LT-1 Tire Upgrade Q's - Page 2

wintertopdown · 08-06-2023, 05:32 PM

I have yet to buy new rims for my LT1 but I did replace my stock Goodyear tires with a set of new Kumho Ecsta PA51 tires. At 31,808 miles, the Goodyear tires already had two plugs and were practically worn bald. I wanted the Michelins but they were not in stock for a same day solution on a Saturday afternoon at my local Pep boys. I couldn't miss anymore shifts of my work and needed new tires as my commute is 230 miles roundtrip, sometimes in heavy rain, and my last hydro-plane experience was scary. As a conventional all-season tire, they ride smoothly and handle well, still a 245 so not nearly wide enough for this v8, at least in the rear. 1k out the door…Now rims…I find SS OEM is easy to find, where as anything 1LE on eBay seems to be mislabeled. Can anyone provide links or part numbers?

JBinSD · 08-07-2023, 01:37 PM

Most of us go the 1LE route. 285-30-20's and 305-30-20. Much more grip. The 245 A/S's are hard and tiny for 460 ft/lbs.

JBinSD · 08-07-2023, 01:40 PM

ugh. I still cannot flip my pics.

BatMobileLT1 · 08-07-2023, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JBinSD

ugh. I still cannot flip my pics.

Here you go - saved, rotated, previewed, and posted (and 2nd one cropped) - Looks great!

JBinSD · 08-07-2023, 07:20 PM

Thanks, looks much better. How did you flip it?

BatMobileLT1 · 08-07-2023, 07:39 PM

Sure - just saved it, rotated it in "edit image", saved to new filename, uploaded it, and "preview post" to confirm it looks right, then post...

wintertopdown · 08-08-2023, 01:58 AM

285-30-20's and 305-30-20 sound and look amazing. Could you link me to the OEM wheels? I agree 245 is too skinny, I am spinning from a start with traction control off.

JBinSD · 08-08-2023, 03:00 PM

Honestly, I found mine on FB. I bought the MRR reps, though was stalking some OEM 1LE's as well. If you buy the OEM's new, with rubber you are looking at $5k +. Take-offs are out there, or shop around for reps.

I was never comfortable driving with TC off with the 245's, and I haven't even tried with the 1LE sizes, but I'm sure it is a big diff.

BatMobileLT1 · 08-08-2023, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wintertopdown

285-30-20's and 305-30-20 sound and look amazing. Could you link me to the OEM wheels? I agree 245 is too skinny, I am spinning from a start with traction control off.

Another option I found and got my SS OEM rear 9.5" wheels from is https://midwestwheelandtire.com/
which had good selection and more reasonable than dealer prices (although wider ones do get into large $$$ quickly).
If you search Camaro 2021 year a bunch of SS, SS 1LE, ... choices come up either new or reconditioned I think.

08-06-2023, 05:32 PM	#15
wintertopdown Drives: 22 Convertible V8 LT1 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Jensen Beach, Florida Posts: 219	I have yet to buy new rims for my LT1 but I did replace my stock Goodyear tires with a set of new Kumho Ecsta PA51 tires. At 31,808 miles, the Goodyear tires already had two plugs and were practically worn bald. I wanted the Michelins but they were not in stock for a same day solution on a Saturday afternoon at my local Pep boys. I couldn't miss anymore shifts of my work and needed new tires as my commute is 230 miles roundtrip, sometimes in heavy rain, and my last hydro-plane experience was scary. As a conventional all-season tire, they ride smoothly and handle well, still a 245 so not nearly wide enough for this v8, at least in the rear. 1k out the door…Now rims…I find SS OEM is easy to find, where as anything 1LE on eBay seems to be mislabeled. Can anyone provide links or part numbers? __________________ I bought my first 6-Speed convertible Camaro in November 2018 and now drive a Hot Red V8 LT1 M6. My Windows Sticker: https://cws.gm.com/vs-cws/vehshop/v2...FE3D78N0129849

08-07-2023, 01:37 PM	#16
JBinSD Drives: '23 LT Vert M6'16 Hyper 2SS Vert MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Carlsbad, San Diego, CA Posts: 583	Most of us go the 1LE route. 285-30-20's and 305-30-20. Much more grip. The 245 A/S's are hard and tiny for 460 ft/lbs. Attached Images

08-07-2023, 07:39 PM	#20
BatMobileLT1 Drives: 2023 Camaro LT1 M6 Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 139	Sure - just saved it, rotated it in "edit image", saved to new filename, uploaded it, and "preview post" to confirm it looks right, then post... __________________ 2023 Black LT1 – M6, Dual Mode Exhaust, Sunroof, Tech Pkg w/Bose Audio, Red Front Brake Calipers, Carbon Flash Wheels, Ground Effects & RS Pkg Added after delivery: Continental ExtCont DWS06+ Tires: 245/40/20 Front & 275/35/20 w/9.5” Rear Wheels, Red Rear MGP Caliper Covers

08-08-2023, 01:58 AM	#21
wintertopdown Drives: 22 Convertible V8 LT1 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Jensen Beach, Florida Posts: 219	285-30-20's and 305-30-20 sound and look amazing. Could you link me to the OEM wheels? I agree 245 is too skinny, I am spinning from a start with traction control off. __________________ I bought my first 6-Speed convertible Camaro in November 2018 and now drive a Hot Red V8 LT1 M6. My Windows Sticker: https://cws.gm.com/vs-cws/vehshop/v2...FE3D78N0129849

08-07-2023, 01:40 PM	#17
JBinSD Drives: '23 LT Vert M6'16 Hyper 2SS Vert MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Carlsbad, San Diego, CA Posts: 583	ugh. I still cannot flip my pics.

08-07-2023, 07:20 PM	#19
JBinSD Drives: '23 LT Vert M6'16 Hyper 2SS Vert MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Carlsbad, San Diego, CA Posts: 583	Thanks, looks much better. How did you flip it?

08-08-2023, 03:00 PM	#22
JBinSD Drives: '23 LT Vert M6'16 Hyper 2SS Vert MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Carlsbad, San Diego, CA Posts: 583	Honestly, I found mine on FB. I bought the MRR reps, though was stalking some OEM 1LE's as well. If you buy the OEM's new, with rubber you are looking at $5k +. Take-offs are out there, or shop around for reps. I was never comfortable driving with TC off with the 245's, and I haven't even tried with the 1LE sizes, but I'm sure it is a big diff.

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