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lcrngrs · 01-07-2012, 07:18 PM

to keeping them, only to keep going back to these 22"s. I read and re-read and only get more confused. I have researched some information regarding tire sizes from various sources and end up once again, with varying opinions. The choices are Front 265/35R22 and Rear 285/35R22 or 265/30R22 etc. I've seen pics of these tires and without a drop they really do not look good. That coupled with my fear of hitting a pot hole and blowing the tire to shreds (NJ roads) is another negative. Since there are members who run 22's I'm hoping to be steered in the right direction. I just want to put the tires and rims on and turn the key. If I have to lower, raise, or do anything else to the car I need to know. The gap in the photo looks to big and the tires themselves are actually a 1/2 taller than my 21's. Optical illusion? The pics were purposely blown up to show the gap. I just don't get how a tire which is around 29" overall presents a gap like that. The tire/rim combos are just different styles of the rim I was thinking of getting.

ckaram · 01-07-2012, 07:29 PM

I know we all have our own tastes, but those look awful. I think anything bigger than 21's doesn't look good on the car.

Listen to your gut...

camaro_RS · 01-07-2012, 07:31 PM

Those 21's you have on your car now are killer! I wouldn't get rid of those at all if I were you. JMO.

SSTG · 01-07-2012, 07:33 PM

Neither of those look like A 35 series tire. You sure they are?
look more like 30 to me. Which would explain the gap.

lcrngrs · 01-07-2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SSTG

Neither of those look like A 35 series tire. You sure they are?
look more like 30 to me. Which would explain the gap.

Those are 30's

Orange5thGen · 01-07-2012, 07:46 PM

I like the 21's on your car too! I chromed mine...

Overkillphil · 01-07-2012, 07:48 PM

I'm running 265/35ZR22 Goodyears on all 4 corners on my 22s. Potholes are always on my mind, but they aren't as bad as 30 series or even 25 series. I never thought I'd get use to such a short sidewall, but hey, I remember when people thought putting 20s under a car was criminal!!

SSTG · 01-07-2012, 07:48 PM

That is the reason for a lot of the gap.

These are 265/35/22 before I lowered my car.

After lowering.

K32 Camaro · 01-07-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SSTG

That is the reason for a lot of the gap.

These are 265/35/22 before I lowered my car.

After lowering.

I love the look of your tires and rims. Before and after both look amazing to me.

SSTG · 01-07-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by K32 Camaro

I love the look of your tires and rims. Before and after both look amazing to me.

Thanks Bro!

RED DEMON SS · 01-07-2012, 08:01 PM

The perfect look with 22's!

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hightower · 01-07-2012, 08:01 PM

Stick with the rims you've got. I think they look awesome and go with your camaro very well!

mikey8 · 01-07-2012, 09:16 PM

You should get the machine face/black wheels, and send those hideous yellow wheels to my house immediately! I can't believe you actually go out in public with your car looking like that.....

Black1SS · 01-07-2012, 09:44 PM

I like the ones you have on there now. I wouldn't change a thing

01-07-2012, 07:18 PM	#1
lcrngrs Drives: 2LT RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 584	I've gone from selling my rims to keeping them, only to keep going back to these 22"s. I read and re-read and only get more confused. I have researched some information regarding tire sizes from various sources and end up once again, with varying opinions. The choices are Front 265/35R22 and Rear 285/35R22 or 265/30R22 etc. I've seen pics of these tires and without a drop they really do not look good. That coupled with my fear of hitting a pot hole and blowing the tire to shreds (NJ roads) is another negative. Since there are members who run 22's I'm hoping to be steered in the right direction. I just want to put the tires and rims on and turn the key. If I have to lower, raise, or do anything else to the car I need to know. The gap in the photo looks to big and the tires themselves are actually a 1/2 taller than my 21's. Optical illusion? The pics were purposely blown up to show the gap. I just don't get how a tire which is around 29" overall presents a gap like that. The tire/rim combos are just different styles of the rim I was thinking of getting. Attached Images

01-07-2012, 07:29 PM	#2
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	I know we all have our own tastes, but those look awful. I think anything bigger than 21's doesn't look good on the car. Listen to your gut... __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

01-07-2012, 07:31 PM	#3
camaro_RS Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: A lot of show, not much go. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Emerald Coast Posts: 3,388	Those 21's you have on your car now are killer! I wouldn't get rid of those at all if I were you. JMO. __________________ -White Mary Jane....build thread [COTW 6/11/12] :

01-07-2012, 07:46 PM	#6
Orange5thGen Drives: 2011 Convert Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,052 View My Garage	I like the 21's on your car too! I chromed mine... __________________ Come see me at www.chicago5thgen.com TEAM LLT, , 2011 Covertible 1LT RS, JDM Color Shift Halo's, Showstopper Camaro Bowtie Led Mirrors, Side Markers and Engine Cover, Pace Setter Catback Exhaust, BK Coilover Kit, 21" Full Crome GM wheels, Tinted windows, I WIN BEARS Plate. Full amber ABL dash and door update with IOM interior panels.

01-07-2012, 08:01 PM	#11
RED DEMON SS OFF THE CHAIN Drives: PSHHH UWISH Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: This Side Of Hell Posts: 8,406 View My Garage	The perfect look with 22's! __________________

01-07-2012, 07:33 PM	#4
SSTG Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ofallon, Mo. Posts: 5,822	Neither of those look like A 35 series tire. You sure they are? look more like 30 to me. Which would explain the gap.

01-07-2012, 07:48 PM	#7
Overkillphil Tire Destroyer Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Hurst M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kingman, Arizona Posts: 164 View My Garage	I'm running 265/35ZR22 Goodyears on all 4 corners on my 22s. Potholes are always on my mind, but they aren't as bad as 30 series or even 25 series. I never thought I'd get use to such a short sidewall, but hey, I remember when people thought putting 20s under a car was criminal!!

01-07-2012, 08:01 PM	#12
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	Stick with the rims you've got. I think they look awesome and go with your camaro very well! __________________ My Camaro Story

01-07-2012, 09:16 PM	#13
mikey8 Drives: 2019 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 549	You should get the machine face/black wheels, and send those hideous yellow wheels to my house immediately! I can't believe you actually go out in public with your car looking like that..... __________________

01-07-2012, 09:44 PM	#14
Black1SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS 6 Speed Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SC Posts: 427	I like the ones you have on there now. I wouldn't change a thing

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