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White Shark · 06-23-2013, 05:47 PM

Want to trade my 2011 LS to a 2013 SS, and have tire and wheel question. We live in Colorado and may have to drive in winter weather, so I have a set of 18" Moda wheels and Blizzacks and need to know if they would fit over the Brembo callipers on the SS or if I should sell them and hope to get enough to by winters for the 20"s. Could use some useful info!

NYYFan325 · 06-23-2013, 07:44 PM

From my understanding (from previous posts) 18s will not clear. If I'm wrong someone feel free to chime in... Also you may want to do a quick search I know this has been asked quite a few times before

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-23-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Batmobile

Want to trade my 2011 LS to a 2013 SS, and have tire and wheel question. We live in Colorado and may have to drive in winter weather, so I have a set of 18" Moda wheels and Blizzacks and need to know if they would fit over the Brembo callipers on the SS or if I should sell them and hope to get enough to by winters for the 20"s. Could use some useful info!

Not a bad upgrade at all 1Batmobile,

Please keep us updated on the process with getting the 2013 SS!

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

mydreamcar · 06-23-2013, 07:48 PM

There is an adapter they may work, ck the website adaptit.com, see if the adapter would work with the tires you want to keep

gutterball · 06-23-2013, 07:51 PM

I have aftermarket 18" on my LS and they clear the Brembo Brakes. My stock 18", that came with the car, do not. So I guess, it depends on the make.

White Shark · 06-23-2013, 10:34 PM

Thanks for the info, I guess I will just have to put the wheel on and see if it clears, and will keep you posted on progress. My son is trying to trade with another dealer and they aren't playing fair right now, so guess we will see what happens when the owner shows up on Monday and hears what is going on.

PalmerGA · 06-24-2013, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by gutterball

I have aftermarket 18" on my LS and they clear the Brembo Brakes. My stock 18", that came with the car, do not. So I guess, it depends on the make.

You have Brembos on your LS?

White Shark · 06-24-2013, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

Not a bad upgrade at all 1Batmobile,

Please keep us updated on the process with getting the 2013 SS!

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

I originally was looking at a ashen grey 1SS but my son was having a hard time trading another dealer for it, so I told him that it wasn't worth any problems and to forget it. Then today he found a summit white 1SS manual with a black stripe package, deck lid spoiler, body color grill and a short throw shifter. he told me that he would txt me a pic when he gets it in tomorrow as I will be at work waiting UN patiently! My black LS manual has the same grill and dove tail.

tom231 · 06-24-2013, 11:20 PM

Is there any way you could just buy a beater for winter and park the Camaro? I have a '98 F-150 4x4 that I drive from November until spring while the Camaro hibernates for the Winter in my buddies shed.

White Shark · 06-24-2013, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tom231

Is there any way you could just buy a beater for winter and park the Camaro? I have a '98 F-150 4x4 that I drive from November until spring while the Camaro hibernates for the Winter in my buddies shed.

Just had that talk with my wife today and I think that is what I am leaning towards. Last winter we only had to drive in actual snow twice an could buy a jeep or something for what it would cost for snows for the 20s.

Evil-Bee-NH · 06-24-2013, 11:30 PM

The Heritage clear but the other 18's that come with the camaro's like the RS option wheels won't clear.

tom231 · 06-24-2013, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Batmobile

Just had that talk with my wife today and I think that is what I am leaning towards. Last winter we only had to drive in actual snow twice an could buy a jeep or something for what it would cost for snows for the 20s.

It's a pretty good feeling when you look outside during a snowstorm and you know the Camaro is safe and sound under her cover until its warm again.

White Shark · 06-25-2013, 09:58 AM

just got a 1,000 private offer from GM to go with my Supervalu GM supplier discount, WOW happy birthday to me!

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-25-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 1Batmobile

just got a 1,000 private offer from GM to go with my Supervalu GM supplier discount, WOW happy birthday to me!

Congratulations 1Batmobile!

We are very excited for you! We're happy to see your enthusiasm as well. Enjoy!

Reggie B.
Chevrolet Customer Care

06-23-2013, 05:47 PM	#1
White Shark Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 475	upgrade from LS to SS Want to trade my 2011 LS to a 2013 SS, and have tire and wheel question. We live in Colorado and may have to drive in winter weather, so I have a set of 18" Moda wheels and Blizzacks and need to know if they would fit over the Brembo callipers on the SS or if I should sell them and hope to get enough to by winters for the 20"s. Could use some useful info!

06-23-2013, 07:44 PM	#2
NYYFan325 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 508	From my understanding (from previous posts) 18s will not clear. If I'm wrong someone feel free to chime in... Also you may want to do a quick search I know this has been asked quite a few times before __________________

06-24-2013, 11:30 PM	#11
Evil-Bee-NH 603 Camaros Drives: 2017 NGM I4 1LT Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 6,779 View My Garage	The Heritage clear but the other 18's that come with the camaro's like the RS option wheels won't clear. __________________ MY 2017 I4 CAMARO BUILD JOURNAL \| YOUTUBE \| INSTAGRAM \| 316RWHP - 385 RWTQ HPTUNERS DYNO TUNE \| 12.693s @ 105MPH 1/4 Mile

06-23-2013, 07:48 PM	#4
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	There is an adapter they may work, ck the website adaptit.com, see if the adapter would work with the tires you want to keep

06-23-2013, 07:51 PM	#5
gutterball Drives: 2014 1LS M6 Supercharged Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Britain, Ct Posts: 937 View My Garage	I have aftermarket 18" on my LS and they clear the Brembo Brakes. My stock 18", that came with the car, do not. So I guess, it depends on the make.

06-23-2013, 10:34 PM	#6
White Shark Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 475	Thanks for the info, I guess I will just have to put the wheel on and see if it clears, and will keep you posted on progress. My son is trying to trade with another dealer and they aren't playing fair right now, so guess we will see what happens when the owner shows up on Monday and hears what is going on.

06-24-2013, 11:20 PM	#9
tom231 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 301	Is there any way you could just buy a beater for winter and park the Camaro? I have a '98 F-150 4x4 that I drive from November until spring while the Camaro hibernates for the Winter in my buddies shed.

06-25-2013, 09:58 AM	#13
White Shark Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 475	just got a 1,000 private offer from GM to go with my Supervalu GM supplier discount, WOW happy birthday to me!