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LS1 Fun · 05-20-2013, 12:11 PM

It seems everyone goes with 18" wheels for drag setups, but has anyone tried fitting 17's in the rear? Does anyone know if they will work? Not too familiar with fitting wheels on these cars, so any help is appreciated! Gotta start somewhere...

Sven59 · 05-20-2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LS1 Fun

It seems everyone goes with 18" wheels for drag setups, but has anyone tried fitting 17's in the rear? Does anyone know if they will work? Not too familiar with fitting wheels on these cars, so any help is appreciated! Gotta start somewhere...

I haven't heard of anyone, eventually you won't be able to fit them over the brakes.

HDRDTD · 05-20-2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LS1 Fun

It seems everyone goes with 18" wheels for drag setups, but has anyone tried fitting 17's in the rear? Does anyone know if they will work? Not too familiar with fitting wheels on these cars, so any help is appreciated! Gotta start somewhere...

What's on the COPO?

Sven59 · 05-20-2013, 12:52 PM

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What's on the COPO?

Copo has 15" but different brakes.

THR ZL1 #1 · 05-20-2013, 12:56 PM

Rear rotor just like the SS is 14.4" in diameter . . .

Sven59 · 05-20-2013, 12:57 PM

The front rotos are 14.6" and when you add the calipers I don't think you could fit 17's. How much space do the guys running 18's have?

LS1 Fun · 05-20-2013, 01:09 PM

I have searched and read you can fit 17's on the V2 as long as the wheels are made to fit the brembo calipers. Just wanted to see if there was anyone actually doing it for the ZL1. Also, I am just concerned with the rears. I think the front brakes will definitely be too big to fit.

blazzin1 · 05-20-2013, 01:13 PM

Yes, you can fit 17" Wheels on a ZL1. But just like the SS, only a couple wheels from a select few manufacturers will work. Weld RT-S Wheels, Bogart Racing Wheels, and CCW wheels are about all that will fit, and you have to get their specific sizes/offsets made for the 5th Gen Camaro. You may also need to modify your lower control arms or buy aftermarket BMR arms. Not sure about the ZL1, but on the SS, you have to clamp back the emergency brake cables and remove the "rollerskates" from the front brake pads.

Here's a ZL1 sporting 17" Weld RT-S wheels front and back.

Sven59 · 05-20-2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sven59

The front rotos are 14.6" and when you add the calipers I don't think you could fit 17's. How much space do the guys running 18's have?

The rears are 14.4"

LS1 Fun · 05-20-2013, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

Yes, you can fit 17" Wheels on a ZL1. But just like the SS, only a couple wheels from a select few manufacturers will work. Weld RT-S Wheels, Bogart Racing Wheels, and CCW wheels are about all that will fit, and you have to get their specific sizes/offsets made for the 5th Gen Camaro. You may also need to modify your lower control arms or buy aftermarket BMR arms. Not sure about the ZL1, but on the SS, you have to clamp back the emergency brake cables and remove the "rollerskates" from the front brake pads.

Here's a ZL1 sporting 17" Weld RT-S wheels front and back.

Thanks blazzin. The RTS's are actually the wheels I was looking at. Just wanted to see if it would be possible to use them on both my ZL1 and my 4th gen as drag wheels. It would be an easy swap!

blazzin1 · 05-20-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LS1 Fun

Thanks blazzin. The RTS's are actually the wheels I was looking at. Just wanted to see if it would be possible to use them on both my ZL1 and my 4th gen as drag wheels. It would be an easy swap!

I would assume very different offsets from 4th Gen to 5th Gen. Also, the bolt pattern is ever so slightly different, but that shouldn't stop you. But the offsets will.

LS1 Fun · 05-20-2013, 07:28 PM

17 x 10 RT-S rears and 295.45.17 tires will fit the CTS-V, but they need to be custom made. As you can see in this thread, the calipers fit but it is pretty close!

Vroom_vroom · 05-20-2013, 07:34 PM

That looks pretty mean the way the brakes fill the wheel!

Trackman · 05-20-2013, 07:56 PM

I have had 17" Welds on my Z. Looks like the LCA will have to be modded or replaced to make proper clearance on hard launches. The vertical bolt that attaches the stabilizer bar may also be close to touching on hard launches.
Fronts fit on fine.

05-20-2013, 12:57 PM	#6
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,387	The front rotos are 14.6" and when you add the calipers I don't think you could fit 17's. How much space do the guys running 18's have? __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

05-20-2013, 01:09 PM	#7
LS1 Fun Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CA, USA Posts: 128	I have searched and read you can fit 17's on the V2 as long as the wheels are made to fit the brembo calipers. Just wanted to see if there was anyone actually doing it for the ZL1. Also, I am just concerned with the rears. I think the front brakes will definitely be too big to fit. __________________ 1974 Cadillac Coupe DeVille 2002 Camaro Z28 A4 \| 10.80 @ 131 \| 383ci, D1SC, 4L80E, 9" 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6 \| 12.62 @ 113 \| Stock SOLD 2017 Lexus GS350F*

05-20-2013, 01:13 PM	#8
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	Yes, you can fit 17" Wheels on a ZL1. But just like the SS, only a couple wheels from a select few manufacturers will work. Weld RT-S Wheels, Bogart Racing Wheels, and CCW wheels are about all that will fit, and you have to get their specific sizes/offsets made for the 5th Gen Camaro. You may also need to modify your lower control arms or buy aftermarket BMR arms. Not sure about the ZL1, but on the SS, you have to clamp back the emergency brake cables and remove the "rollerskates" from the front brake pads. Here's a ZL1 sporting 17" Weld RT-S wheels front and back. Attached Images

05-20-2013, 07:28 PM	#12
LS1 Fun Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CA, USA Posts: 128	17 x 10 RT-S rears and 295.45.17 tires will fit the CTS-V, but they need to be custom made. As you can see in this thread, the calipers fit but it is pretty close! __________________ 1974 Cadillac Coupe DeVille 2002 Camaro Z28 A4 \| 10.80 @ 131 \| 383ci, D1SC, 4L80E, 9" 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6 \| 12.62 @ 113 \| Stock SOLD 2017 Lexus GS350F*

05-20-2013, 07:34 PM	#13
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	That looks pretty mean the way the brakes fill the wheel! __________________ ______ If you don't stop how can they give you a ticket?-The Big Tuna___ '12 1Ls Camaro; Slp loud mouth I\|maganflow x-pipe\|Injen long ram intake\|brembo brake upgrade\| russell s.s. lines\|2LT polished 19's\|billet 5mm spacers\|tinted tail lights&markers\|pdmi\|billet c. can\| '13 Avenger R/T '77 T/A 6.6;, draining my wallet.

05-20-2013, 12:11 PM	#1
LS1 Fun Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CA, USA Posts: 128	17" wheels on ZL1 It seems everyone goes with 18" wheels for drag setups, but has anyone tried fitting 17's in the rear? Does anyone know if they will work? Not too familiar with fitting wheels on these cars, so any help is appreciated! Gotta start somewhere... __________________ 1974 Cadillac Coupe DeVille 2002 Camaro Z28 A4 \| 10.80 @ 131 \| 383ci, D1SC, 4L80E, 9" 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6 \| 12.62 @ 113 \| Stock SOLD 2017 Lexus GS350F*

05-20-2013, 12:56 PM	#5
THR ZL1 #1 Perma Grinning Drives: 2012 Tom Henry Racing ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Schaumburg, IL Posts: 452	Rear rotor just like the SS is 14.4" in diameter . . .

05-20-2013, 07:56 PM	#14
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,409	I have had 17" Welds on my Z. Looks like the LCA will have to be modded or replaced to make proper clearance on hard launches. The vertical bolt that attaches the stabilizer bar may also be close to touching on hard launches. Fronts fit on fine.