Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R 305/30R-19 (new size) Discussion Thread - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

fzss · 08-16-2016, 02:41 PM

Order placed. Estimated availability is 08/20/16... we'll see how long till I receive them. In the meanwhile, I've rotated my set of 285/35R-19 from front to back and left to right for an event this weekend at El Toro.

Cornercarver · 08-16-2016, 11:51 PM

You shouldn't have any issues with that fitment. As Nilfinite said I run an 18x12 with 0 fitment or rubbing issues.

Before now I ran 305x20" Hankook R-S3's on ZL1 replicas. That combo did rub the fenders a little. I pulled them by hand and added max negative camber and the rub disappeared. I would bet the 305 RE71 is shorter than the 28.5" tall Hankooks which pretty much removes any worries I would have about rubbing

1lehunter · 08-17-2016, 06:13 PM

FZSS, I have the same fs01 1le offset and measured the Clearence between the strut and tire bulg ( widest part or the tire) 1/2 inch all day long. Neg 2.3 camber FS
I'm going to do the same next year, 71's are the shit!
Put on my 32mm bar today from you know who? Lol

fzss · 08-17-2016, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1lehunter

FZSS, I have the same fs01 1le offset and measured the Clearence between the strut and tire bulg ( widest part or the tire) 1/2 inch all day long. Neg 2.3 camber FS
I'm going to do the same next year, 71's are the shit!
Put on my 32mm bar today from you know who? Lol

Awesome. Good to know. Wow -2.3 that's impressive. I can only manage to dial it down to -1.4 up front.

clarkkent · 08-18-2016, 07:42 PM

I think you need camber bolts or camber plates to get that much camber (I have plates and am at -2.3, 7 caster)

fzss · 08-18-2016, 08:35 PM

Tires are in! Cannot wait to get them mounted! Will post a comparison of these against the 285/35R-19s after the next event!

fzss · 08-18-2016, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by clarkkent

I think you need camber bolts or camber plates to get that much camber (I have plates and am at -2.3, 7 caster)

My next step will definitely be a set of coilovers and camber plates. Especially to stay competitive in CAM-C.

nilfinite · 08-18-2016, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by fzss

Awesome. Good to know. Wow -2.3 that's impressive. I can only manage to dial it down to -1.4 up front.

Try finding a motorsports-dedicated shop. They should be able to find more camber. The top slot on the 1LE is slotted to get more camber.

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Originally Posted by fzss

Tires are in! Cannot wait to get them mounted! Will post a comparison of these against the 285/35R-19s after the next event!

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! The extra rubber and shorter gearing should be a good improvement over the 285s.

fzss · 08-19-2016, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by nilfinite

Try finding a motorsports-dedicated shop. They should be able to find more camber. The top slot on the 1LE is slotted to get more camber.

I unfortunately don't have a 1LE. :-/ It's a stock 2013 1SS suspension with BMR front/rear sway, BMR 1.25" springs, and 3.91 gears.

nilfinite · 08-19-2016, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fzss

I unfortunately don't have a 1LE. :-/ It's a stock 2013 1SS suspension with BMR front/rear sway, BMR 1.25" springs, and 3.91 gears.

Gotcha! Your plan to get coilovers and camber plates sound like a good idea.

If I could also make a suggestion. Since you have the 3.91 gears. What about turning your car into a 1LE and running in FS? You need just one 1LE sway bar, the stock SS springs (same as 1LE) and 1LE-based wheels. Sounds like you already have the right wheels. Much cheaper to max out a FS setup for AX than a CAM setup!

Here is some info on F-Street rules. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=431921

fzss · 08-19-2016, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nilfinite

Gotcha! Your plan to get coilovers and camber plates sound like a good idea.

If I could also make a suggestion. Since you have the 3.91 gears. What about turning your car into a 1LE and running in FS? You need just one 1LE sway bar, the stock SS springs (same as 1LE) and 1LE-based wheels. Much cheaper to max out a FS setup than CAM setup!

Wouldn't I also need the TR6060-MM6 to be a true 1LE in FS? Anyways, CAM is just such a fun class and I don't like to be bound by too many rules. I don't need to be #1, but as long as I can hang in there with the best, I'm having fun.

I should have also mentioned that my car is pushing close to 500 rwhp with cam/headers/intake/etc.

nilfinite · 08-19-2016, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fzss

Wouldn't I also need the TR6060-MM6 to be a true 1LE in FS? Anyways, CAM is just such a fun class and I don't like to be bound by too many rules. I don't need to be #1, but as long as I can hang in there with the best, I'm having fun.

I should have also mentioned that my car is pushing close to 500 rwhp with cam/headers/intake/etc.

Ahhhh gotcha. Well THAT makes a big difference!

CAM is a super fun class. Really awesome to see a bunch of american muscle cars driving around. Good stuff.

RKeeton · 08-20-2016, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by fzss

Tires are in! Cannot wait to get them mounted! Will post a comparison of these against the 285/35R-19s after the next event!

I would like to know if the treadwear rating says 200 on your tires. Tire Rack says "pending" on the website.
Thanks,
Randy

fzss · 08-20-2016, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RKeeton

I would like to know if the treadwear rating says 200 on your tires. Tire Rack says "pending" on the website.
Thanks,
Randy

08-18-2016, 07:42 PM	#19
clarkkent Drives: 2013 2SS (sold) Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 602	I think you need camber bolts or camber plates to get that much camber (I have plates and am at -2.3, 7 caster) __________________ Track Parts/Stock Parts Part Out http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=515534

08-16-2016, 02:41 PM	#15
fzss Drives: 2013 SS Camaro Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 50	Order placed. Estimated availability is 08/20/16... we'll see how long till I receive them. In the meanwhile, I've rotated my set of 285/35R-19 from front to back and left to right for an event this weekend at El Toro.

08-16-2016, 11:51 PM	#16
Cornercarver Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Kansas City Posts: 83 View My Garage	You shouldn't have any issues with that fitment. As Nilfinite said I run an 18x12 with 0 fitment or rubbing issues. Before now I ran 305x20" Hankook R-S3's on ZL1 replicas. That combo did rub the fenders a little. I pulled them by hand and added max negative camber and the rub disappeared. I would bet the 305 RE71 is shorter than the 28.5" tall Hankooks which pretty much removes any worries I would have about rubbing

08-17-2016, 06:13 PM	#17
1lehunter Drives: 2013 1le 2ss rs black Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: North Java Posts: 90	FZSS, I have the same fs01 1le offset and measured the Clearence between the strut and tire bulg ( widest part or the tire) 1/2 inch all day long. Neg 2.3 camber FS I'm going to do the same next year, 71's are the shit! Put on my 32mm bar today from you know who? Lol

08-18-2016, 08:35 PM	#20
fzss Drives: 2013 SS Camaro Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 50	Tires are in! Cannot wait to get them mounted! Will post a comparison of these against the 285/35R-19s after the next event!