Lightweight 19" rims that clear rollerskates? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Micawber · 02-25-2013, 02:15 PM

Like the title says I'm trying to figure out which, if any, lightweight 19" rims will clear the rollerskate brake pads on an SS. There are some SS cars shown on the forum here with 19" wheels but they usually don't mention their brake pads.

I've noticed in the pinned winter tire thread that some, but not all, 19" wheels will fit over the stock pads. I'm wondering about more lightweight options. That probably means some kind of forged wheel, either the more traditional 1, 2, or 3-piece forgings or something possibly less expensive like TSW's rotary forged Nurburgring. The Nurburgring wheels, for example, look good but I haven't seen whether or not they work over stock brake pads.

If you happen to have, or know of, a lightweight 19" wheel that fits over stock SS brakes, could you list the brand and model here please? It would also help if you know other specs, like weight, width, and offset, front and rear, of a specific rim type that works too. Thanks!

Mezzmo · 02-25-2013, 02:39 PM

I can't speak for what rims you're looking for. But I can say that you do not need those "roller skates". Just good pads. I just put a set of Brembos on my RS and got a set of pads for a 2011 SS without the roller skates, and I don't have any squeal. Get pads without em, and fitment won't be an issue.

02-25-2013, 02:15 PM	#1
Micawber Drives: '92 Chev K1500 + 2011 VR 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 162	Lightweight 19" rims that clear rollerskates? Like the title says I'm trying to figure out which, if any, lightweight 19" rims will clear the rollerskate brake pads on an SS. There are some SS cars shown on the forum here with 19" wheels but they usually don't mention their brake pads. I've noticed in the pinned winter tire thread that some, but not all, 19" wheels will fit over the stock pads. I'm wondering about more lightweight options. That probably means some kind of forged wheel, either the more traditional 1, 2, or 3-piece forgings or something possibly less expensive like TSW's rotary forged Nurburgring. The Nurburgring wheels, for example, look good but I haven't seen whether or not they work over stock brake pads. If you happen to have, or know of, a lightweight 19" wheel that fits over stock SS brakes, could you list the brand and model here please? It would also help if you know other specs, like weight, width, and offset, front and rear, of a specific rim type that works too. Thanks!

02-25-2013, 02:39 PM	#2
Mezzmo Drives: 2012 45th RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Festus, Mo. Posts: 77	I can't speak for what rims you're looking for. But I can say that you do not need those "roller skates". Just good pads. I just put a set of Brembos on my RS and got a set of pads for a 2011 SS without the roller skates, and I don't have any squeal. Get pads without em, and fitment won't be an issue. __________________ CAI Intake, W/W relocation w/ scoop, MRT 2, RX Catch Can, Brembo brake upgrade, Racing Brake SS lines.