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SUX2BU · 06-06-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Nine Ball

Could you post a close-up pic of the finish, maybe just one spoke section or lug area of the wheel? Just looking at those pics above, it appears to be matte black finish. Matte black has a mostly smooth finish/touch to it, just like any matte black paint. Textured looks more like a teflon type finish, bumpy and slick feeling.

Tony

Will do as soon as I get home, thanks Tony. It definitely feels like a sand paper type finish.

LittleMT · 06-06-2011, 10:44 AM

I dig it!!

khislop007 · 06-06-2011, 10:48 AM

Cool!

SUX2BU · 06-06-2011, 12:37 PM

Here's the close up pic Tony. I think it looks like the textured ones in the link I posted.

DallasMike · 06-06-2011, 12:58 PM

Lookin good! Can't wait to see it in person!

Edscapade · 06-06-2011, 01:18 PM

Nice choice - looks real nice on your care! Thanks for sharing...

HufferSS · 06-06-2011, 01:45 PM

Anybody that switched to 18s confirm that their car is actually faster?

TaylorRyanSS · 06-06-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by khislop007

Cool!

yours would look killer on the vert

SGOS252382 · 06-06-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HufferSS

Anybody that switched to 18s confirm that their car is actually faster?

Its a fact that switching to lighter wheels makes your car faster.

Padre went from 12.85 @ 108.6 mph to 12.73 @ 109.9 mph when he switched to 18" wheels (this was using DA correction factor on the runs to make it valid).

I shaved over .1 tenth switching to light weight 20" wheels. I'd probably shave another .1 if I dropped down to 18" wheels.

Heavier wheels need more energy to get moving. Lighter wheels spin up faster which equals faster acceleration.

Another important reason guys are switching to 18" wheels is so they can run 18" drag radials. You'll get a lot more traction off the line because 18" tires have more sidewall. That allows the tire to flex and grab (hook up).

victoryred1ss · 06-06-2011, 03:00 PM

I bought the same wheels as the OP and definately noticed a big difference in acceleration. Like he said it felt like you had 2 people get out of the car.

HumanWiki · 06-06-2011, 04:41 PM

I'm confused a little.. Many people say how much faster it is and is very noticeable -- but, the times posted show 0.12 s diff and 1.3 MPH.. That's not what I'd call very noticeable. Now, if someone went say, 12.8 to 12.5 I'd call that noticeable, but not very.. I've been looking at options of different wheels/tires -- I like the idea of the smaller wheel, just don't know if I like the looks -- but, if I'm only looking at shaving off a tenth -- it's just not the money for me for a full set -- I wouldn't mind the 18s in a DR due to my blower, but for daily driving I don't think I'd notice that one bit.

SUX2BU · 06-06-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by HumanWiki

I'm confused a little.. Many people say how much faster it is and is very noticeable -- but, the times posted show 0.12 s diff and 1.3 MPH.. That's not what I'd call very noticeable. Now, if someone went say, 12.8 to 12.5 I'd call that noticeable, but not very.. I've been looking at options of different wheels/tires -- I like the idea of the smaller wheel, just don't know if I like the looks -- but, if I'm only looking at shaving off a tenth -- it's just not the money for me for a full set -- I wouldn't mind the 18s in a DR due to my blower, but for daily driving I don't think I'd notice that one bit.

I have been out driving all day and I honestly feel more of a difference with these wheels than when I did when I added long tubes, offroad x pipe, catback, under drive pulley, thermostat and CAI all at the same time!

I went to the track last week and this was my best time slip.
DA was +3518 :eek:
Corrected should be about 8.597 @ 86.492 MPH

I will go back this week. The only difference will be the wheels.

LoneStar · 06-07-2011, 01:25 AM

Glad you finally have your wheels! Car looks great!!!

WadeWilson · 06-07-2011, 09:00 AM

I like em, and I'm also planning on dropping down to 18s. I'm thinking of running Weld's Street Performance RT-S wheels with 245/50s up front and 305/40s in the rear. I liked reading your thoughts and impressions on the 18s.

06-06-2011, 10:44 AM	#16
LittleMT user bann'd Drives: Chevy SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hepcat City Posts: 1,463	I dig it!! __________________ Chantilly Lace, the 2011 Rockabilly Jukebox..ADM built..617rwhp, geared A6.

06-06-2011, 10:48 AM	#17
khislop007 ZEUSS Drives: Hard! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 2,567 View My Garage	Cool! __________________

06-06-2011, 12:37 PM	#18
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,825 View My Garage	Here's the close up pic Tony. I think it looks like the textured ones in the link I posted. Attached Images __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

06-06-2011, 03:00 PM	#24
victoryred1ss Drives: 2010 SS M6 2016 2SS A8 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 553	I bought the same wheels as the OP and definately noticed a big difference in acceleration. Like he said it felt like you had 2 people get out of the car. __________________ TVS 2300 721RWHP 686RWTQ Built by Me Suspension done by JDP Tune done by JRE

06-07-2011, 01:25 AM	#27
LoneStar Drives: 2011 IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,446	Glad you finally have your wheels! Car looks great!!! __________________

06-06-2011, 12:58 PM	#19
DallasMike Drives: 2010 2ss/rs, 2004 pontiac gto Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mckinney, TX Posts: 220	Lookin good! Can't wait to see it in person!

06-06-2011, 01:18 PM	#20
Edscapade Edscapade Drives: 2011 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 442	Nice choice - looks real nice on your care! Thanks for sharing...

06-06-2011, 01:45 PM	#21
HufferSS I Wanna Go Faster!! Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SC Posts: 3,323	Anybody that switched to 18s confirm that their car is actually faster?

06-06-2011, 04:41 PM	#25
HumanWiki Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Place Posts: 3,361	I'm confused a little.. Many people say how much faster it is and is very noticeable -- but, the times posted show 0.12 s diff and 1.3 MPH.. That's not what I'd call very noticeable. Now, if someone went say, 12.8 to 12.5 I'd call that noticeable, but not very.. I've been looking at options of different wheels/tires -- I like the idea of the smaller wheel, just don't know if I like the looks -- but, if I'm only looking at shaving off a tenth -- it's just not the money for me for a full set -- I wouldn't mind the 18s in a DR due to my blower, but for daily driving I don't think I'd notice that one bit.

06-07-2011, 09:00 AM	#28
WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,156 View My Garage	I like em, and I'm also planning on dropping down to 18s. I'm thinking of running Weld's Street Performance RT-S wheels with 245/50s up front and 305/40s in the rear. I liked reading your thoughts and impressions on the 18s.

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