Abdullah

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what is the widest and biggest sized wheels i can go with in 2000 LS1 camaro?

without using the hammer and with it?

fccs

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Depends on what you have.

For 16x8 wheels - max safe size is 255/50/16
For 17x9 wheels - max safe size is 285/40/17

Spd-Kilz

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I think (I could be wrong though), he means what is the largest size wheel he can put on the car - not tire size for the wheel.

I believe about the largest you can go is around 12" - with the right offset of course. After that you have to mini-tub.

Edit - without hammering. You might be able to get away with 11". Maybe.

fccs

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Oh lol, well in that case yea you would probably be right, I have 2friends with 17x11 zr1s in the rear, one had to roll the fender but hes lowered and the other one it was fine for. It is a tight fit but 11inch wide would be fine and alot of people run that on here from what I can tell. 12inch as said above, idk about since ive never seen them from anyone I know in person but im sure its a tight fit if we could fit them.

Abdullah

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thanks for the replies.

OK, i was thinking of putting 18"X8.5" at front with 255 ZR 35/18 tires
and 18"X12" at rear with 325 ZR 35/18 tires with correct offset and adequate backspacing of course

can i install these wheels and tires with the above sizes in my 2000 LS1 camaro? and what modifications i have to do to my car to fit the above wheels and tires in my car?

WS6WRX

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Ahlan bik sayidi!

You should be fine with those sizes. The front will fit with zero issue and the rear should be OK with a little work. If the car is lowered you will definitely need an adjustable panhard rod, maybe even if it's not. Most likely you will need to roll the rear fender lip and maybe clearance the inside of the wheel well a little.

I have 18x11.5 rear wheels and a 315 tire fits just fine with the fender rolled.

Abdullah

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Ahlan bik WS6WRX...(smile).
means welcome in Arabic.

thanks for the info. i have some questions though :

1- what is exactly the fender lip? can provide a picture pionting to the fender and fender lip?

if i'm not mistaking it is the body piece of the car at the wheel place or it is the inside black plastic piece at the wheel place?

2- how to roll the fender lip? is that by a hammer?

3- what would be the correct offset and backspace of the wheels that i want for my 2000 LS1 camaro of the size 18"X8.5" with 255 ZR 35/18 tires at front and 18"X12" with 325 ZR 35/18 tires at rear?


thanks a lot.

02 Camaro SS

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I have 315/35/17's on 17x11" rims and they rub around a tight turn. Some people put the same tires on and don't get any rub so it's kind of a crap shoot.

Abdullah

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i assume your 17"X11" rims and 315/35/17 tires are at rear, aren't they?

how they rub and they are at rear? they could rub if they are at front, isn't that correct?

99Bluz28

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IMO, I would say a 10.5" wide wheel with a +44 to +50 offset with a 315mm wide tire, and adj PHB to center the wheels/tires in the wheel wells.

02 Camaro SS

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Yea, only the rears are 17x11. I kept the 17x9s in the front. When I make a sharp turn the outside wheel rubs against the inner fender wall. I haven't done the BFH mod though.

WS6WRX

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1 - By fender I mean the rear body panel that curves over the wheel. The lip, is the metal strip/lip that sticks out into the wheel well toward the car. If you run your hand along the edge of the fender above the tire you will feel it.

Here's a picture of the tool used to roll al fender. This tool works much better than a hammer or a bat. The part that the red roller is touching is the fender lip.



The spots you might need to clearance on the inner fender will be noticeable after you install the new wheels and tires. Some spots of the undercoating will be worn away. Hit those spots with a hammer and then spray them with some paint to keep them from rusting.

I don't know what offsets you'll need for the wheels. Where ever you order the wheels from will be able to tell you.

Abdullah

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thanks for the info.

cookba

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wonder if a 19x12 would work out the back of a camaro?

fccs

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Thats pushing it but yea it should still fit with some modding.

Willdathrill187

Will a 305 30 20 be a nice look on my 2000 ss for the rear, my rim is a 20 x 10.5

hokeplaya05

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20's are too big for 4th gens IMO. 18's are perfect, 19's depending on the wheel style and suspension setup can be pulled off. that is going to be a rubber band tire and ride like ****.