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Blue Thunder · 01-09-2014, 01:39 PM

Look, Chevy uses the same ZL1 staggered wheels on both the ZL1 and the 1LE. The former uses staggered tire sizes, the latter uses the same size tires. So clearly Chevy does approve of this type of thing. Just sayin.

pradeepp · 01-09-2014, 01:47 PM

Cheked with multiple dealers, everyone is strictly saying NO to have same size tires but saying OK for mixing brands also adding there will be some speedometer issues and if there is really any we cannot cover them in the manufacturers warranty. I'm planning to use them for one winter and then sell them for the next winter and get the Pirelli scorpions again. Is this too a bad idea?

punkindave · 01-09-2014, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pradeepp

Does anybody used 245/45/R20 on all the four wheels of Camaro which has 275/40/R20 stock size in the rear? Why because I'm not able to get the 275/40/R20 anywhere in US.

Yes, no problem.. As others have said the 245/45 are speced to fit a 8"-9" wheel.. Perfectly fine.. The diameter is the same as the 275/40.

Don't beat this to death, just get the 245.. TireRack recommends it, 1010tire recommends it, the tire manufacturer recommends it, many folks here have gone that exact same route also without issues. Personally, I wouldn't pay too much attention to the dealer's service writer (who isn't making money on a sale).

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Originally Posted by pradeepp

Cheked with multiple dealers, everyone is strictly saying NO to have same size tires but saying OK for mixing brands also adding there will be some speedometer issues and if there is really any we cannot cover them in the manufacturers warranty. I'm planning to use them for one winter and then sell them for the next winter and get the Pirelli scorpions again. Is this too a bad idea?

Total horseshit.. The tire diameters are the within millimeters of stock. Look it up. The "stagger" is not a stagger of diameters, it's a stagger of widths. On my 350z it threw the TTS off to have tires that were the same diameter front-rear, the rear HAD to be at least 1.5" taller than the fronts or the TTS would kick in at strange times. NOT true on the Camaro, a 275/40 is the same as a 245/45..

I would NOT mix the tire brands, especially between Blizzak and Scorpion because they are completely different compounds and tread designs.

Pbcamaro · 01-09-2014, 08:12 PM

I had 4x 245 Pirelli Scorpions installed today, works fine, car is AMAZING in snow with these.

01-09-2014, 11:03 PM

I have only been able to find the 275 40 20 scorpion snow and ice on ebay...There is a set of 4 for sale almost new which would put you ahead if you drive like I do...as an option. I have not found one retailer that sells them new in our tire size

01-09-2014, 01:39 PM	#29
Blue Thunder Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Chicagoland, Illinois Posts: 250 View My Garage	Look, Chevy uses the same ZL1 staggered wheels on both the ZL1 and the 1LE. The former uses staggered tire sizes, the latter uses the same size tires. So clearly Chevy does approve of this type of thing. Just sayin. __________________ 2014 Chevy Camaro 1SS/RS L99 377rwhp/396rwtq Stainless Power 1-7/8 headers, HF cats Magnaflow 3" tru-x cat back exhaust NicKey Dyno tune Bo White ported throttle body Elite Engineering Catch Can CAI air intake GM Strut Brace Bar JL Audio 12w3 sub, JX1000/1d amp CFD Carbon Fiber pistol grip TapShift shifter EGX rear window louvers 4500k HID head and fog lights

01-09-2014, 01:47 PM	#30
pradeepp Drives: Coupe 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: United States Posts: 13	Cheked with multiple dealers, everyone is strictly saying NO to have same size tires but saying OK for mixing brands also adding there will be some speedometer issues and if there is really any we cannot cover them in the manufacturers warranty. I'm planning to use them for one winter and then sell them for the next winter and get the Pirelli scorpions again. Is this too a bad idea? Last edited by pradeepp; 01-09-2014 at 02:22 PM.

01-09-2014, 08:12 PM	#32
Pbcamaro Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Dyer, IN Posts: 15 View My Garage	I had 4x 245 Pirelli Scorpions installed today, works fine, car is AMAZING in snow with these. Attached Images

01-09-2014, 11:03 PM	#33
firedruish Guest Posts: n/a View My Garage	I have only been able to find the 275 40 20 scorpion snow and ice on ebay...There is a set of 4 for sale almost new which would put you ahead if you drive like I do...as an option. I have not found one retailer that sells them new in our tire size