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JakeSpeed21 · 06-19-2017, 09:16 AM

Ok Guys i need a little help. With my custom camaro.

I'm looking at Rim, Tire and offsets for my widebody Camaro. I increased 2" from the fender in front and 2" from the quarter in the rear

I would like to stay in 20's.
I have chosen rims. They come in 9 or 10.5 i would love 10.5 all around
What I've read is there are many going 275/40 +33 Front and 315/35 +35 Rear no issues on Stock.
Im looking to go bigger but i do not want issues. I'm thinking 285/40 Front +10mm and 325/35 +15 rear if i could find them. All 10.5 rims

Tell me your thoughts

KillboyPowerhead · 06-19-2017, 09:49 AM

Are the fenders the same height from the ground as before? If so I'm pretty sure a stock-diameter tire would smoosh the fender when the suspension compresses, so assuming you want to make use of the wide body and have the tires sticking out (past the normal fenders) you will need a smaller diameter tire. Not sure how much smaller you'd need to go; maybe jack up the knuckle until the spring is fully compressed and measure from the centre of the hub to the fender.

If we consider that a 10" wide, +23 offset wheel fits fairly flush with the stock fenders (front) and you are 2" wider, with a 10.5" wheel I guess you could have an offset of up to -21mm or so (about 1.75" out from the +23 offset wheels)? If that makes sense then the rears could have an offset of about -13mm before they become flush with the new fenders.

Nice wheels by the way

JakeSpeed21 · 06-19-2017, 02:48 PM

That is great information. Thank you. Since the stock fenders and quarter a are now hidden i have thought of cutting them at the top to allow them to compress further

mantarey · 01-15-2018, 06:48 PM

hey just saw your pics looks good. my question is when you modified the fenders, did you weld new fenders and quarters on the car or just added z28 flares to your car please let me know

06-19-2017, 09:16 AM	#1
JakeSpeed21 Drives: 2012 45th SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 72 View My Garage	WideBody Tire Size Ok Guys i need a little help. With my custom camaro. I'm looking at Rim, Tire and offsets for my widebody Camaro. I increased 2" from the fender in front and 2" from the quarter in the rear I would like to stay in 20's. I have chosen rims. They come in 9 or 10.5 i would love 10.5 all around What I've read is there are many going 275/40 +33 Front and 315/35 +35 Rear no issues on Stock. Im looking to go bigger but i do not want issues. I'm thinking 285/40 Front +10mm and 325/35 +15 rear if i could find them. All 10.5 rims Tell me your thoughts Attached Images

06-19-2017, 09:49 AM	#2
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 983	Are the fenders the same height from the ground as before? If so I'm pretty sure a stock-diameter tire would smoosh the fender when the suspension compresses, so assuming you want to make use of the wide body and have the tires sticking out (past the normal fenders) you will need a smaller diameter tire. Not sure how much smaller you'd need to go; maybe jack up the knuckle until the spring is fully compressed and measure from the centre of the hub to the fender. If we consider that a 10" wide, +23 offset wheel fits fairly flush with the stock fenders (front) and you are 2" wider, with a 10.5" wheel I guess you could have an offset of up to -21mm or so (about 1.75" out from the +23 offset wheels)? If that makes sense then the rears could have an offset of about -13mm before they become flush with the new fenders. Nice wheels by the way __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

06-19-2017, 02:48 PM	#3
JakeSpeed21 Drives: 2012 45th SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 72 View My Garage	That is great information. Thank you. Since the stock fenders and quarter a are now hidden i have thought of cutting them at the top to allow them to compress further

01-15-2018, 06:48 PM	#4
mantarey Drives: 77corvette/2011blkcamaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Deer Park Long Island Posts: 80	hey just saw your pics looks good. my question is when you modified the fenders, did you weld new fenders and quarters on the car or just added z28 flares to your car please let me know