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Marcus2025 · 03-30-2012, 08:02 AM

Hello everyone. I have a 2010 2SS/RS. Does anyone have any recommendations of what cheap winter only wheels I could get that would fit over the Brembo's? Preferably 18's if possible. I plan on throwing the Blizzaks or Pirelli Scorpians on them. I was told that the stock 18 inch camaro wheels could fit over the brembos, but I am not sure. Luckily, here in Indianapolis this past winter we had the most mild winter I can ever remember. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

warren3537 · 05-08-2012, 08:51 PM

I was wondering what same size tire for 20x8 and 20x9, I got a set of SS rims which I plan on getting powder coated here soon and I don't plan on rotating the tires and I was looking at 255/45-20's, which goes with an 8 and 9 inch rim, all I need to know if this is do'able, I don't want to purchase 2 different tire sizes.

Rudy@Tirerack · 05-10-2012, 05:11 PM

The front 24545R20 will fit a 8 and 9 inch wheel. Lots of folks running this setup for winter.

crashprime · 06-22-2012, 02:33 PM

Will most 19" clear the roller skate dampers? I'm trying to find a good winter setup, but Tire Rack only lists 20". If I go off the "winter package" page they have some ugly Elbrus 19"s but I don't even know if those will clear the brakes.

I would just get a set of 20" winter's but...

#1, they're gonna get salty, and #2 the rubber is way cheaper at 19" than 20".

Micawber · 08-15-2012, 03:33 PM

A couple of questions, please:

1. Similar to the previous poster, I'm wondering which of the current 19" rims, in 8" to 9" width, fit over the roller skates and come with the proper offsets, etc.? If I work through winter packages on the TireRack site, several different brands come up. Do they all fit over my 2SS/RS stock brakes?

2. Early on in this thread, and yes I read it through, someone mentioned changing out brake pads so that they didn't need the roller skates. Does that work? Are there alternate brake pads for my Brembos, Hawk Ceramic for instance, that work quietly enough without the roller skates to allow more flexibility in wheel choices?

Rudy@Tirerack · 08-16-2012, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crashprime

Will most 19" clear the roller skate dampers? I'm trying to find a good winter setup, but Tire Rack only lists 20". If I go off the "winter package" page they have some ugly Elbrus 19"s but I don't even know if those will clear the brakes.

I would just get a set of 20" winter's but...

#1, they're gonna get salty, and #2 the rubber is way cheaper at 19" than 20".

Most 19 will NOT fit. The elbrus you do not like will clear the dampers. They actually look pretty good on these cars. If you swap out the pads it will open your options or you could go with some more expensive wheels that will work and look more fancy.

Jimmy Superfly · 08-25-2012, 08:54 PM

Hi Rudy,

I have a question for you. I have been thinking about running winter tires on my stock SS wheels and getting a new set of wheels for my summer tires in the springtime.

Am I crazy?

I have the "roller-skates" on my brakes and I don't really want to buy a set of 20" wheels just for winter tires. Would a 275 rear winter tire be overkill? is there a better option for me?

Rudy@Tirerack · 08-27-2012, 04:18 PM

Putting winter tires on you factory rims is a good option and lots of people do that allow you to put on a summer wheel that you like. You can run the 275 on the rear which works good or you can run a 245/45R20 both front and rim it fits on both rims fine.

Jimmy Superfly · 08-28-2012, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudy@Tirerack

Putting winter tires on you factory rims is a good option and lots of people do that allow you to put on a summer wheel that you like. You can run the 275 on the rear which works good or you can run a 245/45R20 both front and rim it fits on both rims fine.

The 245/45R20 will fit the rear rim?

Rudy@Tirerack · 08-28-2012, 10:19 AM

Yes they will fit up to a 9 inch wide rim and your rear factory rims are 9 inches.

Jimmy Superfly · 08-29-2012, 03:31 AM

Thanks Rudy!

alanhurst · 09-19-2012, 01:12 PM

just ordred pirelli scorp ice and snow, you guys at the Tire Rack are great to deal with.

Bring on the snow!

Rudy@Tirerack · 09-19-2012, 01:22 PM

Thank you for your business!

JustBill74 · 10-04-2012, 05:00 PM

Just placed an order Rudy for some winter tires! Wanted to get in on the $50 Amex card! I did reference your name as well. Thanks for such an informative website making it easy for ANYONE to order tires for their cars without stressing.

08-15-2012, 03:33 PM	#341
Micawber Drives: '92 Chev K1500 + 2011 VR 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 162	A couple of questions, please: 1. Similar to the previous poster, I'm wondering which of the current 19" rims, in 8" to 9" width, fit over the roller skates and come with the proper offsets, etc.? If I work through winter packages on the TireRack site, several different brands come up. Do they all fit over my 2SS/RS stock brakes? 2. Early on in this thread, and yes I read it through, someone mentioned changing out brake pads so that they didn't need the roller skates. Does that work? Are there alternate brake pads for my Brembos, Hawk Ceramic for instance, that work quietly enough without the roller skates to allow more flexibility in wheel choices? Last edited by Micawber; 08-15-2012 at 04:01 PM.

08-25-2012, 08:54 PM	#343
Jimmy Superfly Drives: 2012 IBM 1SS L99/A6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 157	Hi Rudy, I have a question for you. I have been thinking about running winter tires on my stock SS wheels and getting a new set of wheels for my summer tires in the springtime. Am I crazy? I have the "roller-skates" on my brakes and I don't really want to buy a set of 20" wheels just for winter tires. Would a 275 rear winter tire be overkill? is there a better option for me? __________________ Ontario Camaro Club member 2012 IBM 1SS L99/A6 - JDP JLS Performance - Brembo Ridetech DSE BMR Prothane Spohn Hawk BTR LG CAI Michelin

08-29-2012, 03:31 AM	#347
Jimmy Superfly Drives: 2012 IBM 1SS L99/A6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 157	Thanks Rudy! __________________ Ontario Camaro Club member 2012 IBM 1SS L99/A6 - JDP JLS Performance - Brembo Ridetech DSE BMR Prothane Spohn Hawk BTR LG CAI Michelin

09-19-2012, 01:12 PM	#348
alanhurst Master Chief Drives: 2011 Camaro SS RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Shippensburg, PA Posts: 414 View My Garage	just ordred pirelli scorp ice and snow, you guys at the Tire Rack are great to deal with. Bring on the snow! __________________

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03-30-2012, 08:02 AM	#337
Marcus2025 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 1	Hello everyone. I have a 2010 2SS/RS. Does anyone have any recommendations of what cheap winter only wheels I could get that would fit over the Brembo's? Preferably 18's if possible. I plan on throwing the Blizzaks or Pirelli Scorpians on them. I was told that the stock 18 inch camaro wheels could fit over the brembos, but I am not sure. Luckily, here in Indianapolis this past winter we had the most mild winter I can ever remember. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

05-08-2012, 08:51 PM	#338
warren3537 Drives: 2019 Red Hot ZL1 1LE: 2012 RAM 2500 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DeRidder, LA Posts: 711	I was wondering what same size tire for 20x8 and 20x9, I got a set of SS rims which I plan on getting powder coated here soon and I don't plan on rotating the tires and I was looking at 255/45-20's, which goes with an 8 and 9 inch rim, all I need to know if this is do'able, I don't want to purchase 2 different tire sizes.

05-10-2012, 05:11 PM	#339
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	The front 24545R20 will fit a 8 and 9 inch wheel. Lots of folks running this setup for winter.

06-22-2012, 02:33 PM	#340
crashprime Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 171	Will most 19" clear the roller skate dampers? I'm trying to find a good winter setup, but Tire Rack only lists 20". If I go off the "winter package" page they have some ugly Elbrus 19"s but I don't even know if those will clear the brakes. I would just get a set of 20" winter's but... #1, they're gonna get salty, and #2 the rubber is way cheaper at 19" than 20".

08-27-2012, 04:18 PM	#344
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	Putting winter tires on you factory rims is a good option and lots of people do that allow you to put on a summer wheel that you like. You can run the 275 on the rear which works good or you can run a 245/45R20 both front and rim it fits on both rims fine.

08-28-2012, 10:19 AM	#346
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	Yes they will fit up to a 9 inch wide rim and your rear factory rims are 9 inches.

09-19-2012, 01:22 PM	#349
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	Thank you for your business!

10-04-2012, 05:00 PM	#350
JustBill74 Drives: 2010 Camaro LT RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ambler, PA Posts: 52	Just placed an order Rudy for some winter tires! Wanted to get in on the $50 Amex card! I did reference your name as well. Thanks for such an informative website making it easy for ANYONE to order tires for their cars without stressing.