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06-21-2007, 07:22 AM #1
How to make 315's fit your Camaro/Trans-Am with no rubbing
The simple modifications required here take very little time and insure that you won't suffer tire damage/rubbing issues with your new 315's. Some people may never experience rubbing with 315's or say that some brands run smaller than others (Nitto 555's ect). I say just spend the 30 minutes and do it right.
Tools required:
-BFH (Big Fing Hammer)
-5" Angle Grinder (picture below)/ Safety Goggles
-Rubberized Undercoating
-Jackstand
OPTIONAL- Adjustable Panhard Bar. You will need this if you notice you need to recenter your rear. I recommend getting one anyways.
PLEASE NOTE
If you are lowered:
-Fender rolling may/will be required
-Adjustable Panhard Bar is NOT optional
-Alot of BFH will be required
I believe the Trans-Am has slightly more room in the wheel well than the Camaro, but I recommend taking these precautions anyways.
315 series tires DO NOT fit 9" or 9.5" wheels.
REAR Only
10.0" ... +38 to +54 mm .... 275, 285, 295
10.5" ... +38 to +50 mm .... 285, 295, 305, 315
11.0" ... +45 to +56 mm .... 305, 315, 335
Some have used the +38 offsets with an 11" wheel but it does stick outside the fender and is definitly not recommended on lowered vehicles. +50 and +56 are the two most common. +50 is the better fit (for the ZR-1 replica).Last edited by blackwidow99; 06-21-2007 at 06:00 PM.
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06-21-2007, 07:22 AM #2
Before: Circled is the main area I hammered...
Before: Close-up of the bump-stop
After: Hammering
4.5" Angle Grinder for bump-stop $39.99 at Home Depot
Grinding the bump-stop...
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06-21-2007, 07:23 AM #3
Shaved bump-stop...
Rubberized under-coating to complete mod...
Finished product...
Last edited by blackwidow99; 06-21-2007 at 07:46 AM.
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06-21-2007, 07:23 AM #4
Before (Kumho Ecsta 275's):
GS-D3 315's on a 17X11" ZR-1:
After:
Last edited by blackwidow99; 06-21-2007 at 07:47 AM.
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06-21-2007, 07:24 AM #5
Let me know if I missed anything
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06-21-2007, 07:58 AM #6
Excellent job! I had to do all of this but did not take pics of the install.
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06-21-2007, 02:21 PM #7
very good show ! I recommend sticky!
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06-21-2007, 06:06 PM #8
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Pewter- 1999 Camaro SS-M6 #1775
Great job, i like how you pay attention to detail and did the finish work
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06-22-2007, 11:05 AM #9
Thanks for the comments, if anyone is doing this and something is unclear please pm me or post here.
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06-23-2007, 02:28 PM #10
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Black & Brilliant Silver- 1999&1997 SL600 6.0 V12's
oh shizz!!! i gota go change my panties now!!!!
NICE FING JOB!!!!!
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06-24-2007, 06:58 AM #11
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clearence
looks good wished i could get 315's on my gto
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06-26-2007, 12:00 AM #12
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teal- 99 Z28 with an SS complex
well, this is awesome because i am wanting to put some on some zr1's.
Sorry to just jump on this thread, but i have a question.
What would be the best tires to run for grip on the road but also be able to push in the turns for th 17x11's??
I am looking at pushing around six to the wheel and more if i need to kill a pest on the go.
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06-26-2007, 06:58 AM #13
I know that Eugenio_SS (a mod here) is running the new Nitto Tires on the street hopefully he will chime in here.
If not PM and ask him how he likes them zero...
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06-26-2007, 12:52 PM #14
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06-26-2007, 04:31 PM #15
PHEW!!! and i thought my 285's looked big!!
My lug nuts require more torque than your honda makes.
Ebay Auction quote:The reserve is not too high. Too bad we can't say the same about Bob...
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06-29-2007, 02:22 PM #16
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triple-black- 2000 CamaroSS convertible
Eugenio_SS
almost stock triple-black 2000 SS convertible with 17x11s on all 4 w/ 315s at the track or on the street with 18x10.5s on all 4 w/ 315s: (1), (2)
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06-30-2007, 12:08 AM #17
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07-01-2007, 08:41 AM #18
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LIGHT PEWTER METALIC- 1999 SS CAMARO
What Brand Are Gs-d3's?
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07-01-2007, 12:19 PM #19
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS D3
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07-01-2007, 12:19 PM #20
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blue- 99 trans am m6
awesome job first of all, i was wondering , i just purchased some speedlines for my formula and i wanted to run some 315's out the rear, who makes the cheapest 315's?
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