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12-10-2017, 06:20 PM
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 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: British Columbia
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Downsizing wheels for Winter Tires
Hi all!
My 2010 2LT/RS is running the stock 20"s atm but I'm thinking of downsizing to some 17" rims for a winter tire setup and I wanted to know if a wheel of this spec: Size: 17x7.5 Bolt Pattern: 5x120 Offset: +40mm Hub Bore: 69.6mm would be fine/fit on my camaro? I'm planning to run the same size wheels/tires for the winter. Also if anyone could tell me what size tire would be best that would be extremely appreciated! |
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12-11-2017, 05:41 AM
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  Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Ontario, Canada
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I went with 18x7.5", +40mm offset with 225/60 tires and they fit just fine; I suspect a 17" wheel would also fit with the same offset.
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12-12-2017, 11:26 AM
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Drives: 2011 SS and 1988 Sport Coupe Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Virginia
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I am curious as to why you feel the need to go to a tire with a taller sidewall (hence smaller wheel).
Not criticizing your decision to do what you propose. Just trying to learn the reasoning that goes into it. |
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12-13-2017, 03:20 AM
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Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: British Columbia
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From the research I've done a bit through this forum, is it not better to downsize a wheel so you can get thicker tires which will help absorb the impact and make for a smoother ride? Correct me if I'm wrong. That and there's a great deal I found for the aforementioned rims.
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12-13-2017, 05:40 AM
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Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Ontario, Canada
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A taller sidewall will most certainly makes things more comfortable. A higher-profile tire will likely be cheaper too compared to a lower-profile, and since you're probably not driving your car that hard when it's real cold out you can get away with a "mushier" tire. Also, having a narrower tire is better for traction in snow if you drive in snow, so another reason to go with different (narrower) wheels.
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12-13-2017, 04:26 PM
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Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: British Columbia
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If I run 17s and a higher-profile tire, do you think it'll affect my ride height a lot coming down from a 20" with low profile all seasons? I was looking at maybe pairing it with Blizzak DM-V2s?
Also, thanks for the comments y'all. I really appreciate the help. |
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12-13-2017, 07:07 PM
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Drives: 2014 camaro convertible rs Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Defiance ohio
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I would go with the 17 or 18 keep in mind you need to go with a higher sidewall to keep the speed correct on your gauge I think tire rack has a chart to tell you the size you need to achieve this
I personally like the 17 with a bigger side wall for winter |
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12-14-2017, 06:40 AM
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Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Yes, the taller sidewall will squish more and so will reduce ride height slightly, although if you're wondering if you should go with 17" or 18" I would not even consider the difference in ride height between the two as it will be minimal; but I guess if you want max height you would go with 18".
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