ZL1 wheels are uuuuuugly - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

GrinderSS · 02-15-2011, 10:16 PM

They are way too angular and busy looking. Leave it to GM, they just don't know how to design a damn wheel.

D2 Forged, you should offer them your services

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-15-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GrinderSS

They are way too angular and busy looking. Leave it to GM, they just don't know how to design a damn wheel.

D2 Forged, you should offer them your services

I respectfully...disagree....a lot.

For my part, I find them more appealing than any aftermarket wheel I've ever laid eyes on, yet not as appealing as the SSX concept wheels......purely personal opinion...but one way or the other, personal opinion hardly equals a shot at the company.

khislop007 · 02-15-2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I respectfully...disagree....a lot.

For my part, I find them more appealing than any aftermarket wheel I've ever laid eyes on, yet not as appealing as the SSX concept wheels......purely personal opinion...but one way or the other, personal opinion hardly equals a shot at the company.

GrinderSS · 02-15-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I respectfully...disagree....a lot.

For my part, I find them more appealing than any aftermarket wheel I've ever laid eyes on, yet not as appealing as the SSX concept wheels......purely personal opinion...but one way or the other, personal opinion hardly equals a shot at the company.

I've only seen them in pictures, so maybe they'll look better in person but I doubt it. There are not many after market wheels that look good on the Camaro, the D2 MB2's being the exception of course ;-)

With that $52 billion in government cheese, you'd think GM could design a decent wheel.

2010 SSRS · 02-15-2011, 11:15 PM

I think they are an awesome looking wheel.

midnighter · 02-15-2011, 11:34 PM

I'll tell you what, OP, when you get a ZL1 hit me up and we'll trade wheels.

GrinderSS · 02-15-2011, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by midnighter

I'll tell you what, OP, when you get a ZL1 hit me up and we'll trade wheels.

My 2SS has more power, better wheels, and looks and sounds fantastic. Don't think I'll be getting a ZL1 any time soon.

SUX2BU · 02-15-2011, 11:49 PM

I don't like them either. I know no one else will see this but they look like five pointed flowers to me for some reason. I like that they are forged, but they could have been soo much lighter and better looking if they went with a design like the SLP ZL1.

Nine Ball · 02-16-2011, 06:04 AM

There is a better close-up pic of the ZL1 wheel in this article. You may notice the wheels say "ZL1" on them.
http://www.planetlsx.com/vehicles/20..._Auto_Show/157

I wouldn't call them ugly, just a bit plain. That is better for me though

el ess A · 02-16-2011, 06:15 AM

I've maybe seen ONE aftermarket wheel style that I feel looks worth a crap on a 5th Gen, and that'll soon be an optional OEM wheel anyway. The ZL1 wheel looks fine. The ZR-1 wheel on the 'vette, and those that look like it, looks like buttcheese.

That's why about the only wheel I'd covet if I were to buy one right this minute is the chrome version of the current OEM wheel. All these >5-spoke wheels look like azz.

Nine Ball · 02-16-2011, 06:34 AM

el ess X, you hate aftermarket wheels, yet you bought a clone Bumblebee car in the wrong shade of yellow?

Snake Slayer · 02-16-2011, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Nine Ball

There is a better close-up pic of the ZL1 wheel in this article. You may notice the wheels say "ZL1" on them.
http://www.planetlsx.com/vehicles/20..._Auto_Show/157

I wouldn't call them ugly, just a bit plain. That is better for me though

I have to agree with Tony... they seem like the belong on a challenger. GM designers took a stud and cut its balls off with those wheels

They make the car look soft!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-16-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GrinderSS

I've only seen them in pictures, so maybe they'll look better in person but I doubt it. There are not many after market wheels that look good on the Camaro, the D2 MB2's being the exception of course ;-)

With that $52 billion in government cheese, you'd think GM could design a decent wheel.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 02-16-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GrinderSS

They are way too angular and busy looking. Leave it to GM, they just don't know how to design a damn wheel.

D2 Forged, you should offer them your services

Your are cuckoo. Those wheels are nothing short of HOT!!!

02-15-2011, 10:16 PM	#1
GrinderSS Account Suspended Drives: IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 539 View My Garage	ZL1 wheels are uuuuuugly They are way too angular and busy looking. Leave it to GM, they just don't know how to design a damn wheel. D2 Forged, you should offer them your services

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2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	I think they are an awesome looking wheel. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

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SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,825 View My Garage	I don't like them either. I know no one else will see this but they look like five pointed flowers to me for some reason. I like that they are forged, but they could have been soo much lighter and better looking if they went with a design like the SLP ZL1. __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

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Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	There is a better close-up pic of the ZL1 wheel in this article. You may notice the wheels say "ZL1" on them. http://www.planetlsx.com/vehicles/20..._Auto_Show/157 I wouldn't call them ugly, just a bit plain. That is better for me though __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

02-16-2011, 06:15 AM	#10
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,564	I've maybe seen ONE aftermarket wheel style that I feel looks worth a crap on a 5th Gen, and that'll soon be an optional OEM wheel anyway. The ZL1 wheel looks fine. The ZR-1 wheel on the 'vette, and those that look like it, looks like buttcheese. That's why about the only wheel I'd covet if I were to buy one right this minute is the chrome version of the current OEM wheel. All these >5-spoke wheels look like azz. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

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midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	I'll tell you what, OP, when you get a ZL1 hit me up and we'll trade wheels.

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Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	el ess X, you hate aftermarket wheels, yet you bought a clone Bumblebee car in the wrong shade of yellow? __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

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