Will teh 18" steelies fit my 2014 SS? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

velocity149 · 02-11-2015, 02:54 PM

I am needing to ge tmy car on the road for the rest of the winter (don't laugh) and I am trying to buy some winters. I can get these 18" steelies, and get cheaper tires for them than buying 20" winter tires. My only concern in if they will clear the brakes. Please, any input would help greatly.

Brian

Cam_Cam · 02-11-2015, 02:57 PM

If your SS has the roller blades on the Brembos, then no, they won't.

velocity149 · 02-11-2015, 02:58 PM

I assume you mean the little "Wheels" on the brakes lol. Yes, they ahve them. not sure what there for, but thank you for the answer.

Cam_Cam · 02-11-2015, 03:01 PM

Yea I don't really know what they're called. I know they can be sawed off and the 18s will fit if you want to go that route.

I have Blizzak LM32s on my stock 20's and it's been great, and you live relatively close to me.

DevilsReject97 · 02-11-2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by velocity149

I assume you mean the little "Wheels" on the brakes lol. Yes, they ahve them. not sure what there for, but thank you for the answer.

The answer is no. There are very select few 18" wheels that fit the Camaro, and even then, the offset has to be in such a way to clear the Brembos as the poster before me said. I believe Sux2BU here on the forums has the info on the offset/rim style you need to make 18's work.

Unfortunately, GM screwed everyone on the decent tire/rim size route with these cars. That is arguably my only real complaint about my Camaro.

MLAZ1990 · 02-11-2015, 03:07 PM

I don't think so because the brembos...

DevilsReject97 · 02-11-2015, 03:13 PM

I believe all the info is in his thread...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=sux2bu

Rocky1974 · 02-12-2015, 10:30 AM

What size is the spare? I thought I read that that's why a spare is not an option in the SS. It wont clear the Brembos.

JR 1 · 02-12-2015, 06:28 PM

As mentioned above there are only a few 18 inch wheels that will fit with the Brembos, and the heritage wheels won't. I just went through this a month ago on mine. I really wanted 18s, but the only place that would guarantee fit for 18 inch wheels is tirerack. If you look up wheels for a 14 SS on their site it will list 18 inch wheels that fit. Unfortunately the winter wheels and tires are slim pickins this time of year. Apparently the tire companies do not want to get stuck with any leftovers so they underproduce. I ended up getting 19 inch wheels and the Cooper winter tires in order to keep the cost down. I wish I could have used the heritage wheel and Blizzak setup I had on my 2LT, but oh well. Good luck

spotticus · 02-13-2015, 11:34 AM

Nope. I ended up having to just get OEM sized snow tires, because steel wheels that would fit over the brakes were weird sizes and those plus tires cost more than just getting OEM sized snows.

That said, they're phenomenal. Shameless plug: Nitto NT90W

Best car I've ever driven in the snow.

02-11-2015, 02:54 PM	#1
velocity149 Drives: 2014 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oshawa, Ontario. Home of the Camaro Posts: 810	Will teh 18" steelies fit my 2014 SS? I am needing to ge tmy car on the road for the rest of the winter (don't laugh) and I am trying to buy some winters. I can get these 18" steelies, and get cheaper tires for them than buying 20" winter tires. My only concern in if they will clear the brakes. Please, any input would help greatly. Brian Attached Images __________________ Thank our veterans for peace today, Support our troops for peace tomorrow. RIP Dad, 1962-2012 SYOTOS

02-11-2015, 02:58 PM	#3
velocity149 Drives: 2014 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oshawa, Ontario. Home of the Camaro Posts: 810	I assume you mean the little "Wheels" on the brakes lol. Yes, they ahve them. not sure what there for, but thank you for the answer. __________________ Thank our veterans for peace today, Support our troops for peace tomorrow. RIP Dad, 1962-2012 SYOTOS

02-11-2015, 03:07 PM	#6
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	I don't think so because the brembos... __________________ SLP Loud Mouth 1 Exhaust, K&N CAI, RS Headlights, NightOwl V2 halo kit, ZL1 Grille, Custom 2LS Emblems, Green Footwells, GM GFX splitter, Ace Alloy Convex All Matte Black Wheels(20x9 & 20x10.5) wrapped in Toyo Proxe STII(255/45/20 & 295/40/20)

02-11-2015, 03:13 PM	#7
DevilsReject97 Nightmare Drives: Your mom crazy in bed Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naptown Posts: 2,438	I believe all the info is in his thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=sux2bu __________________

02-12-2015, 10:30 AM	#8
Rocky1974 Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS M6 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Garrison,KY Posts: 1,548 View My Garage	What size is the spare? I thought I read that that's why a spare is not an option in the SS. It wont clear the Brembos. __________________ 2010 RJT 2SS M6, Kooks Long Tubes, NPP Exhaust, CAI Cold Air w/Jannetty Scoop, RotoFab Washer Bottle, Elite Engineering Catch Can, MGW Shifter w/ZL1 Shaft and Knob, 2015 SS Sedan Steering Wheel and Air Bag, 2012 Heater Hose Conversion, 2012 Power Seat Conversion, RS Head Lights,Gen5DIY RS Conversion Harness, LED Fog Lamp Bulbs, Backup Camera Kit, NLP Spoiler, SLP Splitter, ZL1 Rockers and Diffuser, Color Matched Shark Fin, RS Roof Mouldings, Painted White Stripes, WCC LS3 Emblems, Heritage Grille and Blacked Out Tail Light Panel w/Retro SS Emblems, 416 RWHP, 411 RWT, Tuned by BlueCat.

02-11-2015, 02:57 PM	#2
Cam_Cam Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 525	If your SS has the roller blades on the Brembos, then no, they won't.

02-11-2015, 03:01 PM	#4
Cam_Cam Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 525	Yea I don't really know what they're called. I know they can be sawed off and the 18s will fit if you want to go that route. I have Blizzak LM32s on my stock 20's and it's been great, and you live relatively close to me.

02-12-2015, 06:28 PM	#9
JR 1 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 1,247	As mentioned above there are only a few 18 inch wheels that will fit with the Brembos, and the heritage wheels won't. I just went through this a month ago on mine. I really wanted 18s, but the only place that would guarantee fit for 18 inch wheels is tirerack. If you look up wheels for a 14 SS on their site it will list 18 inch wheels that fit. Unfortunately the winter wheels and tires are slim pickins this time of year. Apparently the tire companies do not want to get stuck with any leftovers so they underproduce. I ended up getting 19 inch wheels and the Cooper winter tires in order to keep the cost down. I wish I could have used the heritage wheel and Blizzak setup I had on my 2LT, but oh well. Good luck

02-13-2015, 11:34 AM	#10
spotticus Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 40 View My Garage	Nope. I ended up having to just get OEM sized snow tires, because steel wheels that would fit over the brakes were weird sizes and those plus tires cost more than just getting OEM sized snows. That said, they're phenomenal. Shameless plug: Nitto NT90W Best car I've ever driven in the snow.