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ChevyBoiSS · 10-01-2008, 08:17 PM

It was bound to come up sooner or later.. call me crazy but theres something about Coupe's and Big Wheels that gets me going. Anyone think 23's will fit comfortable on the Maro??

No Cut, No Rub, still put a decent size wheel on w/o avoiding dodging potholes?? like atleast a 255/35/23

I say 23's because they might be able to squeeze on with the factory suspension and because 24's might look goofy on this car and i know those wont fit.

Worst case: I throw my 22's on there thats on the MC now.
But i want some bigger/wider tires.

headpunter · 10-01-2008, 08:22 PM

ok well im think thiers no way you can fit that size wheel with that size tire in that wheel well, anything bigger then a 22 will be hard to fit without a rubber band around it.

And please i dont want anyone to be down on him for this, it will be his car and his own personal style. you dont like it keep it to yourself

Mr_Draco · 10-01-2008, 08:47 PM

I know GM had 22's on a couple show cars but they had almost no rubber showing in order to fit. I don't think 23's would fit.

rolnslo · 10-01-2008, 09:16 PM

You should be able to fit 255/35R23 on it. No reason you couldn't. The overall diameter would only be 1.36" taller than stock. There's enough of a gap in between the tire and the fender to handle the .7" increase in tire radius. Just get the computer reprogrammed to account for the larger diameter tires so your speedometer and odometer are still correct.

The 2008 GMC Denali XT concept ran that tire size on the fronts. The tire sidewall was short but I've seen ones much shorter running around the streets in Houston.

*The_Blur* · 10-01-2008, 10:31 PM

If you want big rims, you can probably get away with 24s on low-profile tires. You'll be riding on blades, and that could be nice with an urban, low Camaro. You're safe with 22s. 23s probably won't rub, but we won't really know until someone tries.

ChevyBoiSS · 10-02-2008, 10:48 AM

thanks guys, i appreciate what headpunter said to about not flaming me for this topic i know how some people feel about these type of cars with big wheels. But I think your right 22's would be the safest route because i could steel get some good size tires on there..

23's Would be purely for bragging rights because thats an exotic size wheel and they would be bigger than the 2's.. Im not worried about losing that much HP by putting a bigger wheel 400hp is still more than the 303 the monte carlo has and the MC still gets up with the wheels on...

What size wheels wioll you guys be putting on if you change the stock 20's on the SS?

*The_Blur* · 10-02-2008, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevyBoiSS

thanks guys, i appreciate what headpunter said to about not flaming me for this topic i know how some people feel about these type of cars with big wheels. But I think your right 22's would be the safest route because i could steel get some good size tires on there..

23's Would be purely for bragging rights because thats an exotic size wheel and they would be bigger than the 2's.. Im not worried about losing that much HP by putting a bigger wheel 400hp is still more than the 303 the monte carlo has and the MC still gets up with the wheels on...

What size wheels wioll you guys be putting on if you change the stock 20's on the SS?

Mine will be a semi-stripper SS. It will probably have the stock rims on it for a while. I'll keep the 20" size if I change rims.

willisit · 10-02-2008, 12:02 PM

It's already been stated that the chassis and those wheel arches have been engineered to take up to 24 inch wheels. Whether the car "works" with them is another thing entirely

ChevyBoiSS · 10-02-2008, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willisit

It's already been stated that the chassis and those wheel arches have been engineered to take up to 24 inch wheels. Whether the car "works" with them is another thing entirely

willisit, if its not to much trouble could you provide me with some documentation that states this?? if you can remember where you got it from this would allow me to win a bet with a friend. lol

willisit · 10-03-2008, 12:38 PM

It's been on here and on videos shown but I have nothing personally as I don't keep that sort of documentation - nor would I. It's just too hard to do so.

*CamaroSpike23* · 10-04-2008, 06:13 PM

why not run 27s?

you can do it on a 4th gen, should be able to on the 5th gen

*The_Blur* · 10-04-2008, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

why not run 27s?

you can do it on a 4th gen, should be able to on the 5th gen

That guy is balling.

CHVY4LF · 10-04-2008, 08:42 PM

if i get aftermarket rims i wont go any higher then 20's. may even drop them a size for more tire. wish i had bigger for my truck but no bigger on a camaro

ChevyBoiSS · 10-04-2008, 09:10 PM

LOL.. now 27's are too big im into that whole big wheel thing. I wouldnt go more than 24's on this car. You still need room under there and i still wanna keep the car kinda low.

(Im also in love with my BIG Time Muscle Jada Cars Replica which looks like 24's on the back and 22's/23's on the fronts) Even though i wont stagger the wheel, just maybe wider tires.

2010_5thgen · 10-04-2008, 09:17 PM

they actually said 24's will fit on the car without changing anything.

2010_5thgen · 10-04-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

why not run 27s?

you can do it on a 4th gen, should be able to on the 5th gen

now that is just not right. i meen, i like big wheels but thats way to ghetto. dude needs to go buy an old caprice if he wants to do that.

khislop007 · 10-06-2008, 03:36 PM

what about what width rims will be able to fit? I am at least hoping on putting 9" in the front and 11" or 12" in the rear and for diameter i'm thinking 20's or 21's.....

headpunter · 10-06-2008, 03:45 PM

nothing much wider then 9's will fit in the back if it is left in stock form, this was told to us by the camaro team at indy. mods will be required to fit anything wider in

2010_5thgen · 10-06-2008, 05:41 PM

so the widest tire is already coming on it? the 275 in the rear?

*radz28* · 10-06-2008, 06:21 PM

I believe you're right - 275 in the rear. That's a nice size but I'd like to get into the low 300s; maybe 325 or 335

headpunter · 10-06-2008, 06:29 PM

275 tire is stock, but oppenheiser said we could fit a 285 in the rear on the stock rims, not sure how that plays out with a bigger rim but it will have to start gaining offset and come past the outside fender unless you are going to tub or hammer out the trunk.

2010_5thgen · 10-06-2008, 09:04 PM

285 is closer to what i want (295) but i dont want to tub or roll any fenders.

headpunter · 10-06-2008, 09:05 PM

i dont remember who i was talking too about it, but we should be able to fit wider tires in the back with a little hammer work...

*CamaroSpike23* · 10-06-2008, 09:19 PM

roll the fender lips... with a bfh

ChevyBoiSS · 10-09-2008, 11:49 PM

i see a bunch of Charger SRT8 and R/T's on 24's in the Chicago area which look really f'IN good.

10-01-2008, 08:17 PM	#1
ChevyBoiSS Drives: 2006 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 299	Biggest Size Rim? It was bound to come up sooner or later.. call me crazy but theres something about Coupe's and Big Wheels that gets me going. Anyone think 23's will fit comfortable on the Maro?? No Cut, No Rub, still put a decent size wheel on w/o avoiding dodging potholes?? like atleast a 255/35/23 I say 23's because they might be able to squeeze on with the factory suspension and because 24's might look goofy on this car and i know those wont fit. Worst case: I throw my 22's on there thats on the MC now. But i want some bigger/wider tires. __________________ Thinking bout Victory Red 1SS/RS with Matte Black Custom Stripes. Automatic Transmission (L99) and apparently a $900 dollar whole in my roof. OHH.. DID I MENTION 24" off THE GROUND?!

10-01-2008, 08:22 PM	#2
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,784 View My Garage	ok well im think thiers no way you can fit that size wheel with that size tire in that wheel well, anything bigger then a 22 will be hard to fit without a rubber band around it. And please i dont want anyone to be down on him for this, it will be his car and his own personal style. you dont like it keep it to yourself __________________ Stop Whinging

10-01-2008, 10:31 PM	#5
The_Blur Moderator, USN Drives: 2000 Firebird Formula NHRA SE Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Officer Candidate School Posts: 12,712	If you want big rims, you can probably get away with 24s on low-profile tires. You'll be riding on blades, and that could be nice with an urban, low Camaro. You're safe with 22s. 23s probably won't rub, but we won't really know until someone tries. __________________ Get a good deal on your purchase. Read this. 117:123 RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. newborn gifts

10-02-2008, 10:48 AM	#6
ChevyBoiSS Drives: 2006 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 299	thanks guys, i appreciate what headpunter said to about not flaming me for this topic i know how some people feel about these type of cars with big wheels. But I think your right 22's would be the safest route because i could steel get some good size tires on there.. 23's Would be purely for bragging rights because thats an exotic size wheel and they would be bigger than the 2's.. Im not worried about losing that much HP by putting a bigger wheel 400hp is still more than the 303 the monte carlo has and the MC still gets up with the wheels on... What size wheels wioll you guys be putting on if you change the stock 20's on the SS? __________________ Thinking bout Victory Red 1SS/RS with Matte Black Custom Stripes. Automatic Transmission (L99) and apparently a $900 dollar whole in my roof. OHH.. DID I MENTION 24" off THE GROUND?!

10-02-2008, 12:02 PM	#8
willisit Drives: Vauxhall Monaro VXR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waterlooville, UK Posts: 307	It's already been stated that the chassis and those wheel arches have been engineered to take up to 24 inch wheels. Whether the car "works" with them is another thing entirely __________________ Dan 2005 Monaro VXR. Sport pac - Road Response Pac - Ripshifter 2004 BMW 320cd M Sport 2001 Honda CBR 600 F

10-01-2008, 08:47 PM	#3
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,167	I know GM had 22's on a couple show cars but they had almost no rubber showing in order to fit. I don't think 23's would fit.

10-01-2008, 09:16 PM	#4
rolnslo Farewell 2010 1LT/RS... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,304 View My Garage	You should be able to fit 255/35R23 on it. No reason you couldn't. The overall diameter would only be 1.36" taller than stock. There's enough of a gap in between the tire and the fender to handle the .7" increase in tire radius. Just get the computer reprogrammed to account for the larger diameter tires so your speedometer and odometer are still correct. The 2008 GMC Denali XT concept ran that tire size on the fronts. The tire sidewall was short but I've seen ones much shorter running around the streets in Houston.

10-03-2008, 12:38 PM	#10
willisit Drives: Vauxhall Monaro VXR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waterlooville, UK Posts: 307	It's been on here and on videos shown but I have nothing personally as I don't keep that sort of documentation - nor would I. It's just too hard to do so. __________________ Dan 2005 Monaro VXR. Sport pac - Road Response Pac - Ripshifter 2004 BMW 320cd M Sport 2001 Honda CBR 600 F

10-04-2008, 08:42 PM	#13
CHVY4LF Chevrolet For Life!! Drives: 07 Chevrolet Silverado Classic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 351 View My Garage	if i get aftermarket rims i wont go any higher then 20's. may even drop them a size for more tire. wish i had bigger for my truck but no bigger on a camaro __________________ *When You're Really Good In A Past Life, You Come Back As Yourself!* Future Plate: PNYHNTR Camaro of Choice: 2010 SS 6.2L 6M IOM Current Ride: 2007 Silverado Classic Ext. Cab 5.3L DBM

10-04-2008, 09:10 PM	#14
ChevyBoiSS Drives: 2006 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 299	LOL.. now 27's are too big im into that whole big wheel thing. I wouldnt go more than 24's on this car. You still need room under there and i still wanna keep the car kinda low. (Im also in love with my BIG Time Muscle Jada Cars Replica which looks like 24's on the back and 22's/23's on the fronts) Even though i wont stagger the wheel, just maybe wider tires. __________________ Thinking bout Victory Red 1SS/RS with Matte Black Custom Stripes. Automatic Transmission (L99) and apparently a $900 dollar whole in my roof. OHH.. DID I MENTION 24" off THE GROUND?!

10-04-2008, 09:17 PM	#15
2010_5thgen Drives: 2013 Acadia Denali Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,984 View My Garage	they actually said 24's will fit on the car without changing anything. __________________ Too much to list.......

10-06-2008, 03:36 PM	#17
khislop007 ZEUSS Drives: Hard! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 2,572 View My Garage	what about what width rims will be able to fit? I am at least hoping on putting 9" in the front and 11" or 12" in the rear and for diameter i'm thinking 20's or 21's.....

10-06-2008, 03:45 PM	#18
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,784 View My Garage	nothing much wider then 9's will fit in the back if it is left in stock form, this was told to us by the camaro team at indy. mods will be required to fit anything wider in __________________ Stop Whinging

10-06-2008, 05:41 PM	#19
2010_5thgen Drives: 2013 Acadia Denali Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,984 View My Garage	so the widest tire is already coming on it? the 275 in the rear? __________________ Too much to list.......

10-06-2008, 06:21 PM	#20
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crapramento, Crapifornia Posts: 12,949 View My Garage	I believe you're right - 275 in the rear. That's a nice size but I'd like to get into the low 300s; maybe 325 or 335 __________________ "...What IS true: We anticipated that this would happen - we are never finished - and yes, Ford DOES deserve to win now and then. To think that GM can come out with a car to make ford throw in the towel is simply foolhardy..." - fbodfather

10-06-2008, 06:29 PM	#21
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,784 View My Garage	275 tire is stock, but oppenheiser said we could fit a 285 in the rear on the stock rims, not sure how that plays out with a bigger rim but it will have to start gaining offset and come past the outside fender unless you are going to tub or hammer out the trunk. __________________ Stop Whinging

10-06-2008, 09:04 PM	#22
2010_5thgen Drives: 2013 Acadia Denali Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,984 View My Garage	285 is closer to what i want (295) but i dont want to tub or roll any fenders. __________________ Too much to list.......

10-06-2008, 09:05 PM	#23
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,784 View My Garage	i dont remember who i was talking too about it, but we should be able to fit wider tires in the back with a little hammer work... __________________ Stop Whinging

10-09-2008, 11:49 PM	#25
ChevyBoiSS Drives: 2006 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 299	i see a bunch of Charger SRT8 and R/T's on 24's in the Chicago area which look really f'IN good. __________________ Thinking bout Victory Red 1SS/RS with Matte Black Custom Stripes. Automatic Transmission (L99) and apparently a $900 dollar whole in my roof. OHH.. DID I MENTION 24" off THE GROUND?!

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