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SS Performance · 10-15-2018, 07:10 PM

I'm starting to think about my next set of tires. I currently run (for the track) NT01 285/35-20's.

I was thinking about going to a slightly wider tire, hoping for a little more traction. I'm staying with the OE wheels.

I saw some older threads about running 305's but haven't seen anything recent on the subject.

Any input would be appreciated.

gajagfan · 10-16-2018, 08:37 AM

I think you will find that the 10 inch front rim is to narrow for a 305 tire.

Matty Ice · 10-16-2018, 09:46 AM

I have been curious on this too. According to Tire Rack the PS4 lists a 10.5" minimum wheel width, would that 1/2" really matter? Was planning on calling the rack but I am not ready to buy till spring.

its a syn · 10-16-2018, 09:59 AM

Your perfamce of the tires would be comprimised. The sidewall would be rolled in, just what you don't want at the track. It would be hard to find a store to mount them, just for warranty sake.

LS/V6 · 10-18-2018, 08:58 PM

I bought my Car and it has 305 on the rear. handles just fine for me. I have not taken to the track yet though. Here are some pics of the looks. Of coarse i'm assuming you have the black wheels for it? (This is a

question for sure)

AG1LE · 10-18-2018, 09:52 PM

325 square with OEM Z/28 wheels

bkevind · 10-18-2018, 09:53 PM

I'm going down this road too for track use, not sure yet what wheels / tires or size yet, but basically, as big as can reasonably fit on an 18 or 19x?? wheels.

Will be making some calls tomorrow to pick the brains of some folks that have first hand experience with the gen5 and know how to spec the wheels properly etc.

Scotty D · 10-19-2018, 11:31 AM

Today about 20mins ago .. I had installed nitto NT555 G2 295/35/20 fronts & 305/35/20 rears!!

SS Performance · 10-19-2018, 04:08 PM

Thanks for the feed back.

I'm still hoping there is someone out there that has run this and can provide input based on their experiences.

zz430camaro · 10-19-2018, 06:33 PM

I have read you can get away with a 295-35 up front but have not tryed myself, 305 would probably not work.

bkevind · 10-19-2018, 06:49 PM

http://www.vorshlag.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8449

19x11 305 square no problem...I'm doing exactly this for this coming season of HPDE. They've run larger tires as well. There is a point at which you'll need (more) adjustable camber if you're going wide in the front.

SS Performance · 10-21-2018, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkevind

http://www.vorshlag.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8449

19x11 305 square no problem...I'm doing exactly this for this coming season of HPDE. They've run larger tires as well. There is a point at which you'll need (more) adjustable camber if you're going wide in the front.

Thanks for the link. There was a bunch of good info there,

Billy10mm · 10-22-2018, 08:31 AM

Yeah, I hadn't heard of vorshlag, but seems like they know which way is up.

BruHop · 11-09-2018, 08:01 PM

Does anybody know what offsets they got for those 19x11 Forgestar wheels.

10-15-2018, 07:10 PM	#1
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 749	305 Square anyone running them I'm starting to think about my next set of tires. I currently run (for the track) NT01 285/35-20's. I was thinking about going to a slightly wider tire, hoping for a little more traction. I'm staying with the OE wheels. I saw some older threads about running 305's but haven't seen anything recent on the subject. Any input would be appreciated. __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

10-16-2018, 09:59 AM	#4
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	Your perfamce of the tires would be comprimised. The sidewall would be rolled in, just what you don't want at the track. It would be hard to find a store to mount them, just for warranty sake. __________________

10-18-2018, 08:58 PM	#5
LS/V6 Drives: 2SS\RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Richmond-Texas Posts: 144	I bought my Car and it has 305 on the rear. handles just fine for me. I have not taken to the track yet though. Here are some pics of the looks. Of coarse i'm assuming you have the black wheels for it? (This is a question for sure) Attached Images __________________

10-19-2018, 04:08 PM	#9
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 749	Thanks for the feed back. I'm still hoping there is someone out there that has run this and can provide input based on their experiences. __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

10-22-2018, 08:31 AM	#13
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	Yeah, I hadn't heard of vorshlag, but seems like they know which way is up. __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come. Last edited by Billy10mm; 11-12-2018 at 07:40 PM.

10-16-2018, 08:37 AM	#2
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	I think you will find that the 10 inch front rim is to narrow for a 305 tire.

10-16-2018, 09:46 AM	#3
Matty Ice Drives: 2015 SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 537	I have been curious on this too. According to Tire Rack the PS4 lists a 10.5" minimum wheel width, would that 1/2" really matter? Was planning on calling the rack but I am not ready to buy till spring.

10-18-2018, 09:52 PM	#6
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,435	325 square with OEM Z/28 wheels

10-18-2018, 09:53 PM	#7
bkevind Drives: 2013 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Austin Posts: 555 View My Garage	I'm going down this road too for track use, not sure yet what wheels / tires or size yet, but basically, as big as can reasonably fit on an 18 or 19x?? wheels. Will be making some calls tomorrow to pick the brains of some folks that have first hand experience with the gen5 and know how to spec the wheels properly etc.

10-19-2018, 11:31 AM	#8
Scotty D Drives: 2014 1le 1SS CRMT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston mass Posts: 1,178	Today about 20mins ago .. I had installed nitto NT555 G2 295/35/20 fronts & 305/35/20 rears!!

10-19-2018, 06:33 PM	#10
zz430camaro Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,485	I have read you can get away with a 295-35 up front but have not tryed myself, 305 would probably not work.

10-19-2018, 06:49 PM	#11
bkevind Drives: 2013 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Austin Posts: 555 View My Garage	http://www.vorshlag.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8449 19x11 305 square no problem...I'm doing exactly this for this coming season of HPDE. They've run larger tires as well. There is a point at which you'll need (more) adjustable camber if you're going wide in the front.

11-09-2018, 08:01 PM	#14
BruHop Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE,RS,NPP,Recaros in SW Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 401	Does anybody know what offsets they got for those 19x11 Forgestar wheels.