Took The Plunge - Savini SM4s and Nitto NT05s! - Calling Out Eric at Wheel Studio! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Tomato · 06-24-2010, 10:33 PM

Special thanks to Eric at Wheel Studio - I know I tested his patience. Went with straight black SM4 monos, as these are one of the lightest wheels I was able to find. Settled on the Nitto NT05s - 315/35-20s out back and 275/40-20s up front. Challenge was finding the damn Nittos - the 315s are on back order with no estimated availability. Almost had to settle for Invos or all 4 275s. Believe it or not, I found the NT05 315s at a tire shop in Canada!!! Don't ask what I had to pay to get them down here...Having them sent to Eric to mount, balance - including new TPMS hardware.

Can't wait to get them on the car and then get to the track (Thunderhill road course)!!!!!!! I'll post pics as soon as their on. Also installing Brembo slotted rotors and Hawk pads...

Thanks again Eric (yeah, this is Dan).

I like 'em! These tires grip like crazy and are extremely quick and responsive...Can't wait to get them to the road course on 7/30!!!

Savini · 07-02-2010, 11:50 AM

props to Eric!! Thanks for the continued support!

Tomato - cant wait for these pics!

Wheel Studio · 07-08-2010, 10:12 AM

Wheels are shipped... Can't wait to see pictures those 3153520 nt05 looks HUGE!

Tomato · 07-11-2010, 10:47 PM

TTT-Thanks to Savini and Wheel Studio...

Wheel Studio · 07-11-2010, 11:12 PM

Dan,

They look great!!!! I can't wait for a drop and some serious track abuse!!! Get at me for a set up like dan's I think he can attest to the fact that dealing with us is a easy and great experience.

Nine Ball · 07-12-2010, 10:37 AM

Killer wheels. I wonder how much cussing was involved in trying to mount the tire with the outer lip having the spokes raised like that? Any special machine used?

Wheel Studio · 07-12-2010, 12:08 PM

It was very easy! we use a touchless mounting machine. Grabs from the center of the wheel not the prongs from the outside.

Nine Ball · 07-12-2010, 01:37 PM

That is a face-up wheel for mounting, seeing as the drop center is behind the face. I'm more wondering about the duck head, as it usually glides just above that lip edge. Did you just move it further out and have to pry the tire further?

monstertodd · 07-12-2010, 01:43 PM

Awesome wheels. Really like those!

How much do they weigh?

How much did they run you?

Tomato · 07-12-2010, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monstertodd

Awesome wheels. Really like those!

How much do they weigh?

How much did they run you?

Fronts weigh 25.75 and the backs 26.45. Even with the huge Nittos, I shaved 3 pounds/each from the backs and 4.5 pounds/each from the fronts...

I'll let Eric at Wheel Studio quote you a price - they ain't cheap, but definitely seem to be worth it. I'll know much more after 7/30. Put it this way, I decided to go for wheels, tires and rotors as opposed to a Maggie or E-Force.

Thanks!!!

Hot Rod · 07-12-2010, 03:32 PM

Looking good man, looking good! Way to go on losing the poundage and getting a decent size wheel too!

4TH CAMARO · 07-15-2010, 05:01 PM

Dude....!

I'm not a big black wheel fan... But I'l make an exception for those.... they look fantastic on the rjt!

2010 SSRS · 07-15-2010, 05:03 PM

very cool looking wheels

NinoSS · 07-15-2010, 07:03 PM

Umm

06-24-2010, 10:33 PM	#1
Tomato G-Force Addict Drives: 2010 SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Escalon, CA Posts: 196	Pics Added! - Savini SM4s and Nitto NT05s! Special thanks to Eric at Wheel Studio - I know I tested his patience. Went with straight black SM4 monos, as these are one of the lightest wheels I was able to find. Settled on the Nitto NT05s - 315/35-20s out back and 275/40-20s up front. Challenge was finding the damn Nittos - the 315s are on back order with no estimated availability. Almost had to settle for Invos or all 4 275s. Believe it or not, I found the NT05 315s at a tire shop in Canada!!! Don't ask what I had to pay to get them down here...Having them sent to Eric to mount, balance - including new TPMS hardware. Can't wait to get them on the car and then get to the track (Thunderhill road course)!!!!!!! I'll post pics as soon as their on. Also installing Brembo slotted rotors and Hawk pads... Thanks again Eric (yeah, this is Dan). I like 'em! These tires grip like crazy and are extremely quick and responsive...Can't wait to get them to the road course on 7/30!!! Attached Images Last edited by Tomato; 07-11-2010 at 10:45 PM. Reason: Pics Added

07-11-2010, 10:47 PM	#4
Tomato G-Force Addict Drives: 2010 SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Escalon, CA Posts: 196	Wheels On - Pics Inside TTT-Thanks to Savini and Wheel Studio...

07-12-2010, 10:37 AM	#6
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	Killer wheels. I wonder how much cussing was involved in trying to mount the tire with the outer lip having the spokes raised like that? Any special machine used? __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

07-12-2010, 01:37 PM	#8
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	That is a face-up wheel for mounting, seeing as the drop center is behind the face. I'm more wondering about the duck head, as it usually glides just above that lip edge. Did you just move it further out and have to pry the tire further? __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

07-15-2010, 05:03 PM	#13
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	very cool looking wheels __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

07-02-2010, 11:50 AM	#2
Savini Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 273	props to Eric!! Thanks for the continued support! Tomato - cant wait for these pics!

07-08-2010, 10:12 AM	#3
Wheel Studio Drives: Infiniti G37S Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Fe Springs, Ca Posts: 173	Wheels are shipped... Can't wait to see pictures those 3153520 nt05 looks HUGE!

07-11-2010, 11:12 PM	#5
Wheel Studio Drives: Infiniti G37S Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Fe Springs, Ca Posts: 173	Dan, They look great!!!! I can't wait for a drop and some serious track abuse!!! Get at me for a set up like dan's I think he can attest to the fact that dealing with us is a easy and great experience.

07-12-2010, 12:08 PM	#7
Wheel Studio Drives: Infiniti G37S Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Fe Springs, Ca Posts: 173	It was very easy! we use a touchless mounting machine. Grabs from the center of the wheel not the prongs from the outside.

07-12-2010, 01:43 PM	#9
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	Awesome wheels. Really like those! How much do they weigh? How much did they run you?

07-12-2010, 03:32 PM	#11
Hot Rod Drives: 99' Honda Civic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edgewood, MD Posts: 72	Looking good man, looking good! Way to go on losing the poundage and getting a decent size wheel too!

07-15-2010, 05:01 PM	#12
4TH CAMARO Drives: 2010 SS CGM LS3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: HOT ROD TOWN, OKLAHOMA Posts: 36	Dude....! I'm not a big black wheel fan... But I'l make an exception for those.... they look fantastic on the rjt!

07-15-2010, 07:03 PM	#14
NinoSS Drives: 2SS/RS CGM LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,619	Umm __________________ Current - 2018 NGM 1LE (LT4 conversion coming soon) SOLD 2010 LS3 / Vengeance stage I cam / CAI intake w/ADM race scoop / Dynatech LT's / Eaton Posi LPE-JRE 3.91's / L99 Corsa / ZL1 wheels / NT05 275/315