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L89 · 03-29-2012, 01:07 PM

I want to know if you can run 18" steel wheels on the zl-1. It would be nice to have a set of track tires and a set of street tires. I'm saving up for the '13.

*radz28* · 03-29-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by L89

I want to know if you can run 18" steel wheels on the zl-1. It would be nice to have a set of track tires and a set of street tires. I'm saving up for the '13.

Those would have to be custom I believe. Check Weld out. Also - get over to our Wheels/Tires Section and hit up Tire Rack and Nineball. They should be able to point you in the right direction.

I've been thinking along these lines, too, but I'm worried the smaller profile of the wheels might look funny :(

HDRDTD · 03-29-2012, 02:17 PM

I would think not, unless like Radz28 said you have them custom made due to clearance issues with the Brembo brakes.

hognutz · 03-29-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by L89

I want to know if you can run 18" steel wheels on the zl-1. It would be nice to have a set of track tires and a set of street tires. I'm saving up for the '13.

maybe. ha ha.

Z06 has 18's but 14" rotors. the ZL-1 has 14.6" rotors. the Zr-1 and Z07 have 15.5 rotors and run 19's.

I think this rotor size is new to the ZL-1 so not sure how spooled up the wheel and tire manufaturer's are yet.

L89 · 03-29-2012, 03:47 PM

know how big the spare is??

THR ZL1 #1 · 03-29-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by L89

know how big the spare is??

What spare? . . No V8 powered 5th gen Camaro had a spare tire, as far as I know . .

L89 · 03-29-2012, 04:00 PM

haha k

*DGthe3* · 04-03-2012, 10:12 PM

If you're looking into smaller rims ... why not go aluminum instead of steel?

KRamdathZL1 · 04-03-2012, 10:15 PM

Are the ZL1s tires runflats?

*DGthe3* · 04-03-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KRamdathZL1

Are the ZL1s tires runflats?

Doubt it. I think they come with a can of fix-a-flat, like the SS

SUX2BU · 04-03-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KRamdathZL1

Are the ZL1s tires runflats?

No.

GEEo · 04-03-2012, 10:22 PM

on the rear MAYBE.

you could always get custom made wheels.

SUX2BU · 04-03-2012, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by L89

I want to know if you can run 18" steel wheels on the zl-1. It would be nice to have a set of track tires and a set of street tires. I'm saving up for the '13.

Yes you can run 18" wheels. Just not steel ones, or at least not any that I have seen.

FloMoCamaro · 04-03-2012, 10:54 PM

I currently run a 17 inch CCW skinny on the front with the cts-v breaks and rotors. Very close, but it works :-) Not sure all is the same as the ZL1?

04-03-2012, 10:12 PM	#8
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	If you're looking into smaller rims ... why not go aluminum instead of steel? __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

04-03-2012, 10:15 PM	#9
KRamdathZL1 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #353 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 263 View My Garage	Are the ZL1s tires runflats? __________________

04-03-2012, 10:54 PM	#14
FloMoCamaro Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 490 View My Garage	I currently run a 17 inch CCW skinny on the front with the cts-v breaks and rotors. Very close, but it works :-) Not sure all is the same as the ZL1? __________________

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L89 Drives: 68 L89 Camaro, 69 L78 Camaro, 64Imp Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SF Posts: 29	will zl-1 brakes clear 18" steel wheels? I want to know if you can run 18" steel wheels on the zl-1. It would be nice to have a set of track tires and a set of street tires. I'm saving up for the '13.

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HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	I would think not, unless like Radz28 said you have them custom made due to clearance issues with the Brembo brakes.

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L89 Drives: 68 L89 Camaro, 69 L78 Camaro, 64Imp Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SF Posts: 29	know how big the spare is??

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L89 Drives: 68 L89 Camaro, 69 L78 Camaro, 64Imp Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SF Posts: 29	haha k

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GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	on the rear MAYBE. you could always get custom made wheels.