20'' vs 22'' Rims? 22" rim owners please read!

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Mindz

I haven't been able to tell the difference going from 20 to 22" wheels.

As Randy said in post 20, 20's will have more grip even if the 22's are lighter.

That said, I wouldn't trade my 22's for a set of 20's as this car is a cruiser and I'm not trying to squeeze every last 0.1 second out of the car as some others. The appearance really does look that much better to me.

Agreed. But I can't get off the line. A stock GT would beat me from red light to red light right now because I can't grip. Even with my extra 250+ more whp than him. But it's a HAAAARD decision. 22s are the perfect look. I gotta get some 20s though.

Originally Posted by tlc9193

ContiCrossContact UHP - The Light Truck & SUV Performance tire.

Handle real nice and stick a little better than the pirellis. And I have about a 1.25 drop

Bonnies brother and family will be here Thursday night I forgot. I did the suspension work tonight. I'm ready to try these tires but may have to wait til next week. :(

[Mindz]

Originally Posted by PQ

Agreed. But I can't get off the line. A stock GT would beat me from red light to red light right now because I can't grip. Even with my extra 250+ more whp than him. But it's a HAAAARD decision. 22s are the perfect look. I gotta get some 20s though.

That's why you need monoblock 22's like mine. Besides, why do you want to race from a red light. Blow by him in the corner...

You have the "special" wheels, try getting some round ones and you'll do much better off the line, I promise.

At least you don't have to worry about a third petal when you launch.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Mindz

That's why you need monoblock 22's like mine. Besides, why do you want to race from a red light. Blow by him in the corner...

You have the "special" wheels, try getting some round ones and you'll do much better off the line, I promise.

Dude. That gif in your sig is F-ing hillarious.

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by Mindz

That's why you need monoblock 22's like mine. Besides, why do you want to race from a red light. Blow by him in the corner...

You have the "special" wheels, try getting some round ones and you'll do much better off the line, I promise.

At least you don't have to worry about a third petal when you launch.

except for when he goes into the corner, his minimal tire patch and... dare I say it... excess power will let him keep on sliding...lol

Originally Posted by PQ

Dude. That gif in your sig is F-ing hillarious.

its an ultrasound of my daughter...

[Mindz]

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

except for when he goes into the corner, his minimal tire patch and... dare I say it... excess power will let him keep on sliding...lol

I think he knows how to drive. He beat Chris after all...

its an ultrasound of my daughter...


He's talking about the guy cleaning blood off his car, not my avatar

.

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by Mindz

I think he knows how to drive. He beat Chris after all...

.

he knows how to mash the gas and hang on in a straight line.

remember... he drives an auto... they suck in the corners.... apparently

[bi11ymc]

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

he knows how to mash the gas and hang on in a straight line.

remember... he drives an auto... they suck in the corners.... apparently

It is not that automatics suck in the corners, it is that if the auto decides to shift in a corner, it could upset traction and stability. Therefore, slap it in manual mode and shift when you want.

[hypurone]

Originally Posted by PQ

Agreed. But I can't get off the line. A stock GT would beat me from red light to red light right now because I can't grip. Even with my extra 250+ more whp than him. But it's a HAAAARD decision. 22s are the perfect look. I gotta get some 20s though.

Had the same prob. Wider is your friend. Once I got the 11.5 rears and the 315 Nitto's, life is good and traction is even better!!

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by bi11ymc

It is not that automatics suck in the corners, it is that if the auto decides to shift in a corner, it could upset traction and stability. Therefore, slap it in manual mode and shift when you want.

just wait till the LS3 guys comment...

[xxlbeerz]

I made a thread for you.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158492

[cdigiovanni]

22in wheels havent had an effect on ride quality... even after lowering the car 1.2in on eibach springs,

i will say however AVOID POTHOLES. add some verdstein tires which are pretty hard tires will help. plus they wear pretty well 16k miles and they still look new

[Kendell347]

Well, I ended up going with my gut instinct and sticking with 20's after seeing my friends Asanti 22's on his camaro, it sat extremely close to the caliper, you could barely fit the key between the spoke and the caliper. Plus I didn't like how close the 22's tires were to the fenders, not much room for travel especially on NY roads. Thanks everyone for the input.