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ManOfBing · 03-13-2019, 01:34 AM

Hey guys,

So I’m looking to get rims and tires for my 2013 LS. I’ve done a ton of research and am still feeling a tad confused. I was wondering if anyone knew off the top of their head the largest tire size you can fit on the front axle of the 2013 LS. I want to run a square setup for more of a track feel to the car not the drag or “muscle” car look. I was thinking 20” rims with 10” width, but I’m not sure if anything larger than 275-285 is gonna rub. I know it all depends on the aspect ratio as well but I’m talking purely tire width. How far will 315’s stick out on the front? I’m not totally knowledgeable with cara and mods. I’m willing to learn though. I have mechanics on both sides of my family and I feel like I get yelled at more for not holding a tool in the right place more than I get taught lol.

Redgt03 · 03-13-2019, 07:11 AM

I would not run 315s on the front....go with a 285 if you want a squared set up. I have 20x9 in the front with 275s and 20x10 in the rear with 295s.

Marklar · 03-13-2019, 12:51 PM

I have 20x10 square set up on my 2012 LS running Michelin Pilot Spot A/S 285/35ZR20. I have no rub and the ride is comparable to the stock setup. I'm pretty sure 10 is the biggest you can set up in the front, but you can go up to 11" in the rear as that's what the ZL1 has.

ManOfBing · 03-13-2019, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Redgt03

I would not run 315s on the front....go with a 285 if you want a squared set up. I have 20x9 in the front with 275s and 20x10 in the rear with 295s.

I wanted to go as wide as possible for a square setup but I think youre right, 285's would be perfect. Thank you!

ManOfBing · 03-13-2019, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Marklar

I have 20x10 square set up on my 2012 LS running Michelin Pilot Spot A/S 285/35ZR20. I have no rub and the ride is comparable to the stock setup. I'm pretty sure 10 is the biggest you can set up in the front, but you can go up to 11" in the rear as that's what the ZL1 has.

I was thinking 285's as well. I know I can get an 11 in the back if I really wanted but i think ill stick to a square setup for now. Do you think it would be a problem to add lowering springs at all if I went with 285's? I saw the recommended wheel sizes on a thread in here.

SIM GhostrdrZ · 03-14-2019, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ManOfBing

I was thinking 285's as well. I know I can get an 11 in the back if I really wanted but i think ill stick to a square setup for now. Do you think it would be a problem to add lowering springs at all if I went with 285's? I saw the recommended wheel sizes on a thread in here.

I’ve got the 1le setup on mine; 10-front, 11-back, stock backspacing with MRR wheels. I have coil overs and I am just guessing at 3/4- 1” drop. It is just a bit lower than a stock 1le. I parked next to one at work and saw side by side. I don’t like too low for looks and function of axles. No rubbing what so ever but I also have all bmr rear suspension and hotckiss sway bars so I don’t get much roll in corners. I ended up with Michelin’s A/S tires which are nice but I haven’t really tested them. I had bfg on and really like them, they pulled +1g’s but my car had steering wheel shimmy with them. I think they just brought out a wearing part that the Michelin’s didn’t. But at 12k, shouldn’t be much going bad yet. I’m replacing front hubs with z/28’s and new inner/outer tie rods when warmer weather hits. I think the wider setup really stresses the smaller front bearings of the original V6.
But no rub and you could go 295/305/315 on rears if you like that look but I didn’t as much as the 1le look. But that’s me.

Redgt03 · 03-14-2019, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ManOfBing

I was thinking 285's as well. I know I can get an 11 in the back if I really wanted but i think ill stick to a square setup for now. Do you think it would be a problem to add lowering springs at all if I went with 285's? I saw the recommended wheel sizes on a thread in here.

You will be fine lowered with 285s.

ManOfBing · 03-23-2019, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Redhotls1

I’ve got the 1le setup on mine; 10-front, 11-back, stock backspacing with MRR wheels. I have coil overs and I am just guessing at 3/4- 1” drop. It is just a bit lower than a stock 1le. I parked next to one at work and saw side by side. I don’t like too low for looks and function of axles. No rubbing what so ever but I also have all bmr rear suspension and hotckiss sway bars so I don’t get much roll in corners. I ended up with Michelin’s A/S tires which are nice but I haven’t really tested them. I had bfg on and really like them, they pulled +1g’s but my car had steering wheel shimmy with them. I think they just brought out a wearing part that the Michelin’s didn’t. But at 12k, shouldn’t be much going bad yet. I’m replacing front hubs with z/28’s and new inner/outer tie rods when warmer weather hits. I think the wider setup really stresses the smaller front bearings of the original V6.
But no rub and you could go 295/305/315 on rears if you like that look but I didn’t as much as the 1le look. But that’s me.

Sounds like exciting stuff man! I think I found my setup. I’m gonna run a black and gold theme. Gonna run a 285/35R20 square setup with some BFGoodrich performance tires. Hopefully next I can get some coil overs at a decent price or at worst I’ll go with lowering springs for now. Sway bars would be an amazing addition as well. I’ve just always liked taking a corner smooth as silk vs going fast in a straight line. Don’t know why but hopefully I can reflect that in my build!

Vegas Bound · 03-23-2019, 08:37 AM

They are called wheels, not rims. Unless you are installing just the outer edge of the wheel without the hub.

ManOfBing · 03-24-2019, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

They are called wheels, not rims. Unless you are installing just the outer edge of the wheel without the hub.

Fair point. Just what I grew up referring to wheels as. Thanks for the clarification though!

xstuntman · 03-28-2019, 08:51 PM

The younger guys really are sticklers on wheels vs rims.

I'd imagine something like telling them you were really banging the tranny last night would get you banned for life.

03-13-2019, 01:34 AM	#1
ManOfBing Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8	Rims and Tires Hey guys, So I’m looking to get rims and tires for my 2013 LS. I’ve done a ton of research and am still feeling a tad confused. I was wondering if anyone knew off the top of their head the largest tire size you can fit on the front axle of the 2013 LS. I want to run a square setup for more of a track feel to the car not the drag or “muscle” car look. I was thinking 20” rims with 10” width, but I’m not sure if anything larger than 275-285 is gonna rub. I know it all depends on the aspect ratio as well but I’m talking purely tire width. How far will 315’s stick out on the front? I’m not totally knowledgeable with cara and mods. I’m willing to learn though. I have mechanics on both sides of my family and I feel like I get yelled at more for not holding a tool in the right place more than I get taught lol.

03-13-2019, 07:11 AM	#2
Redgt03 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Peoria Posts: 254	I would not run 315s on the front....go with a 285 if you want a squared set up. I have 20x9 in the front with 275s and 20x10 in the rear with 295s. __________________ 2011 SS -GPI SS3 vvt, circle D 4c, 3.91 gears, solo mach xl exhaust, speed engineering headers, bo white ported throttle body, Roto fab intake, adm transcooler, elite catch can

03-28-2019, 08:51 PM	#11
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,310	The younger guys really are sticklers on wheels vs rims. I'd imagine something like telling them you were really banging the tranny last night would get you banned for life. __________________ 2018 SS wheels, red Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, front grille Bowtie delete, painted red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American Flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter.

03-13-2019, 12:51 PM	#3
Marklar Drives: 2012 Camaro LS V6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 124	I have 20x10 square set up on my 2012 LS running Michelin Pilot Spot A/S 285/35ZR20. I have no rub and the ride is comparable to the stock setup. I'm pretty sure 10 is the biggest you can set up in the front, but you can go up to 11" in the rear as that's what the ZL1 has.

03-23-2019, 08:37 AM	#9
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	They are called wheels, not rims. Unless you are installing just the outer edge of the wheel without the hub.