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SlvrBulletPsycho · 08-18-2015, 11:08 AM

Kicking around a few ideas and would like to know if anyone has done all the leg work and found the magic numbers when it comes to rim size, backspacing and tire size for these cars. I would like to get a 335/25R20 or 345/30zr20 on the rear and go with a wider front setup as well like a 335/25R20. Know the XO Verano Comes in a 20x12 but dont know if it will be able to clear with this wide of a tire. So I might have to go with a custom rim. First thought from what I found is ill probably have to go widebody. But if it can be avoided then it would save me a bit of time and cash.

The grand scheme is to get a good all around stickier setup, for street, strip, circuit track and show. Without having to have 3 sets of rims laying around or a separate car to haul them around in.

Snoman · 08-18-2015, 11:18 AM

315 before coming out from underneath the stock body or requiring offsets.

This was the wide body ZL1 from C-Fest, on 345's from CustomCreations

el ess A · 08-18-2015, 11:32 AM

A lot of work there on that widebody, but if it were me, I wouldn't have done it that way.

Thankfully GM didn't make them widebodies.

SlvrBulletPsycho · 08-18-2015, 11:40 AM

Thanks for the info...

Also if I go widebody im just going to end doing a pro touring look and run fender flares to make up the couple of inchs it will come past the body line.

Snoman · 08-18-2015, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by el ess A

A lot of work there on that widebody, but if it were me, I wouldn't have done it that way.

Thankfully GM didn't make them widebodies.

hmm, in what way exactly?

According to the Custom Creations rep at C-Fest, they removed the entire front end and replaced it with their's. From the doors back were performed "skin on", which is a molding placed on top of the OEM panels. This technique not only preserved the original frame, but enhanced the original safety of the car. The rear quarter panels are part of the frame/roof and cannot be altered without damaging rigidity to my understanding.

08-18-2015, 11:08 AM	#1
SlvrBulletPsycho Drives: 2012 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 14	Widest tire combos you can put on a ZL1 Kicking around a few ideas and would like to know if anyone has done all the leg work and found the magic numbers when it comes to rim size, backspacing and tire size for these cars. I would like to get a 335/25R20 or 345/30zr20 on the rear and go with a wider front setup as well like a 335/25R20. Know the XO Verano Comes in a 20x12 but dont know if it will be able to clear with this wide of a tire. So I might have to go with a custom rim. First thought from what I found is ill probably have to go widebody. But if it can be avoided then it would save me a bit of time and cash. The grand scheme is to get a good all around stickier setup, for street, strip, circuit track and show. Without having to have 3 sets of rims laying around or a separate car to haul them around in.

08-18-2015, 11:32 AM	#3
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,684	A lot of work there on that widebody, but if it were me, I wouldn't have done it that way. Thankfully GM didn't make them widebodies. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

08-18-2015, 11:18 AM	#2
Snoman H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 Dusk Edition 2SS/M6/Sun/NPP Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,234 View My Garage	315 before coming out from underneath the stock body or requiring offsets. This was the wide body ZL1 from C-Fest, on 345's from CustomCreations

08-18-2015, 11:40 AM	#4
SlvrBulletPsycho Drives: 2012 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 14	Thanks for the info... Also if I go widebody im just going to end doing a pro touring look and run fender flares to make up the couple of inchs it will come past the body line.