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567234ta · 01-18-2011, 12:11 AM

What options do i have? i would like to get something wider mainly for a more agressive look. Is there a downside to doing this? Is it even possible to get a wider tire on the stock wheel?
2010 2ss rs

*Mindz* · 01-18-2011, 12:23 AM

You can go wider on the tires for a slightly larger contact patch and aggressive look if you want, but not by much. Once you get to the 305 and 315's, you will actually loose performance among other things because the contact patch will change from the tires being squished onto the wheel.

IIRC, 295 tires are about the maximum width you can go before people have started having issues. If you stay at 295 or below, there isn't a downside that I know of, except for maybe tire prices might jump a little.

567234ta · 01-18-2011, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

You can go wider on the tires for a slightly larger contact patch and aggressive look if you want, but not by much. Once you get to the 305 and 315's, you will actually loose performance among other things because the contact patch will change from the tires being squished onto the wheel.

IIRC, 295 tires are about the maximum width you can go before people have started having issues. If you stay at 295 or below, there isn't a downside that I know of, except for maybe tire prices might jump a little.

Great to know thank you.

mickss · 01-18-2011, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 567234ta

What options do i have? i would like to get something wider mainly for a more agressive look. Is there a downside to doing this? Is it even possible to get a wider tire on the stock wheel?
2010 2ss rs

Give this thread a little more time and someone is going to tell you that you can run a 315`s on stock rims. DON`T DO IT!

Here`s the link to that discussion, I`m sure one of those who believe it`s OK to run 315`s on stock rims will also respond to this thread too.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119170

567234ta · 01-19-2011, 03:15 PM

So if i have the rims widened to 10.5 i can run the 315's safely? they wont rub? has anyone done this?

Evotion · 01-19-2011, 06:56 PM

Im running 315's on an 11" wheel with no rubbing issues, closest it comes to rubbing is the inner liner but there is easily 3/4" to spare. I can't safely answer whether or not widening the wheel will make it possible since you would be changing the offset by widening it. Other people have had them widened though so do a search for it.

Jcobra · 01-19-2011, 07:09 PM

What's the proper side wall to go with a 295/??/20?

*Mindz* · 01-19-2011, 08:24 PM

There's a sticky up top from Nineball who has a table to figure out what size tires you want.

@567234ta, I am have 315/25/22's on my car with no issues and no fabrication at all. My car is also lowered, still with no issues.

567234ta · 01-21-2011, 12:20 PM

Okay great, i know a place that does a great job at widening the wheels. Mindz- your car looks awesome!!

jhmurphy · 01-21-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jcobra

What's the proper side wall to go with a 295/??/20?

I am running Pirelli 295/40ZR20 on stock rims and they look and perform great!!!

*Mindz* · 01-21-2011, 07:43 PM

Thanks 567234ta!

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Originally Posted by Nine Ball

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

Here you go if you're looking to retain the same height as the stock wheels/tires. This is the recommended tire sizes.

Jcobra · 01-21-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jhmurphy

I am running Pirelli 295/40ZR20 on stock rims and they look and perform great!!!

Can you post some pics.

jhmurphy · 01-22-2011, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Jcobra

Can you post some pics.

Sure here you go.

peter b · 01-23-2011, 02:50 PM

I need a tire for the drags that I can also run on the street. Im hopping for 10 to 10.5 inch width. Any suggestions? I want to stay with stock rims if possible

01-18-2011, 12:11 AM	#1
567234ta Drives: 1996 gmc ecsb 408 ci SC 4l80e Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: sallisaw ok Posts: 84	Wider rear tires? What options do i have? i would like to get something wider mainly for a more agressive look. Is there a downside to doing this? Is it even possible to get a wider tire on the stock wheel? 2010 2ss rs

01-18-2011, 12:23 AM	#2
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	You can go wider on the tires for a slightly larger contact patch and aggressive look if you want, but not by much. Once you get to the 305 and 315's, you will actually loose performance among other things because the contact patch will change from the tires being squished onto the wheel. IIRC, 295 tires are about the maximum width you can go before people have started having issues. If you stay at 295 or below, there isn't a downside that I know of, except for maybe tire prices might jump a little. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

01-19-2011, 08:24 PM	#8
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	There's a sticky up top from Nineball who has a table to figure out what size tires you want. @567234ta, I am have 315/25/22's on my car with no issues and no fabrication at all. My car is also lowered, still with no issues. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

01-23-2011, 02:50 PM	#14
peter b Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss, blown Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: costa mesa, ca Posts: 10	wider tires I need a tire for the drags that I can also run on the street. Im hopping for 10 to 10.5 inch width. Any suggestions? I want to stay with stock rims if possible

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567234ta Drives: 1996 gmc ecsb 408 ci SC 4l80e Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: sallisaw ok Posts: 84	So if i have the rims widened to 10.5 i can run the 315's safely? they wont rub? has anyone done this?

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Evotion Warehouse 13 Survivor!!!! Drives: '13 ZL1 - 69' Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 802 View My Garage	Im running 315's on an 11" wheel with no rubbing issues, closest it comes to rubbing is the inner liner but there is easily 3/4" to spare. I can't safely answer whether or not widening the wheel will make it possible since you would be changing the offset by widening it. Other people have had them widened though so do a search for it.

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567234ta Drives: 1996 gmc ecsb 408 ci SC 4l80e Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: sallisaw ok Posts: 84	Okay great, i know a place that does a great job at widening the wheels. Mindz- your car looks awesome!!