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Smithson68 · 06-19-2016, 10:39 PM

I now have 275's on the front and at idle speeds or while at very slow speeds such as in parking lots or driveways it is hard to steer. Feels like the power steering is having a hard time until the engine RPM is raised. I do not recall having this problem with the 245's. Any ideas? Is there a smaller pulley for the pump so it will run faster at idle?

2010 SS/RS

Any help would be appreciated.

bkscott · 06-19-2016, 10:49 PM

More resistance and more weight. I noticed the same when I 1st put 275's on mine. You will get used to it....

Smithson68 · 06-19-2016, 11:08 PM

yes but i cant imagine that a stock ZL1 steers like this from the factory and they have 285's

SS/RS2010 · 06-20-2016, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Smithson68

yes but i cant imagine that a stock ZL1 steers like this from the factory and they have 285's

Doesn't the ZL1 have a different suspension that would affect its handling with the larger tires? Or am I incorrect in thinking that?

Scott@Bjorn3D · 06-20-2016, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SS/RS2010

Doesn't the ZL1 have a different suspension that would affect its handling with the larger tires? Or am I incorrect in thinking that?

ZL1 and 2013 and after Camaro's have electric power steering making it easier to turn the wheel.

Rock-It Man · 06-20-2016, 05:57 AM

You might want to get an alignment, particularly if you changed to wheels with a different offset.

Russell James · 06-20-2016, 08:18 AM

What tire pressure? Add a coupe psi. Realign yet? Is it tuned? If it is tuned, could always raise the idle a hair in the tune.

Do all 3 and I bet you notice a big improvement.

Homeless Man · 06-20-2016, 08:32 AM

Dang I wanted to put 285's in the front on my 2011. Will I notice a big difference in resistance and turning radius?

witenite · 06-23-2016, 10:03 PM

I have no issues with 285's on the front on my 2010.

1Coopgt · 06-24-2016, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Smithson68

yes but i cant imagine that a stock ZL1 steers like this from the factory and they have 285's

You're comparing apple to oranges . The ZL1 & Z28 steering is calibrated/designed to handle the wider tires . The SS and and V6 versions not so much .

PROZ11 · 06-24-2016, 12:28 PM

I replaced the stock front set up with 275s and 9" wide wheels, then aligned it on my 2012 and didn't notice any difference at all in the steering resistance at idle and/or slow speeds.

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G701LE · 06-24-2016, 01:23 PM

Could be air in the PS line?

Ragnar · 06-24-2016, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Coopgt

You're comparing apple to oranges . The ZL1 & Z28 steering is calibrated/designed to handle the wider tires . The SS and and V6 versions not so much .

The 1LE option on the SS comes with 285's also.

Ragnar · 06-24-2016, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by G701LE

Could be air in the PS line?

If so, I think it will be whining.

06-19-2016, 10:39 PM	#1
Smithson68 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Posts: 6 View My Garage	275's on front now hard to steer at idle I now have 275's on the front and at idle speeds or while at very slow speeds such as in parking lots or driveways it is hard to steer. Feels like the power steering is having a hard time until the engine RPM is raised. I do not recall having this problem with the 245's. Any ideas? Is there a smaller pulley for the pump so it will run faster at idle? 2010 SS/RS Any help would be appreciated.

06-19-2016, 10:49 PM	#2
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	More resistance and more weight. I noticed the same when I 1st put 275's on mine. You will get used to it.... __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

06-20-2016, 08:32 AM	#8
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Dang I wanted to put 285's in the front on my 2011. Will I notice a big difference in resistance and turning radius? __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

06-24-2016, 12:28 PM	#11
PROZ11 Drives: 2012 RS/2SS, 69 ProStreet Camaro Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North NJ Posts: 478	I replaced the stock front set up with 275s and 9" wide wheels, then aligned it on my 2012 and didn't notice any difference at all in the steering resistance at idle and/or slow speeds. . __________________

06-24-2016, 01:23 PM	#12
G701LE Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 IBM silver stipes Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: K.C. Kansas Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Could be air in the PS line? __________________ 2010 Imperial Blue w/ Silver stripes 2SS/RS L99 Mods = Not enough....

06-19-2016, 11:08 PM	#3
Smithson68 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Posts: 6 View My Garage	yes but i cant imagine that a stock ZL1 steers like this from the factory and they have 285's

06-20-2016, 05:57 AM	#6
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	You might want to get an alignment, particularly if you changed to wheels with a different offset.

06-20-2016, 08:18 AM	#7
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	What tire pressure? Add a coupe psi. Realign yet? Is it tuned? If it is tuned, could always raise the idle a hair in the tune. Do all 3 and I bet you notice a big improvement.

06-23-2016, 10:03 PM	#9
witenite Drives: 2010 2SS non RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,253 View My Garage	I have no issues with 285's on the front on my 2010.