Wheel Backspace Recommendations

[Deputy347k9]

Friends; I am currently running OEM 21" wheels on my 2014 Camaro. As we all know the 21" tires are pricey to say the least. I have also found the ride to be a little less quality than the 20". Besides unable to rotate these buggers I have decided I am going to build me a set of 20" wheels.

What I really would like is to have a set of the 1LE wheels like the picture I will add. And... I really want to have a "SQUARE SETUP" with all four wheels having the same backspace. Wheels that I can mount 245/40/20 tires.

What wheel specs would you folks that are much more well versed with this than I use?

Wheels 20"
Width ?

Backspace ?
Tires 245/40/20

My thanks, Larry

[Sir Nuke]

actually...….go with a 20 x 9....with a 40mm offset (stock configuration for SS's) and run the 275/40's puts a little more meat on the ground and fits like a champ. ran this SQUARED SET-UP for a long time.

[Deputy347k9]

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

actually...….go with a 20 x 9....with a 40mm offset (stock configuration for SS's) and run the 275/40's puts a little more meat on the ground and fits like a champ. ran this SQUARED SET-UP for a long time.

Thank you very much for the response and most valued advise! I will now start looking for a set of 20" OEM black wheels. Larry

[Apex Wheels]

If you want to run a 245 width tire, stick to a 20x9" with something between a +20mm offset and a +35mm. Anything greater than that will be pretty tucked in.

If you want to run a 275 width tire, you really should run a wider wheel. 275 on a 9" wide is a waste as the outer edges won't even be touching the pavement. It is a much better fit for a 9.5" or even 10" wide wheel, both of which can fit the front or rear and be rotated no problem.

- Cory

[Deputy347k9]

Originally Posted by APEXRaceParts

If you want to run a 245 width tire, stick to a 20x9" with something between a +20mm offset and a +35mm. Anything greater than that will be pretty tucked in.

If you want to run a 275 width tire, you really should run a wider wheel. 275 on a 9" wide is a waste as the outer edges won't even be touching the pavement. It is a much better fit for a 9.5" or even 10" wide wheel, both of which can fit the front or rear and be rotated no problem.

- Cory

Cory, thank for taking the time and render your advise, it's very much appreciated. I am still shipping around, hoping to find a fair deal on a set of black OEM wheels, haven't decided which style yet. Difficult time finding a square setup and especially with ZERO curb rash!

Larry