[Exia]

I just picked up a '22 SS 1LE and I'm looking to get a second set of wheels and tires for winter.

I was thinking of ordering the OEM LS/LT Camaro 18 inch wheels and putting the same sized winter rubber on them.

Will these clear the brakes and not rub? I've seen a few threads on 18s and some people say they clear and others say they added spacers.

The wheels are 18x8.5 with a 32 offset and tires are 245/50/R18

[Christian1LE]

I don't have an exact answer for you as that is an odd size. It should clear the brakes (all 18" wheels that I know of do), the offset will let you know if you need spacers to clear the struts. Perhaps with ET32 you may need spacers at the front. I need a 26mm spacer for ET35(18x11) at the front.

If I had to guess with only 8.5 inch width and ET32 you should not need a spacer.

Generally with 18"x10" or larger wheels you do have to grind down the knuckle on the strut to make the wheel clear.

Use this page as a guide, they offer some guidance depending on your offset/wheel size.

https://apexwheels.com/fitment-guide...-fitment-guide

[2SS Capt]

Originally Posted by Exia

I just picked up a '22 SS 1LE and I'm looking to get a second set of wheels and tires for winter.

I was thinking of ordering the OEM LS/LT Camaro 18 inch wheels and putting the same sized winter rubber on them.

Will these clear the brakes and not rub? I've seen a few threads on 18s and some people say they clear and others say they added spacers.

The wheels are 18x8.5 with a 32 offset and tires are 245/50/R18

Do you have the larger Copper Free Brakes? If so, see this note on the Aex website:

Brake Clearance Note for 2022+ Camaro

If your car has the optional copper-free brake kit, option code BCD, you cannot run 18" wheels due to the increased size of the calipers and rotors. 19" wheels will be required. If you want to run 18" wheels, do not order the BCD brakes for your car! We recommend J6H and J6M brakes for all cars if legally available that allow you to take advantage of the performance gains from 18" wheels.

[Christian1LE]

Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

Do you have the larger Copper Free Brakes? If so, see this note on the Aex website:

Yeah great point on the BCD, they are an odd size and will cause an issue.

[Exia]

Hmm, I'm not sure on the copper free. Its a 2022 and I know the copper free was offered for California I believe? I would think as a Canadian car and the model year it probably is not copper free.

[2SS Capt]

Originally Posted by Exia

Hmm, I'm not sure on the copper free. Its a 2022 and I know the copper free was offered for California I believe? I would think as a Canadian car and the model year it probably is not copper free.

Post a picture of your front Calipers & Rotors and we should be able to tell you.

[Exia]

Here are pics of the front caliper and rotor.

[2SS Capt]

Originally Posted by Exia

Here are pics of the front caliper and rotor.

Those look like standard (non-Copper Free) 1LE fronts, you should be good with 18" wheels...

[Exia]

Thanks Bud, I'll be getting a set put on later this week so hoping its fine. Its getting colder here but these Supercar 3R tires are holding up so far.