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SolomonAKOO · 03-19-2013, 02:50 PM

I've tried to do a search and found tons of different answers. But I want to know what's the widest sizes that I can put on the stock SS rims? Front and rear sizes. Thanks for the help in advance.

blazzin1 · 03-19-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SolomonAKOO

I've tried to do a search and found tons of different answers. But I want to know what's the widest sizes that I can put on the stock SS rims? Front and rear sizes. Thanks for the help in advance.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62838

SolomonAKOO · 03-19-2013, 03:23 PM

So 265 front and 285 rear? If I'm reading that right.

Group-A Wheels · 03-19-2013, 03:27 PM

The stock wheels are not that wide, so you are fairly limited to using the factory sizes.
You could bump to a 255-45-20 in the front, but that is also a little taller then the factory 245-45-20, and 275-40-20 that is on the rear. Plus, there is no rear to match that is not even taller again. Your closest would be a 295-40-20 (and that would look silly)

Some people have crammed a 305 or 315 on the factory 10" rear. But, again, silly. Doing that would make the tire "crown" in the center and not give you anywhere near as much contact patch as you would think your getting, or want.

Your best bet to correctly get wider tires on your car is to get some wider wheels (assuming budget allows). That way you can do something wider but not go taller, which defeats the purpose for performance. You can do as wide as a 20x11 in the rear and a 20x10 on the front. This also greatly improves how the car handles and drives.

SolomonAKOO · 03-19-2013, 03:27 PM

So would these tires fit ok on the rears? http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....W2XL&tab=Sizes

SolomonAKOO · 03-19-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Group-A Wheels

The stock wheels are not that wide, so you are fairly limited to using the factory sizes.
You could bump to a 255-45-20 in the front, but that is also a little taller then the factory 245-45-20, and 275-40-20 that is on the rear. Plus, there is no rear to match that is not even taller again. Your closest would be a 295-40-20 (and that would look silly)

Some people have crammed a 305 or 315 on the factory 10" rear. But, again, silly. Doing that would make the tire "crown" in the center and not give you anywhere near as much contact patch as you would think your getting, or want.

Your best bet to correctly get wider tires on your car is to get some wider wheels (assuming budget allows). That way you can do something wider but not go taller, which defeats the purpose for performance. You can do as wide as a 20x11 in the rear and a 20x10 on the front. This also greatly improves how the car handles and drives.

Thanks this helps out

Group-A Wheels · 03-19-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SolomonAKOO

So would these tires fit ok on the rears? http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....W2XL&tab=Sizes

Those are WAY too short

SolomonAKOO · 03-19-2013, 03:35 PM

ok thanks

Mr_Dry_Clutch · 03-25-2013, 08:10 PM

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03-19-2013, 02:50 PM	#1
SolomonAKOO Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,210 View My Garage	Help with tire sizes! I've tried to do a search and found tons of different answers. But I want to know what's the widest sizes that I can put on the stock SS rims? Front and rear sizes. Thanks for the help in advance. __________________ 1 7/8" TSP headers straight piped, Custom Tick Performance cam w/ supporting mods, 1" BMR springs and other BMR suspension mods. Tuned with HPtuners by Matt@FSP

03-19-2013, 03:23 PM	#3
SolomonAKOO Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,210 View My Garage	So 265 front and 285 rear? If I'm reading that right. __________________ 1 7/8" TSP headers straight piped, Custom Tick Performance cam w/ supporting mods, 1" BMR springs and other BMR suspension mods. Tuned with HPtuners by Matt@FSP

03-19-2013, 03:27 PM	#5
SolomonAKOO Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,210 View My Garage	So would these tires fit ok on the rears? http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....W2XL&tab=Sizes __________________ 1 7/8" TSP headers straight piped, Custom Tick Performance cam w/ supporting mods, 1" BMR springs and other BMR suspension mods. Tuned with HPtuners by Matt@FSP

03-19-2013, 03:35 PM	#8
SolomonAKOO Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,210 View My Garage	ok thanks __________________ 1 7/8" TSP headers straight piped, Custom Tick Performance cam w/ supporting mods, 1" BMR springs and other BMR suspension mods. Tuned with HPtuners by Matt@FSP

03-25-2013, 08:10 PM	#9
Mr_Dry_Clutch Drives: Isn't this space too small? Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington the State Posts: 12	Wheel/Tire Fit 1 Last edited by Mr_Dry_Clutch; 03-27-2013 at 06:01 PM. Reason: Agreement with Group A

03-19-2013, 03:27 PM	#4
Group-A Wheels Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New York Posts: 532	The stock wheels are not that wide, so you are fairly limited to using the factory sizes. You could bump to a 255-45-20 in the front, but that is also a little taller then the factory 245-45-20, and 275-40-20 that is on the rear. Plus, there is no rear to match that is not even taller again. Your closest would be a 295-40-20 (and that would look silly) Some people have crammed a 305 or 315 on the factory 10" rear. But, again, silly. Doing that would make the tire "crown" in the center and not give you anywhere near as much contact patch as you would think your getting, or want. Your best bet to correctly get wider tires on your car is to get some wider wheels (assuming budget allows). That way you can do something wider but not go taller, which defeats the purpose for performance. You can do as wide as a 20x11 in the rear and a 20x10 on the front. This also greatly improves how the car handles and drives.