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Old 07-25-2018, 03:22 PM   #1
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Winter tires for 1ss 1LE

Hey there!

I just picked up a 2018 1SS 1LE and I am planning on my winter set up. I saw someone selling a set of stock 2012 Camaro LT 18" wheels with blizzaks locally for a very good price. They are 18x7.5 with ~38mm offset I believe. The tires are 235/60/18.

Will these work with the 1LE Brembo's. I know it might be tight, but is it even possible?

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Old 07-26-2018, 06:50 AM   #2
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I don't think 18s fit over the 6 piston brakes.


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Old 07-26-2018, 07:33 AM   #3
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If they are local, test fit before trading cash for tires.
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Old 07-26-2018, 07:52 AM   #4
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The 38mm offset may not clear the front suspension, sway bars, and steering.
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Old 07-26-2018, 07:57 AM   #5
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18's fit over the 6 piston brembos.
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Old 07-26-2018, 08:00 AM   #6
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18's fit over the 6 piston brembos.
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Old 07-26-2018, 08:18 AM   #7
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Correct!
worst case scenario I might just need spacers then? correct?
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Old 07-27-2018, 05:47 PM   #8
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worst case scenario I might just need spacers then? correct?
Tell us how you plan to use a spacer to increase the diameter of the wheel.

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Old 07-27-2018, 06:16 PM   #9
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Tell us how you plan to use a spacer to increase the diameter of the wheel.

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Old 07-27-2018, 07:25 PM   #10
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To clear the front suspension...we already established the diameter wouldn't be an issue...
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Old 07-27-2018, 10:20 PM   #11
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I made spreadsheets to look at tire diameter for various combinations of rims and tires.

Then I made a spreadsheet that calculated the effective width based on offset and everything else.

Both of these I was able to compare to stock.

I have the radius within 1/4" or so and the width within a few mm, I went with 255 tires for winter. 19" rims.

The car is way under-tired with even 255s, I wouldn't go any less. I got my setup so I could drive around in the winter a bit and exercise the fluids, battery, etc.
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Old 07-28-2018, 11:22 PM   #12
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I'm starting to plan ahead for my '19 1LE that I plan to purchase in the winter (to maximize incentives). I remember reading before that 20s were the way to go and to avoid 19s? What's the reasoning behind that? Tire choices? Or maybe I'm confusing that. The more I read about this the more I get confused.

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