Hi Guys,

I am looking at a Square Set-up for the track which would utilize 19 inch x 10.5 inchwheels mounted with 305/30/19 tires in all four corners.

My question is: from the experience of this Track-focused group, would this tire/wheel combo fit within the existing fenders of the ZL1? Or would the tires slightly stick out in front?

Appreciate anyone who has had experience either evaluating or implementing this or a similar set up. Photos would always be nice too!

Thanks!

10.5 would stick out a bit, but not much

I have 20x10.5 square setup and I put low-profile mud flaps on the back and made my own mud flaps up front. See

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211758

Without them my paint would have been chipped for sure. (in fact got one chip driving home from the tire shop that mounted them).

Pete

I believe the Pedders camaro used 19 X 10.5 with different offsets front and rear.

Pete,

Thanks for the reply. Your handy work on this flaps looks nice. The ZL1 actually comes stock with a slightly narrower version of the flap you have created. Not sure if it is enough to catch the stray debris that comes up. I've got a clear bra film all along the lower half of my doors, fully wrapped front fenders, and over the rear gills and quarter panels. Hopefully it will defend that paint as it has been doing. Best investment I ever made for sure!

Rockrau,

I actually was inspired by the Pedder's Camaro set-up for this wheel and tire combo. I don't have the Xa coil overs or the stiffer sway bar; as I am running stock suspension and bars as to what the ZL1 came with. I figured I wanted to learn to drive this car well relatively stock and then look to upgrade after I focus on "the nut behind the wheel" first.

So with that in mind, I am borrowing the Pedder's Camaro tire and wheel combo: 19x10.5 Forgeline wheels and 305/30/19 Bridgestone RE-11 tires in all four corners. I really wanted to keep a true Square Set up so that I can more easily rotate my tires throughout the Track Season to help lengthen the life of my tires. Mark, from Forgeline, said they could make all 4 wheels the same and then provide Spacer Plates for the front wheels to allow for proper fitting. He initially proposed custom fitment for both front and rear but then that would defeat the purpose of being able to easily rotate the tires; so I figured the Spacer Plate option would be the way to go.

Would really appreciate you at Pete's comments (and anyone else who has implemented or evaluated this or a similar setup) and provide ideas as to whether you think I'm on the right path or if you think there is something I should look out for.

Thanks again for the feedback!

I ordered my rims through Nineball, who seems to know very well what good offsets are for Camaros. I do not have spacer plates. I have heard people comment at various points that spacer pates are not a good idea for high speed driving. Just FYI.

Sounds like a great setup! I gotta say I love my Michelin Pilot Super Sports (another Pete from Pedders recommendation)

Are you using the wheels for the track only or all year around?

If for track use only you can go square with 10x19 and Hosier R6 in 295/35. You would be faster than with the RE-11 in 305.

Enkei RPF1 are good and affordable wheels to use

Thanks Crangie for your recommendations. Hoosier racing slicks may need to be something I work myself up to. I appreciate your tip and have now looked into the Enkei wheels. A heck of a lot cheaper than the Forgelines I have been considering.

I have the bridgestone re11 forgline set up and really like it