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Old 10-02-2015, 10:56 PM   #14 (permalink)
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I would not put it past GM to lie through omission on something like that.

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In defense of the low profile tires, my Aspen handles much better with the 20's compared to the 17's but it's only really noticeable if I was autocrossing the thing. Then again I was the only guy with a pickup at the autocross events I entered LOL!
Yes, putting taller wheels helps up to a point.
The over all #1 thing you can do to a 3rd generation Camaro like mine or firebird or T/A to increase the lateral skid pad G forces the car will hold is to put 17 inch wheels on it. But you still continue to run a 26 to 27 inch over all diameter tire (not exactly rubber bands).
You can go larger than 17 but it become hit or miss with that platform for some reason.
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