ZL1 Wheel Backspace and Offset ? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

trz174 · 01-21-2012, 12:43 PM

Has the ZL1 front and rear wheel backspace and offset been posted? If so, can someone plz post a link.

whitedemon · 05-07-2012, 05:52 PM

Bump, I'm looking for the same info

Silverguardrail · 05-07-2012, 05:59 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...27&postcount=3

SUX2BU · 05-07-2012, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silverguardrail

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...27&postcount=3

Yup, after seeing the pics of these wheels on a regular SS, these offsets look to be VERY accurate.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219447

Higgs Boson · 08-04-2012, 10:08 AM

do the 1LEs use ZL1 front wheels (width and offset) all the way around or are the rear wheels a different offset 20x10?

Butcher · 08-04-2012, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Higgs Boson

do the 1LEs use ZL1 front wheels (width and offset) all the way around or are the rear wheels a different offset 20x10?

The 1LE uses ZL1 wheels (10" front, 11" rear), but with 285 tires all the way around.

Higgs Boson · 08-04-2012, 03:51 PM

are those 285 stretched crazy over that 11?

SUX2BU · 08-04-2012, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Higgs Boson

are those 285 stretched crazy over that 11?

Too much stretch for me.

f_bodyman · 09-14-2012, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butcher

The 1LE uses ZL1 wheels (10" front, 11" rear), but with 285 tires all the way around.

I dont think the 1LE uses 11" rears... there would be no need for it. Goodyear lists the absolute MAXIMUM recomended wheel size for the Eagle F1 G:2 as an 11" width. Doubt they would balloon a 285 over such an unnecessarily wide wheel. Quite frankly it would also be a waste of money for GM.

Bad@ssCamaro · 09-14-2012, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f_bodyman

I dont think the 1LE uses 11" rears... there would be no need for it. Goodyear lists the absolute MAXIMUM recomended wheel size for the Eagle F1 G:2 as an 11" width. Doubt they would balloon a 285 over such an unnecessarily wide wheel. Quite frankly it would also be a waste of money for GM.

Here's the info from the 1LE section:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212140

I don't see how that would be a waste of money if they have it in inventory already?

Oh, and welcome to Camaro5.

f_bodyman · 09-15-2012, 10:01 AM

I guess you're right, theyre using 11s, but my point about wasting money is even though they may already be in inventory, more material always costs more money... why spend the extra when you (GM) dont need it for the tires youre putting on them?

Thx for the welcome

Bad@ssCamaro · 09-16-2012, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f_bodyman

I guess you're right, theyre using 11s, but my point about wasting money is even though they may already be in inventory, more material always costs more money... why spend the extra when you (GM) dont need it for the tires youre putting on them?

Thx for the welcome

All of the parts that are used for the SS performance package (1LE) are taken out of the ZL1 bins (Corvette for the Transmission), thus there are no extra design, testing and production costs associated with making those parts. If you're just talking about the cost of a tire size over another, think of it this way, if they are stretching a tire over a bigger rim, then that's cost effective as opposed to putting a bigger tire that would maybe be an additional what $20/per?

If they are putting a bigger wheel to help eliminate the understeer for the purpose of this car, don't you think that is worth the little extra cost?

JFWJR179 · 09-16-2012, 03:34 PM

I'm just asking...

Does GM publish the exact offsets, back spaces, dimensions of the ZL1 20 inch front and rear wheels ?

Why can't somebody just measure/analyze the offset & back space on the
front: 20x10 wheel and the back: 20x11 wheel and publish the exact engineering drawing/specs on this ZL1 forum instead of guessing ?

SUX2BU · 09-16-2012, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFWJR179

I'm just asking...

Does GM publish the exact offsets, back spaces, dimensions of the ZL1 20 inch front and rear wheels ?

Why can't somebody just measure/analyze the offset & back space on the
front: 20x10 wheel and the back: 20x11 wheel and publish the exact engineering drawing/specs on this ZL1 forum instead of guessing ?

Maybe ZL1 owners don't want to get dirty.

01-21-2012, 12:43 PM	#1
trz174 Drives: Used to Drive Blue Camaros Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 559	ZL1 Wheel Backspace and Offset ? Has the ZL1 front and rear wheel backspace and offset been posted? If so, can someone plz post a link.

05-07-2012, 05:52 PM	#2
whitedemon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 183	Bump, I'm looking for the same info __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, L99, OBX Longtube Headers, Magnaflow 3in Comp Cat Back w/ added Dynomax Bullet Race Mufflers, SCT Tuner w/ JRE Tune, CAI Black Intake w/ JRE Race Scoop, Eibach Pro Springs, Custom Sequential Tailights

05-07-2012, 05:59 PM	#3
Silverguardrail Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1448 Join Date: May 2009 Location: WNY Posts: 892	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...27&postcount=3 __________________ 2012 ZL1 SIM, MN6, B92, RTQ ZL1 - the true definition of joy ride

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
OFFSET and BACKSPACING EXPLAINED	Sir Nuke	Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack	89	11-18-2016 06:41 PM
Can someone please explain offsets?	ssmike	Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack	5	10-24-2011 07:40 AM
Maybe delivered on Monday?	trm0002	Camaro Price \| Ordering \| Tracking \| Dealers Discussions	125	04-21-2009 05:20 PM
Aftermarket wheel compatibility	CamaroSkooter	Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack	19	04-03-2009 05:41 PM

08-04-2012, 10:08 AM	#5
Higgs Boson Perpetual Order Drives: indeed Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 1,277	do the 1LEs use ZL1 front wheels (width and offset) all the way around or are the rear wheels a different offset 20x10?

08-04-2012, 03:51 PM	#7
Higgs Boson Perpetual Order Drives: indeed Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 1,277	are those 285 stretched crazy over that 11?

09-15-2012, 10:01 AM	#11
f_bodyman Drives: 69 LS1, 91 RS, 01 T/A WS6, 12 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 10	I guess you're right, theyre using 11s, but my point about wasting money is even though they may already be in inventory, more material always costs more money... why spend the extra when you (GM) dont need it for the tires youre putting on them? Thx for the welcome

09-16-2012, 03:34 PM	#13
JFWJR179 Drives: 2022 Camaro ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 382	I'm just asking... Does GM publish the exact offsets, back spaces, dimensions of the ZL1 20 inch front and rear wheels ? Why can't somebody just measure/analyze the offset & back space on the front: 20x10 wheel and the back: 20x11 wheel and publish the exact engineering drawing/specs on this ZL1 forum instead of guessing ?