Chevrolet 6th Gen Camaro ZL1 1LE Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

Looking to upgrade the wheels and tires on your 2018-2024 Camaro ZL1 1LE? You'll find exactly what you need to do here in our 6th Gen Camaro ZL1 1LE Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide. Whether you're wanting to freshen up the appearance of your street car, or gain a few seconds on track, our guide provides both wheel size and tire size recommendations, along with suspension setups, for your scenario. Browse through options available in our Flow Formed wheels like the ARC-8 and SM-10, or take a look at our Forged wheels such as the VS-5RS, SM-10RS, or EC-7RS.

This guide is specifically for the 1LE models. Please click here to view our 6th Gen ZL1 Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide if you have the standard ZL1.

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 which allow you to take advantage of the performance gains from 18" wheels.

Whether you enjoy spirited street driving or you're a weekend track warrior chasing lap times, these wheel & tire configurations are ideal for 6th Gen Camaro owners 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 Camaro, we highly recommend 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 and improve turn-in.

Wheels

Front Wheel Size: 19x11" ET9/11 Rear Wheel Size: 19x11” ET35/43

• Available in: ARC-8, SM-10, VS-5RS
• No spacers needed

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick Front Tire Size: 305/30-19 Rear Tire Size: 305/30-19
• 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: 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) 

Staggered Configurations

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

Wheels

Front Wheel Size: 19x11" ET9/11 Rear Wheel Size: 19x12” ET41

• Available in: ARC-8, SM-10, VS-5RS, EC-7RS, SM-10RS
• No spacers needed
• Popular Fitment

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick Front Tire Size: 305/30-19 Rear Tire Size: 325/30-19
• Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW), Continental Extreme Sport (340 TW)
• 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)

Wheels

Front Wheel Size: 20x10.5" ET15 Rear Wheel Size: 20x11.5” ET42

• Available in: VS-5RS
• No spacers needed

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick Front Tire Size: 295/30-20 Rear Tire Size: 315/30-20
• Performance Summer: Continental Extremecontact Sport (340 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
• Extreme Performance Summer: Michelin Sport Cup2 Connect (240 TW)
• R-Compound: No options currently available

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 their 6th Gen Camaro during street driving 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 Wheel Size: 18x11" ET35 Rear Wheel Size: 18x11" ET35

• Available in: SM-10, VS-5RS
• Works with factory alignment, but additional negative camber is suggested both front and rear
• 26mm spacers, extended wheel studs, and open lug nuts are required up front for strut clearance
• Grinding of the front strut/spindle is required to clear the inner barrel, even when using spacers with the VS-5RS wheel due to its Sprint Spec inner lip design. The SM-10 does not have this issue.
• No spacers are needed on the rear

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick Front Tire Size: 315/30-18  Rear Tire Size: 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 Tire Size: 305/35-18  Rear Tire Size: 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 Wheel Size: 18x11" ET7 Rear Wheel Size: 18x11” ET35

• Available in: SM-10, VS-5RS
• Works with factory alignment, but additional negative camber is suggested both front and rear
• No front spacers are needed
• No rear spacers are needed
• Grinding of the front strut/spindle is required to clear the inner barrel, even when using spacers with the VS-5RS wheel due to its Sprint Spec inner lip design. A 3mm spacer may be used instead of grinding, but we suggest shaving the strut down. The SM-10 does not have this issue.

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick Front Tire Size: 315/30-18  Rear Tire Size: 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 Tire Size: 305/35-18  Rear Tire Size: 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 Wheel Size: 19x11" ET35 Rear Wheel Size: 19x11" ET35

• Available in: SM-10, VS-5RS
• Works with factory alignment, but additional negative camber is suggested both front and rear
• 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 Tire Size: 305/30-19 Rear Tire Size: 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 Wheel Size: 18x11" ET7 Rear Wheel Size: 18x12” ET41

• Available in: SM-10, VS-5RS, EC-7RS
• Works with factory alignment, but additional negative camber is suggested both front and rear
• Grinding of the front strut/spindle is required to clear the inner barrel with the VS-5RS and EC-7RS wheel due to its Sprint Spec inner lip design. A 3mm spacer may be used instead of grinding, but we suggest shaving the strut down. The SM-10 does not have this issue.
• No rear spacers are needed

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick Front Tire Size: 315/30-18 Rear Tire Size: 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)

Wheels

Front Wheel Size: 19x11" ET9/11 Rear Wheel Size: 19x12” ET41

• Available in: ARC-8, SM-10, VS-5RS, EC-7RS, SM-10RS
• Works with factory alignment, but additional negative camber is suggested both front and rear
• No spacers are needed
• Popular Fitment

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick Front Tire Size: 305/30-19 Rear Tire Size: 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)

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 18", 19" and 20" wheels.

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