What wheel size is good?
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What wheel size is good? I have a 99 camaro with aftermarket 18" rims on front and back. Right now I am using 225/40/18 and I just don't like the tire size for the car , they look too small. I want beefier tires wider and thicker. Any suggestions for 18" wheels that won't scrub? And any pictures so I can get an idea of the stance ?
Offset: 35mm
Brand: Mach
Name: ME3
18 x 8
Offset: 35mm
Brand: Mach
Name: ME3
18 x 8
Last edited by Maguilacutty; Jun 7, 2017 at 07:11 PM.
Yeah, that likely would look dumb. I don't think I've ever seen that small of a tire on a 4th gen. With that wheel biggest you can go to a 245/40R18. You can use tirerack to determine the max width tire for an 8inch rim. If you want to go any wider you need a new wheel.
275/40R17 was the largest factory size. With the right offset you can fit a 315 front and rear, so you can go much larger with no issue.
275/40R17 was the largest factory size. With the right offset you can fit a 315 front and rear, so you can go much larger with no issue.
Yeah, that likely would look dumb. I don't think I've ever seen that small of a tire on a 4th gen. With that wheel biggest you can go to a 245/40R18. You can use tirerack to determine the max width tire for an 8inch rim. If you want to go any wider you need a new wheel.
275/40R17 was the largest factory size. With the right offset you can fit a 315 front and rear, so you can go much larger with no issue.
275/40R17 was the largest factory size. With the right offset you can fit a 315 front and rear, so you can go much larger with no issue.
I would say you should sell those and find a similar style (c5 z06 wheel looks similar) that comes in a wider size. Going from 225 to 245 will look better but still look goofy especially on the rear.
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Good thread with 18's and 35mm offsets
https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-ti...l#post19239625
This tool is great to understand fitment
https://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp
https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-ti...l#post19239625
This tool is great to understand fitment
https://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-ti...camaro-ss.html
This is my thread, 18x9 +50 with 285/35-18s. Plenty wide and they fit no problem. Same offset and width as a stock wheel.
This is my thread, 18x9 +50 with 285/35-18s. Plenty wide and they fit no problem. Same offset and width as a stock wheel.
