What is the benefit of matching front and rear sizes? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mxkx250 · 07-08-2012, 10:21 AM

I noticed that a lot of people like the 1LE has matching tires front and rear. The ZL1 has staggered sizes and it handles pretty well. The Corvette has had different wheel diameters for the last 2 generations and everyone feels that it handles well.
I am uneducated on this subject and was just wondering. Maybe next time I will ask about unsprung weight.
Thanks

Sir Nuke · 07-08-2012, 11:21 AM

Two things:

1. by haveing both wheels/tires the same size, you have the ability to rotate your tires front to back.

2. our cars have a bit of understeer built into them.....by going to the same size on all 4 corners, it brings the understeer to a more neutral position.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Understeer_and_oversteer

mxkx250 · 07-08-2012, 04:38 PM

Thanks, that helps me understand a little better.

Sir Nuke · 07-08-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mxkx250

Thanks, that helps me understand a little better.

you're more than welcome.

07-08-2012, 10:21 AM	#1
mxkx250 Drives: 12 ZL1, 98 Camaro SS, 67 RS/SS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 385 View My Garage	What is the benefit of matching front and rear sizes? I noticed that a lot of people like the 1LE has matching tires front and rear. The ZL1 has staggered sizes and it handles pretty well. The Corvette has had different wheel diameters for the last 2 generations and everyone feels that it handles well. I am uneducated on this subject and was just wondering. Maybe next time I will ask about unsprung weight. Thanks

07-08-2012, 11:21 AM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,770 View My Garage	Two things: 1. by haveing both wheels/tires the same size, you have the ability to rotate your tires front to back. 2. our cars have a bit of understeer built into them.....by going to the same size on all 4 corners, it brings the understeer to a more neutral position. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Understeer_and_oversteer __________________ Last edited by Sir Nuke; 07-08-2012 at 04:47 PM.

07-08-2012, 04:38 PM	#3
mxkx250 Drives: 12 ZL1, 98 Camaro SS, 67 RS/SS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 385 View My Garage	Thanks, that helps me understand a little better.