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SGOS252382 · 08-07-2010, 08:28 AM

I put 305/35/20 Nitto 555Rs on my Nurburgrings (20x10.0). I'm still running the stock tires up front (20x9.0).

I was a little afraid the Nittos wouldn't fit, because the tread measured 12.5'' compared to just 10''for the stock 275s (huge difference). But they look and fit great. They give the car an old school muscle car look. The guys at the tire shop really liked the look with the 305s. The tires come out pretty much flush with the outside fender line.
I'm not sure you'd want to run them if your car was slammed really low. They should work with a mild drop (1'' or so).

Here's the pics.

URDAMAN · 08-07-2010, 09:07 AM

looks good

GMtothecore · 08-07-2010, 09:14 AM

Nice, I think the 10/9" should have been standard instead of the 9/8". Looks good, now just give it a one inch lowering and it'll be complete.

SGOS252382 · 08-07-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GMtothecore

Nice, I think the 10/9" should have been standard instead of the 9/8". Looks good, now just give it a one inch lowering and it'll be complete.

Thanks

Yeah, I think 9'' front and 10'' back would have been a good staggered setup stock. It gives the car a more aggressive look. I can't remember what the Z28setup is supposed to be, but I think its pretty close to that?

monstertodd · 08-07-2010, 11:45 AM

Could you maybe post a closer side profile picture of the rear tire?

Silver Ice · 08-07-2010, 12:12 PM

Those look awesome

SGOS252382 · 08-07-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by monstertodd

Could you maybe post a closer side profile picture of the rear tire?

Side profile. Is this what you're asking?

cybercoaster · 08-07-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GMtothecore

Nice, I think the 10/9" should have been standard instead of the 9/8". Looks good, now just give it a one inch lowering and it'll be complete.

Agree, that what I have now too.

SGOS252382 · 08-07-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cybercoaster

Agree, that what I have now too.

Yeah, everything looks better with a 1'' drop (even the stockers). I still haven't decided what I'm going to do (springs or coils). I want to keep a near stock ride quality (friends and family always make compliments about how well the car rides). I don't want to mess that up.
Coils would also let me adjust the drop.

Maybe put those on my Christmas wish list.lol

StlRomAniaN · 08-07-2010, 03:01 PM

With coilovers the ride will be great, almost better than stock ride quality. Springs will just ruin it.

How's the traction on those 555r's?

SGOS252382 · 08-07-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by StlRomAniaN

With coilovers the ride will be great, almost better than stock ride quality. Springs will just ruin it.

How's the traction on those 555r's?

In this Florida weather (hot and humid), the traction is ridiculous. They stick like glue.

cybercoaster · 08-10-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by StlRomAniaN

With coilovers the ride will be great, almost better than stock ride quality. Springs will just ruin it.

How's the traction on those 555r's?

Disagree, have 1" lowering springs on mine, still rides fine.

M6HuggerSS · 09-06-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cybercoaster

Disagree, have 1" lowering springs on mine, still rides fine.

what are the specs on those wheels?
they look great!

CamaroDreams07 · 09-07-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by StlRomAniaN

With coilovers the ride will be great, almost better than stock ride quality. Springs will just ruin it.

How's the traction on those 555r's?

Careful. Lots of us running springs know that you're talking out of your rear. Coilovers are definitely better, but springs are an improvement over stock.

08-07-2010, 08:28 AM	#1
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	TSW Nurburgrings with 555r- 305/35/20 pics I put 305/35/20 Nitto 555Rs on my Nurburgrings (20x10.0). I'm still running the stock tires up front (20x9.0). I was a little afraid the Nittos wouldn't fit, because the tread measured 12.5'' compared to just 10''for the stock 275s (huge difference). But they look and fit great. They give the car an old school muscle car look. The guys at the tire shop really liked the look with the 305s. The tires come out pretty much flush with the outside fender line. I'm not sure you'd want to run them if your car was slammed really low. They should work with a mild drop (1'' or so). Here's the pics. Last edited by SGOS252382; 08-07-2010 at 02:01 PM.

08-07-2010, 09:14 AM	#3
GMtothecore "That Guy" Drives: Camaro SS...........what else? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OOOOOOOklahoma where the wind comes sweepin' down the plains. Posts: 2,360	Nice, I think the 10/9" should have been standard instead of the 9/8". Looks good, now just give it a one inch lowering and it'll be complete. __________________

08-07-2010, 03:01 PM	#10
StlRomAniaN Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	With coilovers the ride will be great, almost better than stock ride quality. Springs will just ruin it. How's the traction on those 555r's? __________________

08-07-2010, 09:07 AM	#2
URDAMAN Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS / RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 204 View My Garage	looks good

08-07-2010, 11:45 AM	#5
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	Could you maybe post a closer side profile picture of the rear tire?

08-07-2010, 12:12 PM	#6
Silver Ice Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss-rs Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: RI Posts: 845 View My Garage	Those look awesome