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redracer1 · 07-11-2010, 05:59 PM

So I'm all finished with my suspension upgrade.

Now it's time for some new tires to take advantage of it all. Instead of just throwing some tires on my original LE wheels I thought it'd be a good time to look at some wheels also. I really want to go up to an 18" wheel. You have more tire options and more room to add a larger brake kit. The LE wheel has virtualy no lip and thought it'd be cool to have a wheel with a larger lip. Next is I don't want to stray to far from the original look of the LE wheel,call me sentimental, and the overall look of the car. So this is what I came up with.

TSW Cadwells 18x9.5 and mount a Nitto NT05 285/35/18 or Kumho XS 275/35/18
http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=337793

^^^^^^Old 4x4 height^^^^^

^^^^New Height on Strano Springs 3 days after the install^^^^

Tires

Nitto NT05 285/35/18 = 11.3" tire width 275/35/18= 10.8" width

Kumho XS 275/35/18=10.9" width

All feed back welcome.

305pride · 07-11-2010, 06:02 PM

they look pretty much the same except for the lip, looks cool

redracer1 · 07-11-2010, 06:30 PM

Thanks, I thought about going for the bling factor like some evo's or fiske but I thought about getting some feed back on going this route.

305pride · 07-11-2010, 06:32 PM

ive always liked the rims the 35th anniversary camaros came with. so the ones ur buying would be awesome on your car.

redracer1 · 07-11-2010, 06:41 PM

Cool..glad you think so as well, I've searched the world over looking for some that looked similar, most I found had some funky ass design, no lip or looked kinda ricey.

305pride · 07-11-2010, 06:45 PM

i want to give more feed back, but im doing math hw and im like half asleep lmao long week. ive always liked american racing rims. maybe you wana give those a look.

redracer1 · 07-11-2010, 06:51 PM

Cool...ya I looked at TT2's and some others but they seem kinda played out.

Thanks for your time...now back to your regularly scheduled homework.

305pride · 07-11-2010, 06:53 PM

:-p

Revo1 · 07-11-2010, 06:56 PM

Look good! I like the wheels, they look aggressive, while still reminiscent of the LE wheels. And I can tell you firsthand 285/35s will look NICE, and hold on strong

2010 SSRS · 07-11-2010, 06:57 PM

definitely nice looking rims.

suvalle55 · 07-11-2010, 08:02 PM

I like how the car looks lowered and those rims are look good, you should get them.

redracer1 · 07-11-2010, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revo1

Look good! I like the wheels, they look aggressive, while still reminiscent of the LE wheels. And I can tell you firsthand 285/35s will look NICE, and hold on strong

Excellent..what tire did you go with?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

definitely nice looking rims.

Thanks..and the price is pretty good also.

redracer1 · 07-11-2010, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suvalle55

I like how the car looks lowered and those rims are look good, you should get them.

Thanks...that's the plan

98_Camaro · 07-11-2010, 11:42 PM

I'm anxious to see how this turns out.

So... Whaddya plan on doing with those spare wheels?

07-11-2010, 05:59 PM	#1
redracer1 I Feel The Need For Speed Drives: 2002 35th Anniversary SS/LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 232 View My Garage	New Shoe's for the LE So I'm all finished with my suspension upgrade. Now it's time for some new tires to take advantage of it all. Instead of just throwing some tires on my original LE wheels I thought it'd be a good time to look at some wheels also. I really want to go up to an 18" wheel. You have more tire options and more room to add a larger brake kit. The LE wheel has virtualy no lip and thought it'd be cool to have a wheel with a larger lip. Next is I don't want to stray to far from the original look of the LE wheel,call me sentimental, and the overall look of the car. So this is what I came up with. TSW Cadwells 18x9.5 and mount a Nitto NT05 285/35/18 or Kumho XS 275/35/18 http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=337793 ^^^^^^Old 4x4 height^^^^^ ^^^^New Height on Strano Springs 3 days after the install^^^^ Tires Nitto NT05 285/35/18 = 11.3" tire width 275/35/18= 10.8" width Kumho XS 275/35/18=10.9" width All feed back welcome. __________________ Chris' 2002 35th Anniversary Camaro SS/LE #30 2001 Brickyard 400 Track Car#10 SLP#101 http://www.socalmuscle.net/ http://www.losangelesinvasion.com/ Last edited by redracer1; 07-11-2010 at 06:35 PM.

07-11-2010, 06:02 PM	#2
305pride Drives: 3.4l 1995 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: miami, fl Posts: 2,202	they look pretty much the same except for the lip, looks cool __________________ just call me alex. they make anti-me PSA's cos im dope lmao

07-11-2010, 06:30 PM	#3
redracer1 I Feel The Need For Speed Drives: 2002 35th Anniversary SS/LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 232 View My Garage	Thanks, I thought about going for the bling factor like some evo's or fiske but I thought about getting some feed back on going this route. __________________ Chris' 2002 35th Anniversary Camaro SS/LE #30 2001 Brickyard 400 Track Car#10 SLP#101 http://www.socalmuscle.net/ http://www.losangelesinvasion.com/

07-11-2010, 06:32 PM	#4
305pride Drives: 3.4l 1995 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: miami, fl Posts: 2,202	ive always liked the rims the 35th anniversary camaros came with. so the ones ur buying would be awesome on your car. __________________ just call me alex. they make anti-me PSA's cos im dope lmao

07-11-2010, 06:41 PM	#5
redracer1 I Feel The Need For Speed Drives: 2002 35th Anniversary SS/LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 232 View My Garage	Cool..glad you think so as well, I've searched the world over looking for some that looked similar, most I found had some funky ass design, no lip or looked kinda ricey. __________________ Chris' 2002 35th Anniversary Camaro SS/LE #30 2001 Brickyard 400 Track Car#10 SLP#101 http://www.socalmuscle.net/ http://www.losangelesinvasion.com/

07-11-2010, 06:45 PM	#6
305pride Drives: 3.4l 1995 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: miami, fl Posts: 2,202	i want to give more feed back, but im doing math hw and im like half asleep lmao long week. ive always liked american racing rims. maybe you wana give those a look. __________________ just call me alex. they make anti-me PSA's cos im dope lmao

07-11-2010, 06:51 PM	#7
redracer1 I Feel The Need For Speed Drives: 2002 35th Anniversary SS/LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 232 View My Garage	Cool...ya I looked at TT2's and some others but they seem kinda played out. Thanks for your time...now back to your regularly scheduled homework. __________________ Chris' 2002 35th Anniversary Camaro SS/LE #30 2001 Brickyard 400 Track Car#10 SLP#101 http://www.socalmuscle.net/ http://www.losangelesinvasion.com/

07-11-2010, 06:53 PM	#8
305pride Drives: 3.4l 1995 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: miami, fl Posts: 2,202	:-p __________________ just call me alex. they make anti-me PSA's cos im dope lmao

07-11-2010, 06:56 PM	#9
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Look good! I like the wheels, they look aggressive, while still reminiscent of the LE wheels. And I can tell you firsthand 285/35s will look NICE, and hold on strong __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp Last edited by Revo1; 07-11-2010 at 07:11 PM.

07-11-2010, 06:57 PM	#10
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	definitely nice looking rims. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

07-11-2010, 08:02 PM	#11
suvalle55 Drives: 2002 arctic white v6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: california Posts: 106 View My Garage	I like how the car looks lowered and those rims are look good, you should get them.

07-11-2010, 11:42 PM	#14
98_Camaro Drives: 2016 2SS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,365 View My Garage	I'm anxious to see how this turns out. So... Whaddya plan on doing with those spare wheels? __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1998 Bright Purple Metallic Camaro 2012 Carbon Flash Metallic 2SS Convertible 2016 Summit White 2SS Coupe M6, NPP, & MRC Now Driving: 2016 Torch Red Corvette 2LT, NPP, MRC

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