15" vs 17"....the debate for a "wanna be" fast street car - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

brick59 · 02-17-2020, 04:16 PM

I don't think the BMR LCA's are a must for 17s but they give a lot more clearance I did the LCAs, toe and tie rods and bushings to help control wheel hop.

here's a link by Pro stock john on wheels and tires that fit our cars

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=392950

Cornflakes'Camaro · 02-18-2020, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by brick59

I don't think the BMR LCA's are a must for 17s but they give a lot more clearance I did the LCAs, toe and tie rods and bushings to help control wheel hop.

here's a link by Pro stock john on wheels and tires that fit our cars

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=392950

Thanks bud. I have the bushings, toe and trailing complete. Just need to figure out the control arms to start peicing this together.

bayarea408 · 02-25-2020, 02:05 PM

15 is going to hook up better then a 17 for sure in a drag racing and track racing situation.

On the street however a super aggressive 15 does have its drawbacks, highway speeds and higher rolls the car can or may feel floaty some setups may is feel wavey. 17's lets you keep your brakes and lower the car if you are into that and will provide very similar hook up on the streets. 17's also have a wider radial selection so you can pick out tires that last longer than 1-2k miles, again its subjective to what your goals are. imo 17's are more street setup friendly.

Aries240SS · 02-25-2020, 04:04 PM

I did 18s on mine for a loooong time. Finally stepping up to 15s and a 29.5x10.50 tire now. For a sometimes racer not making 900+hp, keep the 17s or 18s. You'll save a ton of money and still be able to get good traction when you want to run it hard.

Cornflakes'Camaro · 02-27-2020, 08:29 PM

Lmao, everyone has such good points! Thank you all for your inputs.

02-17-2020, 04:16 PM	#15
brick59 Sucker Punch Drives: 2013 Black ZL1, 2007 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 275	I don't think the BMR LCA's are a must for 17s but they give a lot more clearance I did the LCAs, toe and tie rods and bushings to help control wheel hop. here's a link by Pro stock john on wheels and tires that fit our cars https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=392950 __________________ 427 Dart SHP Pro LS Block, Callies Magnum Crank, Callies Ultra I Beam Rods, Diamond Pistons, AGP twin Turbos 6865, Mast heads, Cam Motion LLR cam, Morel tie bar lifters, Crower roller rockers, NW 103MM TB, ID2600 XDS, Fore Triple, DSX, E85, ARH Turbo Headers, Corsa, Jakes stage 5 4L80, Circle D, RPM Roll Bar, BMR, Carlyle Racing 15" conversion kit.

02-25-2020, 04:04 PM	#18
Aries240SS Drives: 2011 1SS RS Camaro, 1995 LSX 240SX Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 461	I did 18s on mine for a loooong time. Finally stepping up to 15s and a 29.5x10.50 tire now. For a sometimes racer not making 900+hp, keep the 17s or 18s. You'll save a ton of money and still be able to get good traction when you want to run it hard. __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS Whipple Supercharged street monster

02-25-2020, 02:05 PM	#17
bayarea408 Drives: T Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 803	15 is going to hook up better then a 17 for sure in a drag racing and track racing situation. On the street however a super aggressive 15 does have its drawbacks, highway speeds and higher rolls the car can or may feel floaty some setups may is feel wavey. 17's lets you keep your brakes and lower the car if you are into that and will provide very similar hook up on the streets. 17's also have a wider radial selection so you can pick out tires that last longer than 1-2k miles, again its subjective to what your goals are. imo 17's are more street setup friendly.

02-27-2020, 08:29 PM	#19
Cornflakes'Camaro Counting down the days... Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fort Walton Beach, Fl Posts: 637 View My Garage	Lmao, everyone has such good points! Thank you all for your inputs.