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Folbjo · 04-22-2021, 04:20 PM

I have bought new rims and tires for my ZL575.
It is lowered 1" with Eibach springs.
Bought FR41 in dimensions 20x9 offset +27, and 20x10 offset +35.

Tires are 275 / 40-20 front and 305 / 35-20 rear
This is the recommended rim and tire size from Phastek.

So to my question: I have seen videos on youtube that with this setup one will have problems with chafing at the rear wheel on the driver's side.
The rear wheel on the driver's side will rub against the liner and potentially damage wires that run on the back of the liner. These wires must be moved aside on 6 gen.

Will I get this problem on my 5 gen too, or is 6 gen different in terms of wheelhouse design
Do I have to perform the harness relocation to be safe?

L99MARO · 04-22-2021, 05:56 PM

I have 315/35/20's on the rear and dont't have any rubbing issues at all, I think your good

Folbjo · 04-23-2021, 04:19 AM

Thanks for the reply L99MARO

What dimensions do you have on the rim? Is it 20x10 "or 20x11"
What offset do you have on the rim?

Do you know if the 5th-gen and 6th-gen are identical regarding the wire harness behind
the back of the liner at the rear wheel on the driver's side?

Vegas Bound · 04-23-2021, 07:08 AM

I have a set of 305/45*17 and 315/35*20 and neither rubs. Also dropped over 1" on coilovers. It gets close on launch.

Folbjo · 04-23-2021, 07:41 AM

Ok Vegas Bound, thanks for the reply.

Hope this works, without the wheel wearing on the inner fender
I'll be mounting aFe Rear Subframe Bushing Sets on it soon

Speed Kills · 04-23-2021, 08:09 AM

I also run a 315/35/20 on the rear with no issues. I am on an 20 x 11 wheel.

1JEWLDSSRS · 04-23-2021, 08:45 AM

I also run 315/35/20 on the rear's with a 20x11 wheel with a +43 offset, have run 335/30/20's also with no issues and am dropped 1.25. Also to answer your question on the harness behind the fender liner, it is only the 6th gens that have this issue. No body on here has ever had the problem, but if you go look on the 6th forum you will see it there. Good luck sir..

Folbjo · 04-23-2021, 02:48 PM

Thanks so much for the great answers guys
This is what I like best about this forum, to get concrete answers to current issues. Thumbs up
Looking forward to having the rims fitted tomorrow.

This is my first 5th gen Camaro, and I love it the more I drive it.

1JEWLDSSRS · 04-23-2021, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Folbjo

Thanks so much for the great answers guys
This is what I like best about this forum, to get concrete answers to current issues. Thumbs up
Looking forward to having the rims fitted tomorrow.

This is my first 5th gen Camaro, and I love it the more I drive it.

You are welcome sir! We like to help if we can, if not we will steer you to where you might find your answers. Good luck with the wheels and enjoy that bad boy!!

Coops · 04-23-2021, 06:52 PM

Check your E brake cable also,
Coop

04-22-2021, 04:20 PM	#1
Folbjo Drives: Camaro SLP ZL575 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Norway Posts: 84	Rubbing issue with wider tires I have bought new rims and tires for my ZL575. It is lowered 1" with Eibach springs. Bought FR41 in dimensions 20x9 offset +27, and 20x10 offset +35. Tires are 275 / 40-20 front and 305 / 35-20 rear This is the recommended rim and tire size from Phastek. So to my question: I have seen videos on youtube that with this setup one will have problems with chafing at the rear wheel on the driver's side. The rear wheel on the driver's side will rub against the liner and potentially damage wires that run on the back of the liner. These wires must be moved aside on 6 gen. Will I get this problem on my 5 gen too, or is 6 gen different in terms of wheelhouse design Do I have to perform the harness relocation to be safe? Attached Images

04-22-2021, 05:56 PM	#2
L99MARO #teamGPI Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Bay area Posts: 141	I have 315/35/20's on the rear and dont't have any rubbing issues at all, I think your good Attached Images

04-23-2021, 07:08 AM	#4
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	I have a set of 305/4517 and 315/3520 and neither rubs. Also dropped over 1" on coilovers. It gets close on launch. Attached Images

04-23-2021, 08:45 AM	#7
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,485	I also run 315/35/20 on the rear's with a 20x11 wheel with a +43 offset, have run 335/30/20's also with no issues and am dropped 1.25. Also to answer your question on the harness behind the fender liner, it is only the 6th gens that have this issue. No body on here has ever had the problem, but if you go look on the 6th forum you will see it there. Good luck sir.. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

04-23-2021, 04:19 AM	#3
Folbjo Drives: Camaro SLP ZL575 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Norway Posts: 84	Thanks for the reply L99MARO What dimensions do you have on the rim? Is it 20x10 "or 20x11" What offset do you have on the rim? Do you know if the 5th-gen and 6th-gen are identical regarding the wire harness behind the back of the liner at the rear wheel on the driver's side?

04-23-2021, 07:41 AM	#5
Folbjo Drives: Camaro SLP ZL575 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Norway Posts: 84	Ok Vegas Bound, thanks for the reply. Hope this works, without the wheel wearing on the inner fender I'll be mounting aFe Rear Subframe Bushing Sets on it soon

04-23-2021, 08:09 AM	#6
Speed Kills Live to Drive Drives: 2010 IBM RS/SS, 2018 Toyota Tacoma Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 221	I also run a 315/35/20 on the rear with no issues. I am on an 20 x 11 wheel.

04-23-2021, 02:48 PM	#8
Folbjo Drives: Camaro SLP ZL575 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Norway Posts: 84	Thanks so much for the great answers guys This is what I like best about this forum, to get concrete answers to current issues. Thumbs up Looking forward to having the rims fitted tomorrow. This is my first 5th gen Camaro, and I love it the more I drive it.

04-23-2021, 06:52 PM	#10
Coops Drives: 2010 camaro ss white Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Wi Posts: 58	Check your E brake cable also, Coop