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2010Camaro55 · 11-22-2010, 01:01 AM

Hello,

I have a 2010 LT2 V6 with the factory 18inch wheels, can anyone tell me if I can put the 19 or 20 inch SS wheels and tires on it with no issues? I understand that the stock 19 or 20s that can come on some LT models will not fit the SS because of caliper issues but was not sure if I could put SS wheels on the LT without an issue?

Nest question would you recommend 19 inch or 20 inch wheels?

Thank you for your response in advance.

JC

rally yellow ss rs · 11-22-2010, 01:05 AM

I would just go for the 20's if you can find them with decent rubber still on them. Dont forget that upgrading your brakes is needed to stop the much heavier wheels/tires at a distance close to what you have now.

cyberLS · 11-22-2010, 01:10 AM

if you have a 2 lt you should have 19's already not 18's. but i say go 20's or after market. can turn out cheaper?

StreetReporter · 11-22-2010, 01:11 AM

There are ZERO fitment issues putting any factory Camaro wheels on the LT.

The problem is the other way around -- the 18" 'Heritage' wheels don't allow for enough clearance with the Brembo brake calipers.

I have a 2LT RS and bought a set of the 18" LS wheels for winter -- no issues at all. I have the 20" polished aluminum wheels for summer.

Good luck!

KEEP RT · 11-22-2010, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rally yellow ss rs

I would just go for the 20's if you can find them with decent rubber still on them. Dont forget that upgrading your brakes is needed to stop the much heavier wheels/tires at a distance close to what you have now.

Actually your stopping the car. The larger Dia. rims and tires applying more torque only if the final Dia. is larger sense the 20" rim has a lower profile tire. Just sayin.

KEEP RT · 11-22-2010, 01:17 AM

Also I'd guess that the aluminum rims are lighter than the steel Haritage. but I'm not sure.

2010Camaro55 · 11-22-2010, 01:19 AM

Thanks guys for the quick info. Just so I have this correct I will have no issues
with the 20 SS wheels and and tires, and my current calipers and rotors should be fine as long as I stay with 20 or under? Just want to make sure before I press the buy it now on eBay ! Thanks

JC

2010Camaro55 · 11-22-2010, 01:20 AM

The Haritage wheels are heavy and ugly LOL..

rally yellow ss rs · 11-22-2010, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010Camaro55

Thanks guys for the quick info. Just so I have this correct I will have no issues
with the 20 SS wheels and and tires, and my current calipers and rotors should be fine as long as I stay with 20 or under? Just want to make sure before I press the buy it now on eBay ! Thanks

JC

You will still be able to break your vehicle , just not as short of a distance as you can now.

2010Camaro55 · 11-22-2010, 01:26 AM

I see, so learn to break sooner and my be replacing pad sooner then normal.

JC

rally yellow ss rs · 11-22-2010, 01:30 AM

to easy... Just learned to break sooner when I put 20's and bigger heaver tires on my truck. COuldnt afford the brake upgrade, but then again I wasnt driving it around like I stole it...you know, the way us Camaro owners drive.

camaroitalia · 11-22-2010, 01:41 AM

you will be all good!!!
but why did your 2LT come with Heritage wheels?

2010Camaro55 · 11-22-2010, 01:44 AM

I know that all to well, Love the car just wish I would of stepped up and bought the SS.
O'well its still a Camaro..

2010Camaro55 · 11-22-2010, 01:46 AM

It was a demo that they swapped the original wheels and tires out for a customer that purchased an LS that was on the lot before me, So I ended up on the short end of the deal I guess.

11-22-2010, 01:01 AM	#1
2010Camaro55 Drives: 2010 LT2 Switch Blade Silver Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8	LT Wheels VS SS Wheels Hello, I have a 2010 LT2 V6 with the factory 18inch wheels, can anyone tell me if I can put the 19 or 20 inch SS wheels and tires on it with no issues? I understand that the stock 19 or 20s that can come on some LT models will not fit the SS because of caliper issues but was not sure if I could put SS wheels on the LT without an issue? Nest question would you recommend 19 inch or 20 inch wheels? Thank you for your response in advance. JC

11-22-2010, 01:11 AM	#4
StreetReporter Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Black on Black Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 218	There are ZERO fitment issues putting any factory Camaro wheels on the LT. The problem is the other way around -- the 18" 'Heritage' wheels don't allow for enough clearance with the Brembo brake calipers. I have a 2LT RS and bought a set of the 18" LS wheels for winter -- no issues at all. I have the 20" polished aluminum wheels for summer. Good luck! __________________ "If at first you don't succeed, conceal all evidence you tried in the first place."

11-22-2010, 01:17 AM	#6
KEEP RT Wonderfully Awful Idea Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Battle Ground, WA Posts: 1,456 View My Garage	Also I'd guess that the aluminum rims are lighter than the steel Haritage. but I'm not sure. __________________

11-22-2010, 01:41 AM	#12
camaroitalia Go Harder Than Baltimore! Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3,835	you will be all good!!! but why did your 2LT come with Heritage wheels? __________________

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11-22-2010, 01:05 AM	#2
rally yellow ss rs Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 452	I would just go for the 20's if you can find them with decent rubber still on them. Dont forget that upgrading your brakes is needed to stop the much heavier wheels/tires at a distance close to what you have now.

11-22-2010, 01:10 AM	#3
cyberLS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 2,224 View My Garage	if you have a 2 lt you should have 19's already not 18's. but i say go 20's or after market. can turn out cheaper?

11-22-2010, 01:19 AM	#7
2010Camaro55 Drives: 2010 LT2 Switch Blade Silver Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8	Thanks guys for the quick info. Just so I have this correct I will have no issues with the 20 SS wheels and and tires, and my current calipers and rotors should be fine as long as I stay with 20 or under? Just want to make sure before I press the buy it now on eBay ! Thanks JC

11-22-2010, 01:20 AM	#8
2010Camaro55 Drives: 2010 LT2 Switch Blade Silver Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8	The Haritage wheels are heavy and ugly LOL..

11-22-2010, 01:26 AM	#10
2010Camaro55 Drives: 2010 LT2 Switch Blade Silver Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8	I see, so learn to break sooner and my be replacing pad sooner then normal. JC

11-22-2010, 01:30 AM	#11
rally yellow ss rs Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 452	to easy... Just learned to break sooner when I put 20's and bigger heaver tires on my truck. COuldnt afford the brake upgrade, but then again I wasnt driving it around like I stole it...you know, the way us Camaro owners drive.

11-22-2010, 01:44 AM	#13
2010Camaro55 Drives: 2010 LT2 Switch Blade Silver Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8	I know that all to well, Love the car just wish I would of stepped up and bought the SS. O'well its still a Camaro..

11-22-2010, 01:46 AM	#14
2010Camaro55 Drives: 2010 LT2 Switch Blade Silver Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8	It was a demo that they swapped the original wheels and tires out for a customer that purchased an LS that was on the lot before me, So I ended up on the short end of the deal I guess.