SS wheels on 1SS 1LE

Lugnutty · 08-20-2017, 02:18 PM

I have searched and searched but all of the results I'm getting are for putting 1LE wheels onto an SS. I want to go the other way. I just picked up a 2018 1SS 1LE and it's going into daily service for me. That means I'll be driving it through Chicago winters and, you know, those F1s just aren't going to cut it!

I want to pick up a set of SS wheels for off-season driving. I've seen a couple posts about needing spacers to clear the brakes but one of those threads have any final resolution!

What is the actual solution? I know I can't possibly be the only one who is going to do this.

WhyUMad1LE · 08-20-2017, 04:27 PM

Just put them on. You don't need spacers to clear brakes.

ckahsen · 08-20-2017, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by WhyUMad1LE

Just put them on. You don't need spacers to clear brakes.

I'm interested in this topic as well as my 1LE is my daily too. We don't get much snow in VA but it does get cold. Well below the 40° the F1s are rated for. At any rate, I thought I read somewhere too that stock ss wheels will not for over the Brembos on the 1LE.

I certainly could be wrong.

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rootus · 08-20-2017, 05:13 PM

GM will let you spec a 2SS with base wheels and the six piston Brembos, which suggests they will fit.

G2K · 08-20-2017, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rootus

GM will let you spec a 2SS with base wheels and the six piston Brembos, which suggests they will fit.

This.... i dont see why they wouldnt fit.

MySS8U · 08-20-2017, 08:16 PM

I thought I read that the eLSD could be damaged due to different tire sizes. I would love all season tires for my 1LE as well.

rootus · 08-20-2017, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MySS8U

I thought I read that the eLSD could be damaged due to different tire sizes. I would love all season tires for my 1LE as well.

If you had different sizes left to right, sure. Otherwise it doesn't matter, to the car it's no different than driving faster or slower.

My plan is to grab a set of four 20x10 (front size) MRR 017 (1LE replica) wheels and put 285/30/20 Continental DWS 06's on all corners. Should get me through a cold wet winter without sucking fiercely on the dry days.

Eldi Z · 08-21-2017, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rootus

If you had different sizes left to right, sure. Otherwise it doesn't matter, to the car it's no different than driving faster or slower.

My plan is to grab a set of four 20x10 (front size) MRR 017 (1LE replica) wheels and put 285/30/20 Continental DWS 06's on all corners. Should get me through a cold wet winter without sucking fiercely on the dry days.

What kind of damage would happen if you would put say a front size 285/30/20 on one side of the rear axle, while leaving the 305/30/20 stock rear on the other side? The difference is close to negligible ( to the extent of damaging the eLSD) I believe ?
Just to give an example of using a slightly different size on each side of the axle

Lugnutty · 08-21-2017, 11:58 AM

Thanks! This is great info.

Ak1LE · 08-21-2017, 01:41 PM

i have 5th gen ss 20s on my 1le for rainy days. clear the 1le brakes no problem. they tuck inside the fenders so it looks like crap however lol.

rootus · 08-21-2017, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Eldi Z

What kind of damage would happen if you would put say a front size 285/30/20 on one side of the rear axle, while leaving the 305/30/20 stock rear on the other side? The difference is close to negligible ( to the extent of damaging the eLSD) I believe ?
Just to give an example of using a slightly different size on each side of the axle

7% is nothing compared to what you get in a corner but over miles of driving I bet it would put on a fair bit of wear. Personally I'd only do it if I had no other options and I'd try to minimize how far I drove.

Th3Beast · 08-21-2017, 02:00 PM

The SS 1LE comes with the same exact brakes as the Cadillac ATS-V..... which comes with 18" wheels!

Lugnutty · 08-23-2017, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Th3Beast

The SS 1LE comes with the same exact brakes as the Cadillac ATS-V..... which comes with 18" wheels!

That's really great news, actually... Let's get a little more specific now. I'm learning the various Camaro wheels and their offsets, but I don't see much on brake clearance. (I guess this is what I said in my first post, huh?)

I love love love those 18" Heritage steel wheels from the 5th gen cars. Do we know if those will fit over our brakes?

How about 5th gen SS rims?

I appreciate all the thoughtful answers. You guys are super knowledgeable and willing to share information. For my first post and technical question on here, I felt like I was welcomed and given some good answers, and I really appreciate it. Thanks for making this my welcome into the community!

Eldi Z · 08-23-2017, 05:48 PM

[QUOTE=rootus;9875331]7% is nothing compared to what you get in a corner but over miles of driving I bet it would put on a fair bit of wear. Personally I'd only do it if I had no other options and I'd try to minimize how far I drove.[/QUO

Of course I am only talking about a temporary solution to a situation in which say 305 rear tires are out of stock and I am waiting for some to arrive and during this period (I.E. 2-3 weeks) must get from A-to-B daily drive not more than 200-300 miles total.

08-20-2017, 02:18 PM	#1
Lugnutty Drives: 2022 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Buffalo Grove, IL Posts: 79	SS wheels on 1SS 1LE I have searched and searched but all of the results I'm getting are for putting 1LE wheels onto an SS. I want to go the other way. I just picked up a 2018 1SS 1LE and it's going into daily service for me. That means I'll be driving it through Chicago winters and, you know, those F1s just aren't going to cut it! I want to pick up a set of SS wheels for off-season driving. I've seen a couple posts about needing spacers to clear the brakes but one of those threads have any final resolution! What is the actual solution? I know I can't possibly be the only one who is going to do this.

08-20-2017, 08:16 PM	#6
MySS8U Drives: Black 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 130	I thought I read that the eLSD could be damaged due to different tire sizes. I would love all season tires for my 1LE as well. __________________ JALB

08-21-2017, 02:00 PM	#12
Th3Beast Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 278	The SS 1LE comes with the same exact brakes as the Cadillac ATS-V..... which comes with 18" wheels! __________________ 2017 SS 1LE (sold) Nightfall Gray

08-20-2017, 04:27 PM	#2
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	Just put them on. You don't need spacers to clear brakes.

08-20-2017, 05:13 PM	#4
rootus Drives: 2018 HBM SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 367	GM will let you spec a 2SS with base wheels and the six piston Brembos, which suggests they will fit.

08-21-2017, 11:58 AM	#9
Lugnutty Drives: 2022 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Buffalo Grove, IL Posts: 79	Thanks! This is great info.

08-21-2017, 01:41 PM	#10
Ak1LE Drives: 17 white 1LE Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 24	i have 5th gen ss 20s on my 1le for rainy days. clear the 1le brakes no problem. they tuck inside the fenders so it looks like crap however lol.

08-23-2017, 05:48 PM	#14
Eldi Z Drives: 17' 1SS 1LE GBA-Black Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: TLV Posts: 810	[QUOTE=rootus;9875331]7% is nothing compared to what you get in a corner but over miles of driving I bet it would put on a fair bit of wear. Personally I'd only do it if I had no other options and I'd try to minimize how far I drove.[/QUO Of course I am only talking about a temporary solution to a situation in which say 305 rear tires are out of stock and I am waiting for some to arrive and during this period (I.E. 2-3 weeks) must get from A-to-B daily drive not more than 200-300 miles total.

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