GXP Wheels

[donkeyGT]

Will the OEM GXP wheels clear if you have the Brembo upgrade on the rears? My memory is slowly fading away.....

[MIEngineer]

Yes, however I don't recall if they clear the SS pad - you may want to run the 2006 V series style pads to be safe.

I've seen them on SS models but I have not tried my GXPs wheels on either of our SS sedans.

[donkeyGT]

Thanks Danno

[MIEngineer]

No worry

I might be able to check more when I get my SS out.

The GXP wheel is very close to the [edit -adding front] caliper looking at other photos, so it may be close with the revised pad on the SS vs early Gen 5 Camaro

But the first gen V pad will fit [same as GXP] without issue.

If you are looking for a set, I just posted some. We are thinning the garage out substantially [and maybe a vehicle... or two]

[donkeyGT]

That's the reason for the opening post School me on why pads would effect fitment..also I have the brackets from Rob @ Wretched. They are '10/'11 Camaro calipers. Not sure if that changes fitment.

[MIEngineer]

So the whole pad ordeal is really about clearance on the wheel barrel and face

When the GXP was done it was sorted with a Gen 1 V series pad

The Camaro and SS pad used some additional pad tabs [known as the mickey mouse ears] which on a wheel smaller than a 20" can hit the barrel / inner rim

[-Ray-]

So the whole pad ordeal is really about clearance on the wheel barrel and face

When the GXP was done it was sorted with a Gen 1 V series pad

The Camaro and SS pad used some additional pad tabs [known as the mickey mouse ears] which on a wheel smaller than a 20" can hit the barrel / inner rim

Those pads are actually made by brembo. We cut the ears off mine.

[MIEngineer]

Those pads are actually made by brembo. We cut the ears off mine.

I worked on that stuff, it was fun

Many people cut the ears off but it all depends on what you can get.

[donkeyGT]

I changed pads before I installed the calipers with aftermarket. I have a guy close to me that's willing to let me try his GXP wheel for fitment..will see

[STL_G8GT]

Also known as roller skates!