ACTUAL specs on 2012 Camaro ZL1 Wheel/Tire Size
02-09-2011 | 01:08 PM
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ACTUAL specs on 2012 Camaro ZL1 Wheel/Tire Size
Some pointed out that the specs sheet for the new 2012 Camaro ZL1 wheel and tire size looked like the SS specs. Here is the accurate specs, courtesy of Scott Settlemire!
Originally Posted by fbodfather
Our sincerest apologies--
In our ZL1 press release this morning, we inadvertently put the Camaro SS wheel and tire sizes.
the ZL1 will feature:
"Can you say 'perma-grin?' "
In our ZL1 press release this morning, we inadvertently put the Camaro SS wheel and tire sizes.
the ZL1 will feature:
- Front Wheels - 20 x 10 aluminum
- Rear Wheels - 20 x 11 aluminum
- Front Tires: P285/35ZR20
- Rear Tires: P305/35ZR20
"Can you say 'perma-grin?' "
Re: ACTUAL specs on 2012 Camaro ZL1 Wheel/Tire Size
02-09-2011 | 01:49 PM
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Re: ACTUAL specs on 2012 Camaro ZL1 Wheel/Tire Size
i want these for my track setup. i was planning on the same size, but in a 19" and a 295 front. but a 285 front and 305 rear will be perfect. hopefully there will be some guys selling these stock wheels on ebay. if so, ill buy them.
02-09-2011 | 01:52 PM
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For track use...try to keep the widths the same size or you risk oversteer. A more seasonsed expert can give you more info, but this was inferred to by Pete Basica.
02-09-2011 | 03:02 PM
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yeah, i know i was talking to pete and jordon about this a few times. i looked at many setups and to actually have a set with matching front an rear in a decent width, will cost a good chunk of $. but i have found many setups , and jordon agreed on the 1, that running as close to the same size in the front, as you do the rear, is good also.
02-09-2011 | 03:06 PM
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Re: ACTUAL specs on 2012 Camaro ZL1 Wheel/Tire Size
Here's some related insight when I ordered up the wheels for my car...
http://www.phantomss.com/details-forgeline-wheels/
But...I know that the new ZL1 spent an unbelievable amount of time on the track. If the extra inch in width on the rear posed a pushing problem, it wouldn't be on the car as you see now.
http://www.phantomss.com/details-forgeline-wheels/
When I ordered them, I did it the smart way…
First, I determined that I should not be in love with a number in either diameter or width. 22″…21″ inches in diameter…11″ wide, 12″ wide…whatever. The number doesn’t make a difference as long as it not only looked right but performed right and truthfully, bigger is not always better.
Then I did the second smart thing, I consulted someone who knows the car and knows the wheel to get some sizes and specs. I called up Pete Basica from Pedders, and then I called up David Schardt from Forgeline. Both opinions were very close to mine which made things easy, and I ordered up a set of Forgeline wheels.
The size? 20″ x 10″, all the way around. People ask me why I didn’t go bigger in diameter. I wanted to find the best compromise between looks and function. Bigger than 20″ in diameter doesn’t seem necessary to me for my car. Wider than 10″ may not have offered any additional needed performance yet increased weight. Bigger in the back and narrower in the front would have looked cool, but would have made the car push more in corners and was strongly discouraged by both Pete and David. I still wanted that look, so what I did was have the offset slightly different in the rear to provide the illusion of wider rear wheels and tires. Sneaky, eh?
First, I determined that I should not be in love with a number in either diameter or width. 22″…21″ inches in diameter…11″ wide, 12″ wide…whatever. The number doesn’t make a difference as long as it not only looked right but performed right and truthfully, bigger is not always better.
Then I did the second smart thing, I consulted someone who knows the car and knows the wheel to get some sizes and specs. I called up Pete Basica from Pedders, and then I called up David Schardt from Forgeline. Both opinions were very close to mine which made things easy, and I ordered up a set of Forgeline wheels.
The size? 20″ x 10″, all the way around. People ask me why I didn’t go bigger in diameter. I wanted to find the best compromise between looks and function. Bigger than 20″ in diameter doesn’t seem necessary to me for my car. Wider than 10″ may not have offered any additional needed performance yet increased weight. Bigger in the back and narrower in the front would have looked cool, but would have made the car push more in corners and was strongly discouraged by both Pete and David. I still wanted that look, so what I did was have the offset slightly different in the rear to provide the illusion of wider rear wheels and tires. Sneaky, eh?
02-09-2011 | 03:30 PM
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Re: ACTUAL specs on 2012 Camaro ZL1 Wheel/Tire Size
i thought you were running the stock tire size on your car? tires are a huge factor in the handling also. these pirellis that come stock on the SS suck on the track, well the front ones at lease. the back seemed to be ok. but lots of over steer with these tires.
02-09-2011 | 05:28 PM
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Re: ACTUAL specs on 2012 Camaro ZL1 Wheel/Tire Size
Or it makes the car tend to slight oversteer at the limits, which is nice and predictable....and safe. I would almost bet money that is the case in a car like this.
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