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CosmicBrut · 08-07-2011, 04:25 PM

I just put a set of widened wheels on my 2011 SS. They are the stock 20x9 wheels widened to 20x10.5. This is my setup for the track so I put nitto nt05r 315/35/20s on them. The car is lowered 1.25 " with pdaft drop springs and the wheels clear everything even though the car is lowered. They miss the inner wheel well by a little more then half an inch with no spacers. I drove them around quite a bit and they dont rub at all so i guess they are good to go. Just figured id post this to help anyone else out who has lowered their car and is worried about clearance issues. Hope this helps.

STARSKI · 08-08-2011, 10:44 PM

So what did you do on your front wheels?

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Originally Posted by CosmicBrut

I just put a set of widened wheels on my 2011 SS. They are the stock 20x9 wheels widened to 20x10.5. This is my setup for the track so I put nitto nt05r 315/35/20s on them. The car is lowered 1.25 " with pdaft drop springs and the wheels clear everything even though the car is lowered. They miss the inner wheel well by a little more then half an inch with no spacers. I drove them around quite a bit and they dont rub at all so i guess they are good to go. Just figured id post this to help anyone else out who has lowered their car and is worried about clearance issues. Hope this helps.

PoleCat2SSRS2010 · 08-10-2011, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CosmicBrut

I just put a set of widened wheels on my 2011 SS. They are the stock 20x9 wheels widened to 20x10.5. This is my setup for the track so I put nitto nt05r 315/35/20s on them. The car is lowered 1.25 " with pdaft drop springs and the wheels clear everything even though the car is lowered. They miss the inner wheel well by a little more then half an inch with no spacers. I drove them around quite a bit and they dont rub at all so i guess they are good to go. Just figured id post this to help anyone else out who has lowered their car and is worried about clearance issues. Hope this helps.

How is the traction difference with the 20 inch Nittos compared to the Pirellis? Your sig shows a stall and a cam so it must be minimal with the p zeros compared to the Nittos.

CosmicBrut · 08-10-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by STARSKI

So what did you do on your front wheels?

I left the stock 245s on the front

CosmicBrut · 08-10-2011, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PoleCat2SSRS2010

How is the traction difference with the 20 inch Nittos compared to the Pirellis? Your sig shows a stall and a cam so it must be minimal with the p zeros compared to the Nittos.

The traction difference is huge just with the burnout. The nto5rs barely wanted to even spin, compared to the stockers that spin on demand.

kmcd · 08-11-2011, 04:57 PM

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The traction difference is huge just with the burnout. The nto5rs barely wanted to even spin, compared to the stockers that spin on demand.

kmcd · 08-13-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by yotaman96

Sticking out too much with the 8" wheels up front.

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Yeah, I was afraid of that. I could go with the 15-mm spacer, but I'm pretty sure I'd have to sacrifice some threads on the stock studs.

What if I put another set of 9-inch OEM rears on the front with 275 INVOs? Isn't that what you're doing?

I went ahead and moved the 8-inch/245 fronts out by 20 mm until I need new tires, at which time I'll put 9-inch stockers up front with 275s.

Does this look any better?

yotaman96 · 08-13-2011, 07:08 PM

That looks a lot better. Are the spacers in the back still 20mm?

kmcd · 08-13-2011, 07:54 PM

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That looks a lot better. Are the spacers in the back still 20mm?

Yep. Twenty millimeters on all four corners now. This way I didn't lose any threads on the stock studs, so I still have the option to take them off when I go to the track.

If I had it to do over again, though, I'd put rear stockers up front like you're doing. The 275 INVOs would look good up there (when are we going to see your pics?).

Oh well, I'll need new tires eventually.

yotaman96 · 08-13-2011, 08:18 PM

Nitto just did a production run on the 315/35/20 Invos and are sending them to people on the emergency list. I'm on that list now and should have the tires in my possession hopefully Friday.

bkscott · 08-14-2011, 05:52 PM

Any change in steering feel or response with the adapters up front?

kmcd · 08-14-2011, 10:34 PM

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Any change in steering feel or response with the adapters up front?

I know the wider track is supposed to enhance the handling characteristics, but I can't tell any difference. I'm gonna' check the adapters here in a few days, and I'll let you know if they require any re-torque.

Actually, I did notice one change, and it's going to sound goofy, but the brakes are quieter now. Don't ask me why. Maybe the harmonics changed on the wheel/hub assembly.

bkscott · 08-14-2011, 11:22 PM

I get my tires next week, and I will drop the wheels off the Monday after that. btw Ramiro is no longer working there. Don't know why.

Rogan · 08-15-2011, 11:27 PM

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I get my tires next week, and I will drop the wheels off the Monday after that. btw Ramiro is no longer working there. Don't know why.

i didnt read the entire thread but i am assuming you had your widened at weldcraft? what was the turn around?

08-07-2011, 04:25 PM	#211
CosmicBrut Drives: 2011 CGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Edison NJ Posts: 115	I just put a set of widened wheels on my 2011 SS. They are the stock 20x9 wheels widened to 20x10.5. This is my setup for the track so I put nitto nt05r 315/35/20s on them. The car is lowered 1.25 " with pdaft drop springs and the wheels clear everything even though the car is lowered. They miss the inner wheel well by a little more then half an inch with no spacers. I drove them around quite a bit and they dont rub at all so i guess they are good to go. Just figured id post this to help anyone else out who has lowered their car and is worried about clearance issues. Hope this helps. Attached Images __________________ 2011 SS/RS A6 TSP 229/236, TSP ported heads, FAST 102 intake, Vmax ported throttle body, Circle D 3200 stall, CAI cold air intake, Kooks complete system, installed and tuned by ECS 11.36@121

08-13-2011, 07:08 PM	#218
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,952 View My Garage	That looks a lot better. Are the spacers in the back still 20mm? __________________ 2017 Krypton Green SS 1LE Magnacharged 2000 Trans Am WS6 manual trans 2002 Trans Am 2015 Ram Crew Cab Cummins

08-13-2011, 08:18 PM	#220
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,952 View My Garage	Nitto just did a production run on the 315/35/20 Invos and are sending them to people on the emergency list. I'm on that list now and should have the tires in my possession hopefully Friday. __________________ 2017 Krypton Green SS 1LE Magnacharged 2000 Trans Am WS6 manual trans 2002 Trans Am 2015 Ram Crew Cab Cummins

08-14-2011, 05:52 PM	#221
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,609 View My Garage	Any change in steering feel or response with the adapters up front? __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

08-14-2011, 11:22 PM	#223
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,609 View My Garage	I get my tires next week, and I will drop the wheels off the Monday after that. btw Ramiro is no longer working there. Don't know why. __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

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