18" rims for better acceleration - braking - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

MINI HLK · 05-02-2012, 09:15 AM

I wonder what acceleration difference I am looking at (18" vs 20"). Looking at the numbers I will save 3lbs each on the rear tires going with 18" instead of 20". The current rims I am looking at are TRW Nurburgring rims. Since my car is Synergy Green with the gray met stripes, I was thinking gun metal type rims.

Anyone have 18" rims other than the stock steelies that could post a picture. Or comment on the rotational mass and expected difference.

MINI HLK · 05-02-2012, 09:19 AM

Here is what my car looks like currently.

SUX2BU · 05-02-2012, 09:21 AM

While losing the weight definitely helps, going to a shorter tire does also. Here is my experience. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151258

MINI HLK · 05-02-2012, 09:26 AM

I did do a search and that post did not come up. UGH... Aye sux does you car have a lowering kit on it? If so could you tell me who makes it.

SUX2BU · 05-02-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MINI HLK

I did do a search and that post did not come up. UGH... Aye sux does you car have a lowering kit on it? If so could you tell me who makes it.

I have BMR 1.0"

I have also had the BMR 1.4"

I recommend the BMR 1.0" to everyone. Ride quality is great, It actually lowered MY CAR a hair more than 1.0" probably closer to 1.2" so don't think it won't be low enough, customer service is second to none and the price can't be beat! (the ones who can beat their price are questionable brands)

I did snap pics of the stock, 1.4", 1.4"/1.0", 1.0" and 1.0" with shorter tires on my car so you can do a REAL side by side comparison of the springs themselves. Since every car is different comparing a car with 1.4" to a different car with 1.0" at different camera angles doesn't tell you much. This should really help people decide.

In the end I am glad I went with the 1.0' all the way around because it has MUCH better ride that the other set ups and with my shorter tires I am currently 3" lower than stock!

Stock 4x4 mode!

BMR 1.4" all the way around.

BMR 1.4"/1.0" split drop

BMR 1.0" all the way around

BMR 1.0" all the way around with 26.7"/27.3" tall tires

LIM3 · 05-02-2012, 11:13 AM

it sucks the split drop isnt available to any v6s

MINI HLK · 05-02-2012, 11:46 AM

I am posting on http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151258 thread about the rims seeing as that thread has all the information one could need for this.

That really suxs2beme.... I thought one could do a split drop on both the v8 and v6. I guess its time to look for a kit for the v6's. Meh...

MINI HLK · 05-02-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MINI HLK

I am posting on http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151258 thread about the rims seeing as that thread has all the information one could need for this.

That really suxs2beme.... I thought one could do a split drop on both the v8 and v6. I guess its time to look for a kit for the v6's. Meh...

After reading it again, I dont have to worry about the split drop as Sux's went with the 1" all around. Even if he did state 1'

LIM3 · 05-02-2012, 03:33 PM

I was about to get a spilt drop from apex untill he asked if I had a 6

I was actually giving some thought to adding the springs to te front and leaving the rear stock

MINI HLK · 05-02-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LIM3

I was about to get a spilt drop from apex untill he asked if I had a 6

I was actually giving some thought to adding the springs to te front and leaving the rear stock

I like it to look even, so I am not into the 70ish look. Although for some it does not look to bad. I just want it to be even and look somewhat nice.

gahammerle · 05-02-2012, 07:05 PM

If you really want a split drop, just get some SS struts and SS drop springs. SLP sells brand new take off SS struts on ebay for like $75 shipped. The SS struts are about 1/2" shorter than the V6, so when I put them on my car with the Pfadt springs, I dropped 1.75" - perfect stance.

1o.f00t.570rk · 05-04-2012, 04:40 PM

So if you're still looking...I think you saw me at the Dick's Meet-and-Greet...

MINI HLK · 05-05-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 1o.f00t.570rk

So if you're still looking...I think you saw me at the Dick's Meet-and-Greet...

I should of asked, I bet that ride is sweet. Those wheels are very light indeed. So how do you like the change from Steelies to the forgestars?

1o.f00t.570rk · 05-17-2012, 10:53 AM

Sorry for slow reply, life's been busy busy busy.

I didn't do much "performance" driving with the steelies, but the wheels do seem to spin up a lot faster and I noticed it was much easier to get myself in trouble.

The ride quality is essentially unchanged, though I also went with a "square" fitment instead of staggered, so I've not been looking into asymmetric treads at all. Would you be doing a staggered fitment?

Soemthing about the 18" just looks sick to me:

MINI HLK · 05-30-2012, 10:30 PM

Well I will be doing a staggered fitment, I would like 9 or 10 front with 10.5 or 11 rear. After I purchase rims and tires I will save for either a SC or Turbo. I will use the BMR lower 1.0 and the same 18" tire sizes as sux2bu. I am thinking silver although not sure. I am sorry also for the very late post.

Rudy@Tirerack · 05-31-2012, 03:43 PM

Less unsprung weight will help with acceleration and braking. Its not a huge difference but would be noticabe.

Mud · 06-01-2012, 01:03 AM

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Soemthing about the 18" just looks sick to me:

Yessiree. I agree.

MINI HLK · 06-16-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rudy@Tirerack

Less unsprung weight will help with acceleration and braking. Its not a huge difference but would be noticabe.

Thank you for the reply

Since I own a v6 I would like to get as much as I can out of it. I think having less rotational mass will help the poor lil engine

So I am thinking Jan 1st ordering the rims and tires. I really dont want to know how much the tires will be lol...

05-02-2012, 09:15 AM	#1
MINI HLK Drives: LS A6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 1,844 View My Garage	18" rims for better acceleration - braking I wonder what acceleration difference I am looking at (18" vs 20"). Looking at the numbers I will save 3lbs each on the rear tires going with 18" instead of 20". The current rims I am looking at are TRW Nurburgring rims. Since my car is Synergy Green with the gray met stripes, I was thinking gun metal type rims. Anyone have 18" rims other than the stock steelies that could post a picture. Or comment on the rotational mass and expected difference. __________________ Mini Hulk Build

05-02-2012, 09:19 AM	#2
MINI HLK Drives: LS A6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 1,844 View My Garage	Here is what my car looks like currently. Attached Images __________________ Mini Hulk Build

05-02-2012, 09:21 AM	#3
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,476 View My Garage	While losing the weight definitely helps, going to a shorter tire does also. Here is my experience. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151258 __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

05-02-2012, 09:26 AM	#4
MINI HLK Drives: LS A6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 1,844 View My Garage	I did do a search and that post did not come up. UGH... Aye sux does you car have a lowering kit on it? If so could you tell me who makes it. __________________ Mini Hulk Build

05-02-2012, 11:13 AM	#6
LIM3 it's mind bottling.. Drives: I drive the green one Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: I live where you vacation. Miami FL Posts: 4,242	it sucks the split drop isnt available to any v6s __________________

05-02-2012, 11:46 AM	#7
MINI HLK Drives: LS A6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 1,844 View My Garage	I am posting on http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151258 thread about the rims seeing as that thread has all the information one could need for this. That really suxs2beme.... I thought one could do a split drop on both the v8 and v6. I guess its time to look for a kit for the v6's. Meh... __________________ Mini Hulk Build

05-02-2012, 03:33 PM	#9
LIM3 it's mind bottling.. Drives: I drive the green one Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: I live where you vacation. Miami FL Posts: 4,242	I was about to get a spilt drop from apex untill he asked if I had a 6 I was actually giving some thought to adding the springs to te front and leaving the rear stock __________________

05-02-2012, 07:05 PM	#11
gahammerle Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 1,563	If you really want a split drop, just get some SS struts and SS drop springs. SLP sells brand new take off SS struts on ebay for like $75 shipped. The SS struts are about 1/2" shorter than the V6, so when I put them on my car with the Pfadt springs, I dropped 1.75" - perfect stance. __________________ Gordy Injen CAI / Solo Mach-X LLT / Solo High-flow res-cats / Barton short shifter / RX Catch Can / RPI Gills / 35% tint / LED Footwell Lighting Front & Rear / Pedders Street 1 / Pedders steering rack bushing / SS struts / Pfadt drop springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Spohn Toe Rods / Spohn Trailing Arms / Trifecta Tune / MACE 25mm Intake Spacers Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gahammerle

05-04-2012, 04:40 PM	#12
1o.f00t.570rk Tall Guy Drives: '11 LS SGM, '96 BK, '88 S10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 528 View My Garage	So if you're still looking...I think you saw me at the Dick's Meet-and-Greet... __________________ Installed: Vararam Intake - ARK N-II Catback - F14 18x8.5 Rims - Window Tint - Camaro5.com Stickers - Team LLT Badge On Hand: Fesler Rear Diffuser - Stunner Dovetail Spoiler - T-Rex Upperclass Black Mesh Grille - PFADT Strut Tower Brace (Unpainted) - SEIBON TSII CF Hood - SEIBON CF OEM Trunk Lid On Order: Ported IM Future Plans: Airlift Suspension - CF Driveshaft - 9in IRS - SC FI - Brembo Brakes - more Pfadt Team LLT

05-17-2012, 10:53 AM	#14
1o.f00t.570rk Tall Guy Drives: '11 LS SGM, '96 BK, '88 S10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 528 View My Garage	Sorry for slow reply, life's been busy busy busy. I didn't do much "performance" driving with the steelies, but the wheels do seem to spin up a lot faster and I noticed it was much easier to get myself in trouble. The ride quality is essentially unchanged, though I also went with a "square" fitment instead of staggered, so I've not been looking into asymmetric treads at all. Would you be doing a staggered fitment? Soemthing about the 18" just looks sick to me: __________________ Installed: Vararam Intake - ARK N-II Catback - F14 18x8.5 Rims - Window Tint - Camaro5.com Stickers - Team LLT Badge On Hand: Fesler Rear Diffuser - Stunner Dovetail Spoiler - T-Rex Upperclass Black Mesh Grille - PFADT Strut Tower Brace (Unpainted) - SEIBON TSII CF Hood - SEIBON CF OEM Trunk Lid On Order: Ported IM Future Plans: Airlift Suspension - CF Driveshaft - 9in IRS - SC FI - Brembo Brakes - more Pfadt Team LLT

05-30-2012, 10:30 PM	#15
MINI HLK Drives: LS A6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 1,844 View My Garage	Well I will be doing a staggered fitment, I would like 9 or 10 front with 10.5 or 11 rear. After I purchase rims and tires I will save for either a SC or Turbo. I will use the BMR lower 1.0 and the same 18" tire sizes as sux2bu. I am thinking silver although not sure. I am sorry also for the very late post. __________________ Mini Hulk Build

05-31-2012, 03:43 PM	#16
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 631	Less unsprung weight will help with acceleration and braking. Its not a huge difference but would be noticabe. __________________ When ordering online please reference "Camaro5" at checkout. This helps to support the forum.