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tyler · 12-07-2008, 05:12 PM

i just want to know if any body would know if a set of 22x9.5 inch rims would fit in the rear and a set of 20x8.5 rims would fit in the front of the camaro. i had orderd the black 21's from chevy but as i got to look at them it just wasnt working for me. So i was thinking about getting the foose nitrous legends. now of course i wasnt going to get them until i get the car but it would be nice to know if it would fit or not so i could plan on it.

Thanks for any input you might have.

Inspector 17 · 12-07-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler

i just want to know if any body would know if a set of 22x9.5 inch rims would fit in the rear and a set of 20x8.5 rims would fit in the front of the camaro. i had orderd the black 21's from chevy but as i got to look at them it just wasnt working for me. So i was thinking about getting the foose nitrous legends. now of course i wasnt going to get them until i get the car but it would be nice to know if it would fit or not so i could plan on it.

Thanks for any input you might have.

Tyler, there has been a lot of discussion about the rims, tires, spacing, offsets, etc. However, there hasn't been any firm confirmation about what will and won't fit on the car. It is clear that the 21s will, but anything beyond that is speculation.

stovt001 · 12-07-2008, 08:04 PM

Don't forget, clearance isn't the only concern. You have to make sure the larger wheels don't screw with the suspension geometry and the added unsprung weight doesn't adversely affect performance.

kylepo · 12-07-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

Don't forget, clearance isn't the only concern. You have to make sure the larger wheels don't screw with the suspension geometry and the added unsprung weight doesn't adversely affect performance.

If he is talking about putting on 22 I dont think he is too worried about performance.

stovt001 · 12-07-2008, 08:33 PM

Sadly, true. Still, durability and safety things like avoiding bump steer should always be considered, even if you're going for show over go.

tyler · 12-07-2008, 09:42 PM

have you seen the pictures with the 21 inch chevy rims on the sema pictures it looks like there is at least another inch of space to fit a 22 inch rim on it and i dont think a one inch size up will hurt the suspension and the tires on those rims are kinda big i plan on getting the lowes profile pirelli tires they make what do you think

kylepo · 12-07-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler

have you seen the pictures with the 21 inch chevy rims on the sema pictures it looks like there is at least another inch of space to fit a 22 inch rim on it and i dont think a one inch size up will hurt the suspension and the tires on those rims are kinda big i plan on getting the lowes profile pirelli tires they make what do you think

because its only an Inch I think you should be good, but as it has already been stated were just guessing.

siliconewolfgang · 03-18-2009, 11:33 PM

does anyone think the factory chrome $4600.00 21" wheels are worth it? Will they hold their value? Or is it better to get some basic wheels and then change them out?

Andro · 03-18-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by siliconewolfgang

does anyone think the factory chrome $4600.00 21" wheels are worth it? Will they hold their value? Or is it better to get some basic wheels and then change them out?

With that kind of money your better off getting aftermarket IMO

Never2LowChevy · 03-18-2009, 11:46 PM

22s should be fine. There was another thread on here that somebody said that GM made enough room for a 24" wheel. The 21s arent worth it. You will be able to get an aftermarket set for alot cheaper and still have the stock set that came on the car. 21"s is an oddball size and not many tire companies sell 21" tires so when you have to replace tires, you would only have a few options and the best one would prolly be the tires that the dealer sells. I would say stick with the standard wheels and buy the aftermarket set in 22".

Silver Streak · 03-18-2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Andro

With that kind of money your better off getting aftermarket IMO

I would just wait a bit and see what the market will produce. I am sure there will be all kinds of set-ups in a short period of time for the Camaro, or you could have a custom shop that could fit them to your car. There should be plenty of options to choose from.

tylermoore · 03-18-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler

i just want to know if any body would know if a set of 22x9.5 inch rims would fit in the rear and a set of 20x8.5 rims would fit in the front of the camaro. i had orderd the black 21's from chevy but as i got to look at them it just wasnt working for me. So i was thinking about getting the foose nitrous legends. now of course i wasnt going to get them until i get the car but it would be nice to know if it would fit or not so i could plan on it.

Thanks for any input you might have.

I thought the camaro as long as it is a Rs or ss version they come with 20/8.5 infront and 20/9.5 out back. ANYONE?????

PQ · 03-18-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Andro

With that kind of money your better off getting aftermarket IMO

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Originally Posted by Never2LowChevy

22s should be fine. There was another thread on here that somebody said that GM made enough room for a 24" wheel. The 21s arent worth it. You will be able to get an aftermarket set for alot cheaper and still have the stock set that came on the car. 21"s is an oddball size and not many tire companies sell 21" tires so when you have to replace tires, you would only have a few options and the best one would prolly be the tires that the dealer sells. I would say stick with the standard wheels and buy the aftermarket set in 22".

I ordered the 21s because I wanted to fill the wells up better and I have looked far and wide and I can't find any I like better. They'll be on the sticker as stock and you get to keep the stock rims and tires. I figure I can get a couple grand for them and use the cash to have my ghost stripes painted on.

Silver Streak · 03-19-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tylermoore

I thought the camaro as long as it is a Rs or ss version they come with 20/8.5 infront and 20/9.5 out back. ANYONE?????

I think it is 9 on the rear and 8 on the front.

edit: 9 on the rear and 8 on front is for the 20's, the 21's is 9.5 on the rear and 8.5 on the front!

12-07-2008, 05:12 PM	#1
tyler junior Drives: ford 350 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NM Posts: 9	so i cancled my order on the rims from chevy i just want to know if any body would know if a set of 22x9.5 inch rims would fit in the rear and a set of 20x8.5 rims would fit in the front of the camaro. i had orderd the black 21's from chevy but as i got to look at them it just wasnt working for me. So i was thinking about getting the foose nitrous legends. now of course i wasnt going to get them until i get the car but it would be nice to know if it would fit or not so i could plan on it. Thanks for any input you might have.

12-07-2008, 08:04 PM	#3
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Don't forget, clearance isn't the only concern. You have to make sure the larger wheels don't screw with the suspension geometry and the added unsprung weight doesn't adversely affect performance. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

12-07-2008, 08:33 PM	#5
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Sadly, true. Still, durability and safety things like avoiding bump steer should always be considered, even if you're going for show over go. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

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tyler junior Drives: ford 350 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NM Posts: 9	have you seen the pictures with the 21 inch chevy rims on the sema pictures it looks like there is at least another inch of space to fit a 22 inch rim on it and i dont think a one inch size up will hurt the suspension and the tires on those rims are kinda big i plan on getting the lowes profile pirelli tires they make what do you think

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Never2LowChevy Banned Drives: bagged 4 door dually on 22s Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nederland Tx Posts: 367 View My Garage	22s should be fine. There was another thread on here that somebody said that GM made enough room for a 24" wheel. The 21s arent worth it. You will be able to get an aftermarket set for alot cheaper and still have the stock set that came on the car. 21"s is an oddball size and not many tire companies sell 21" tires so when you have to replace tires, you would only have a few options and the best one would prolly be the tires that the dealer sells. I would say stick with the standard wheels and buy the aftermarket set in 22".