18" Winter Rims

PickeringCamaro · 12-10-2016, 08:00 AM

Can anybody tell me if 18" winter rims will fit on a 2017 2LT with the 4 piston Brembo calipers.

I used them on my 2011 2 LT, however they didn't have the Brembo calipers.

I have a set of 20" split spoke rims that came with the car, however I would have to get a set of snows to fit them.

Any suggestions as to which manufacturer would do 20" snow tires that would be good to use on my car.

I drive it all year round and my 2011 was awesome in the snow with the 18s on it.

Any ideas boys and girls.

nfboy · 12-10-2016, 08:08 AM

Would depend on offset and wheel width. Do you know those things about the wheels you are planning to use? There are some on here that have 18's with same brakes.

Xbrentx · 12-10-2016, 08:22 AM

throw on spacers keep rims you have

PickeringCamaro · 12-10-2016, 09:25 AM

Not sure about the offsets, I got the steel rims with winter tires on them from the dealership when I bought the car.

What size spacers should I look at using and can I use the original studs.

Thanks for the info guys, always lots of help and advice here when you need it.

Sub · 12-10-2016, 09:44 AM

I just stuck a set of 18" vmr vb3 on my car, it cleared the ss calipers with pad weights just fine, but the holes for the lugs were too small to fit the lugs! Didnt see that coming. I'm not sure if there are skinnier lugs than stock...

Tankman · 12-10-2016, 09:59 AM

Use the 'tire rack' website to figure it all out.

SPARTAN sui · 12-10-2016, 10:16 AM

Are these the heritage steel wheels you're talking about? If so I don't believe they'll fit. The new base LT wheels will however. I have those on my SS. I had the steelies as my second set for my 2011 2LT.

BradfordCamaro · 12-10-2016, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sub

I just stuck a set of 18" vmr vb3 on my car, it cleared the ss calipers with pad weights just fine, but the holes for the lugs were too small to fit the lugs! Didnt see that coming. I'm not sure if there are skinnier lugs than stock...

Spline lugs.

Homer2 · 12-10-2016, 10:54 PM

I have a set of 18's im putting on this car next week ( after we get mailed with snow tomorrow night) and they fit the 5th Gen fine... but the 5th didn't have the Brembo...I did buy them from a guy who did have a 5th SS so I am optimistic they will be fine.

Boyer has them in a trailer right now - ill post happy thoughts when I can get the car in there. I always wait too bloody long.

blazing_nitro · 12-11-2016, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sub

I just stuck a set of 18" vmr vb3 on my car, it cleared the ss calipers with pad weights just fine, but the holes for the lugs were too small to fit the lugs! Didnt see that coming. I'm not sure if there are skinnier lugs than stock...

The camaro uses the larger lug's or bolts sizes metric m14 x 1.5.

Aftermarket 18's usually have M12.

You will need to get tuner m14 lugs or splines.

I picked up mine on ebay. Can take a pick if you need it.

Sub · 12-11-2016, 07:54 AM

Thanks for the info Brad/Blazing. I ended up putting them on my wife's 335i and ordering a set of lm-32's.

Should be put on Tuesday.

PickeringCamaro · 12-14-2016, 08:13 AM

Morning All,

Okay, I had Williamson in Uxbridge try my 18" steel GM rims from my 2011 Camaro on my new 2017 with the four piston Brembo callipers.

They fit, however it was close they didn't rub in any way. So I decided to add 5mm spacers to give a bit more clearance and they fit perfectly.

Hope this helps anyone in the same position.

Stay safe out there.

Mike

BradfordCamaro · 12-14-2016, 12:06 PM

How did it work with the spacers? The thought is you need a minimum of 6-7 turns of the lug to be secure. Haven't found out if 5mm spacer allows that. It generally gets close at that point.
Any idea or can you confirm how many turns until torqued? Would be good info knowing 5mm can be slapped on with no worries.

PickeringCamaro · 12-15-2016, 08:31 AM

I've got to find a set of spacers, however the dealership said there shouldn't be a problem.

When I find a set I will let you know.

12-10-2016, 08:00 AM	#1
PickeringCamaro Drives: 2017, 2LT/RS, NFG, ADRI, HDBP Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Pickering, Ontario Posts: 78	18" Winter Rims Can anybody tell me if 18" winter rims will fit on a 2017 2LT with the 4 piston Brembo calipers. I used them on my 2011 2 LT, however they didn't have the Brembo calipers. I have a set of 20" split spoke rims that came with the car, however I would have to get a set of snows to fit them. Any suggestions as to which manufacturer would do 20" snow tires that would be good to use on my car. I drive it all year round and my 2011 was awesome in the snow with the 18s on it. Any ideas boys and girls.

12-10-2016, 08:22 AM	#3
Xbrentx Drives: 2016 camaro 2ss convertible A8 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Whitby Posts: 100	spacers throw on spacers keep rims you have

12-10-2016, 10:16 AM	#7
SPARTAN sui PC Technician Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,161	Are these the heritage steel wheels you're talking about? If so I don't believe they'll fit. The new base LT wheels will however. I have those on my SS. I had the steelies as my second set for my 2011 2LT. __________________

12-10-2016, 10:54 PM	#9
Homer2 Drives: 50th Anni.. coming home 11/01 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Toronto. Ontario Posts: 1,636	I have a set of 18's im putting on this car next week ( after we get mailed with snow tomorrow night) and they fit the 5th Gen fine... but the 5th didn't have the Brembo...I did buy them from a guy who did have a 5th SS so I am optimistic they will be fine. Boyer has them in a trailer right now - ill post happy thoughts when I can get the car in there. I always wait too bloody long. __________________ ##################### Built Sept 16/2016 - #2681 of 5955. She came home with me 11/01/16. 50th Anni, 2SS, A8, NPP, NGM Rock Guards, Footwell Lighting, Black Bow Ties, Street Warrior Rotors and Pads, Ceramic Pro, 3M PPF, Oracle Ghosted Side Markers, Kooks 2" headers w/hi flow cats. GPI Stage 1 Cam installed at 305,000 kms.

12-14-2016, 12:06 PM	#13
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	How did it work with the spacers? The thought is you need a minimum of 6-7 turns of the lug to be secure. Haven't found out if 5mm spacer allows that. It generally gets close at that point. Any idea or can you confirm how many turns until torqued? Would be good info knowing 5mm can be slapped on with no worries. __________________

12-10-2016, 08:08 AM	#2
nfboy Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT HBM Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 171	Would depend on offset and wheel width. Do you know those things about the wheels you are planning to use? There are some on here that have 18's with same brakes.

12-10-2016, 09:25 AM	#4
PickeringCamaro Drives: 2017, 2LT/RS, NFG, ADRI, HDBP Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Pickering, Ontario Posts: 78	Not sure about the offsets, I got the steel rims with winter tires on them from the dealership when I bought the car. What size spacers should I look at using and can I use the original studs. Thanks for the info guys, always lots of help and advice here when you need it.

12-10-2016, 09:44 AM	#5
Sub Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ny Posts: 859	I just stuck a set of 18" vmr vb3 on my car, it cleared the ss calipers with pad weights just fine, but the holes for the lugs were too small to fit the lugs! Didnt see that coming. I'm not sure if there are skinnier lugs than stock...

12-10-2016, 09:59 AM	#6
Tankman Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT 2.0 Turbo Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Southern Alberta, Canada Posts: 168	Use the 'tire rack' website to figure it all out.

12-11-2016, 07:54 AM	#11
Sub Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ny Posts: 859	Thanks for the info Brad/Blazing. I ended up putting them on my wife's 335i and ordering a set of lm-32's. Should be put on Tuesday.

12-14-2016, 08:13 AM	#12
PickeringCamaro Drives: 2017, 2LT/RS, NFG, ADRI, HDBP Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Pickering, Ontario Posts: 78	Morning All, Okay, I had Williamson in Uxbridge try my 18" steel GM rims from my 2011 Camaro on my new 2017 with the four piston Brembo callipers. They fit, however it was close they didn't rub in any way. So I decided to add 5mm spacers to give a bit more clearance and they fit perfectly. Hope this helps anyone in the same position. Stay safe out there. Mike

12-15-2016, 08:31 AM	#14
PickeringCamaro Drives: 2017, 2LT/RS, NFG, ADRI, HDBP Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Pickering, Ontario Posts: 78	I've got to find a set of spacers, however the dealership said there shouldn't be a problem. When I find a set I will let you know.

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