12-26-2015, 01:47 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2014 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Dec 2015
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New wheels, is bigger better?
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Let's start with a thanks to all of you who post to his forum. Your willingness to share and your insights are invaluable! My questions: I am considering making a change to the wheels on my 2014 SS convertible. Brand options: GM Stock wheels with a simple powder cost/ paint modification image3.JPG Forgeline CP3 image3.JPG Weld Racing – S71B image1.JPG For those that have any of these, what's your experiences and with the Brands or a powder cost modification? Secondly wheel size – I currently run the stock 20x8 front/ 20x9 back with P-Zero Summer tires, I store for the winter. I am considering the ZL1 set-up of 20x10 front / 20x11 back. For those who have made this kind of change is there any impact to handling or performance? Is there any need to tune the suspension due to a change like this? Last question, with a size change which tires are my best option vs. the current p-Zero’s? Thanks for the wisdom! Edit Report |
12-26-2015, 01:54 PM | #2 |
Drives: Black SS Join Date: Aug 2013
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Wider = more grip
Wider also = more weight But our cars can handle it. If you track your car, these numbers matter. But, I can tell from your question that you don't, so you are doing it for strictly visual matters. The wheels will fit, just make sure your offsets are correct so the fronts don't rub. |
12-26-2015, 01:56 PM | #3 |
Drives: 2015 zl1 Join Date: Oct 2015
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Best cost effective is get two more rear 9" wide rears and run them with 275 40 r 20 on all four corners. This will help the cars problems understeer that comes with running a staggered wheel and tire setup like the SS come with (8"/9"). The 9"/9" with 275 all round is what is called a square wheel and tire setup.
The zl1 setup will be better handling because of use of wider rims and tires even tho its not perfectly square. The biggest bonus of useing the zl1 setup is being able to use michelin tires like the ps2 or pss tires |
12-26-2015, 02:14 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2014 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Dec 2015
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Thanks gentleman. No track time for me, strictly for the enjoyment of driving. Never thought about squaring it up but yo make a good point. Learned to handle the under steer, but do think some additional width might be in order.
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12-26-2015, 02:17 PM | #5 | |
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Like new. No scratches! With this "square set-up' we could both rotate tires. I have about 4700 "old man" miles on the original Pirelli P Zeros.
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12-26-2015, 04:53 PM | #7 |
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Most people seem to ugrade to 305/315s in the back and 285s in the front. There is a new tire out that is VERY cost effective in this size and is pretty good. The Bfgoodrich all season high performance. That's what I plan on getting when I get my MRR228 rims
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12-26-2015, 07:50 PM | #8 |
Too bad we weren't closer. I have 2 sets of 20x8/20x9. One set is Polished and the other is the 2014 RS Silver painted. I'd trade. Silver set has 4K and Polished set has 6K.
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12-26-2015, 09:47 PM | #9 |
Drives: 2014 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Michigan
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I appreciate the offers to trade but part of the equation is a new set of wheels. Staying stock makes tires easy going forward, changing sizes may create a trade opportunity but I am working through the options now. I will lock into those new tires Homeless recommended, thanks for info. Handling, durability and cost will drive the decision. Any additional wheel options out there? Thanks for the feedback!
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