1.5 inch lip in the front and 5" inch lip in the rear? Need opinions.. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Maro99 · 03-08-2010, 02:24 AM

I am talking with Iconz about purchasing some wheels that look similar to the ones in the pics of the D2 CV2's below, and was wondering what you guys think of having a 1.5" lip in the front and a a 5" lip for the rear on my SS.. Heres the pics on a lambo with the 1.5 and 5" lips, what do you think?

Sherwood SS · 03-08-2010, 07:58 AM

I say do it and post some pics.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-08-2010, 08:00 AM

5" sounds like a lot.

Indpowr · 03-08-2010, 08:05 AM

I do not think 5 inch lips will work even more so with concave style. 4.5 was the largest I have seen on a stock setup.

That being said I personally do not like huge lips. Asanti(sp) have a black car with huge lips. It looks like a women that just got lip injections. Lol

I think your more likely to bend a lip as well if you hit a pot hole when it is that wide vs. 3.5 inch.

jcamere94z28 · 03-08-2010, 08:58 AM

I would...

Nine Ball · 03-08-2010, 09:18 AM

You can't just pick your lip sizes for a car. Lip depends on the forging profile used, as well as the wheel offset that fits your car. Many people always ask me for a certain sized lip, but don't realize that wheels aren't designed around the lip. Each car and wheel style dictates the actual lip size.

Savini offers a 5" lip, on a 22" wheel size. But, it won't have concave faces like those, it would be highly convex with the spokes going inward to create the deep lip.

Tony

iconz wheels · 03-08-2010, 09:45 AM

Hi Maro99,
Is sent you a PM stating what size lips we can do with the forging we will use. It will be the convex one like you saw on D2's car and it will give you the lip size you see on that car as well. Due to the large brakes on the SS you if you want a large lip you must use a forging that is not flat of concave.

Thanks,
Mitch

seddon · 03-08-2010, 10:55 AM

I believe D2 has the biggest lip the will clear the Camaro SS with a 4.5" lip in the rear and I'm telling you that these offsets are dead on and bearly clear the brembos, my car. Without having the face of the wheel curve too much into the center and not flaring out the fenders I think D2 has the biggest lip.

Sketti · 03-08-2010, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maro99

I am talking with Iconz about purchasing some wheels that look similar to the ones in the pics of the D2 CV2's below, and was wondering what you guys think of having a 1.5" lip in the front and a a 5" lip for the rear on my SS.. Heres the pics on a lambo with the 1.5 and 5" lips, what do you think?

Those are the ones I want (I want that rear wheel all the way around). I really like the big lip; I think it looks the best on this car. When you get yours please please post pics I want to see. Actually don't post pics, just PM me the pics. I don't want anyone else loving them and getting them in my area.

Maro99 · 03-08-2010, 11:11 AM

Thanks for all of the opinions/help.. I have bought rims in the past but this will be my first set of custom 3 piece wheels, and my "wheel knowledge" is limited as you can tell lol.. Iconz said that they would be able to do a 1.5" lip in the front and will be going as wide as possible for the lip in the rear so that is what I went with.

Thanks again

Quote:

Originally Posted by seddon

I believe D2 has the biggest lip the will clear the Camaro SS with a 4.5" lip in the rear and I'm telling you that these offsets are dead on and bearly clear the brembos, my car. Without having the face of the wheel curve too much into the center and not flaring out the fenders I think D2 has the biggest lip.

Your car is what made me want this style... AMAZING!!!

2010 SSRS · 03-08-2010, 11:22 AM

that will look awesome

D2FORGED · 03-08-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Maro99

Your car is what made me want this style... AMAZING!!!

Maro99, I'm very glad you liked Seddon's car. We measured and formulated those fitments to work specifically for the SS with maximum fitment.

If you saw Seddon's car and decided to go with that "style" of wheel, then I would strongly suggest you purchase the wheels that are on his car.

All wheels are not the same, and you cannot simply just order something thats a copy of or looks "similar" to D2FORGED and get the same results.

D2FORGED is what caught your attention, if you want the effect, you will need to order D2's.

ron10 · 03-08-2010, 11:58 AM

seddon · 03-08-2010, 01:47 PM

[QUOTE=Maro99;1560389]
I am talking with Iconz about purchasing some wheels that look similar to the ones in the pics of the D2 CV2's below, and was wondering what you guys think of having a 1.5" lip in the front and a a 5" lip for the rear on my SS.. Heres the pics on a lambo with the 1.5 and 5" lips, what do you think?

Bro no offense but if you like D2 wheels and design which I think you do, the lambo and my car. Why go and have one company copy a design that another company has, there is no substitute for the real thing.

03-08-2010, 02:24 AM	#1
Maro99 Drives: Heel toe express.. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Charleston, S.C Posts: 1,500	1.5 inch lip in the front and 5" inch lip in the rear? Need opinions.. I am talking with Iconz about purchasing some wheels that look similar to the ones in the pics of the D2 CV2's below, and was wondering what you guys think of having a 1.5" lip in the front and a a 5" lip for the rear on my SS.. Heres the pics on a lambo with the 1.5 and 5" lips, what do you think?

03-08-2010, 07:58 AM	#2
Sherwood SS Drives: Black SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 351	I say do it and post some pics. __________________ Black SS/RS - Magnaflow Comp Series, Eibach Suspension, Roto-Fab Intake

03-08-2010, 08:00 AM	#3
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	5" sounds like a lot. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

03-08-2010, 09:18 AM	#6
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	You can't just pick your lip sizes for a car. Lip depends on the forging profile used, as well as the wheel offset that fits your car. Many people always ask me for a certain sized lip, but don't realize that wheels aren't designed around the lip. Each car and wheel style dictates the actual lip size. Savini offers a 5" lip, on a 22" wheel size. But, it won't have concave faces like those, it would be highly convex with the spokes going inward to create the deep lip. Tony __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

03-08-2010, 10:55 AM	#8
seddon Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 1,165	I believe D2 has the biggest lip the will clear the Camaro SS with a 4.5" lip in the rear and I'm telling you that these offsets are dead on and bearly clear the brembos, my car. Without having the face of the wheel curve too much into the center and not flaring out the fenders I think D2 has the biggest lip. __________________ Elite Design Concepts NY5THGEN2017 ZL1 Garnet Red/M6/// IG @Crazl1

03-08-2010, 08:05 AM	#4
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	I do not think 5 inch lips will work even more so with concave style. 4.5 was the largest I have seen on a stock setup. That being said I personally do not like huge lips. Asanti(sp) have a black car with huge lips. It looks like a women that just got lip injections. Lol I think your more likely to bend a lip as well if you hit a pot hole when it is that wide vs. 3.5 inch.

03-08-2010, 08:58 AM	#5
jcamere94z28 Drives: None Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,269	I would...

03-08-2010, 09:45 AM	#7
iconz wheels Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro SS - 2007 C6 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida-California Posts: 103	Hi Maro99, Is sent you a PM stating what size lips we can do with the forging we will use. It will be the convex one like you saw on D2's car and it will give you the lip size you see on that car as well. Due to the large brakes on the SS you if you want a large lip you must use a forging that is not flat of concave. Thanks, Mitch

03-08-2010, 11:22 AM	#11
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	that will look awesome

03-08-2010, 11:58 AM	#13
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545

03-08-2010, 01:47 PM	#14
seddon Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 1,165	[QUOTE=Maro99;1560389] I am talking with Iconz about purchasing some wheels that look similar to the ones in the pics of the D2 CV2's below, and was wondering what you guys think of having a 1.5" lip in the front and a a 5" lip for the rear on my SS.. Heres the pics on a lambo with the 1.5 and 5" lips, what do you think? Bro no offense but if you like D2 wheels and design which I think you do, the lambo and my car. Why go and have one company copy a design that another company has, there is no substitute for the real thing. __________________ Elite Design Concepts NY5THGEN2017 ZL1 Garnet Red/M6/// IG @Crazl1