Widest tires you can fit on the stock 20's? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Deutsch · 03-23-2012, 10:39 PM

Hi Team,
I guess my question is....what is the largest size(width) tire i can fit on the stock 20? I would like some 305 or 315 on the rear. Is that possible? And can this damage the vehicle?

mikeyroche · 03-23-2012, 10:41 PM

I inquired about going wider as I was looking at many other types of tires such as the Pilot Super Sports... and I was told 255 Front and 285 Rear was as wide as I should go in any tire brand

10BlkSS · 03-24-2012, 11:15 AM

Isnt the idea to put as small a tire on and streach it to the rim for best performance though? Why you you want a wobbly sidewall?

ketel0ne · 03-24-2012, 01:37 PM

Recommended 20" tires for 2010 Camaro
245/45-20 = 28.7" tall, 8.0-8.5 wheel
255/45-20 = 29.0" tall, 8.0-8.5 wheel
265/40-20 = 28.4" tall, 8.5-9.0 wheel
275/40-20 = 28.7" tall, 9.0-9.5 wheel
285/40-20 = 28.9" tall, 9.0-10.0 wheel
295/35-20 = 28.1" tall, 9.5-10.5 wheel
305/35-20 = 28.4" tall, 10.0-10.5 wheel
315/35-20 = 28.7" tall, 10.5-11.0 wheel

IROCanSS · 03-24-2012, 01:44 PM

ANOTHER one of these threads?!?!

Does no one

anymore? Hell, you probably wouldn't have to. There are probably 3 threads on page one of the "tire/wheel" section titled "how wide of a tire..."

on this idea as well.

The tires MADE for these wheels are 245 (f), 275 (r).... THOSE ARE THE TIRE SIZES.

You want bigger tires, GET BIGGER WHEELS!!! You are a danger to yourself and everyone else on the road when stretch/squeeze tires on a wheel they aren't meant for.

When you buy shoes, do you buy your size or just say... Eh, these look better... don't fit for shit but so what, I'll stretch them over my feet?

again.

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blazzin1 · 03-24-2012, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IROCanSS

ANOTHER one of these threads?!?!

Does no one

anymore? Hell, you probably wouldn't have to. There are probably 3 threads on page one of the "tire/wheel" section titled "how wide of a tire..."

on this idea as well.

The tires MADE for these wheels are 245 (f), 275 (r).... THOSE ARE THE TIRE SIZES.

You want bigger tires, GET BIGGER WHEELS!!! You are a danger to yourself and everyone else on the road when stretch/squeeze tires on a wheel they aren't meant for.

When you buy shoes, do you buy your size or just say... Eh, these look better... don't fit for shit but so what, I'll stretch them over my feet?

again.

Sent while on baby duty.... please sleep

IROCanSS · 03-24-2012, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazzin1

Another one just popped up. Same EXACT question, different user!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211691

here is a dude wanting to stretch 315s on the factory wheel!

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IROCanSS · 03-24-2012, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigtires

i know i'm gonna hear alot of crap for admitting this, but i ran 315 nitto drag radials on the stock rear wheels without ever a problem.
now i'm gonna hear some crap about this, so as a pre-emptive strike: i say you can kiss the fattest part of my

Thats nice... I'd love to see the wear pattern and how cupped they were. No one said it just couldn't be done... its just STUPID to do it. I am happy for you that you did not have a problem but you could... Like the tire could pop the bead from being over stressed and "squeezed" on the narrow wheel.

IROCanSS · 03-24-2012, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigtires

i'm over 1000 rwhp and never had any issues. i proclaim: the world is not flat.

Ok... 1000rwhp and you were too cheap to buy wheels that fit the tires.

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IROCanSS · 03-24-2012, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigtires

please refer to post #8 ..................i use the stock wheels and 315 tires for a sleeper look

No where in post 8 does it say anything about a sleeper.

Listen pal, you'll never convince me this is a good idea just because you did it. It's a bad idea, period. I can't believe you found a shop that would squeeze them on.

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Asquarecan · 03-24-2012, 09:55 PM

I am running 285, but I would not go any wider then that.

Sebastian · 03-25-2012, 02:45 AM

why take a risk? buy bigger wheels and bigger tires. think about the danger to others, if you loose a tire during driving on highway. this is not a cheat korean car, so take cash in hand and do it properly. enough wheels in bigger size available.

Sebastian · 03-25-2012, 02:46 AM

in addition: we have enough guys here that do the same. u can always find them on the left and right from the street, kicking the hell out of their cars as they lost a backtire.

halo8hkk · 03-25-2012, 09:41 AM

I run 295 invos with no problem. I'm not sure if I would go any larger though.

03-23-2012, 10:39 PM	#1
Deutsch Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Yellow w/ Stripes Join Date: May 2011 Location: Miami Florida Posts: 6	Widest tires you can fit on the stock 20's? Hi Team, I guess my question is....what is the largest size(width) tire i can fit on the stock 20? I would like some 305 or 315 on the rear. Is that possible? And can this damage the vehicle?

03-23-2012, 10:41 PM	#2
mikeyroche Drives: 2011 VR Camaro 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 576 View My Garage	I inquired about going wider as I was looking at many other types of tires such as the Pilot Super Sports... and I was told 255 Front and 285 Rear was as wide as I should go in any tire brand __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS with RS - K&N Typhoon CAI, Borla Atak Exhaust, Hawk Performance Ceramic Pads, SLP 'SS' Front Grille Emblem, Blue LED interior lighting, Camaro Victory Red Seatbelt Harness pads NEXT - Corvette LS3 Victory Red Fuel Rail Covers(Awaiting Installation), Window Tinting, Custom Leather Interior.

03-24-2012, 11:15 AM	#3
10BlkSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Grand Island NY Posts: 248	Isnt the idea to put as small a tire on and streach it to the rim for best performance though? Why you you want a wobbly sidewall? __________________ Maxima SE (Traded) Camaro SS Hummer H3

03-25-2012, 09:41 AM	#14
halo8hkk Drives: 2000 Z28. 2010 1SS IMB. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,081	I run 295 invos with no problem. I'm not sure if I would go any larger though. __________________ 1990 RS = First Car -SOLD 2000 Z28 = SOLD 2010 1SS/RS = Mysstique Whipple Supercharger Dyno= 618hp 555tq at the wheels IMB Silver Stripes VIN#44025 Born: 9/9/09 Delivered: 9/28/09

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ketel0ne Drives: Used to have 2010 SGM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charles Town, WV Posts: 1,314 View My Garage	Recommended 20" tires for 2010 Camaro 245/45-20 = 28.7" tall, 8.0-8.5 wheel 255/45-20 = 29.0" tall, 8.0-8.5 wheel 265/40-20 = 28.4" tall, 8.5-9.0 wheel 275/40-20 = 28.7" tall, 9.0-9.5 wheel 285/40-20 = 28.9" tall, 9.0-10.0 wheel 295/35-20 = 28.1" tall, 9.5-10.5 wheel 305/35-20 = 28.4" tall, 10.0-10.5 wheel 315/35-20 = 28.7" tall, 10.5-11.0 wheel

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IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	ANOTHER one of these threads?!?! Does no one anymore? Hell, you probably wouldn't have to. There are probably 3 threads on page one of the "tire/wheel" section titled "how wide of a tire..." on this idea as well. The tires MADE for these wheels are 245 (f), 275 (r).... THOSE ARE THE TIRE SIZES. You want bigger tires, GET BIGGER WHEELS!!! You are a danger to yourself and everyone else on the road when stretch/squeeze tires on a wheel they aren't meant for. When you buy shoes, do you buy your size or just say... Eh, these look better... don't fit for shit but so what, I'll stretch them over my feet? again. Sent while on baby duty.... please sleep

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Asquarecan Drives: 2011 2ss Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 27	I am running 285, but I would not go any wider then that.

03-25-2012, 02:45 AM	#12
Sebastian Drives: Camaro 2011, 6.2L 2SS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 300 View My Garage	why take a risk? buy bigger wheels and bigger tires. think about the danger to others, if you loose a tire during driving on highway. this is not a cheat korean car, so take cash in hand and do it properly. enough wheels in bigger size available.

03-25-2012, 02:46 AM	#13
Sebastian Drives: Camaro 2011, 6.2L 2SS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 300 View My Garage	in addition: we have enough guys here that do the same. u can always find them on the left and right from the street, kicking the hell out of their cars as they lost a backtire.