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JAFWF · 07-18-2023, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Oh I totally agree. Its BS if they sent the wrong wheel from what he ordered and refuse to allow an exchange, but he hasn't confirmed that yet. If it was me I would be mighty pissed and would be pressing for an exchange or refund. I just couldn't justify having to have machine work done on brand new wheels through no fault of my own.

If I was unable to return or exchange I would likely sell them to recoup money and buy the correct offset wheels...elsewhere.

Completely agree

InFiD3ViL · 07-18-2023, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by finatic

It wasn't 2Crave that made the error is was the shop I ordered them from. Milling the offset is pretty standard and I just waited to long. The 275/40r20 tires didn't hang out like this but were small for the rim size. I talked to a machine shop today. If I dismount the tires and bring them to him he will cut them down as far as I want for $100. No bid deal. I and a product of the 70's when we let those N50's hand way out. That look is not something I minded way back then.

Well that seems the route to go then. If I understood what you said above, that material is already there from the factory and then they are milled per the requested offset? $100 is really not bad at all.

As long as you are satisfied with the end result and are safe on the road, that's all that matters, right? Let us know how it turns out and post some pics.

yellow69z28rs · 07-18-2023, 09:43 PM

put some Z/28 flares on

acutron42 · 07-18-2023, 09:55 PM

I hate to bring this up but I showed you what to expect in your other thread. I don't know if you seen it. I said expect about 1" more than my pic.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=617332

joekono · 07-18-2023, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Oh I totally agree. Its BS if they sent the wrong wheel from what he ordered and refuse to allow an exchange, but he hasn't confirmed that yet. If it was me I would be mighty pissed and would be pressing for an exchange or refund. I just couldn't justify having to have machine work done on brand new wheels through no fault of my own.

If I was unable to return or exchange I would likely sell them to recoup money and buy the correct offset wheels...elsewhere.

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

^^ And yep. This for sure. No way I would have kept them being the wrong offset. I myself wouldn't even be comfortable with even having them milled..

I totally agree with InFiD3ViL and 1JEWLDSSRS. Can't mess with the rims. It would have been nice of the shop that sold them to you let you know the offsets. In any case, my first rim change was just cosmetic and I bit the bullet for ones that I liked better and sold the first set but in the name of safety, I'd worry about milling them(I never knew you could do that either).

redcoats1976 · 07-19-2023, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

You mean like this??

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bitchen!!!but then your whole car has it going on...

1JEWLDSSRS · 07-19-2023, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

bitchen!!!but then your whole car has it going on...

lol, thank you sir!! I'm lovin it....

1JEWLDSSRS · 07-19-2023, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by finatic

It wasn't 2Crave that made the error is was the shop I ordered them from. Milling the offset is pretty standard and I just waited to long. The 275/40r20 tires didn't hang out like this but were small for the rim size. I talked to a machine shop today. If I dismount the tires and bring them to him he will cut them down as far as I want for $100. No bid deal. I and a product of the 70's when we let those N50's hand way out. That look is not something I minded way back then.

One of the things I would be concerned about in milling them at a machine shop. Do they have the correct equipment to "stabilize" the wheels on a large enough platform to insure the wheel is sitting FLAT and FLUSH, so that when they do mill them they don't get milled unevenly, and end up with the wheel mounting pad being uneven, and you end up with a wobble. THAT would not be nice to have happen. Then you would have RUINED the wheels. I've seen it happen. Just a thought. Machine shops usually are not set up to do large items like that. I used to work in one. Good luck..

redcoats1976 · 07-19-2023, 05:11 PM

just leave them alone,they look good...

1JEWLDSSRS · 07-19-2023, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

just leave them alone,they look good...

^^^^ That's what I'm thinking too!!

SlowLS1 · 07-19-2023, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

One of the things I would be concerned about in milling them at a machine shop. Do they have the correct equipment to "stabilize" the wheels on a large enough platform to insure the wheel is sitting FLAT and FLUSH, so that when they do mill them they don't get milled unevenly, and end up with the wheel mounting pad being uneven, and you end up with a wobble. THAT would not be nice to have happen. Then you would have RUINED the wheels. I've seen it happen. Just a thought. Machine shops usually are not set up to do large items like that. I used to work in one. Good luck..

Agreed. Most machine shops are not going to have a lathe big enough to fit that wheel. No way you are going to get this right using a mill.

Another thing,

The lug nuts fit in the current setup with stock studs right? Studs will have to be shortened due to the less thickness, and now any other wheel will not work. I guess you could use an open lug nut, but that won't look good.

ADVMax · 07-19-2023, 05:22 PM

Nothing wrong with a COMPETENT machinist cutting the face of the flange. When a wheel comes out of the mold they get machined to spec. I believe I read elsewhere in the thread that the manufacturer stated that they start with X dimension and machine to lessen the offset to the outside. Normal procedure.

acutron42 · 07-19-2023, 05:32 PM

Give it some time considering you mounted them. I personally think these cars benefit with a wider stance in the back.

ADVMax · 07-19-2023, 05:38 PM

I have American Racing AR920’s, the rears are 10.5 with 40mm offset. I’m running stock profile tires.

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acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 733	I hate to bring this up but I showed you what to expect in your other thread. I don't know if you seen it. I said expect about 1" more than my pic. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=617332 __________________ 2013 2SS GPI built & tuned 415, spec'd by Andrew Cammer. GPI ported intake/tb/heads, Tooley springs, CHE trunnions, Callies rotating assembly, Diamond pistons, GPI SS3 VVT, ATI 10% ud damper, Circle D 3800, Kooks ceramic coated lt's with green cats, Mishimoto rad & oil cooler, Derale trans cooler, Holley efi rails.

07-19-2023, 05:32 PM	#27
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 733	Give it some time considering you mounted them. I personally think these cars benefit with a wider stance in the back. __________________ 2013 2SS GPI built & tuned 415, spec'd by Andrew Cammer. GPI ported intake/tb/heads, Tooley springs, CHE trunnions, Callies rotating assembly, Diamond pistons, GPI SS3 VVT, ATI 10% ud damper, Circle D 3800, Kooks ceramic coated lt's with green cats, Mishimoto rad & oil cooler, Derale trans cooler, Holley efi rails.

07-19-2023, 05:38 PM	#28
ADVMax Sporting Foole Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 500	I have American Racing AR920’s, the rears are 10.5 with 40mm offset. I’m running stock profile tires. Attached Images

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redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	just leave them alone,they look good...

07-19-2023, 05:22 PM	#26
ADVMax Sporting Foole Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 500	Nothing wrong with a COMPETENT machinist cutting the face of the flange. When a wheel comes out of the mold they get machined to spec. I believe I read elsewhere in the thread that the manufacturer stated that they start with X dimension and machine to lessen the offset to the outside. Normal procedure.