Rear Tire Width

DannyC · 10-20-2021, 08:57 AM

What is the widest tire you can put on the back of a 6th gen Camaro SS?

Mine came with Continentals but they sucked. I never could get any traction. I switched to Nittos and they are better but I don't think I got the right ones. I'm going to the G2 next time. I now have a Magnuson 2650 installed with water/meth injection and it breaks loose at 60mph in 4th gear.

Village Idiot · 10-20-2021, 09:18 AM

11in is the most common. I guess you could fit a 12in but it'll poke a lot.

Based off your mod list the G2's won't hold that power. You'd want the 555R2 if you're going with Nitto's.

Edit: Didn't realize you were asking tire width. Nitto's run narrow, I went with 315 on my R2's and they're close to a 305.

arpad_m · 10-20-2021, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DannyC

What is the widest tire you can put on the back of a 6th gen Camaro SS?

Mine came with Continentals but they sucked. I never could get any traction. I switched to Nittos and they are better but I don't think I got the right ones. I'm going to the G2 next time. I now have a Magnuson 2650 installed with water/meth injection and it breaks loose at 60mph in 4th gear.

You must have meant R2.

I have Michelin PS4S tires, rears at 315/30/20, and it hooks from 60mph when the tires are warm enough. I'm sure you have more power, though, so why not try those Nitto 555RIIs that the high horsepower ZL1 guys swear by.

DannyC · 10-20-2021, 09:25 AM

Ok Thanks guys!

rcoe · 10-20-2021, 11:57 AM

I have 325's in the rear. Toyo R888r and they hook pretty good.

Fraxum · 10-20-2021, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DannyC

What is the widest tire you can put on the back of a 6th gen Camaro SS?

Mine came with Continentals but they sucked. I never could get any traction. I switched to Nittos and they are better but I don't think I got the right ones. I'm going to the G2 next time. I now have a Magnuson 2650 installed with water/meth injection and it breaks loose at 60mph in 4th gear.

Nitto makes a 305-30 DR now. I run them full time on the street and strip now on my M6 LT1. No more sideways in first gear even with TC on!

Vettethret · 10-20-2021, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DannyC

What is the widest tire you can put on the back of a 6th gen Camaro SS?

Mine came with Continentals but they sucked. I never could get any traction. I switched to Nittos and they are better but I don't think I got the right ones. I'm going to the G2 next time. I now have a Magnuson 2650 installed with water/meth injection and it breaks loose at 60mph in 4th gear.

I just had these put on. They are a 12" rear with a 335/30/20. I'm still waiting for my suspension/coilovers for lowering (And a bunch of other stuff), but stability and grip are much improved from the bike tires that came on with.

2- Rotary Forged SF-07 20x10.5 Super Deep Concave CF/CM

2- Rotary Forged SF-07 20x12 Super Deep Concave CF/CM

4- CF [Custom Finished] Satin Bronze –

4- CM [Custom Machined] PCD: 5x120/ CB: 66.9/ ET: 00/00

2- Michelin Pilot Super Sport 295/35-20

2- Michelin Pilot Super Sport 335/30-20

Norm Peterson · 10-20-2021, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Vettethret

I just had these put on. They are a 12" rear with a 335/30/20. I'm still waiting for my suspension/coilovers for lowering (And a bunch of other stuff), but stability and grip are much improved from the bike tires that came on with.

2- Rotary Forged SF-07 20x10.5 Super Deep Concave CF/CM

2- Rotary Forged SF-07 20x12 Super Deep Concave CF/CM

4- CF [Custom Finished] Satin Bronze –

4- CM [Custom Machined] PCD: 5x120/ CB: 66.9/ ET: 00/00

2- Michelin Pilot Super Sport 295/35-20

2- Michelin Pilot Super Sport 335/30-20

The right way to do it!

Norm

rcoe · 10-20-2021, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vettethret

I just had these put on. They are a 12" rear with a 335/30/20. I'm still waiting for my suspension/coilovers for lowering (And a bunch of other stuff), but stability and grip are much improved from the bike tires that came on with.

2- Rotary Forged SF-07 20x10.5 Super Deep Concave CF/CM

2- Rotary Forged SF-07 20x12 Super Deep Concave CF/CM

4- CF [Custom Finished] Satin Bronze –

4- CM [Custom Machined] PCD: 5x120/ CB: 66.9/ ET: 00/00

2- Michelin Pilot Super Sport 295/35-20

2- Michelin Pilot Super Sport 335/30-20

Those look to be about the same offset as my F14's, Forgestar has the offset nailed for running wide rears. My 325's will on rare occasion rub the front of the inner wheel well with no spacers on.

Vettethret · 10-20-2021, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

The right way to do it!

Norm

Vettethret · 10-20-2021, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rcoe

Those look to be about the same offset as my F14's, Forgestar has the offset nailed for running wide rears. My 325's will on rare occasion rub the front of the inner wheel well with no spacers on.

They do look about the same, nice looking set up. I don't get any rub at all in back. Well see what happens when I lower it.

Jsreo · 10-20-2021, 05:31 PM

You might want to relocate the wiring by the drivers side rear on the inside as that is where any rubbing will probably occur.

There is a write up here on how to do that

LT4Greg · 10-20-2021, 06:31 PM

The wider rear tires the better especially with a supercharger.

Scottyz · 10-20-2021, 06:37 PM

Those look tough vettetret and rcoe. Looks great.

10-20-2021, 08:57 AM	#1
DannyC Drives: 17 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Central VA Posts: 117	Rear Tire Width What is the widest tire you can put on the back of a 6th gen Camaro SS? Mine came with Continentals but they sucked. I never could get any traction. I switched to Nittos and they are better but I don't think I got the right ones. I'm going to the G2 next time. I now have a Magnuson 2650 installed with water/meth injection and it breaks loose at 60mph in 4th gear. __________________ Flow Tech axle back, Roto-Fab, Nick Williams 103, AEM Wide Band, Defrost vent pod, billet catch can, BBK long tube headers and NGK LTR6GP, #90198, one step colder, Magnuson 2650, Snow Performance water/methanol injection. (Also tune myself w/HPTuners)

10-20-2021, 09:25 AM	#4
DannyC Drives: 17 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Central VA Posts: 117	Ok Thanks guys! __________________ Flow Tech axle back, Roto-Fab, Nick Williams 103, AEM Wide Band, Defrost vent pod, billet catch can, BBK long tube headers and NGK LTR6GP, #90198, one step colder, Magnuson 2650, Snow Performance water/methanol injection. (Also tune myself w/HPTuners)

10-20-2021, 06:31 PM	#13
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	The wider rear tires the better especially with a supercharger. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

10-20-2021, 09:18 AM	#2
Village Idiot Drives: 2019 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 208	11in is the most common. I guess you could fit a 12in but it'll poke a lot. Based off your mod list the G2's won't hold that power. You'd want the 555R2 if you're going with Nitto's. Edit: Didn't realize you were asking tire width. Nitto's run narrow, I went with 315 on my R2's and they're close to a 305.

10-20-2021, 11:57 AM	#5
rcoe Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Michigan Posts: 271	I have 325's in the rear. Toyo R888r and they hook pretty good.

10-20-2021, 05:31 PM	#12
Jsreo Drives: 2017 2SS Manual Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 373	You might want to relocate the wiring by the drivers side rear on the inside as that is where any rubbing will probably occur. There is a write up here on how to do that

10-20-2021, 06:37 PM	#14
Scottyz 2019 ZL1 1LE MY GOON Drives: 1980 Z28 Big Red. Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 2,061	Those look tough vettetret and rcoe. Looks great.

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