 1.2/1.4 springs/Oracle plasma drl lights, footwell ambient lighting, 45th Gobo lights Audio: Memphis pr600 amp/Fosgate 12" t0 sub/******* stealth box

03-21-2015, 11:30 PM	#3
Mrpaintballordie Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: hilton head island Posts: 506	I'm not honestly sure about offset. The car came with these wheels on it. __________________ 15' 1LE R.I.P Kendall Walton

03-22-2015, 12:00 AM	#4
richard200593 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 887 View My Garage	Are they aftermarket wheels? Maybe post a pic of your car from the side so we can get an idea of what you may have. If your wheel sticks out into or past the gender I wouldn't recommend 1.4 inches as hitting bumps you will likely rub. If the wheel is in the fenderwell like mine is you SHOULD be safe... But as I said earlier offset is key __________________ Performance: mrt v2.0 exhaust/CAI Intake Cosmetic: Zl1 factory Reproduction wheels Bmr 1.2/1.4 springs/Oracle plasma drl lights, footwell ambient lighting, 45th Gobo lights Audio: Memphis pr600 amp/Fosgate 12" t0 sub/******* stealth box

03-22-2015, 12:04 AM	#5
Mrpaintballordie Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: hilton head island Posts: 506	They after market wheels, I have 20" TSW's all around. I'll try to post a pic __________________ 15' 1LE R.I.P Kendall Walton

03-22-2015, 12:09 AM	#6
Mrpaintballordie Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: hilton head island Posts: 506	* Attached Images __________________ 15' 1LE R.I.P Kendall Walton

03-22-2015, 12:10 AM	#7
Mrpaintballordie Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: hilton head island Posts: 506	Back Attached Images __________________ 15' 1LE R.I.P Kendall Walton

03-22-2015, 08:09 AM	#8
richard200593 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 887 View My Garage	I'm ALMOSTpositive these will be fine lowered. These are extremely popular wheels on this forum I was looking at them myself for a while and I personally haven't heard of anyone with rubbing issues but search the forum they are called "tsw nurburgring" __________________ Performance: mrt v2.0 exhaust/CAI Intake Cosmetic: Zl1 factory Reproduction wheels Bmr 1.2/1.4 springs/Oracle plasma drl lights, footwell ambient lighting, 45th Gobo lights Audio: Memphis pr600 amp/Fosgate 12" t0 sub/******* stealth box

03-23-2015, 03:10 AM	#9
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	I like my Hotchkis 1" springs. I'm running 285-35-20's so it is another .40" lower than a 275-40-20. You will be ok with a 1" drop with the TSW's. Attached Images

03-23-2015, 03:28 AM	#10
Dirtdog Pro Hide n Seek Player Drives: 2010 SS LS3/LSA 620whp/630tq Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 921 View My Garage	Ive got 20" Forgestar F14s, 11" wheels with 315s in the rear and Pfadt (now called Apex) drop springs. Great drop, great performance, and decent price. __________________ 620whp/630wtq. ADM LSA Conversion, E85, PFADT Tri-Y Headers into Borla S, PFADT Swaybars, Springs, Links, 20x10 20x11 Forgestar F14s, Lots of AAC Last edited by Dirtdog; 03-23-2015 at 03:46 AM.

03-24-2015, 01:23 PM	#11
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	I suggest sticking with 1"-1.25" for the best ride. BMR part # SP019 and Part # SP077 are good options. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

03-24-2015, 02:04 PM	#12
aFe POWER Drives: Camaro Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 81	We also have PFADT lower springs that will give you among the best balance of comfort and performance with a nice 1" drop to your Camaro. The picture shown was of a ZL1 with our PFADT springs, as well as the green SS Camaro

03-24-2015, 02:08 PM	#13
Juan0013 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Black on Black Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Miami , FL Posts: 122	I got the eibach pro kit , but i think i want to go a little lower. i still have a nice little gap not he 20s.