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FutureCamaroOwner · 12-02-2009, 02:58 PM

Hey guys,
I thinking of getting some 20's for the LS. How will it affect my car? Thanks

coolman · 12-02-2009, 03:01 PM

20's won't hurt it at all. The car was designed for them. Just get a tire that keeps the outside diameter close to your 18's. So, you don't have to reprogram. I should make it handle better with the right wheel and tire combo.

drtwo · 12-02-2009, 06:31 PM

You will have less rubber between the rim and the pavement (by about 1 inch)

mjlash22 · 12-02-2009, 08:21 PM

a few less hp/ft lb torque

Savini · 12-03-2009, 01:52 PM

I get this question all the time ~ there's a dyno comparison on LS1Tech I believe (might be here also) with a Camaro with 24" wheels IIRC dyno'ing 495whp, then with 20" stockers dyno'ing 500whp at the same dyno, with the same tune. A 1% horsepower drop is a cheap price to pay for the neck-breaking effects that 24" wheels have on 5th gens!

I'll try and find the thread and throw a link in here soon. Check our other wheel threads for pics and more info

FutureCamaroOwner · 12-03-2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Savini

I get this question all the time ~ there's a dyno comparison on LS1Tech I believe (might be here also) with a Camaro with 24" wheels IIRC dyno'ing 495whp, then with 20" stockers dyno'ing 500whp at the same dyno, with the same tune. A 1% horsepower drop is a cheap price to pay for the neck-breaking effects that 24" wheels have on 5th gens!

I'll try and find the thread and throw a link in here soon. Check our other wheel threads for pics and more info

Yeah let me see some pics or a website. Thanks

BowtieGuy · 12-03-2009, 07:57 PM

Back to back dyno runs aren't a true comparison, and if by neck breaking you are referring to god awful ride quality, then you are correct sir.

12-02-2009, 02:58 PM	#1
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drtwo Drives: 2SS RS Yellow, Raptor, Vrod Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 599 View My Garage	You will have less rubber between the rim and the pavement (by about 1 inch) __________________ 2SS RS Rally Yellow, LS3, M6, sunroof, extra on the fast!

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12-03-2009, 07:57 PM	#7
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12-02-2009, 03:01 PM	#2
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	20's won't hurt it at all. The car was designed for them. Just get a tire that keeps the outside diameter close to your 18's. So, you don't have to reprogram. I should make it handle better with the right wheel and tire combo.

12-03-2009, 01:52 PM	#5
Savini Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 273	I get this question all the time ~ there's a dyno comparison on LS1Tech I believe (might be here also) with a Camaro with 24" wheels IIRC dyno'ing 495whp, then with 20" stockers dyno'ing 500whp at the same dyno, with the same tune. A 1% horsepower drop is a cheap price to pay for the neck-breaking effects that 24" wheels have on 5th gens! I'll try and find the thread and throw a link in here soon. Check our other wheel threads for pics and more info