09-16-2006, 07:45 PM | #15 |
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The rear of this car is so wide it would look great with a deep dish wheel like this!
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03-09-2007, 08:35 PM | #16 |
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As long as they are crome plated and resemble an "aftermarket"wheel,and not another one of GM's boring designs.
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03-09-2007, 08:40 PM | #17 |
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Im prolly gonna eventually get different rims anyways. Im going to get the body black so Ill prolly get dark powdered rims, have whitewall on tire facing in, dark tint, hideaway on headlights, make the whole car black.
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03-10-2007, 01:41 AM | #18 |
www.Camaro5store.com
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03-10-2007, 05:48 PM | #19 |
I used to be Dragoneye...
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I like the concept tires, but I think that in reality(keep in mind that the concept was never meant to drive), and over the long term we need more meet on the tire part of the wheels.
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03-11-2007, 09:53 PM | #20 |
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03-11-2007, 10:04 PM | #21 |
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03-27-2007, 01:16 PM | #22 |
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5th gen tire sizes
This is something I've been wondering about. Obviously the V8 model will have 400 + HP. Will the tire sizes be similiar to the concept, in terms of wider rubber in the back and smaller in the front, even with reduced rim size? If so, the wear on the very expensive rear tires will be alot with no option of rotating. Even with bringing the fenders in 5-10 mm, alot of wide rubber will be required to fill out those broad haunches.
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03-27-2007, 01:37 PM | #23 | |
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However, with 400+ hp, it will require some pretty serious tires to be able to transfer that power. |
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03-27-2007, 02:25 PM | #24 | |
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03-27-2007, 07:00 PM | #25 |
I used to be Dragoneye...
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I personally think they will use 19's or 20's all around, same as the concept tires, but like I said, all around
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03-27-2007, 08:07 PM | #26 |
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If I were to guess, I'd say we should look to the current Corvette for tire sizes...
The current C6 Coupe rides on: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar EMT Front: 245/40ZR18 RunFlat Rear: 285/35ZR19 RunFlat These tires are ~$400.00 EACH from the Tirerack.com... I'd expect something similar for the Camaro... the wheel size jives pretty well, and runflat tires would save a lot of space in the cargo area. They are also safer. If you look at the tires under the Z06, they are even wider! Front: 275/35ZR18 RunFlat Rear: 325/30ZR19 RunFlat These are also ~$400 each! These might find themselves under the Z28 Camaro... and it will need it with 550hp! ~LSx |
03-27-2007, 08:21 PM | #27 | |
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The current GTOs also come with 245/45-17's of which you can find for under $200 a piece. I would much rather have the smaller rim and smaller tire than pay $400 a tire. Granted those are runflats.... but still. |
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03-27-2007, 08:34 PM | #28 | |
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I think the other reason these tires are $400 each is that they are the softest supercar tires you can buy. The rubber and construction technique used is not exactly cheap... not that you can buy a 'cheap' tire that's a 325 section width! I think the BASE Camaro might come with 245 -> 275's, but the Z28 is going to HAVE to feature something much wider, otherwise you'll just make a lot of smoke! I also think GMPP will offer wider wheel/tire combos at extra $$ for those that are willing to pay. If you are using your Camaro to commute to work, then I agree, 245's would be more economical, but if you want to get out and let loose the Dogs of War, you'll need big shoes! ~LSx |
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