Need advice on 35 Sidewall Tires for the 2SS 1LE.

DeeZ NuttS · 01-22-2018, 11:30 AM

Just picked up a shinny new 2018 2SS 1LE and have a tire question. Which brands with a 35 sidewall have been used with success with little to no rubbing, or are all brands created equal where rubbing is concerned? Will all seasons rub more? I'm interested in picking up something with decent tread wear with all year practicability in Charlotte, NC. Car wont be driven in the snow. Supercar 3's are just too soft and not my preference for a DD. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

ICTsccaCamaro · 01-22-2018, 12:21 PM

Are you wanting to put taller tires on the car? If so why?

JamesNoBrakes · 01-22-2018, 01:06 PM

I have no idea what you are asking, but I made this chart to help me size winter options and determine how to keep the same wheel-radius so height/rubbing would not be affected, it's an excel so I can put in the tolerance (+ or -) I want to see what might work:

mjk3888 · 01-22-2018, 01:53 PM

use this site for your tire sizing. It will spell out everything for you including speedo error. My advice to you is to go as close to stock diameter as possible. I don't see any reason to step up to 35 series tires at all unless you are running narrower wheels. I chose to get a used set of SS wheels and run 255/35 and 275/35 tires.

http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php...8-5&offset2=25

http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php...9-5&offset2=39

pbsinternet1le · 01-22-2018, 05:24 PM

Continental or michelin in stock size would be the best choice imo.

glenB · 01-22-2018, 07:04 PM

35s rub on lowered cars, same wheel and tire on a mag ride SS did not rub. 305/35/20 Continental

pbsinternet1le · 01-22-2018, 07:05 PM

Why use a 35 when you can get a 30? Makes no sense..

SSDanny · 01-23-2018, 02:48 PM

If you're going 35, make sure your width is still stock size. I ran 35 profile on a Nitto nt05r.. and that caused my stabilitrak and other traction control modules to go crazy. Unless you're using a 35 profile for a track or something, don't do it. Just stick to the 30's.

mjk3888 · 01-23-2018, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SSDanny

If you're going 35, make sure your width is still stock size. I ran 35 profile on a Nitto nt05r.. and that caused my stabilitrak and other traction control modules to go crazy. Unless you're using a 35 profile for a track or something, don't do it. Just stick to the 30's.

width isn't what causes errors it would be overall diameter. if the diameter is off the speed sensors need recalibration or they will not read correct wheel speed.

SSDanny · 01-23-2018, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjk3888

width isn't what causes errors it would be overall diameter. if the diameter is off the speed sensors need recalibration or they will not read correct wheel speed.

I've been told wrong I guess, but nevertheless, a 35 profile might be too big depending on the tire. Those Nitto NT05's had a really big sidewall.

MatthewAMEL · 01-23-2018, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeZ NuttS

Just picked up a shinny new 2018 2SS 1LE and have a tire question. Which brands with a 35 sidewall have been used with success with little to no rubbing, or are all brands created equal where rubbing is concerned? Will all seasons rub more? I'm interested in picking up something with decent tread wear with all year practicability in Charlotte, NC. Car wont be driven in the snow. Supercar 3's are just too soft and not my preference for a DD. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I'm not sure why the G3's aren't to your liking for DD. How may miles have you driven your new car?

I would suggest the MP4S in OEM size if you want a great DD tire with excellent performance.

And if you are selling your G3's, I'll buy them at a good price.

ex-SS-ve · 01-24-2018, 01:56 AM

From personal experience a 35 series tire in the 285/305 width will not work. It will hit on the front strut spring perch and tear the shoulder off the tire and rub on the liners. And for the rear it will hit the fender opening and tear up the rear fender liner. Went with 295/335 tires in 30 series on my 1Le

internationlriders · 01-24-2018, 12:23 PM

I live in Canada and will only use the G3s for summer and track duty. With temps just above freezing I have the bfgoodrich comp2 a/s tires, 275/35/20 up front and 285/35/20 rear and the tires fit well on the stock rims, have excellent traction for all weather tires, and give a good daily driven ride IMO. A lot of peeps seem to recommend other tires but if you drive I colder weather and may see snow these are great. I had to drive home in the snow one day because it snowed while at work and the traction was excellent and this is compared to my SUV on snow tires so I would not discredit these tires at all. Additionally they have excellent treadwear and cost half what a set of Michelins or Continentals retail for.

WhyUMad1LE · 01-24-2018, 04:00 PM

I'm waiting for PS4S to be available in more sizes but they only work on the 1SS not the 2SS.

01-22-2018, 11:30 AM	#1
DeeZ NuttS Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 38	Need advice on 35 Sidewall Tires for the 2SS 1LE. Just picked up a shinny new 2018 2SS 1LE and have a tire question. Which brands with a 35 sidewall have been used with success with little to no rubbing, or are all brands created equal where rubbing is concerned? Will all seasons rub more? I'm interested in picking up something with decent tread wear with all year practicability in Charlotte, NC. Car wont be driven in the snow. Supercar 3's are just too soft and not my preference for a DD. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

01-22-2018, 12:21 PM	#2
ICTsccaCamaro ITCRNRS Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,575	Are you wanting to put taller tires on the car? If so why? __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE Ordered 6/29/17 Built 11/6/17 Delivered 12/7/17, Summit White, PDR, NAV, https://www.youtube.com/c/tylerpotter SOLD: 2014 Summit White 1LE 2SS/RS, Recaros, NPP, NAV, KONI Yellow's SOLD: 2012 Black 2LT/RS, Fully 1LE swapped, Brembo swap

01-22-2018, 01:06 PM	#3
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,301	I have no idea what you are asking, but I made this chart to help me size winter options and determine how to keep the same wheel-radius so height/rubbing would not be affected, it's an excel so I can put in the tolerance (+ or -) I want to see what might work: Attached Images __________________ Everything happens for a reason, except when it doesn't, but even then, you can, in hindsight, fabricate a reason that satisfies your belief system. 2018 2SS 1LE 2023 Colorado ZR2 2022 Stinger GT-line AWD

01-22-2018, 01:53 PM	#4
mjk3888 "M1SS1LE" Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 2,906	use this site for your tire sizing. It will spell out everything for you including speedo error. My advice to you is to go as close to stock diameter as possible. I don't see any reason to step up to 35 series tires at all unless you are running narrower wheels. I chose to get a used set of SS wheels and run 255/35 and 275/35 tires. http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php...8-5&offset2=25 http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php...9-5&offset2=39 __________________ MJK3888 Instagram Link Last edited by mjk3888; 01-23-2018 at 10:18 AM.

01-22-2018, 05:24 PM	#5
pbsinternet1le Drives: 2017 1le current /2015 2ss 1le sold Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Whitesburg Ga 30185 Posts: 759	Continental or michelin in stock size would be the best choice imo. __________________ 2017 1LE Hyper Blue

01-22-2018, 07:04 PM	#6
glenB Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 721	35s rub on lowered cars, same wheel and tire on a mag ride SS did not rub. 305/35/20 Continental

01-22-2018, 07:05 PM	#7
pbsinternet1le Drives: 2017 1le current /2015 2ss 1le sold Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Whitesburg Ga 30185 Posts: 759	Why use a 35 when you can get a 30? Makes no sense.. __________________ 2017 1LE Hyper Blue

01-23-2018, 02:48 PM	#8
SSDanny Drives: 2017 Camaro SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: LA Posts: 447	If you're going 35, make sure your width is still stock size. I ran 35 profile on a Nitto nt05r.. and that caused my stabilitrak and other traction control modules to go crazy. Unless you're using a 35 profile for a track or something, don't do it. Just stick to the 30's. __________________ 2017 Camaro SS - Kooks Long Tube Headers 1-7/8th - EFI Flex Fuel Kit - Megan Racing Coilovers - FORGESTAR F14's 20x9.5 & 20x11

01-24-2018, 01:56 AM	#12
ex-SS-ve Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 763	From personal experience a 35 series tire in the 285/305 width will not work. It will hit on the front strut spring perch and tear the shoulder off the tire and rub on the liners. And for the rear it will hit the fender opening and tear up the rear fender liner. Went with 295/335 tires in 30 series on my 1Le

01-24-2018, 12:23 PM	#13
internationlriders Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 135	I live in Canada and will only use the G3s for summer and track duty. With temps just above freezing I have the bfgoodrich comp2 a/s tires, 275/35/20 up front and 285/35/20 rear and the tires fit well on the stock rims, have excellent traction for all weather tires, and give a good daily driven ride IMO. A lot of peeps seem to recommend other tires but if you drive I colder weather and may see snow these are great. I had to drive home in the snow one day because it snowed while at work and the traction was excellent and this is compared to my SUV on snow tires so I would not discredit these tires at all. Additionally they have excellent treadwear and cost half what a set of Michelins or Continentals retail for.

01-24-2018, 04:00 PM	#14
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	I'm waiting for PS4S to be available in more sizes but they only work on the 1SS not the 2SS.

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