PSA: 315's on a Gen5 ZL1/1LE offset will NOT fit the rear

locktyght · 10-26-2016, 07:36 PM

I searched here and asked on the numerous FB pages catering to the 6th Gen and came up with half truths and theoreticals, so I just had the time to finally try to stuff a 315/35/20 in the rear well myself on my ZL1 Bright 5 Spokes.

That said, an OEM 5th gen 11" rear with offset of 43mm will rub, by just about 2 1 millionths of an inch, this was on the passenger side, so it definitely wouldn't fit on the drivers side without moving the cable that runs in the fender-well.

Just thought I would pass this along.

I know that spacers can be used, but the use for the 315's would be under hard cornering and braking, and I am not comfortable using them under load.

Cmyskill · 10-26-2016, 07:38 PM

Was it a 30 or 35 series tire?

locktyght · 10-26-2016, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmyskill

Was it a 30 or 35 series tire?

Good catch, My bad, a 35, but with bumps and loading, I doubt a 30 would allow a comfortable buffer either.

Cmyskill · 10-26-2016, 07:59 PM

by chance did you see how close it was to the shock tower?

TommyDuncan · 10-26-2016, 08:29 PM

Perdieu is running 315-35-20 on a 11" rim w/43 offset. Pics are in the Vorsteiner thread...

locktyght · 10-26-2016, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmyskill

by chance did you see how close it was to the shock tower?

Seemed not to be an issue, but couldn't really measure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyDuncan

Perdieu is running 315-35-20 on a 11" rim w/43 offset. Pics are in the Vorsteiner thread...

Thanks, checked it out. Not sure if MRC may male a bit of difference as well.

10-26-2016, 07:36 PM	#1
locktyght Drives: 2023 LT2 Redline Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Mont Belvieu Tx Posts: 714	PSA: 315's on a Gen5 ZL1/1LE offset will NOT fit the rear I searched here and asked on the numerous FB pages catering to the 6th Gen and came up with half truths and theoreticals, so I just had the time to finally try to stuff a 315/35/20 in the rear well myself on my ZL1 Bright 5 Spokes. That said, an OEM 5th gen 11" rear with offset of 43mm will rub, by just about 2 1 millionths of an inch, this was on the passenger side, so it definitely wouldn't fit on the drivers side without moving the cable that runs in the fender-well. Just thought I would pass this along. I know that spacers can be used, but the use for the 315's would be under hard cornering and braking, and I am not comfortable using them under load. __________________ 2015 1LE sold 2016 2SS sold 2023 LT2 Redline Last edited by locktyght; 10-26-2016 at 07:44 PM. Reason: added sidewall

10-26-2016, 07:38 PM	#2
Cmyskill 17 ZL1 what a car.... Drives: 2021 M S PLAID, 2017 ZL1 A10 White Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Port St Lucie FLORIDA Posts: 428	Was it a 30 or 35 series tire? __________________ 2017 ZL1 -- WHT - A10 - PDR - NAV Mods: Kooks 2", Lingenfelter 9.17” 18% Pulley, CAI, E85 sensor, and Interceptor Wide-band & Gauge with Pod, 180 Thermostat, BMR Rear suspension parts.

10-26-2016, 07:59 PM	#4
Cmyskill 17 ZL1 what a car.... Drives: 2021 M S PLAID, 2017 ZL1 A10 White Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Port St Lucie FLORIDA Posts: 428	by chance did you see how close it was to the shock tower? __________________ 2017 ZL1 -- WHT - A10 - PDR - NAV Mods: Kooks 2", Lingenfelter 9.17” 18% Pulley, CAI, E85 sensor, and Interceptor Wide-band & Gauge with Pod, 180 Thermostat, BMR Rear suspension parts.

10-26-2016, 08:29 PM	#5
TommyDuncan Drives: 2016 SS2 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 88	Perdieu is running 315-35-20 on a 11" rim w/43 offset. Pics are in the Vorsteiner thread...

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