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TitoSS · 09-08-2010, 10:25 AM

Hey everyone i was getting new tires for my camaro needed some advice as if i should get a wider tire for the back OEM is 275/40/R20 i was thinking of going with either 295/40/R20 or 305/40/R20 ?

Tire brand choices, which one should i get ?
Pirelli P-Zero
Nitto Invo
Nitto NT05

d69chris · 09-08-2010, 10:44 AM

I went with 275/40-20 up front on 9.5x20 wheels & 315/35-20 on rear on 11x20 wheels.

I went with Vredestein Sessanta tires. Was also thinking Nitto Invos

On tires, remember to stay at or real close to stock height. If not, it will effect speedo, ride height, and scraping stuff under your car. 315's match the 275 tire diameter. You can lower or raise your car by the tire diameter, sometimes that's not a good thing.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62838

clg_98ta · 09-08-2010, 12:24 PM

You're talking about aftermarket wheels?? I don't think you'll want to try to go that big on the OEM wheels.

btw, the 315's on 11" wheels look awesome on the car. That's what the Camaro should look like...

orangeonwhite · 09-08-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by clg_98ta

You're talking about aftermarket wheels?? I don't think you'll want to try to go that big on the OEM wheels.

btw, the 315's on 11" wheels look awesome on the car. That's what the Camaro should look like...

looking at the chart, with OEM wheels there are no options other than 275's for the rear :(

mitchellmcfly2010 · 09-08-2010, 12:54 PM

i have 305's on my stock rear wheels, it fits perfect, the bulge is on the inner portion of tire, no bulge on the outside. no rubbing

Richy_Rich · 09-08-2010, 03:47 PM

Side wall must be as perpendicular to the wheel face as possible... oversizing and undersizing tires is dangerous as the tire bead does not seat correctly in the rim bead lock. stick to stock sizing, unless you get wider wheels, then increase trad width and resuce aspect ratio.
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Nine Ball · 09-09-2010, 09:46 AM

Honestly, the factory rear 9.0" wide wheels are already on the narrow side for the factory 275 tire. The 275 tire is actually perfect for a 9.5" wide wheel. Will a wider tire fit? Sure. Will it be safe, or handle as well? Not likely. Of course, if you never like to take turns at speed, then it probably won't matter.

Tony

09-08-2010, 10:25 AM	#1
TitoSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Red Black Int. L99 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hialeah, FL Posts: 157	Advice on Wider Tire Hey everyone i was getting new tires for my camaro needed some advice as if i should get a wider tire for the back OEM is 275/40/R20 i was thinking of going with either 295/40/R20 or 305/40/R20 ? Tire brand choices, which one should i get ? Pirelli P-Zero Nitto Invo Nitto NT05

09-08-2010, 10:44 AM	#2
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,608 View My Garage	I went with 275/40-20 up front on 9.5x20 wheels & 315/35-20 on rear on 11x20 wheels. I went with Vredestein Sessanta tires. Was also thinking Nitto Invos On tires, remember to stay at or real close to stock height. If not, it will effect speedo, ride height, and scraping stuff under your car. 315's match the 275 tire diameter. You can lower or raise your car by the tire diameter, sometimes that's not a good thing. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62838 __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

09-08-2010, 12:24 PM	#3
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	You're talking about aftermarket wheels?? I don't think you'll want to try to go that big on the OEM wheels. btw, the 315's on 11" wheels look awesome on the car. That's what the Camaro should look like... __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

09-08-2010, 03:47 PM	#6
Richy_Rich FAVOR Drives: Many Different Rides Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GA Posts: 783	Side wall must be as perpendicular to the wheel face as possible... oversizing and undersizing tires is dangerous as the tire bead does not seat correctly in the rim bead lock. stick to stock sizing, unless you get wider wheels, then increase trad width and resuce aspect ratio. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62838 __________________ Please be kind when you drive; thank you.

09-09-2010, 09:46 AM	#7
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	Honestly, the factory rear 9.0" wide wheels are already on the narrow side for the factory 275 tire. The 275 tire is actually perfect for a 9.5" wide wheel. Will a wider tire fit? Sure. Will it be safe, or handle as well? Not likely. Of course, if you never like to take turns at speed, then it probably won't matter. Tony __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

09-08-2010, 12:54 PM	#5
mitchellmcfly2010 Drives: 07 Chevy Avalanche Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 78	i have 305's on my stock rear wheels, it fits perfect, the bulge is on the inner portion of tire, no bulge on the outside. no rubbing

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