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Old 11-16-2014, 12:08 AM   #15
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I'm just saying mine don't and haven't, 295/35/20 up front and 315/35/20 in the back. Lowered on the PFADT springs (now known as the APEX springs). Most people with the combo have not had an issue. I've seen that guys pics and I wonder myself why his does hit.


Here is of vid of me on track with those tires, lowered and you can see it doesn't come close...

exactly the results I want to see. have had these tires on my zl1 since Jan. and haven't had one clearance issue. I really want to lower this thing. but want to know all the cons before I spend the money. if you do not mind. could you put up a few lowered photos?
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Old 11-16-2014, 01:46 AM   #16
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if you do not mind. could you put up a few lowered photos?
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You'll prob like this thread too, but they mostly have stock tires: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=369187

That's the best I can do for you right now, I'm out of town until next weekend and the dealership has my ride while I'm out of town to address the supercharger rattle. And I just noticed but from all my pics, apparently I like the passenger side of my car best lol.

Just remember the most important step of getting it lowered is getting the alignment done as well.
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Old 11-16-2014, 06:29 PM   #17
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car looks great. believe thats what I want.
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Old 11-17-2014, 02:41 PM   #18
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You shouldn't have any issues in the rear, but the fronts with 295 can touch in the right circumstances. Camber has a lot to do with it. You can definitely run them with the right camber and/or a light fender roll up front.

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Old 11-17-2014, 07:22 PM   #19
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You shouldn't have any issues in the rear, but the fronts with 295 can touch in the right circumstances. Camber has a lot to do with it. You can definitely run them with the right camber and/or a light fender roll up front.

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How much camber would you recommend to steer clear of issues?
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Old 12-01-2014, 05:53 PM   #20
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How much camber would you recommend to steer clear of issues?
Same question here.

Tyler, do you have a recommended camber number in mind that would allow MPSS 295/35/20 fronts to survive on the street (i.e. non-track use) without damage?

ETA: Let's assume stock height and suspension.
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Old 12-02-2014, 07:48 PM   #21
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You guys do know that Michelin makes a 12 in. wide P295 and one that 11.6 wide right ? The 105Y XL K1 Ferrari is 12 in. wide . The 101Y SL K1 Ferrari are 11.6 wide . Just so you guys know so buyer be ware if you are putting on the front .
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Old 12-02-2014, 08:30 PM   #22
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You guys do know that Michelin makes a 12 in. wide P295 and one that 11.6 wide right ? The 105Y XL K1 Ferrari is 12 in. wide . The 101Y SL K1 Ferrari are 11.6 wide . Just so you guys know so buyer be ware if you are putting on the front .
That's tread width. Not overall width.
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Old 12-03-2014, 07:05 PM   #23
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Did you see the pic where Vroom cut his tire at ? Its right on the outer edge of the tread .Now if he has the 12 wide treaded tire on his car it could be that all that need to clear that finder lip would have been 11.6 wide tire treaded tire. Just something to think about .
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Old 12-03-2014, 08:18 PM   #24
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Yeah that's actually a good point and one to note as there are actually 3 different 295/35/20 Michelin PSS tires to choose from. That said I have the K1's that are rated at 105Y which is the wider tread width still.

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