Largest width tires available to fit on stock 8" and 9" width wheels? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

topgun1 · 09-05-2011, 06:28 PM

I was looking to go 275 mm in the front and 315 mm in the back on the stock 20" wheels on the Camaro SS. But from what I'm seeing, this doesn't seem like it's possible without upgrading to a larger width wheel, maybe 9" and 10", respectively.

Seen some great competition Nitto tires that I'd really like to have using my stock wheels, but don't believe I can get the width I'm looking for. So question is, what are the widest tires I can fit on my stock 20" wheels? (front and back).

thanks!

kmcd · 09-06-2011, 09:42 AM

The maximum recommended widths would be 255 up front and 285 in the back. You can mount wider tires on the rims, but the sidewall bulge will adversely affect the contact patch and could compromise the structural integrity of the sidewall, itself.

IROCanSS · 09-06-2011, 09:45 AM

Don't squeeze a wider tire than recommended on the stock wheel. It's asking for trouble.

topgun1 · 09-07-2011, 07:01 PM

this is good advice. thanks alot. looks like i'm going to need to upgrade to wider wheels to get the tires I'm looking for.

09-05-2011, 06:28 PM	#1
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,940 View My Garage	Largest width tires available to fit on stock 8" and 9" width wheels? I was looking to go 275 mm in the front and 315 mm in the back on the stock 20" wheels on the Camaro SS. But from what I'm seeing, this doesn't seem like it's possible without upgrading to a larger width wheel, maybe 9" and 10", respectively. Seen some great competition Nitto tires that I'd really like to have using my stock wheels, but don't believe I can get the width I'm looking for. So question is, what are the widest tires I can fit on my stock 20" wheels? (front and back). thanks! __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears.... Last edited by topgun1; 09-05-2011 at 08:37 PM.

09-06-2011, 09:42 AM	#2
kmcd 1,425 hp / supercharged Drives: (2010 2SS/L99) (1999 Corvette) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,104	The maximum recommended widths would be 255 up front and 285 in the back. You can mount wider tires on the rims, but the sidewall bulge will adversely affect the contact patch and could compromise the structural integrity of the sidewall, itself. __________________ "If it's too loud...well, you know the rest."

09-07-2011, 07:01 PM	#4
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,940 View My Garage	this is good advice. thanks alot. looks like i'm going to need to upgrade to wider wheels to get the tires I'm looking for. __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

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