Need opinions on 22" tire sizes - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

bng804 · 01-04-2010, 01:47 PM

Ok, my new wheels come in Thursday and I need to come to a decision on my tire sizes. I've been looking at sizes and options and I'm unsure of the rear tires and trying to make sure of no "Service StabilTrak" codes because of diameter differences.

The fronts will be 265/35. The rear is where my question is. For cost and availability reasons, I'm looking at either 285/30 or 285/35. Before any says anything, yes, I would prefer to do a 295/30 but I can't justify the cost. In the 285 series the tire shop recommends the 285/30.

Playing with the tire size calculator, it seems to me the 285/35 is actually closer in diameter to the front, while the 265/30 is closer to the stock diameter. I would think as far as StabilTrak issues, keeping the front and rear tires closer to the same diameter would be the most important factor. So in a 285 series, which tire should I go with - 285/35 or 285/30?

Gotthat02fire · 01-04-2010, 02:22 PM

Just got my 22s also fronts are going to be 255/30-22 and Rears are 285/30-22 hope that helps go with what is recommended it will be better in the long run!!! Or run whatever you want just watch your stabiltrack and your speedo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bng804 · 01-04-2010, 02:47 PM

More playing with the tire size calculator.

The 265/35R22 + 285/30R22 combo is a difference in diameter of .29"

The 265/35R22 + 285/35R22 combo is a difference in diameter of .27"

I'm thinking either would be fine, but the smaller difference would be the combo to go with?

TaylorRyanSS · 01-04-2010, 03:06 PM

so if I do 275/35/22 up front and 305/30/22 in the rear it is going to screw everything up?

bng804 · 01-04-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan74

so if I do 275/35/22 up front and 305/30/22 in the rear it is going to screw everything up?

You'd be better off doing 265/35/22 up front and 305/30/22 in the rear. It's a near perfect fit. It would be my preferred combo as well, except I am getting a deal I can't pass up on some Parada Spec-X and they don't make them in 305.

The 275/35 is 3.15% larger than stock. but is probably close enough not to cause problems, but I wouldn't do it when the 265's look and fit perfect.

World of Wheels · 01-04-2010, 09:35 PM

Play it safe with the 30. I had 35 and it rubbed!

55Designs · 01-04-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by World of Wheels

Play it safe with the 30. I had 35 and it rubbed!

So you say 25 aspect for rear and 30 fronts? I can see that working just fine

Indpowr · 01-04-2010, 09:40 PM

We run 30 series up front and 25 series in the rear.

TaylorRyanSS · 01-04-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bng804

You'd be better off doing 265/35/22 up front and 305/30/22 in the rear. It's a near perfect fit. It would be my preferred combo as well, except I am getting a deal I can't pass up on some Parada Spec-X and they don't make them in 305.

The 275/35 is 3.15% larger than stock. but is probably close enough not to cause problems, but I wouldn't do it when the 265's look and fit perfect.

Ok, thanks. I am not too worried about the front sizes so 265 is fine, I just want as wide as I can go in the back without the tires sticking out weird.

khislop007 · 01-13-2010, 07:23 PM

I too wanna go with the 265/35/22 and 315/30/22. They look just perfect. to me the 30 and 25 is just a bit too thin.

TaylorRyanSS · 01-13-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by khislop007

I too wanna go with the 265/35/22 and 315/30/22. They look just perfect. to me the 30 and 25 is just a bit too thin.

Will the 315s fit on a 22 x 10.5 rear wheel?

khislop007 · 01-17-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan74

Will the 315s fit on a 22 x 10.5 rear wheel?

10.5" to 12.5" are recommended for 315's

I found this pretty useful

http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

TaylorRyanSS · 01-17-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by khislop007

10.5" to 12.5" are recommended for 315's

I found this pretty useful

http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

awesome thanks

jcglove1 · 01-10-2011, 12:09 PM

thanks guys this helped me too!! I am in the same situation.

01-04-2010, 01:47 PM	#1
bng804 Drives: '10 Victory Red 2LT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oklahomaville Posts: 208 View My Garage	Need opinions on 22" tire sizes Ok, my new wheels come in Thursday and I need to come to a decision on my tire sizes. I've been looking at sizes and options and I'm unsure of the rear tires and trying to make sure of no "Service StabilTrak" codes because of diameter differences. The fronts will be 265/35. The rear is where my question is. For cost and availability reasons, I'm looking at either 285/30 or 285/35. Before any says anything, yes, I would prefer to do a 295/30 but I can't justify the cost. In the 285 series the tire shop recommends the 285/30. Playing with the tire size calculator, it seems to me the 285/35 is actually closer in diameter to the front, while the 265/30 is closer to the stock diameter. I would think as far as StabilTrak issues, keeping the front and rear tires closer to the same diameter would be the most important factor. So in a 285 series, which tire should I go with - 285/35 or 285/30?

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01-13-2010, 07:23 PM	#10
khislop007 ZEUSS Drives: Hard! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 2,567 View My Garage	I too wanna go with the 265/35/22 and 315/30/22. They look just perfect. to me the 30 and 25 is just a bit too thin. __________________

01-10-2011, 12:09 PM	#14
jcglove1 Drives: 2010 2ss Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ATL Posts: 1 View My Garage	thanks guys thanks guys this helped me too!! I am in the same situation.

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01-04-2010, 02:22 PM	#2
Gotthat02fire Drives: 2010 Camaro 1ss IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Williamsport,PA Posts: 2,246 View My Garage	Just got my 22s also fronts are going to be 255/30-22 and Rears are 285/30-22 hope that helps go with what is recommended it will be better in the long run!!! Or run whatever you want just watch your stabiltrack and your speedo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-04-2010, 02:47 PM	#3
bng804 Drives: '10 Victory Red 2LT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oklahomaville Posts: 208 View My Garage	More playing with the tire size calculator. The 265/35R22 + 285/30R22 combo is a difference in diameter of .29" The 265/35R22 + 285/35R22 combo is a difference in diameter of .27" I'm thinking either would be fine, but the smaller difference would be the combo to go with?

01-04-2010, 09:35 PM	#6
World of Wheels Drives: 2SS Spaceship Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan City Indiana Posts: 210	Play it safe with the 30. I had 35 and it rubbed!

01-04-2010, 09:40 PM	#8
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	We run 30 series up front and 25 series in the rear.