Can I re-use my current winter tires?

dunedon · 06-03-2018, 08:07 PM

Heya folks ... I've got a set of 235/55 R-18 winter tires on rims for my current 2011 Dodge Charger.

I know I'd have to switch out the rims, but could I make those tires fit my new 2018 2SS Camaro?

I searched on tirerack.com and they list a 235/50 R-18 on 8" rims as an "Alternate" option ... Not sure if that helps me or not to know that, but it seems much closer than I'd seen anywhere else that the 235/55's might work.

Thanks in advance

Camaro_QC · 06-04-2018, 04:42 AM

As per many experts, you need to stay within +/-3% of differences in dimensions.

Your actual winter tires are at -1.9% at the moment. So just watch out your speed (cause you will go going 1.9% slower than what your speedo reads).

I'd have no problem running those tires.

Bluecyclone · 06-04-2018, 04:45 AM

Yes, you can as stated above your speed indicator will be a little off but the tires will fit your car.

dunedon · 06-10-2018, 09:31 PM

As I do more reading, I learn so much more ... I'm not really a "car" person so I appreciate the help this forum has given so far, and yet ... back with another few questions:

With the 235/55 R-18 winter tires I have:

1) Would I be better off with an 8" or an 8.5" rim? I know it fits both, just not sure if there is a benefit to either for winter tires ... or if one or the other would work better on the SS Camaro with MRC.

2) Depending on the answer above, what offset (or offset range) would be best for me to get, to ensure I clear brakes, fender, suspension etc.?

3) Anything else I should look at when getting rims?

4) And lastly, does anyone have a recommendation on where I can get the rims I need, in Canada, at a relatively decent price? (I'm just assuming I can find them cheaper SOMEWHERE other than at the dealership)

Thanks again for the help.

Waleedriazz · 10-15-2018, 10:23 AM

I'm confused with the same thing.
235/55/18 with ET35 RIMS. Will they work fine for 6gen?

06-03-2018, 08:07 PM	#1
dunedon Drives: 2018 Hot Wheels 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Guelph Posts: 157	Can I re-use my current winter tires? Heya folks ... I've got a set of 235/55 R-18 winter tires on rims for my current 2011 Dodge Charger. I know I'd have to switch out the rims, but could I make those tires fit my new 2018 2SS Camaro? I searched on tirerack.com and they list a 235/50 R-18 on 8" rims as an "Alternate" option ... Not sure if that helps me or not to know that, but it seems much closer than I'd seen anywhere else that the 235/55's might work. Thanks in advance __________________ 2018 Hot Wheels SE, Convertible, V8, 2SS, A8, MRC, Nav, NPP (WDXNTP) 1100 - 28/05/18 \| 2000 - 31/05/18 \| 3100 - 05/06/18 \| 3400 - 15/06/18 .TPW - 16/07/18 \| 3800 - 16/07/18 \| 4300 - 17/07/18 \| 4200 - 24/07/18 5000 - 25/07/18 \| 6000 - 31/07/18 \| XPEL - 01/08/18 \| HOME - 13/08/18 Last edited by dunedon; 06-03-2018 at 08:34 PM. Reason: added info ...

06-04-2018, 04:42 AM	#2
Camaro_QC Drives: 08 Tiburon GS, 2018 Camaro 2.0T Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Québec Posts: 1,657	As per many experts, you need to stay within +/-3% of differences in dimensions. Your actual winter tires are at -1.9% at the moment. So just watch out your speed (cause you will go going 1.9% slower than what your speedo reads). I'd have no problem running those tires. __________________ 2018 Camaro LS \| 6 spd \| 2.0L turbo \| Nightfall Grey \| RS package \| Technology Package. --------------------- Order WDGHKX 1100 - 5/08/2018 \| 3800 - 6/18/2018 2000 - 5/09/2018 \| 4200 - 6/21/2018 3000 - 5/28/2018 \| 5000 - 6/27/2018 6000 - 6/29/2018

06-04-2018, 04:45 AM	#3
Bluecyclone Drives: 2014 Cyclone mustang Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Port Lavaca,Tx. Posts: 355 View My Garage	Yes, you can as stated above your speed indicator will be a little off but the tires will fit your car. __________________ 2014 Cyclone/Select Shift/"/Sold 2016 ruby red GT w/3.55:1/resonator delete X- pipe/UPR catch can/Airaid "tube"W/AEM/J&M/BigWorm/BMR /SVE /ZL1addons/Redline/Steeda/BG fluids/

06-10-2018, 09:31 PM	#4
dunedon Drives: 2018 Hot Wheels 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Guelph Posts: 157	As I do more reading, I learn so much more ... I'm not really a "car" person so I appreciate the help this forum has given so far, and yet ... back with another few questions: With the 235/55 R-18 winter tires I have: 1) Would I be better off with an 8" or an 8.5" rim? I know it fits both, just not sure if there is a benefit to either for winter tires ... or if one or the other would work better on the SS Camaro with MRC. 2) Depending on the answer above, what offset (or offset range) would be best for me to get, to ensure I clear brakes, fender, suspension etc.? 3) Anything else I should look at when getting rims? 4) And lastly, does anyone have a recommendation on where I can get the rims I need, in Canada, at a relatively decent price? (I'm just assuming I can find them cheaper SOMEWHERE other than at the dealership) Thanks again for the help. __________________ 2018 Hot Wheels SE, Convertible, V8, 2SS, A8, MRC, Nav, NPP (WDXNTP) 1100 - 28/05/18 \| 2000 - 31/05/18 \| 3100 - 05/06/18 \| 3400 - 15/06/18 .TPW - 16/07/18 \| 3800 - 16/07/18 \| 4300 - 17/07/18 \| 4200 - 24/07/18 5000 - 25/07/18 \| 6000 - 31/07/18 \| XPEL - 01/08/18 \| HOME - 13/08/18 Last edited by dunedon; 06-10-2018 at 10:27 PM. Reason: Added MRC details as I now understand that’s might make a difference

10-15-2018, 10:23 AM	#5
Waleedriazz Drives: 2018 1LT Camaro 2.0 I-4 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 50	I'm confused with the same thing. 235/55/18 with ET35 RIMS. Will they work fine for 6gen?

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