winter tires setup

stephane4985 · 08-29-2018, 09:39 AM

Is there some people here that run an SS during winter that can post their winter tires/Wheel setup?

I am trying to know what it will cost to equip an SS for winter. Thinking of going 18' on winter to keep it cheap.

I think you can put 18 wheels with 245/50R18 on the front. What about the rear? Do you have to stay staggered and put 275/45R18 or you can also go with 245/50R18 on the back for winter?

Stephane

CarnifexGrandis · 08-29-2018, 10:47 AM

Here's my setup that I ordered from Tire Rack 2 years ago. I've run it thru 2 Maine winters so far and have had no issues.

Size & Description Qty Availability Price Each Item Total
18X8 SPORT EDITION P4 ANTHRACITE 4 In Stock $128.00 $512.00
REQUIRED CENTERING RING 4 In Stock N/C N/C
REQUIRED LUGNUT FOR VEHICLE (NICKEL PLATED) 20 In Stock N/C N/C
LUG INSTALLATION TOOL 1 In Stock N/C N/C
RETAINING CLIP FOR AL-P RINGS 4 In Stock N/C N/C
SPORT EDITION F10 CENTER CAP 4 In Stock N/C N/C
433MHZ*TIRE*PRESSURE SENSOR 4 Special Order $80.00 $320.00
245/50R-18 MICHELIN X-ICE XI3 XL 4 In Stock $170.55 $682.20
Tire*Rack*Road Hazard Protection Included ($53.12*value. Exclusions apply.) $0.00
MOUNT AND BALANCE (NO CHARGE) 4 In Stock N/C N/C

drperry · 08-29-2018, 02:10 PM

I'm putting 245/40R20s on all four corners when the September sales start...

But I found 5th gen 20s for cheap, lol.

Toyo Observe G3 Ice is what I'm going to run.

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hotlap · 08-29-2018, 02:26 PM

I prefer that my car look the same in the winter as it does in the summer so I did like Chevy does with their test cars. Pirelli Sottoszero in the stock 245/275 on OEM rims

The picture compares the stock GY to the Sottozero

Jeb114 · 08-29-2018, 02:43 PM

If you change wheel size you have to have the ECM changed form 30 to 18 size or the speedo and the shift points will be off. It will also cause your odometer speed up.

RunRS9114 · 08-29-2018, 03:00 PM

I run 245/50R18 Blizzaks on all four corners during the winter. They work extremely well and there are no ill effects from running a smaller wheel size. This is the thread from the guy I bought them from on the site. You can see the clearance with the brembos. Also, if you have the CV joint covers installed on the front, you'll want to remove those. The weights from the wheel will strike those when you turn the wheel fully one way or the other.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=473162

ecko04 · 08-29-2018, 03:22 PM

I run 245/45/R19

No need to have the BCM or ECU recalibrated for all of 3-4 months you may run the,. Just keep the tool on hand to reprogram the TPMS and ride!

drperry · 08-29-2018, 04:44 PM

245/40r20 has the same diameter as 275/35r20...

No programming necessary there. Same goes for the 245/50r18 or 245/45r19.

Or close enough to be like 1 - 2% out.

Narrower tires offer better grip on ice.

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stephane4985 · 08-29-2018, 04:48 PM

Thx all for the infos. I feel better now knowing I can run 245 18's all around and don't have to buy expensive 275 winter tire.

Nice setup Carnifex!

ItsChristianInHD · 08-29-2018, 05:31 PM

I do not count here because I have the RS but the AS 20s work fine for me in Ohio.
Just gotta wash and wax your car consistently.

08-29-2018, 09:39 AM	#1
stephane4985 Drives: Dodge Grand Caravan Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 20	winter tires setup Is there some people here that run an SS during winter that can post their winter tires/Wheel setup? I am trying to know what it will cost to equip an SS for winter. Thinking of going 18' on winter to keep it cheap. I think you can put 18 wheels with 245/50R18 on the front. What about the rear? Do you have to stay staggered and put 275/45R18 or you can also go with 245/50R18 on the back for winter? Stephane

08-29-2018, 02:26 PM	#4
hotlap Drives: 20 1LE 2SS M6 Rally Green Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Franklin WI Posts: 6,634	I prefer that my car look the same in the winter as it does in the summer so I did like Chevy does with their test cars. Pirelli Sottoszero in the stock 245/275 on OEM rims The picture compares the stock GY to the Sottozero Attached Images

08-29-2018, 03:00 PM	#6
RunRS9114 Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue 2SS, A8, NPP Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 73	I run 245/50R18 Blizzaks on all four corners during the winter. They work extremely well and there are no ill effects from running a smaller wheel size. This is the thread from the guy I bought them from on the site. You can see the clearance with the brembos. Also, if you have the CV joint covers installed on the front, you'll want to remove those. The weights from the wheel will strike those when you turn the wheel fully one way or the other. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=473162 __________________ Robbie "Would you not like to be, sitting on top of the world with your legs hanging free?"

08-29-2018, 10:47 AM	#2
CarnifexGrandis Drives: '16 Camaro Conv 2SS, NPP, MRC Join Date: May 2016 Location: Maine Posts: 2	Here's my setup that I ordered from Tire Rack 2 years ago. I've run it thru 2 Maine winters so far and have had no issues. Size & Description Qty Availability Price Each Item Total 18X8 SPORT EDITION P4 ANTHRACITE 4 In Stock $128.00 $512.00 REQUIRED CENTERING RING 4 In Stock N/C N/C REQUIRED LUGNUT FOR VEHICLE (NICKEL PLATED) 20 In Stock N/C N/C LUG INSTALLATION TOOL 1 In Stock N/C N/C RETAINING CLIP FOR AL-P RINGS 4 In Stock N/C N/C SPORT EDITION F10 CENTER CAP 4 In Stock N/C N/C 433MHZTIREPRESSURE SENSOR 4 Special Order $80.00 $320.00 245/50R-18 MICHELIN X-ICE XI3 XL 4 In Stock $170.55 $682.20 TireRackRoad Hazard Protection Included ($53.12*value. Exclusions apply.) $0.00 MOUNT AND BALANCE (NO CHARGE) 4 In Stock N/C N/C

08-29-2018, 02:10 PM	#3
drperry Drives: Chevy Blazer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 300	I'm putting 245/40R20s on all four corners when the September sales start... But I found 5th gen 20s for cheap, lol. Toyo Observe G3 Ice is what I'm going to run. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk

08-29-2018, 02:43 PM	#5
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	If you change wheel size you have to have the ECM changed form 30 to 18 size or the speedo and the shift points will be off. It will also cause your odometer speed up.

08-29-2018, 03:22 PM	#7
ecko04 Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East Coast Runner Posts: 878	I run 245/45/R19 No need to have the BCM or ECU recalibrated for all of 3-4 months you may run the,. Just keep the tool on hand to reprogram the TPMS and ride!

08-29-2018, 04:44 PM	#8
drperry Drives: Chevy Blazer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 300	245/40r20 has the same diameter as 275/35r20... No programming necessary there. Same goes for the 245/50r18 or 245/45r19. Or close enough to be like 1 - 2% out. Narrower tires offer better grip on ice. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk

08-29-2018, 04:48 PM	#9
stephane4985 Drives: Dodge Grand Caravan Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 20	Thx all for the infos. I feel better now knowing I can run 245 18's all around and don't have to buy expensive 275 winter tire. Nice setup Carnifex!

08-29-2018, 05:31 PM	#10
ItsChristianInHD Drives: 2017 Camaro 2LT RS 3.6L Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Orange Park, Florida Posts: 1,379	I do not count here because I have the RS but the AS 20s work fine for me in Ohio. Just gotta wash and wax your car consistently.

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