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BRUKSHOT · 11-26-2022, 03:31 PM

Hello everybody! Been a while since I have been on this site due to me having to sell my 2013 Camaro. But, I have great news...I just bought a 2014 2SS with only 15K miles on it!!! And now, I get to MOD IT! I want to put new tires and wheels on it and have size questions. I am thinking 9 inch wheels on the front and 10 inch wheels on the rear. The rear tire size I am thinking about going with would be either 305's or 315's. The front tire size I am unsure about but would like to go bigger than the stock 245's. If I went with these size rims, what would be the biggest tire size that I could get away with on the front without having any rubbing problems?

LT1Zob · 11-26-2022, 03:41 PM

I’ve had 275s on 8.5s without issues in the front. I just bought a square setup though, 9.5s all around, but I’m staying with 275s all around. My 1le had 285s all around OEM, never a rubbing issue. The z28s are 305s, but those are 19” wheels. That’s all I got. Subscribing to see how wide you can go upfront on 20s

Bluebagger06 · 11-26-2022, 07:34 PM

I WENT WITH 10S ON FRONT WITH 295/35 AND 11S IN REAR WITH 315/30

Royal Tiger · 11-26-2022, 10:54 PM

I have 9.5” fronts and 11” rears running 275/40-20 fronts and 315/35-20 rears.

joekono · 11-27-2022, 04:17 AM

BRUKSHOT, I got your message so check your inbox. I went to staggered 20 x 9 front and 20 x 10 in back and 275 in front and 315s in back. Congrats.

BRUKSHOT · 11-29-2022, 08:52 AM

OK...I think this is what I am gonna do: Factory Reproductions FR41 ZL1 Replica 209's on the front with 275/40/20's and Factory Reproductions FR41 ZL1 Replicas 211's on the rear with 315/35/20's. Any comments?

Bee · 11-29-2022, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BRUKSHOT

OK...I think this is what I am gonna do: Factory Reproductions FR41 ZL1 Replica 209's on the front with 275/40/20's and Factory Reproductions FR41 ZL1 Replicas 211's on the rear with 315/35/20's. Any comments?

Excellent choice...although I may be a little bias since I also have those exact same wheels on mine. I went with 275/40-20's up front, but got a set of 305/35-20's for the rear (mostly because there aren't as many options available in 315's).

I'm lowered about 1.25", but here is how the 305's look:

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BRUKSHOT · 11-29-2022, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee

Excellent choice...although I may be a little bias since I also have those exact same wheels on mine. I went with 275/40-20's up front, but got a set of 305/35-20's for the rear (mostly because there aren't as many options available in 315's).

I'm lowered about 1.25", but here is how the 305's look:

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BEE: On my 2013 I had the same setup as you. 275/40/20's on the front and 305/35/20's on the rear. But, I did not lower my 2013 and do not plan on lowering my 2014. So, I decided to go with the 315's this time around on 20x11's. Here are some pics of my 2013 for your "viewing pleasure"...(HaHa...Ripped that of from David Letterman)

BRUKSHOT · 11-29-2022, 01:35 PM

Here are a few more playing and getting stuck in the snow: Yeahhhh, I got it stuck good! HAHAHA!!!

BRUKSHOT · 11-29-2022, 01:45 PM

Having to sell it was the worst thing in my life. It was the perfect muscle car. But, family comes first.

BRUKSHOT · 11-29-2022, 02:04 PM

Having to sell it was the worst thing in my life. It was the perfect muscle car. But, family comes first.

ariZona28 · 11-29-2022, 03:14 PM

I've got the Michelin Pilot 4S on my Z/28. Great tire but warm weather only. You may want to look at their 4 A/S version for your cold climate.

BRUKSHOT · 11-29-2022, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

I've got the Michelin Pilot 4S on my Z/28. Great tire but warm weather only. You may want to look at their 4 A/S version for your cold climate.

Yeah, I decided and ordered Continental Extreme Contact DWS06 all seasons for it. I live up here in the frozen tundra...LOL!

Mr_Draco · 11-29-2022, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BRUKSHOT

Hello everybody! Been a while since I have been on this site due to me having to sell my 2013 Camaro. But, I have great news...I just bought a 2014 2SS with only 15K miles on it!!! And now, I get to MOD IT! I want to put new tires and wheels on it and have size questions. I am thinking 9 inch wheels on the front and 10 inch wheels on the rear. The rear tire size I am thinking about going with would be either 305's or 315's. The front tire size I am unsure about but would like to go bigger than the stock 245's. If I went with these size rims, what would be the biggest tire size that I could get away with on the front without having any rubbing problems?

In the Tire section there is a thread that lists all of the recommended tire sizes depending on width of the rim.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62838

11-26-2022, 03:31 PM	#1
BRUKSHOT Drives: 2014 Yellow Camaro 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 188	Need help with new tires and rims! Hello everybody! Been a while since I have been on this site due to me having to sell my 2013 Camaro. But, I have great news...I just bought a 2014 2SS with only 15K miles on it!!! And now, I get to MOD IT! I want to put new tires and wheels on it and have size questions. I am thinking 9 inch wheels on the front and 10 inch wheels on the rear. The rear tire size I am thinking about going with would be either 305's or 315's. The front tire size I am unsure about but would like to go bigger than the stock 245's. If I went with these size rims, what would be the biggest tire size that I could get away with on the front without having any rubbing problems?

11-26-2022, 03:41 PM	#2
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,984 View My Garage	I’ve had 275s on 8.5s without issues in the front. I just bought a square setup though, 9.5s all around, but I’m staying with 275s all around. My 1le had 285s all around OEM, never a rubbing issue. The z28s are 305s, but those are 19” wheels. That’s all I got. Subscribing to see how wide you can go upfront on 20s __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

11-26-2022, 07:34 PM	#3
Bluebagger06 Drives: 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 441	I WENT WITH 10S ON FRONT WITH 295/35 AND 11S IN REAR WITH 315/30 __________________ GPI Powered

11-26-2022, 10:54 PM	#4
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	I have 9.5” fronts and 11” rears running 275/40-20 fronts and 315/35-20 rears. Attached Images

11-27-2022, 04:17 AM	#5
joekono Drives: Camaro Convertible 2014 1LT Join Date: May 2019 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	BRUKSHOT, I got your message so check your inbox. I went to staggered 20 x 9 front and 20 x 10 in back and 275 in front and 315s in back. Congrats. __________________

11-29-2022, 08:52 AM	#6
BRUKSHOT Drives: 2014 Yellow Camaro 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 188	OK...I think this is what I am gonna do: Factory Reproductions FR41 ZL1 Replica 209's on the front with 275/40/20's and Factory Reproductions FR41 ZL1 Replicas 211's on the rear with 315/35/20's. Any comments?

11-29-2022, 01:35 PM	#9
BRUKSHOT Drives: 2014 Yellow Camaro 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 188	Here are a few more playing and getting stuck in the snow: Yeahhhh, I got it stuck good! HAHAHA!!! Attached Images

11-29-2022, 01:45 PM	#10
BRUKSHOT Drives: 2014 Yellow Camaro 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 188	Having to sell it was the worst thing in my life. It was the perfect muscle car. But, family comes first.

11-29-2022, 02:04 PM	#11
BRUKSHOT Drives: 2014 Yellow Camaro 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 188	Having to sell it was the worst thing in my life. It was the perfect muscle car. But, family comes first.

11-29-2022, 03:14 PM	#12
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,224	I've got the Michelin Pilot 4S on my Z/28. Great tire but warm weather only. You may want to look at their 4 A/S version for your cold climate. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.