22in rims? Whats your opinion?

[cab2g]

I think 22"s look great, but I'm afraid with the pothole infested roads around here, I'd blow a tire too easily and dent a rim.

I'm sticking with 20's unless this car becomes a weekend car in the future. Then I'd consider upgrading.

[TaylorRyanSS]

22s look best, as long as they are not all chrome IMO I say go for it!

[PQ]

Originally Posted by stray bullitt

Please PQ, bless me with your knowledge.

Quoted.................. well................ just because it sounds cool.

Ok, best way I have to explain it is ..... take a broomstick. Put some 5 pound weights on the ends. With both hands in the center of the broomstick, try to get the stick spinning as fast as you can. Now move those 5 pound weights half way to the inside of the broomstick. Do the same thing trying to get the stick to spin as fast as you can.

Your torque gets murdered and your power hurt bad when the weight is further out. It will be a tad easier once it's moving, but in the begging it's much harder.

The weight is further out on the axis. There is definite power and torque loss. More so than I'd have EVER admited in the beggining. I've had it proven to me on the track, and on a dyno.

Originally Posted by LS1hawk

The weight is distributed further from the center of the rotating mass.

This.

Originally Posted by stieger

Exactly. Even though you will still have(essentially) the same size diameter, its the weight. I mean why would so many people be putting on 16" or 17" drag radials if they didn't have some sort of advantage over say 20" drag radials.

Yup. Then they put the pretty ones on for cruising.

Originally Posted by thespymaster

22's are definately not for performance.............

However, I love the stance with 22's , I love my USW Wheels........

I run the drag strip with 22's, not trying to break records, just have fun!!!

We saw your record burnout on the track.....

Originally Posted by Pollock

I have factory 21 inch wheels and love them.

I had them. Till I was gonna have to buy the tires at 480.00 PER TIRE for rears.

It was litteraly gonna cost (from tire rack) 1800.00 for all 4 tires. May have come down in price now, but back then it really sucked.

Originally Posted by melody301

I think the 20's are the best look for the Camaro. The 22's are too big to me but the 18's are too small.

The right 22s are just fine. The concept had 22" and 21" wheels. This car has massive wheel wells. I was chasing the concept stance.

Still wish I'd have gotten 20s though.

Originally Posted by TaylorRyanSS

22s look best, as long as they are not all chrome IMO I say go for it!

Whatchu trine tuh say?!?

[TaylorRyanSS]

Originally Posted by PQ

Whatchu trine tuh say?!?

:updown:

[PQ]

Originally Posted by TaylorRyanSS

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[CamaroFemme]

I wouldn't pay for something to lower the PERFORMANCE on my performance-model Camaro. But if you like it, rock it.

[stray bullitt]

Originally Posted by LS1hawk

The weight is distributed further from the center of the rotating mass.

Originally Posted by stieger

Exactly. Even though you will still have(essentially) the same size diameter, its the weight. I mean why would so many people be putting on 16" or 17" drag radials if they didn't have some sort of advantage over say 20" drag radials.

O.K., I see. Thanks

[Sneeks20]

22's look awesome. I have sitting in my garage but i'm still debating if i should put them on for the same reason. Might wait til i hit my 20k mark.

[WeeZee]

Bigger wheels will not slow the car down or hinder any performance numbers,
If you but forged 3-piece 22" wheels that is. Forged wheels are the only
option if going over 20" to keep performance

[WeeZee]

Don't even stress how fast your car is because theres always another person around the corner with a faster car.
It is what it is, just do what makes you happy. I would only buy forged wheels from here on out.
If there not $600+ea there just lame !!!

[WeeZee]

Originally Posted by 2SS\RS

I really like the look of the stock rims on the camaro's i found these and was really thinking they looked awesome. ( http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...T#ht_784wt_825 ) I like the look of the 22s but my buddy at the chevy dealership says they would be a killer of power. do any of you that have 22's see much difference? I have a 1" drop on my camaro now and was just looking for any advice i can get.

Do not pay that much for non-forged wheels bro, go to FactoryReproductions.com !!!

[PQ]

Originally Posted by WeeZee

Bigger wheels will not slow the car down or hinder any performance numbers,
If you but forged 3-piece 22" wheels that is. Forged wheels are the only
option if going over 20" to keep performance

Mine are forged and I can promise you, they slow me down.

Sure, we're not talking about losing a full second or 75 horse power, but 20 rwhp and .2 seconds you will lose.

I don't care WHAT kind or type or how much you pay, you throw the weight out to the edge of the rotation and you will pay by performance loss.

Not to mention the loss of traction. Low sidewall = traction loss.

There is a significant loss in performance.

I will still beat a stock Camaro or Mustang hands down no contest, but an equaly moded and powered Camaro will have the easy advantage over me.

[Darth_Emma]

Originally Posted by WeeZee

Bigger wheels will not slow the car down or hinder any performance numbers,
If you but forged 3-piece 22" wheels that is. Forged wheels are the only
option if going over 20" to keep performance

I disagree. I agree that forged wheels are better (lighter) than other alternative, but the amount of sidewall also makes a big difference in how the tires hook.

I have 3-piece 22" forged wheels. Now that I have a supercharger, I'd like to sell them and get either 20" or 18" wheels because the 22s don't hook. It's hard to take advantage of the power when the wheels spin.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I disagree. I agree that forged wheels are better (lighter) than other alternative, but the amount of sidewall also makes a big difference in how the tires hook.

I have 3-piece 22" forged wheels. Now that I have a supercharger, I'd like to sell them and get either 20" or 18" wheels because the 22s don't hook. It's hard to take advantage of the power when the wheels spin.