CAMARO6 - View Single Post - LT1 Convertible, grippy 245mm tires VS updrade to wider rims/tire

jeffyhopper · 10-04-2022, 04:52 PM

First of all, I used the search function for the forum already regarding the rim/tire option. However, there is not much info from the perspective of a convertible owner. Thus, I think this is a good place to ask for your opinions, and thank you for your input ahead of time!

(1)LT1 (V8) convertible comes with all season 245mm tires on 4 corners, I am wondering how bad this would be for some back road/curvy fun in California? No plans for tracking the car.

(2) Assuming I will take the route of upgrading the grip of the LT1 vert down the road. Will swapping for grippy summer tires at 245mm over all 4 corners a good enough options (considering the vert will not be used on track)? In other words, I am not sure going for the SS 245F/275R summer tire setup (with at least 2 new wider rear rims) an overkill, considering a vert is unlikely to be tracked?

10-04-2022, 04:52 PM	#1
jeffyhopper Drives: toyota camry Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Mountain View Posts: 20	LT1 Convertible, grippy 245mm tires VS updrade to wider rims/tire First of all, I used the search function for the forum already regarding the rim/tire option. However, there is not much info from the perspective of a convertible owner. Thus, I think this is a good place to ask for your opinions, and thank you for your input ahead of time! (1)LT1 (V8) convertible comes with all season 245mm tires on 4 corners, I am wondering how bad this would be for some back road/curvy fun in California? No plans for tracking the car. (2) Assuming I will take the route of upgrading the grip of the LT1 vert down the road. Will swapping for grippy summer tires at 245mm over all 4 corners a good enough options (considering the vert will not be used on track)? In other words, I am not sure going for the SS 245F/275R summer tire setup (with at least 2 new wider rear rims) an overkill, considering a vert is unlikely to be tracked?