2016-present Chevrolet Camaro SS and ZL1
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2016-present Chevrolet Camaro
Chassis Introduction
The 6th generation of the Camaro debuted for the 2016 model year featuring an all-new chassis co-developed with Cadillac, nicknamed “Alpha”. This is arguably the greatest muscle car chassis to date and allowed Chevrolet to grab hold in the Pony Car wars. Every day, more owners are discovering just how much performance their cars are capable of.
| Forged Designs | Flow Formed Designs | ||
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VS-5RS
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EC-7RS
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ARC-8 |
SM-10
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| Bolt Pattern | Thread Pitch | Center Bore |
| 5x120mm | M14x1.5mm | 67.1mm |
Performance Street/Track Fitments
ARC-8 // Front: 19x11" ET11 with 305/30-19 tires // Rear: 19x12" ET41 with 325/30-19 tires
These fitments are effective for both performance oriented street cars and weekend track warriors. The suspension type, alignment settings, and tire brand/size can be changed accordingly to work for either scenario.
Square Setups
Recommended for most types of street and performance driving. Allows proper front-to-rear tire rotation to extend tire life & improve handling balance.
- Front and Rear: 19x10” ET20 with 285/35-19 tires
- Direct fit
- 275/40-19 or 275/35-19 tires can also be used as a direct fit
- Front: 19x11” ET9/11 - 305/30-19
Rear: 19x11” ET35/43 - 305/30-19- On models equipped with the bulkier MRC suspension, it is important to note that if you dial in camber at the spindle, you may have inner strut clearance issues up front. 3-5mm spacers would be needed at that point. If you dial in camber with adjustable camber plates, no spacers required.
- This is an aggressive fitment for the SS and SS 1LE since they do not have wider front fenders. Negative camber, via plates, required up front to limit poke.
- Direct fit with the wider ZL1 front fenders with stock alignment
Staggered Setups
Maintains stock-like handling characteristics, tires can only be rotated left to right. Maximizes both front and rear tire width.
- Front: 19x10” ET20 with 285/35-19 tires
Rear: 19x11” ET35/43 with 305/30-19 tires
- Direct fit
- Can also use 315/30-19 in the rear and/or 275/35-19 up front
Track/Race Fitments
ARC-8 // Front: 19x11" ET11 with 305/30-19 tires // Rear: 19x12" ET41 with 325/30-19 tires
These no-compromise fitments are ideal for track/race cars. They rely on aggressive negative camber specifications since you'll be using all available real estate under the fender arches to accommodate these wide wheels.
Square Setups
Recommended for most types of street and performance driving. Allows proper front-to-rear tire rotation to extend tire life & improve handling balance.
- Front: 19x11” ET9/11 - 305/30-19
Rear: 19x11” ET35/43 - 305/30-19- On models equipped with the bulkier MRC suspension, it is important to note that if you dial in camber at the spindle, you may have inner strut clearance issues up front. 3-5mm spacers would be needed at that point. If you dial in camber with adjustable camber plates, no spacers required.
- This is an aggressive fitment for the SS and SS 1LE since they do not have wider front fenders. Negative camber, via plates, required up front to limit poke.
- Direct fit with the wider ZL1 front fenders with stock alignment
- Front and Rear: 19x11” ET35 with 305/30-19 tire
- ARP extended wheel studs and a 26mm spacer are required to fit up front on all cars
- On models equipped with the bulkier MRC suspension, it is important to note that if you dial in camber at the spindle, you may have inner strut clearance issues up front
- This is an aggressive fitment for the SS and SS 1LE since they do not have wider front fenders. Negative camber, via plates, required up front to limit poke. C7 flares recommended.
- ZL1 models do not need extra negative camber, but it is recommended
- Front: 18x11” ET7 with 305/35-18 tires
Rear: 18x11” ET35 with 305/35-18 tires
- On models equipped with the bulkier MRC suspension, it is important to note that if you dial in camber at the spindle, you may have inner strut clearance issues up front. 3-5mm spacers would be needed at that point. If you dial in camber with adjustable camber plates, no spacers required.
- This is a very aggressive track-only fitment for the SS and SS 1LE since they do not have wider front fenders. Negative camber, via plates, required up front to limit poke. C7 fender flares may be used.
- Direct fit with the wider ZL1 front fenders with stock alignment
- 315/30-18 tires may also be used all around
- Grinding of the front steering knuckle on MRC equipped cars required to clear the inner barrel. See below
- Front and Rear: 18x11” ET35 with 305/35-18 tires
- ARP extended wheel studs and a 26mm spacer are required to fit up front on all cars
- On models equipped with the bulkier MRC suspension, it is important to note that if you dial in camber at the spindle, you may have inner strut clearance issues up front.
- This is an aggressive fitment for the SS and SS 1LE since they do not have wider front fenders. Negative camber, via plates, required up front to limit poke. C7 front flares may be used.
- ZL1 models do not need extra negative camber, but it is recommended
- 315/30-18 tires may also be used all around
- Grinding of the front steering knuckle on MRC equipped cars required to clear the inner barrel for all wheel models. Forged wheels require grinding on DSSV equipped cars as well. See below
Staggered Setups
Maintains stock-like handling characteristics, tires can only be rotated left to right. Maximizes both front and rear tire width.
- Front: 19x11” ET9/11 with 305/30-19 tires
Rear: 19x12” ET41 with 325/30-19 tires- On models equipped with the bulkier MRC suspension, it is important to note that if you dial in camber at the spindle, you may have inner strut clearance issues up front. 3-5mm spacers would be needed at that point. If you dial in camber with adjustable camber plates, no spacers required.
- This is an aggressive fitment for the SS and SS 1LE since they do not have wider front fenders. Negative camber, via plates, required up front to limit poke. C7 fender flares may be used.
- Direct fit with the wider ZL1 front fenders with stock alignment
- Front: 18x11” ET7 with 315/30-18 tires
Rear: 18x12” ET41 with 335/30-18 tires
- On models equipped with the bulkier MRC suspension, it is important to note that if you dial in camber at the spindle, you may have inner strut clearance issues up front. 3-5mm spacers would be needed at that point. If you dial in camber with adjustable camber plates, no spacers required.
- This is a very aggressive track-only fitment for the SS and SS 1LE since they do not have wider front fenders. Negative camber, via plates, required up front to limit poke. C7 fender flares recommended.
- Direct fit with the wider ZL1 front fenders with stock alignment
- Grinding of the front steering knuckle on MRC equipped cars required to clear the inner barrel for all wheel models. Forged wheels require grinding on DSSV equipped cars as well. See below
Additional Fitment Information
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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Big Brake Kit Clearances
We have tested over 20 big brake kits with most of the wheels listed in this guide. Please email us with any questions related to brake clearance, we’ll be happy to help.
Our wheels are known to clear the following brake setups:
18" SM-10, EC-7RS, VS-5RS, 19" SM-10, ARC-8, EC-7RS, VS-5RS
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- Factory SS 1LE Brembo 6 piston
- Factory ZL1/1LE Brembo 6 piston
- Factory SS Brembo 4 piston
- AP Racing/Essex 372mm Radi-Cal 6 piston
- AP Racing/Essex 390mm Radi-Cal 6 piston
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