Winter Set up

NickR1LE · 06-10-2022, 09:29 PM

Just picked up a 2020 1SS 1LE a few weeks ago. I know its a bit away but just looking to see what wheels/tires people use or suggest for winter that will clear the breaks on the 1LE(don't worry, the car wont see snow just cold days)

Msquared · 06-11-2022, 05:11 AM

I just use stock base 18x8.5 wheels with 245/50/18 tires.

Boost Creep · 06-11-2022, 09:04 PM

I picked up a set of ZL1 wheels I plan on running stock 285/305 size Continental DWS's....some day.

Stock SS wheels clear the 1LE brakes.

JamesNoBrakes · 06-11-2022, 09:36 PM

19s with studded 255s, I'd have to go back to look at the offset, but it works out real nice where the outside edge is about the same as with my OEM wheels.

synolimit · 06-13-2022, 08:47 PM

just get a cheap second set and any tire thats a true ice/snow tire. dont go crazy wide, thinners better. if you youtube tire racks comparisons of summer, all season, winter your mind will be made up! stopping shorter by say 20-30 feet might not seem like a lot but have you seen what a 15-20mph car does when it hits something?? it looks terrible! thats the speed difference when a snow tires comes to a stop and the AS keeps going till it stops! with an ice and snow tire you'll be able to out drive anything on the road no matter the drive train or what it is! remember, snow driving isnt about insane acceleration, its about turning and stopping.

SFHess · 06-15-2022, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Msquared

I just use stock base 18x8.5 wheels with 245/50/18 tires.

I have a set of these that I used on my 2020 SS 1LE. The only issue I had was when turning sharply (like in a parking lot or whatnot) the inside diameter of the wheel rubs on the air deflectors. Other than that they clear the front calipers by a couple of hairs widths.

Just looks a little odd to see it on those wheels.

Msquared · 06-15-2022, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFHess

I have a set of these that I used on my 2020 SS 1LE. The only issue I had was when turning sharply (like in a parking lot or whatnot) the inside diameter of the wheel rubs on the air deflectors. Other than that they clear the front calipers by a couple of hairs widths.

Just looks a little odd to see it on those wheels.

Yep, I trimmed one small corner of the deflectors and use 5mm spacers (which I already had on hand for use with other wheels) and that was enough to clear those deflectors.

DaveC113 · 06-15-2022, 12:25 PM

You can get a set of 19x10 27mm offset to have the same outside position as OEM using a 7mm spacer up front and 1/2" longer wheels studs, which are very easy to install. Or you can use a 5mm spacer with OEM studs, won't make a big difference, but I needed longer front studs anyways. I got a set of MRR wheels on a 40% off sale via discount tire.

I run 265/40/19 Michelin Pilot Alpin tires.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...A5XL&tab=Sizes

Wheel offset calculators make things much easier:

https://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Whee...et-Calculator#

SATINSTEEL1LE · 06-15-2022, 12:34 PM

I run drag radials.

Oh wait I live in Florida...LOL Man I love being able to do that on car forums. I waited 39 years to be able to...ahahaha

WhiteMale · 06-15-2022, 01:06 PM

Mich Alpin PA4 on the 1LE wheels but I run 275/35 and 285/35 on that wheel.

I needed more winter tire than an A/S.

BrandanK · 06-20-2022, 02:37 PM

I also picked up a set of stock 20" x 8.5" Camaro wheels. I put Continental DWS 06 all season tires on them (245/40/20).

06-10-2022, 09:29 PM	#1
NickR1LE Drives: Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2022 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 14	Winter Set up Just picked up a 2020 1SS 1LE a few weeks ago. I know its a bit away but just looking to see what wheels/tires people use or suggest for winter that will clear the breaks on the 1LE(don't worry, the car wont see snow just cold days)

06-11-2022, 05:11 AM	#2
Msquared Drives: Chevrolet SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 1,446	I just use stock base 18x8.5 wheels with 245/50/18 tires. __________________ Matt Miller 2020 SS 1LE

06-11-2022, 09:04 PM	#3
Boost Creep Drives: '18 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 2,571	I picked up a set of ZL1 wheels I plan on running stock 285/305 size Continental DWS's....some day. Stock SS wheels clear the 1LE brakes. __________________ '18 1SS *1LE* Black, PDR

06-11-2022, 09:36 PM	#4
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,299	19s with studded 255s, I'd have to go back to look at the offset, but it works out real nice where the outside edge is about the same as with my OEM wheels. __________________ 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

06-15-2022, 12:25 PM	#8
DaveC113 Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Front Range, CO Posts: 1,859	You can get a set of 19x10 27mm offset to have the same outside position as OEM using a 7mm spacer up front and 1/2" longer wheels studs, which are very easy to install. Or you can use a 5mm spacer with OEM studs, won't make a big difference, but I needed longer front studs anyways. I got a set of MRR wheels on a 40% off sale via discount tire. I run 265/40/19 Michelin Pilot Alpin tires. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...A5XL&tab=Sizes Wheel offset calculators make things much easier: https://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Whee...et-Calculator# __________________

06-13-2022, 08:47 PM	#5
synolimit Drives: 22 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Ohio Posts: 233	just get a cheap second set and any tire thats a true ice/snow tire. dont go crazy wide, thinners better. if you youtube tire racks comparisons of summer, all season, winter your mind will be made up! stopping shorter by say 20-30 feet might not seem like a lot but have you seen what a 15-20mph car does when it hits something?? it looks terrible! thats the speed difference when a snow tires comes to a stop and the AS keeps going till it stops! with an ice and snow tire you'll be able to out drive anything on the road no matter the drive train or what it is! remember, snow driving isnt about insane acceleration, its about turning and stopping.

06-15-2022, 12:34 PM	#9
SATINSTEEL1LE Account Suspended Drives: 21 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: South East Posts: 662	I run drag radials. Oh wait I live in Florida...LOL Man I love being able to do that on car forums. I waited 39 years to be able to...ahahaha

06-15-2022, 01:06 PM	#10
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 1,982	Mich Alpin PA4 on the 1LE wheels but I run 275/35 and 285/35 on that wheel. I needed more winter tire than an A/S.

06-20-2022, 02:37 PM	#11
BrandanK Drives: 2021 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 255 View My Garage	I also picked up a set of stock 20" x 8.5" Camaro wheels. I put Continental DWS 06 all season tires on them (245/40/20).

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