Wanting to extract more performance out of your 2010-2015 5th Gen Camaro , RS, SS, 1LE, Z/28, or ZL1? You'll find exactly what you need to do here in our 5th Gen Camaro Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide. Whether you're looking 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 availble 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.
Available Wheel Designs
Forged Designs
Flow Formed Designs
Performance Street and Track Wheel Fitment
Wider fitments for enhanced performance
Chevrolet Camaro 5th Gen
Chevrolet Camaro 5th Gen
Chevrolet Camaro 5th Gen
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 for their 5th Gen Camaro. 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 your Camaro.
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 5th Gen 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, improve turn-in, and rotate tires front & rear for extended life.
Wheels
Front Wheel Size: 19x10" ET20 Rear Wheel Size: 19x10" ET20
- Available in: ARC-8, SM-10, VS-5RS, ML-10RT
- Direct Fit
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick Front Wheel Size: 285/35-19 Rear Wheel Size: 285/35-19
- Narrower Alternative: Front Tire Size: 275/40-19 Rear Tire Size: 275/40-19
Staggered Configurations
Maintains stock-like handling characteristics, tires can only be rotated left to right.
Wheels
Front Wheel Size: 19x10" ET20 Rear Wheel Size: 19x11” ET36/43
- Available in: ARC-8, SM-10, VS-5RS
- Direct Fit
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick Front Tire Size: 285/35-19 Rear Tire Size: 305/30-19
Wheels
Front Wheel Size: 20x10.5" ET15 Rear Wheel Size: 20x11.5” ET42
- Available in: VS-5RS
- Need at least -1.5* camber up front, -1* rear for fender clearance
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick Front Tire Size: 285/30-20 Rear Tire Size: 305/30-20
Front Wheel Size: 20x9.5" ET22 Rear Wheel Size: 20x11” ET44
- Available in: VS-5RS
- No camber adjustments required
- Hub Centering Rings needed (included)
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick Front Tire Size: 275/35-20 Rear Tire Size: 305/35-20
Hardcore Track Wheel Fitment
Track focused fitments that require significant modifications
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These wheel and tire configurations are best suited for hardcore track junkies and club racers that prioritize performance above all else on their 5th Gen Camaro. 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 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
- 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 Tire Size: 315/30-18 Rear Tire Size: 315/30-18
- Narrower Alternative Front Tire Size: 305/35-18 Rear Tire Size: 305/35-18
Wheels
Front Wheel Size: 18x11" ET7 Rear Wheel Size: 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 Tire Size: 315/30-18 Rear Tire Size: 315/30-18
- Narrower Alternative Front Tire Size: 305/35-18 Rear Tire Size: 305/35-18
Wheels
Front Wheel Size: 19x11" ET36 Rear Wheel Size: 19x11" ET36
- 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 Tire Size: 305/30-19 Rear Tire Size: 305/30-19
Wheels
Front Wheel Size: 19x11" ET9/11 Rear Wheel Size: 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
- No rear spacers are needed
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick Front Tire Size: 305/30-19 Rear Tire Size: 305/30-19
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, ML-10RT
- 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
- No rear spacers are needed on most applications, certain setups will need a 3mm rear spacer and/or clearance the rear control arm. You must check this on your car before driving it.
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick Front Tire Size: 305/30-19 Rear Tire Size: 325/30-19
Additional Resources
Steering Knuckle Clearance
Certain widths and offsets in the 18” diameter will require you to grind a small portion off of the front steering knuckle. 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 without issue
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 Brembo 6 piston
- Factory SS 1LE Brembo 6 piston
- Factory SS Brembo 4 piston
- CTS-V Gen2 Brembo 6 piston swap
- Factory base brakes
- Factory Z/28 Carbon Ceramic Brembo 6 piston
- Factory SS 1LE Brembo 6 piston
- Factory SS Brembo 4 piston
- Essex/AP Racing 372mm Radi-Cal kit
- Brembo GT 6 piston/380mm
- Z/28 Rear brakes require a 12mm spacer when used with 19x11" ET43 ARC-8
Whether you are a casual weekend track warrior that still enjoys your car on the street, or a hard core 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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