Wheels and Tires Need help with wheels or tires? Got fitment issues? Have questions about tire performance and handling? Ask all of those questions here!

82 Z28 Pace Car Tire Size

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 27, 2011 | 09:42 AM
  #1  
mdmcs1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
82 Z28 Pace Car Tire Size

hello all!!

i have an 82 z28 pace car, and i want to replace my tires with something a bit wider to make the car look a little better.

the original tire size is 215/65/15

what should i put on this car that will look better on these stock rims?


thanks a ton in advance!

michael
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2011 | 10:02 AM
  #2  
V8ReiMeR88MaRo's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 249
Likes: 0
From: Des Moines
Car: 88 SC, 89 Silvy, 13 Cruze
Engine: LO3, LO5, LUW
Transmission: 700R4, 700R4, M40-6
Axle/Gears: 2.73, 2.73, 3.94
Re: 82 Z28 Pace Car Tire Size

When I had 15s on my 88, I had 235/60s up front and 245/60s in the back. Radial T/A's with the white letters showing, Nice wide tire for 235s, as wide as my 255/50/16s that I have now.

Here's a pic of the width of the 235s. Dont have one of the 245s but just add 10mm
Name:  mycar012.jpg
Views: 330
Size:  38.6 KB

-V8R.
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2011 | 06:18 PM
  #3  
Camaro82Z28's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 87
Likes: 8
From: Saskatchewan, Canada
Car: '82 Z28
Engine: Dart 406 ci
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: 82 Z28 Pace Car Tire Size

I have 235/60/15s on those rims, and they give the perfect look. They're wide enough to look pretty aggresive, but not too big so that they buldge off and don't look right. You can't get any better!

If you want a bunch of pics send me a PM
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2011 | 08:03 PM
  #4  
Guest
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Re: 82 Z28 Pace Car Tire Size

I agree with the 235/60R15 size. But for the 2 actual pace cars, Chevy used 245/60R15.
I have 235/60s on those same 15x7 wheels, on the back of my '86 Camaro, right now.
I don't like the Cooper Cobra, I think the Eagle GTII is garbage, I think the BFG Radial T/A is great for the rear, even in snow, but not the front, even on perfect dry pavement. I'm thinking of trying Firestones on the front next time.
Reply
Old May 24, 2012 | 04:47 PM
  #5  
ravagebang's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Caracas - Venezuela
Car: 1992 Camaro RS - medium quasar blue
Engine: 5.0 l. 305 cid. TBI L03 VIN E
Transmission: TH-700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolts 28 splines 7.625" 3.23
Re: 82 Z28 Pace Car Tire Size

I bought at low price four Kumho Solus KH15 225/60W15 that are very adaptive performance tires to wet & dry. It really looks pretty good with 15x7 wheels..! Speed rating W support up to 168 mph.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
1992rs/ss
NW Indiana and South Chicago Suburb
14
Jan 31, 2025 05:10 PM
mitch_04
Members Camaros
20
Sep 20, 2021 02:24 PM
Exxon Limited
Camaros Wanted
22
Dec 21, 2015 10:36 PM
Linson
Auto Detailing and Appearance
40
Aug 21, 2015 02:12 PM
Exxon Limited
Camaros for Sale
2
Aug 9, 2015 08:13 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:25 AM.