22" Inch rims--do I lower?? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Sprout · 05-19-2012, 07:37 AM

To the experts:

I have a new set of 22" rims and tires I'll be installing when I get home (currently deployed oversees). My question is can I install drop springs with that size of tire without having clearance/rubbing issues? Would it be recommended to lower the car with 22's? If anyone else has, can you post a before and after pic for me...I want to make the decision now...If I can I'll order the spings now so I can get everything done at the same time.

Thanks

BDS5GEN · 05-19-2012, 08:07 AM

It is going to depend on what size tires and offset you will be running. I waited about 6 months before I pulled the trigger. I really thought my tires would rub. After lowering I have not had any problems. I'm running 265/35/22 on 9 1/2" rims on all 4 corners.

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UF4LIFE102SS · 05-19-2012, 08:57 AM

Only have a after i did it all at the same time. Yes lower it! Maybe not a expert.

Sprout · 05-19-2012, 09:09 AM

Are both these 1" drops or did you do a 1.25"?

I'll be riding on 265/30 in the front and 315/25 in the back...and looking at BMR or PFADT springs.

Thanks for the pics

UF4LIFE102SS · 05-19-2012, 09:19 AM

mine r H@R sport springs 1.3 and 1.4 got them from Tire Rack.

Sickwitit · 05-19-2012, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sprout

Are both these 1" drops or did you do a 1.25"?

I'll be riding on 265/30 in the front and 315/25 in the back...and looking at BMR or PFADT springs.

Thanks for the pics

With this tire size you'll no problems with rubbing...I'm also riding 22" with 265/30 front and 285/30 rear and lowered with HR sport springs...based on what I've read here it's more about keeping the wheel and tire height equal to stock...I think that's just around 28.7" in height.
How wide are your wheels?

Zyklon-SS · 05-23-2012, 01:43 PM

It's a must!

*Mindz* · 05-23-2012, 01:55 PM

I lowered my car .75" on coilovers with my 22's and it sits pretty imho.

No rubbing even over bumps.

fab410 · 05-23-2012, 01:59 PM

Im riding Pfadt 1.25" lowering springs with 265/30/22 in the front and 315/25/22 in the rear, no issues what so ever! At times i forget im riding on lowering springs untill i whip the car around corners and realize how stable it is. Im sure the wide rear tire along with Pfadt sway's play a part as well but i would def lower it! No rubbing issues at all...

mntgome1 · 06-01-2012, 12:11 AM

22" Giovannas
1.25 Eibach Drop
Daily Driven like its stolen....

bluemaro13 · 04-19-2014, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDS5GEN

It is going to depend on what size tires and offset you will be running. I waited about 6 months before I pulled the trigger. I really thought my tires would rub. After lowering I have not had any problems. I'm running 265/35/22 on 9 1/2" rims on all 4 corners.

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BMR Sales · 04-21-2014, 03:15 PM

Some good-lookin' cars in here!!! Personally, I'm not usually a fan of 22's, but these look really nice!!! And I know fab410's car is AWESOME!!! If anyone is thinking about it, we do have 1.0" springs in-stock, and 1.4" should be here hopefully by the end of the month!!!

Bo White · 04-21-2014, 03:24 PM

Im 2" on 22" F14s.

Airbornesldr12 · 02-02-2016, 12:41 PM

Pzero nero gt 265 30 22 305 30 22 in rear n im wondering how much i should lower?

05-19-2012, 07:37 AM	#1
Sprout Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Phoenix Az. Posts: 24	22" Inch rims--do I lower?? To the experts: I have a new set of 22" rims and tires I'll be installing when I get home (currently deployed oversees). My question is can I install drop springs with that size of tire without having clearance/rubbing issues? Would it be recommended to lower the car with 22's? If anyone else has, can you post a before and after pic for me...I want to make the decision now...If I can I'll order the spings now so I can get everything done at the same time. Thanks

05-19-2012, 08:07 AM	#2
BDS5GEN aka randers3 Drives: 2011 camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: moreno valley, ca Posts: 170 View My Garage	It is going to depend on what size tires and offset you will be running. I waited about 6 months before I pulled the trigger. I really thought my tires would rub. After lowering I have not had any problems. I'm running 265/35/22 on 9 1/2" rims on all 4 corners. __________________

05-19-2012, 08:57 AM	#3
UF4LIFE102SS Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 2010 2 SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vero Beach, FL. Posts: 4,239 View My Garage	Only have a after i did it all at the same time. Yes lower it! Maybe not a expert. Attached Images __________________

05-19-2012, 09:19 AM	#5
UF4LIFE102SS Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 2010 2 SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vero Beach, FL. Posts: 4,239 View My Garage	mine r H@R sport springs 1.3 and 1.4 got them from Tire Rack. __________________

05-23-2012, 01:55 PM	#8
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	I lowered my car .75" on coilovers with my 22's and it sits pretty imho. No rubbing even over bumps. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

05-19-2012, 09:09 AM	#4
Sprout Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Phoenix Az. Posts: 24	Are both these 1" drops or did you do a 1.25"? I'll be riding on 265/30 in the front and 315/25 in the back...and looking at BMR or PFADT springs. Thanks for the pics

05-23-2012, 01:43 PM	#7
Zyklon-SS Drives: 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Port Credit -ON Posts: 600	It's a must!

05-23-2012, 01:59 PM	#9
fab410 @fabSSbuild on IG Drives: 2012 Twin Turbo Super Sport Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 864 View My Garage	Im riding Pfadt 1.25" lowering springs with 265/30/22 in the front and 315/25/22 in the rear, no issues what so ever! At times i forget im riding on lowering springs untill i whip the car around corners and realize how stable it is. Im sure the wide rear tire along with Pfadt sway's play a part as well but i would def lower it! No rubbing issues at all... __________________ AGP Twin Turbo, FAST lsxR manifold, ID850's, Squash Return Style Fuel System, ZL1 Bumper/Side Skirts/Hood/Carbon Insert, Havoc Rear Diffuser, PFADT Coilovers/Sway Bars/Adj. Tie Rods/Solid Subframe Bushings/Trailing Arms, Eboost2, SW Retro Chambered 3" Catback, R1 Concept Drilled/Slotted Rotors, 360 Forged Straight 5's, Matte Metallic Purple Wrap, Anvil Carbon Spoiler, Full AAC Lighting, etc

06-01-2012, 12:11 AM	#10
mntgome1 Drives: 2012 AGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Home of the Blue Crab Posts: 861	22" Giovannas 1.25 Eibach Drop Daily Driven like its stolen.... __________________ Last edited by mntgome1; 08-30-2012 at 10:44 PM.

04-21-2014, 03:15 PM	#12
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Some good-lookin' cars in here!!! Personally, I'm not usually a fan of 22's, but these look really nice!!! And I know fab410's car is AWESOME!!! If anyone is thinking about it, we do have 1.0" springs in-stock, and 1.4" should be here hopefully by the end of the month!!!

04-21-2014, 03:24 PM	#13
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Im 2" on 22" F14s. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

02-02-2016, 12:41 PM	#14
Airbornesldr12 RunEmIfYouGotEm Drives: She wears midnight blue ls3 m6 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 84	Pzero nero gt 265 30 22 305 30 22 in rear n im wondering how much i should lower?