20's??? Really - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Twitch · 08-11-2008, 05:45 PM

Now, i like the look of the 20's, but from a pure performance standpoint, wouldnt it be better to come with 18's max and drop the car 2-3 inches? i would also think that would look better, have the car lower to the ground then sporting some rims...

*The_Blur* · 08-12-2008, 12:18 AM

I like the 20s. Also, don't forget how big the brakes are.

The_Beast_ · 08-12-2008, 12:33 AM

I think she looks better with bigger wheels. You know how girls like their shoes.

willisit · 08-12-2008, 02:43 AM

Given the size of the thing I think 20s look small on it - which is a shame as I'll be going for the 21s or aftermarket. Still, you're probably right from a performance angle.

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 08-12-2008, 03:41 AM

If the car didn't have 20's it wouldn't look like the concept.

I will also consider the 21's. HOT.

The smallest wheel will probably be 18's around the massive brembo's.

The_Beast_ · 08-12-2008, 04:13 AM

Ya but I'm powder coating mine black I can't stand that siver color.

*The_Blur* · 08-12-2008, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Beast_

Ya but I'm powder coating mine black I can't stand that siver color.

How much should that cost to get done at a shop? I want to be able to price that job fairly so I can get it done.

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 08-12-2008, 11:54 AM

Around where I live, many will buy a stripped LS V6 auto, tint the windows and put 24-26" wheels on them.

BowtieGuy · 08-12-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

How much should that cost to get done at a shop? I want to be able to price that job fairly so I can get it done.

Alot. As in, over a grand alot.

The_Beast_ · 08-12-2008, 01:56 PM

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Alot. As in, over a grand alot.

Are You Crazy. I know places that can do all 4 rims for like 3 bills to 350. Its a common mistake to think that powder coating cost that much.

headpunter · 08-12-2008, 02:01 PM

powder coatings is super easy to do and it doesnt costs that much

stovt001 · 08-12-2008, 10:15 PM

I'm annoyed I have to get 20s on the SS. I hate knowing people will be able to say my cars has "dubs". Ugh.

*The_Blur* · 08-12-2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

I'm annoyed I have to get 20s on the SS. I hate knowing people will be able to say my cars has "dubs". Ugh.

You can't always get what you want. You know, it's hard out here for a pimp.

BowtieGuy · 08-13-2008, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Beast_

Are You Crazy. I know places that can do all 4 rims for like 3 bills to 350. Its a common mistake to think that powder coating cost that much.

My bad.

I just really hope I can get the SS with 18's. Then I can get some aftermarket springs for a slight drop, that thing will look mean.

willisit · 08-13-2008, 02:06 AM

18s will make the car look like a toy - and given that the rolling radius across all wheels are the same, it'd have tyres bigger than an off-roader. It's only because the wheel arches are so huge - they've engineered the car to take up to 24 inch wheels.

Mr Twisty · 08-13-2008, 10:26 AM

Wanna save unsprung weight? Get 18's
Wanna just get jiggy wit da ho's get twenny fo's

Twitch · 08-13-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by willisit

18s will make the car look like a toy - and given that the rolling radius across all wheels are the same, it'd have tyres bigger than an off-roader. It's only because the wheel arches are so huge - they've engineered the car to take up to 24 inch wheels.

didnt think about the wheel wells, that would look odd. i like the look of the 20's, but for one new tires are going to be expensive

and i would really have liked to see the car sit lower to the ground...but hell if it can fit 24's you might be able to get away with lowering the car on 20's, but it will be a pain in the ass...literally

Txturbo · 08-13-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Twitch

didnt think about the wheel wells, that would look odd. i like the look of the 20's, but for one new tires are going to be expensive

and i would really have liked to see the car sit lower to the ground...but hell if it can fit 24's you might be able to get away with lowering the car on 20's, but it will be a pain in the ass...literally

Actually....20's are the same or less than 18s in popular sizes. The expensive sizes are 19 and 21. As long as its a size that a lot of cars are using the prices aren't bad. I have 285-45-20 on my Avalanche and they were $165 each. Some 15" inch tires are costing that much.

willisit · 08-14-2008, 02:29 AM

Txturbo is right - my Monaro has 245 35 19s on it and the tyres are some of the most expensive I've ever come across. I'm considering 20s just to get that down :P

Myka · 08-14-2008, 03:04 AM

I agree. I wish they had designed the wheel wells to accept 17's with 18's as an option. I guess, they had to have massive wheels to swollow the huge brakes needed to slow the fat thing. Sorry to sound negative but it's true.

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 08-14-2008, 05:25 AM

If you want the 18" wheels on the SS I am sure the dealer will swap some 18's off a V6 LS or LT and put them on the SS.

BowtieGuy · 08-14-2008, 03:36 PM

Meh, I have to see them in person before I make a final decision. I may end up ridin' dirty on dubs lol.

topgun1 · 08-28-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JEFF2010SSMANUAL

Around where I live, many will buy a stripped LS V6 auto, tint the windows and put 24-26" wheels on them.

I think that's in a part of most cities in the U.S.! I hate that look and probably rides like the Flintstone's car.

What's really funny is when they have a flat and have 3 24" wheels and one stock 17 incher!

*The_Blur* · 08-28-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by topgun1

I think that's in a part of most cities in the U.S.! I hate that look and probably rides like the Flintstone's car.

What's really funny is when they have a flat and have 3 24" wheels and one stock 17 incher!

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-28-2008, 06:01 PM

08-11-2008, 05:45 PM	#1
Twitch Hook em' Horns Drives: 2005 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 14	20's??? Really Now, i like the look of the 20's, but from a pure performance standpoint, wouldnt it be better to come with 18's max and drop the car 2-3 inches? i would also think that would look better, have the car lower to the ground then sporting some rims...

08-12-2008, 12:18 AM	#2
The_Blur Moderator, USN Drives: 2000 Firebird Formula NHRA SE Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Officer Candidate School Posts: 12,712	I like the 20s. Also, don't forget how big the brakes are. __________________ Get a good deal on your purchase. Read this. 117:123 RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. newborn gifts

08-12-2008, 02:43 AM	#4
willisit Drives: Vauxhall Monaro VXR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waterlooville, UK Posts: 307	Given the size of the thing I think 20s look small on it - which is a shame as I'll be going for the 21s or aftermarket. Still, you're probably right from a performance angle. __________________ Dan 2005 Monaro VXR. Sport pac - Road Response Pac - Ripshifter 2004 BMW 320cd M Sport 2001 Honda CBR 600 F

08-12-2008, 11:54 AM	#8
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,954	Around where I live, many will buy a stripped LS V6 auto, tint the windows and put 24-26" wheels on them. Last edited by JEFF2010SSMANUAL; 08-12-2008 at 01:32 PM.

08-12-2008, 10:15 PM	#12
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,817	I'm annoyed I have to get 20s on the SS. I hate knowing people will be able to say my cars has "dubs". Ugh. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

08-12-2008, 03:41 AM	#5
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,954	If the car didn't have 20's it wouldn't look like the concept. I will also consider the 21's. HOT. The smallest wheel will probably be 18's around the massive brembo's.

08-12-2008, 02:01 PM	#11
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,784 View My Garage	powder coatings is super easy to do and it doesnt costs that much

08-13-2008, 02:06 AM	#15
willisit Drives: Vauxhall Monaro VXR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waterlooville, UK Posts: 307	18s will make the car look like a toy - and given that the rolling radius across all wheels are the same, it'd have tyres bigger than an off-roader. It's only because the wheel arches are so huge - they've engineered the car to take up to 24 inch wheels. __________________ Dan 2005 Monaro VXR. Sport pac - Road Response Pac - Ripshifter 2004 BMW 320cd M Sport 2001 Honda CBR 600 F

08-13-2008, 10:26 AM	#16
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 13,291	Wanna save unsprung weight? Get 18's Wanna just get jiggy wit da ho's get twenny fo's __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin Great Racing Quotes "Never run out of real estate, traction and ideas at the same time." "I was doing fine until about mid-corner when I ran out of talent." "Don't brake until you see God, just don't meet him"

08-14-2008, 02:29 AM	#19
willisit Drives: Vauxhall Monaro VXR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waterlooville, UK Posts: 307	Txturbo is right - my Monaro has 245 35 19s on it and the tyres are some of the most expensive I've ever come across. I'm considering 20s just to get that down :P __________________ Dan 2005 Monaro VXR. Sport pac - Road Response Pac - Ripshifter 2004 BMW 320cd M Sport 2001 Honda CBR 600 F

08-14-2008, 03:04 AM	#20
Myka ritired suthern gentlman Drives: nothing now Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MO Posts: 200	I agree. I wish they had designed the wheel wells to accept 17's with 18's as an option. I guess, they had to have massive wheels to swollow the huge brakes needed to slow the fat thing. Sorry to sound negative but it's true.

08-14-2008, 05:25 AM	#21
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,954	If you want the 18" wheels on the SS I am sure the dealer will swap some 18's off a V6 LS or LT and put them on the SS.

08-14-2008, 03:36 PM	#22
BowtieGuy Enlightened Drives: Nothing Currently Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,300	Meh, I have to see them in person before I make a final decision. I may end up ridin' dirty on dubs lol. __________________ If you believe it is your right to speak freely no matter the content, relevance, or intelligence of statement, then it is my duty to the powers that be to set you straight. People have to talk about something just to keep their voice boxes in working order. So they'll have good voice boxes in case there's ever anything really meaningful to say. Kurt Vonnegut

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