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coolman · 07-15-2009, 11:51 PM

wow! you guy are going to run thease wonderful cars in bad weather. I thought I was crazy. Well ,I guess they better start a fourm just for crashed cars.

Sinergy · 07-16-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by coolman

Well ,I guess they better start a fourm just for crashed cars.

Somebody already did. I've got a 4X4 for when I see more than 6" of snow on the ground, but why shouldn't I expect the ability to have all season tires available?

CamaroSS24 · 07-16-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by coolman

wow! you guy are going to run thease wonderful cars in bad weather. I thought I was crazy. Well ,I guess they better start a fourm just for crashed cars.

I thought this was the forum for crashed Camaros? Did you see that black SS? Ouch! I bought the best ice tires that I could find for 19" rims. I used to drive a V-8 thunderbird all winter & never crashed. And that thing didn't have all the technology that the Camaro has, nor the ideal weight distribution, bigger wheels (or power obviously). Regardless, I am scrambling to get the wife a new SUV so I can drive the old Exploder when its really crappy out.

GOLDDOG · 07-16-2009, 01:25 PM

I talked to Dave at Newman Chevy and he stated that on the LT/RS the RS is just an appearance package. 18" or 19" OEM's will cause no problems. This was also backed up by two other dealers.

Doc · 07-16-2009, 02:37 PM

The RS package is HID headlights with halos, special rims, darker tail lights, and I believe a rear spoiler for those cars that don't already have it. It has nothing to do with the brakes, wheel hub or any suspension components.

GOLDDOG · 07-16-2009, 03:04 PM

OUR72GTO · 07-16-2009, 08:06 PM

Doc...... I suggest you see what Hylton posted last winter. (with diagrams)

When the RS is added to the LT Apparently the car gets SS Hubs. The rear offset changes due to this.

If you dig a little deeper you will also find out the 21's for the 2LT also have a different spec wheel than the 21's that are supplied with the SS.

Dealers will be the very last source of hard information on this car.

Old Timer · 07-17-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by GOLDDOG

I want to buy a set of 18 or 19 inch wheels to swap out my 2LT/RS 20's during the winter. I read numerous threads regarding this, but is anyone 100% sure the the 18 or 19 OEM will work? I dont see why they shouldn't but not sure.

I am not sure, but, the problem would be, are the brakes the same, if not, interference would be the concern.

Doc · 07-17-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by OUR72GTO

Doc...... I suggest you see what Hylton posted last winter. (with diagrams)

When the RS is added to the LT Apparently the car gets SS Hubs. The rear offset changes due to this.

If you dig a little deeper you will also find out the 21's for the 2LT also have a different spec wheel than the 21's that are supplied with the SS.

Dealers will be the very last source of hard information on this car.

Interesting. Thanks for the update on the LT cars. Didn't know that since I ordered the SS.

OUR72GTO · 07-17-2009, 01:14 PM

Offset .......................nothing to do with brakes.

Only an autocross "test " will confirm.

Sir Nuke · 07-19-2009, 06:12 PM

Has ANYONE that has an RS or an SS with factory 20's gone so far as to measure and post the demintions (offset or backspaceing) of our wheels? once we know this, we can chase down aftermarket wheels that will or should fit.

GOLDDOG · 07-20-2009, 09:52 AM

I received my set of 19's and put them on the backs. Absolutely no issues whats so ever. When I put the first one on the back right, I compared it to the 20 on the left and it is dead identical in placement. No clearance issues. The true test will be the drive later on.

07-16-2009, 01:25 PM	#18
GOLDDOG Drives: 2010 2LT/RS & 08 JSB Corvette Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 275	I talked to Dave at Newman Chevy and he stated that on the LT/RS the RS is just an appearance package. 18" or 19" OEM's will cause no problems. This was also backed up by two other dealers. __________________

07-16-2009, 02:37 PM	#19
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	The RS package is HID headlights with halos, special rims, darker tail lights, and I believe a rear spoiler for those cars that don't already have it. It has nothing to do with the brakes, wheel hub or any suspension components. __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

07-16-2009, 03:04 PM	#20
GOLDDOG Drives: 2010 2LT/RS & 08 JSB Corvette Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 275	__________________

07-16-2009, 08:06 PM	#21
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,673	Doc...... I suggest you see what Hylton posted last winter. (with diagrams) When the RS is added to the LT Apparently the car gets SS Hubs. The rear offset changes due to this. If you dig a little deeper you will also find out the 21's for the 2LT also have a different spec wheel than the 21's that are supplied with the SS. Dealers will be the very last source of hard information on this car. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

07-17-2009, 01:14 PM	#24
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,673	Offset .......................nothing to do with brakes. Only an autocross "test " will confirm. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

07-15-2009, 11:51 PM	#15
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	wow! you guy are going to run thease wonderful cars in bad weather. I thought I was crazy. Well ,I guess they better start a fourm just for crashed cars.

07-19-2009, 06:12 PM	#25
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,706 View My Garage	Has ANYONE that has an RS or an SS with factory 20's gone so far as to measure and post the demintions (offset or backspaceing) of our wheels? once we know this, we can chase down aftermarket wheels that will or should fit. __________________

07-20-2009, 09:52 AM	#26
GOLDDOG Drives: 2010 2LT/RS & 08 JSB Corvette Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 275	I received my set of 19's and put them on the backs. Absolutely no issues whats so ever. When I put the first one on the back right, I compared it to the 20 on the left and it is dead identical in placement. No clearance issues. The true test will be the drive later on. __________________

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