WINTER SETUP FOR SS.... 18" STEELIES/SPACERS OR 20" - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

lkurek · 10-14-2015, 08:58 AM

OK, so I picked up a set of steely 18" from an LT.....and surprise....they don't fit. Hit the calipers.... So, I picked up a set of 1 1/2" hub centric spacers....and problem solved. They no longer hit the calipers and the studs don't need to be touched. HOWEVER......I am not sure they now have too much offset where if I put a set of 18" snows on it, they will hit the fenders. Freaking out, I picked up a set of 20" take off SS rims.

So, my question for those of you that are experts in this matter....

I know Tire Rack recommends 18" snows for the car. I want to run the Pirelli Scorpion's Snow/Ice (or Winters......what's the difference?) and if the 18" will work using the above setup (with spacers), Ill go that route. If not, Ill go with the 20's....not ideal, but *should* work, no?

FWIW, I also know I need to change out the inline skate pads on the front....no big deal.

Any ideas? I'd love to hear somebody that says they run the steelies, 1 1/2" spacers, and snows with no problems......if you are out there.

Thanks!

Blue Thunder · 10-14-2015, 09:03 AM

Sorry. I run 20" take offs in my SS.

Rudy@Tirerack · 10-14-2015, 12:08 PM

I am pretty sure there are not many if anyone running 18 inch steels with spacers and snow tires. The 18's (if they fit properly) will work better because they are a narrower taller profile tire that will cut the snow better. However many people running 20's with no issues in the snow. The snow tire makes most of the difference.

Blue Thunder · 10-14-2015, 12:21 PM

Run the square 245/45R20s for the stock SS wheels (8" and 9")

lkurek · 10-14-2015, 09:49 PM

Thank you all for the advice. Guess Ill go with the 20" take off's I have. Rudy, what is the difference in the Pirelli snow/ice scorpions, and the Winter Scorpions? Which would you suggest on the stock SS staggered wheels? Go with the 245/45-20 that Blue Thunder suggests?

Again thanks guys.....love this car!

Aaron0731 · 10-21-2015, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Rudy@Tirerack

I am pretty sure there are not many if anyone running 18 inch steels with spacers and snow tires. The 18's (if they fit properly) will work better because they are a narrower taller profile tire that will cut the snow better. However many people running 20's with no issues in the snow. The snow tire makes most of the difference.

Why is no one running the 18s with spacers for winter? What's the problem?

Mean Green Z28 · 10-29-2015, 11:07 PM

Winter setup of Steelies/30mm bolt on spacers here...
Needs to cut off the roller skates on the front pads and also cut off the rounded tip of the lugs.

JR 1 · 11-03-2015, 02:14 PM

Sounds like you already decided which route to go, but for others who may still be deciding another route is 19s with snow tires. They don't require any modifications and you can run a common tire at all 4 corners. I also like having a little more sidewall compared to 20s when hitting potholes in subzero temps.

10-14-2015, 08:58 AM	#1
lkurek Drives: 2015 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Illinois Posts: 168	WINTER SETUP FOR SS.... 18" STEELIES/SPACERS OR 20" OK, so I picked up a set of steely 18" from an LT.....and surprise....they don't fit. Hit the calipers.... So, I picked up a set of 1 1/2" hub centric spacers....and problem solved. They no longer hit the calipers and the studs don't need to be touched. HOWEVER......I am not sure they now have too much offset where if I put a set of 18" snows on it, they will hit the fenders. Freaking out, I picked up a set of 20" take off SS rims. So, my question for those of you that are experts in this matter.... I know Tire Rack recommends 18" snows for the car. I want to run the Pirelli Scorpion's Snow/Ice (or Winters......what's the difference?) and if the 18" will work using the above setup (with spacers), Ill go that route. If not, Ill go with the 20's....not ideal, but should work, no? FWIW, I also know I need to change out the inline skate pads on the front....no big deal. Any ideas? I'd love to hear somebody that says they run the steelies, 1 1/2" spacers, and snows with no problems......if you are out there. Thanks!

10-14-2015, 09:03 AM	#2
Blue Thunder Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Chicagoland, Illinois Posts: 250 View My Garage	Sorry. I run 20" take offs in my SS. __________________ 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

10-14-2015, 12:21 PM	#4
Blue Thunder Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Chicagoland, Illinois Posts: 250 View My Garage	Run the square 245/45R20s for the stock SS wheels (8" and 9") __________________ 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

10-29-2015, 11:07 PM	#7
Mean Green Z28 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 941 View My Garage	Winter setup of Steelies/30mm bolt on spacers here... Needs to cut off the roller skates on the front pads and also cut off the rounded tip of the lugs. __________________ 2010 2SS - CAI Intake, ADM Scoop, RotoFab Washer relo. LT Headers and off-road pipes, X-pipe, Muffler Deletes, ZL1 Spoiler, Technostalgia Tail-lights '98 T/A (Sold) - Forged 6.0ltr, MS3, P&P'd Heads/Valves, 90MM FAST/TB, Headers, 3" Y-pipe, 4" Mufflex Catback. Koni Adjustables w/GC coilovers (550/175), Strano Sway Bars '94 Z28 (Sold) ... LS1 swap (basically same setup as the T/A), TH350/3500 stall ... swapped it all into the T/A -- >> Some of my Projects My Fquick Page

11-03-2015, 02:14 PM	#8
JR 1 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 1,247	Sounds like you already decided which route to go, but for others who may still be deciding another route is 19s with snow tires. They don't require any modifications and you can run a common tire at all 4 corners. I also like having a little more sidewall compared to 20s when hitting potholes in subzero temps. Attached Images

10-14-2015, 12:08 PM	#3
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	I am pretty sure there are not many if anyone running 18 inch steels with spacers and snow tires. The 18's (if they fit properly) will work better because they are a narrower taller profile tire that will cut the snow better. However many people running 20's with no issues in the snow. The snow tire makes most of the difference.

10-14-2015, 09:49 PM	#5
lkurek Drives: 2015 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Illinois Posts: 168	Thank you all for the advice. Guess Ill go with the 20" take off's I have. Rudy, what is the difference in the Pirelli snow/ice scorpions, and the Winter Scorpions? Which would you suggest on the stock SS staggered wheels? Go with the 245/45-20 that Blue Thunder suggests? Again thanks guys.....love this car!