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Captain McFunk · 12-31-2011, 05:59 PM

Hey everyone, just wanted to provide my thoughts on these wheels:

Lets get all this out of the way before I get a PM every second about it-

Ruff Racing R954
Front: 20x8.5 Offset: +20
Rear: 20x10 Offset: +45 (5mm spacers on rear)

Tuck completely under the fenders front and back, no rub anywhere.

Tires are 275/40/20 front and 295/40/20 rear (yes, my rear tires are taller in the rear. I like the semi-"raked" look.)

Got them from Jon @ BestWheelDeals - Read my review in the vendor section shortly.:thumb up:

On to the wheels themselves:

I think these wheels are pretty good. They're a VERY good price, they fit great, they ARE heavy (so all you lightweight freaks, be on the lookout), but keep in mind it takes over 100 lbs to drop 1/10th in the quarter.....negligible to me. Finish is nice on these wheels as well.

Pics:

Car:

Front:

Rear:

Concave Rears:

Down the fenders to show that they tuck:

Side:

Rear angle:

Thanks!

-Adam

Zman12 · 12-31-2011, 07:01 PM

These look very nice!

KidKilowatt · 12-31-2011, 07:49 PM

Is the spacer just to clear the Brembos? Would the v6 need the spacer? I've been looking for wheels for about a month now, and I have to say , these are definitely the ones !!

Intimidator333 · 01-01-2012, 07:12 AM

Looks good! I agree with you on the "raked" look. Looks so much more aggressive.

Captain McFunk · 01-01-2012, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KidKilowatt

Is the spacer just to clear the Brembos? Would the v6 need the spacer? I've been looking for wheels for about a month now, and I have to say , these are definitely the ones !!

You'd have to check with Jon on the V6. The spacer is the clear the brembos in the rear. The concave look puts the wheel VERY close to the caliper in the rear.

cpssr · 01-01-2012, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain McFunk

You'd have to check with Jon on the V6. The spacer is the clear the brembos in the rear. The concave look puts the wheel VERY close to the caliper in the rear.

Jon told me they had the right offset and where a direct bolt on for the SS.

ron10 · 01-01-2012, 12:18 PM

look good on your car.

Captain McFunk · 01-01-2012, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpssr

Jon told me they had the right offset and where a direct bolt on for the SS.

hmm...well I know that when I fitted them, they were almost touching the calipers. If they weren't, the space was so little that I couldn't physically see it. You might be able to do it without them, but I actually like the wheel sitting a little further out, and more flush with the fender.

Buffnshine · 01-01-2012, 12:52 PM

I like the look, wish the rear was an 11" so it would fit a 315 or 305, but that is a great looking wheel. I will have to put that on my wheel choice board. And I love the Blue Brembros

KidKilowatt · 01-01-2012, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain McFunk

You'd have to check with Jon on the V6. The spacer is the clear the brembos in the rear. The concave look puts the wheel VERY close to the caliper in the rear.

I messaged him, waiting on a response.

BadAssBumbleBee · 01-01-2012, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain McFunk

You'd have to check with Jon on the V6. The spacer is the clear the brembos in the rear. The concave look puts the wheel VERY close to the caliper in the rear.

Damn, you need to run a spacer on the rear wheels?!?! !

That may just take these wheels off my list :(

Big Top Gt · 01-01-2012, 08:32 PM

Damn, those are sweet!

Captain McFunk · 01-02-2012, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadAssBumbleBee

Damn, you need to run a spacer on the rear wheels?!?! !

That may just take these wheels off my list :(

How come? Spacers don't do anything at all. I haven't suffered any decreased performance, vibrations, or anything from them.

67motorcat · 01-02-2012, 05:43 AM

They do look very nice.

I don't believe the spacer is needed on the rear ?...at least I didn't when I had my Ruff 943's,45mm rear offset.

The 943's had a nice concave as well,but they were SO Heavy (42lbs),I got rid of them and went with Forgeline's (24lbs)

Some people may not notice the added wieght but I really did.

For the price they are a great wheel though.

12-31-2011, 05:59 PM	#1
Captain McFunk Break Necks, Cash Checks Drives: 2010 black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 701 View My Garage	New Wheels: Ruff R954 Review/Photos Hey everyone, just wanted to provide my thoughts on these wheels: Lets get all this out of the way before I get a PM every second about it- Ruff Racing R954 Front: 20x8.5 Offset: +20 Rear: 20x10 Offset: +45 (5mm spacers on rear) Tuck completely under the fenders front and back, no rub anywhere. Tires are 275/40/20 front and 295/40/20 rear (yes, my rear tires are taller in the rear. I like the semi-"raked" look.) Got them from Jon @ BestWheelDeals - Read my review in the vendor section shortly.:thumb up: On to the wheels themselves: I think these wheels are pretty good. They're a VERY good price, they fit great, they ARE heavy (so all you lightweight freaks, be on the lookout), but keep in mind it takes over 100 lbs to drop 1/10th in the quarter.....negligible to me. Finish is nice on these wheels as well. Pics: Car: Front: Rear: Concave Rears: Down the fenders to show that they tuck: Side: Rear angle: Thanks! -Adam __________________ 2009 CTS-V - White Diamond - intake, exhaust, wheels, visual mods

12-31-2011, 07:01 PM	#2
Zman12 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gardner,Ks Posts: 490	These look very nice! __________________ Whipple,custom cam,CAI,Kooks,Pedders and PFADT 626RWHP 549TQ ..

12-31-2011, 07:49 PM	#3
KidKilowatt Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Race City, NC Posts: 502	Is the spacer just to clear the Brembos? Would the v6 need the spacer? I've been looking for wheels for about a month now, and I have to say , these are definitely the ones !! __________________ 2011 LLT RS Black on Black Loaded. [x]Showstopper 45th Anniversary inspired Camaro RS Stripes, [x] MPD1 Spoiler, [x] GM Heritage Grille. [x] Removed RS and Bowtie Emblems. [x] 30% Tinted Headlight Armour DRL's. [X ] Ruff Racing R954 Wheels [X] Solo Cat Back Mach X-LLT Exhaust [X ] Vmax Ported throttle body [x] Halo SC Reverse Hood Kit [x] Showstopper Painted, Modded Engine Cover [x] Cold Air Inductions CAI [x] Tinted Tails and Black Bezels [x] Megan Racing Street Series Coilovers [x] Belltech F&R Sways Check out my build thread! http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212178 Last edited by KidKilowatt; 12-31-2011 at 08:19 PM.

01-01-2012, 12:52 PM	#9
Buffnshine So Cal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: '10 SS/RS, '06 HHR, '70 El Camino Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2,589 View My Garage	I like the look, wish the rear was an 11" so it would fit a 315 or 305, but that is a great looking wheel. I will have to put that on my wheel choice board. And I love the Blue Brembros __________________ TEAM L99 - So Cal Camaro5 Race Team #27 9/5/09 Purchased #36962 Black 1SS/RS L99 "E-TCKT" Base Dyno 328hp/341tq @BBK meet Mods to Date: Window Tint 5% & 15%, ACC P13W Lighting, Adaptive DRL Harness, Ghost Armor, Lloyds "SS" Mats, Dash Plaque, Flowmaster Outlaw Exhaust, Drake Front Bowtie Delete, Stealth 3457 Chrome/Mirror Signal Bulbs, Grant Revolutions Steering Wheel, PFADT Sport Springs, Sway Bars, End Links, Trailing Arms, 4 Wheel Alignment, Hurst Auto Shifter and Paddle Shifter, Satin Black Rear Tail Light Bezels

01-02-2012, 05:43 AM	#14
67motorcat Blown Cool Breeze Drives: 2011 Black on Black 2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pinehurst NC Posts: 1,027 View My Garage	They do look very nice. I don't believe the spacer is needed on the rear ?...at least I didn't when I had my Ruff 943's,45mm rear offset. The 943's had a nice concave as well,but they were SO Heavy (42lbs),I got rid of them and went with Forgeline's (24lbs) Some people may not notice the added wieght but I really did. For the price they are a great wheel though. __________________ 2011 Black on Black 2SS M6 Had a 2010 IBM 2SS M6 Enjoy life.Think of all the women on the Titanic who passed up dessert.

01-01-2012, 07:12 AM	#4
Intimidator333 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Inferno Orange. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 348	Looks good! I agree with you on the "raked" look. Looks so much more aggressive.

01-01-2012, 12:18 PM	#7
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	look good on your car.

01-01-2012, 08:32 PM	#12
Big Top Gt Account Suspended Drives: IOM 2010 2SS/RS (LS3) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida, 33071 Posts: 677	Damn, those are sweet!

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