6th Generation Camaro SS, 1LE, LT, and RS Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

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2016-present Chevrolet Camaro SS and ZL1

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SM-10 // Front: 19x10" ET20 with 285/35-19 tires // Rear: 19x11" ET35 with 305/30-19 tires

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Vehicle Covered in this Guide
2016-present Chevrolet Camaro, non-ZL1 models. For ZL1 models, please see our guides here

Brake Clearance Note for 2022+ Camaro

If your car has the optional copper-free brake kit, option code BCD, you cannot run 18" wheels due to the increased size of the calipers and rotors. 19" wheels will be required. If you want to run 18" wheels, do not order the BCD brakes for your car! We recommend J6H and J6M brakes for all cars if legally available that allow you to take advantage of the performance gains from 18" wheels.

 

Forged Designs  Flow Formed Designs      

VS-5RS

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EC-7RS

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ARC-8

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SM-10

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Bolt Pattern Center Bore Lug Seat Thread Pitch
5x120mm 67.1mm 60º Conical M14x1.5mm

 

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Easy upgrades for street-driven cars

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ARC-8 // Front: 19x10" ET20 with 285/35-19 tires // Rear: 19x11" ET43 with 305/30-19 tires

These bolt-on wheel fitments are ideal for enthusiasts enjoying their car day-to-day on the street, and they are typically paired with all-season or performance oriented summer tires. These wheel and tire configurations will improve the appearance and performance of the car without requiring modifications to the factory suspension or alignment. Just bolt-on and enjoy!

 

Staggered Configurations

Maintains stock-like handling characteristics, tires can only be rotated left to right. 

Wheels 

  • Front: 19x10" ET20 // Rear: 19x11” ET35/43
    • Available in: ARC-8, SM-10, VS-5RS

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front 285/35-19 // Rear 305/30-19
    • Direct Fit
    • Performance Summer: General GMax RS (360 TW), Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340 TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300 TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW)

 

Performance Street & Track

Fitments for enhanced performance

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Whether you enjoy spirited street driving or you're a weekend track warrior chasing lap times, these wheel & tire configurations are ideal for enthusiasts looking for a more dramatic improvement in performance. They are typically paired with performance oriented summer tires or track oriented R-compounds and this category includes both staggered and square configurations to best suit each individual drivers priorities, goals and preferences for their vehicle. 

We've optimized the offset of our wheels to work well with the stock fenders, however, a wide variety of tire compounds can be used and some may require negative camber to fit properly. See fitment notes under each tire configuration below to see if modifications are required. If you plan to track your car, we highly recommended dialing in negative camber regardless of whether your wheel/tire fitment requires it for fender clearance. Negative camber is vital for extracting the most performance and longevity out of your tires, and without the proper amount the outer shoulders of your tires will wear out prematurely and running tire costs will dramatically increase.

 

Square Configurations

Recommended for enthusiasts that want to mitigate understeer, improve turn-in, and rotate tires front & rear for extended life. 

Wheels 

  • Front & Rear: 19x10" ET20
    • Available in: ARC-8, SM-10, VS-5RS

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear 285/35-19
    • Direct Fit
    • Performance Summer: General GMax RS (360 TW), Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340 TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300 TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280 TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220 TW)
    • R-Compound: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R (100 TW), Toyo Proxes R888R (100 TW), Nitto NT01 (100 TW)
  • Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear 275/35-19 
    • Direct Fit
    • Performance Summer: General GMax RS (360 TW), Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340 TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300 TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280 TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook Ventus RS-4 (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180 TW), Toyo Proxes R888R (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW)
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Staggered Configurations

Maintains stock-like handling characteristics, tires can only be rotated left to right. 

Wheels 

  • Front: 19x10" ET20 // Rear: 19x11” ET35/43
    • Available in: ARC-8, SM-10, VS-5RS

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front 285/35-19 // Rear 305/30-19
    • Direct Fit
    • Performance Summer: General GMax RS (360 TW), Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340 TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300 TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW)

 

Wheels 

  • Front: 20x10.5" ET15 // Rear: 20x11.5” ET42
    • Available in: VS-5RS in Q3 2022
    • Recommend at least -1.5* camber up front
    • We suggest relocating the wiring harness inside the driver rear fender well on cars equipped with Magnetic Ride Control (MRC)

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front 285/30-20 // Rear 305/30-20
    • Performance Summer: Continental Extremecontact Sport (340 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220 TW), Michelin Sport Cup2 Connect (240 TW)
    • R-Compound: Michelin Sport Cup2 (180 TW), Goodyear Supercar 3R (100 TW)

 

Hardcore Track & Race Fitments

All-out performance for fastest lap times

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SM-10 // Front & Rear: 19x11" ET35 with 305/30-19 tires

These wheel and tire configurations are best suited for hardcore track junkies and club racers that prioritize performance above all else.  With these wheels everything from extreme summer tires to full racing slicks are commonly used depending on your experience behind the wheel, class rules, etc.

Additional negative camber is strongly encouraged to maximize performance and tire longevity, and some of the more aggressive fitments will absolutely require it to prevent rubbing under suspension compression. Even with the appropriate amount of negative camber dialed in, some of the more extreme fitments can still scrub the liners under suspension compression and/or when turning the steering wheel to full lock. This is par for the course when pushing the limits of wheel and tire fitment. These fitments are not for someone who primarily will use this wheel setup on the street or in inclement weather. 

Square Configurations

Recommended for enthusiasts that want to mitigate understeer, improve turn-in, and rotate tires front & rear for extended life. 

Wheels 

  • Front & Rear: 18x11" ET35
    • Available in: SM-10, VS-5RS
    • Additional negative camber is required up front. We recommend at least -2.75* via camber plates
    • 26mm spacers, extended wheel studs, and open lug nuts are required up front for strut clearance
    • No spacers are needed on the rear
    • Grinding of the front strut/spindle is required to clear the inner barrel

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 315/30-18 
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Falken RT660 (200 TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200 TW), Nankang CRS (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR1 (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick/Slick: Hoosier A7 (40TW), Hoosier R7 (40TW), BF Goodrich R1S (40TW), Toyo RR (40TW), Pirelli DH (305/660-18), Michelin SM8/9 (30/65-18)
  • Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear 305/35-18 
    • Extreme Performance Summer: No options currently available
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick/Slick: Toyo RR (40TW), Pirelli DH (305/680-18), Michelin SM8/9 (30/68-18)

 

Wheels 

  • Front: 18x11" ET7/9 // Rear: 18x11” ET35
    • Available in: SM-10, VS-5RS
    • Additional negative camber is required up front. We recommend at least -2.75*
    • No front spacers are needed
    • No rear spacers are needed
    • Grinding of the front strut/spindle is required to clear the inner barrel

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 315/30-18 
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Falken RT660 (200 TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200 TW), Nankang CRS (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR1 (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick/Slick: Hoosier A7 (40TW), Hoosier R7 (40TW), BF Goodrich R1S (40TW), Toyo RR (40TW), Pirelli DH (305/660-18), Michelin SM8/9 (30/65-18)
  • Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear 305/35-18 
    • Extreme Performance Summer: No options currently available
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick/Slick: Toyo RR (40TW), Pirelli DH (305/680-18), Michelin SM8/9 (30/68-18)

 

Wheels 

  • Front & Rear: 19x11" ET35
    • Available in: SM-10, VS-5RS
    • Additional negative camber is required up front. We recommend at least -2.75* via camber plates
    • 26mm spacers, extended wheel studs, and open lug nuts are required up front for strut clearance
    • No spacers are needed on the rear

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear 305/30-19
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Falken RT660 (200 TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220 TW), Nankang CRS (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR1 (100 TW), Goodyear Supercar 3R (100 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 (180 TW) 
    • Semi-Slick: 295/30-19 Hoosier R7 & A7 (40 TW)

 

Wheels 

  • Front: 19x11" ET9/11 // Rear: 19x11” ET35/43
    • Available in: ARC-8, SM-10, VS-5RS
    • Additional negative camber is required up front. We recommend at least -2.75*
    • No front spacers are needed on cars without Magnetic Ride Control.
    • If equipped with MRC, a 3mm spacer or grinding of the strut is needed if you dial in camber via the factory adjustment. If you use camber plates with MRC, no spacer/grinding is needed
    • No rear spacers are needed

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear 305/30-19
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Falken RT660 (200 TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220 TW), Nankang CRS (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR1 (100 TW), Goodyear Supercar 3R (100 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 (180 TW) 
    • Semi-Slick: 295/30-19 Hoosier R7 & A7 (40 TW)

 

Staggered Configurations

Maintains stock-like handling characteristics, tires can only be rotated left to right. 

 

Wheels 

  • Front: 18x11" ET7/9 // Rear: 18x12” ET41
    • Available in: SM-10, VS-5RS, EC-7RS
    • Additional negative camber is required up front. We recommend at least -2.75*
    • Additional negative camber is suggested out back. We recommend at least -1.5*
    • No front spacers are needed 
    • Grinding of the front strut/spindle is required to clear the inner barrel, a spacer will not eliminate the need for grinding
    • No rear spacers are needed
    • We suggest relocating the wiring harness inside the driver rear fender well on cars equipped with Magnetic Ride Control (MRC)

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front 315/30-18 // Rear 335/30-18
    • Extreme Performance Summer: BFG G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Hoosier A7 (40TW), Hoosier R7 (40TW), BF Goodrich R1S (40TW), Toyo Proxes RR (40TW)
  • Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear: 315/30-18 
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Falken RT660 (200 TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200 TW), Nankang CRS (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR1 (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick/Slick: Hoosier A7 (40TW), Hoosier R7 (40TW), BF Goodrich R1S (40TW), Toyo RR (40TW), Pirelli DH (305/660-18), Michelin SM8/9 (30/65-18)

 

Wheels 

  • Front: 19x11" ET9/11 // Rear: 19x12” ET41
    • Available in: ARC-8, SM-10, VS-5RS, EC-7RS
    • Additional negative camber is required up front. We recommend at least -2.75*
    • Additional negative camber is suggested out back. We recommend at least -1.5*
    • No front spacers are needed on cars without Magnetic Ride Control.
    • If equipped with MRC, a 3mm spacer or grinding of the strut is needed if you dial in camber via the factory adjustment. If you use camber plates with MRC, no spacer/grinding is needed
    • No rear spacers are needed
    • We suggest relocating the wiring harness inside the driver rear fender well on cars equipped with Magnetic Ride Control (MRC)

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front 305/30-19 // Rear 325/30-19
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220 TW), Continental Extreme Force (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Goodyear Supercar 3R (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: 295/30-19 // 315/30-19 Hoosier R7 & A7 (40 TW)

 

 

Additional Resources

Steering Knuckle Clearance 
18" wheels in 10" to 11" widths often require 5th and 6th gen Camaro owners with MRC suspension (and sometimes DSSV) to grind a small portion off of the front steering knuckle for added clearance. Below are some pictures of the problem areas. This is only an issue with wider 18” wheels as the inside lip of 19” wheels will fit over the top of the knuckle without clearance issues (click images to enlarge).

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Brake Clearance Information

In the engineering phase of wheel development we 3D scan factory brakes and review 2D aftermarket brake templates in order to optimize our barrel profiles and spoke curvatures. As a result, our wheels offer massive brake clearance so you can run the smallest possible wheel diameter. The following brakes have been tested and confirmed to clear our wheels.

    • Factory ZL1/1LE Brembo 6 piston
    • Factory SS 1LE Brembo 6 piston
    • Factory SS Brembo 4 piston
    • AP Racing/Essex 372mm Radi-Cal 6 piston
    • AP Racing/Essex 390mm Radi-Cal 6 piston

Should I Dial in Negative Camber, and How Much is Right for me? 

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Whether you are a casual weekend track warrior that still enjoys your car on the street, or a hardcore racer competing for a spot on the podium, negative camber is a vital part of chassis setup that has many benefits. Not only will adding negative camber create more room for wider wheel and tire configurations, it more importantly improves handling, turn-in and tire longevity. Learn more in our blog article, The Positives of Negative Camber.

 

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