1LE Tire and Wheel Info

[Cdelaluz1989]

Hi My boyfriend owns a 2013 camaro 1le I'm looking into ideas on what I can get him for his birthday for his car I was thinking a car cover. I saw weather shield and gm but they are really pricey can you give me ideas on any other good car overs at a reasonable price thank you

[Jims Mongoose]

Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

I use a stock SS front wheel, 20x8 with a tire that is 28.1 outside diameter, will have to look to see what it is, because you need a spare that is same size as rear tire to not hurt the rear end...I don't know if the 1lt or spare that comes with Non SS/RS cars will work.

Yes, thanks. So if the diameter is right then I can use an SS wheel and tire. I thought that the 1le had an offset that requires an adapter plate.

Jim

[So Cal Camaro]

No, I have a 1LE and have mounted the full size stock SS 20x8 front wheel to both front and back with no issues. The adapter is if you are trying to use the spare that comes with the V6 Camaro on an SS car, the wheel will not clear the Brembo's...

[Jims Mongoose]

Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

No, I have a 1LE and have mounted the full size stock SS 20x8 front wheel to both front and back with no issues. The adapter is if you are trying to use the spare that comes with the V6 Camaro on an SS car, the wheel will not clear the Brembo's...

Just the answer I needed.


Thanks

Jim

[So Cal Camaro]

Originally Posted by Jims Mongoose

Just the answer I needed.


Thanks

Jim

Just to be clear, if you're running the stock 1LE configuration, you need to find a tire that is 27.9" tall to match your rear Goodyear F1 tire if you need to use as a spare on the back. The 28.1 OD I referenced is what my 295/35-20 is measured at...

[davidcroft]

Originally Posted by davidcroft

What are the actual wheel's weights?
We know the 11s will not fit up front but has anyone tried mounting the 10" fronts on the rear? What if we could buy 2 more 10" rims and truly be able to rotate front to back for better tire wear

ANYBODY???

[Jims Mongoose]

Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

Just to be clear, if you're running the stock 1LE configuration, you need to find a tire that is 27.9" tall to match your rear Goodyear F1 tire if you need to use as a spare on the back. The 28.1 OD I referenced is what my 295/35-20 is measured at...

Thanks again. What about a 20 by 9 or 20 by 10 SS wheel and tire if it has the required 28.1 OD?

Also will any of those SS Wheels and tires sit in my spare tire spot in the trunk?

Thanks
Jim

[So Cal Camaro]

Originally Posted by Jims Mongoose

Thanks again. What about a 20 by 9 or 20 by 10 SS wheel and tire if it has the required 28.1 OD?

Also will any of those SS Wheels and tires sit in my spare tire spot in the trunk?

Thanks
Jim

None of them will fit in the spare spot in the trunk...you need to use a 20x8 front wheel to get it to fit in the trunk....not sure a 20x9 will even fit...

[So Cal Camaro]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

Are you running the front bar on full soft?

Front bar is on full hard....just checked while on the rack at Haddad's

[Jims Mongoose]

I want to add some gloss to my 1LE wheels. Considering coating with a spray clear coat paint. I don't know what kind of paint GM used on the wheels. I enamel, lacquer etc.

Any thoughts on paint to use, how to do it or has anyone done this?

Thanks

Jim

[krazzyk01]

Don't do it! Just wax them with Sweet Wheel Wax sold on autogeek.net. At least try it before making a permanent change. Just my 2 cents

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[Jims Mongoose]

Originally Posted by krazzyk01

Don't do it! Just wax them with Sweet Wheel Wax sold on autogeek.net. At least try it before making a permanent change. Just my 2 cents

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I probably will take advice. What is so good about sweet wheel wax?

Are you saying to use wax first because I might not like gloss or because the clear coat paint may screw up the original paint, or because it's hard to do and I might screw it up.

wow that was alot of questions.

JIm

[krazzyk01]

Originally Posted by Jims Mongoose

I probably will take advice. What is so good about sweet wheel wax?

Are you saying to use wax first because I might not like gloss or because the clear coat paint may screw up the original paint, or because it's hard to do and I might screw it up.

wow that was alot of questions.

JIm

1st. The wax is temp in case you don't like the gloss.

2nd. The wax is cheap. .. if you don't like it.

3rd. If you do like it, it's cheap to maintain.

4th. It only adds a little gloss without making them "shinny."

5th. It resist brake dust and makes the wheels easier to clean.

6th. I don't know your skill level so I don't know how it would turn out if you did it.

Good luck either way.

Enough answers? LOL

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[Jims Mongoose]

Originally Posted by krazzyk01

1st. The wax is temp in case you don't like the gloss.

2nd. The wax is cheap. .. if you don't like it.

3rd. If you do like it, it's cheap to maintain.

4th. It only adds a little gloss without making them "shinny."

5th. It resist brake dust and makes the wheels easier to clean.

6th. I don't know your skill level so I don't know how it would turn out if you did it.

Good luck either way.

Enough answers? LOL

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Great answers. I agree with all you have said and just ordered the wax.

My real concern with the clear coat paint is that it might react with the current paint on the wheels.

I read some great reviews for the product you recommended, thanks

Jim