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doctorwill · 09-25-2012, 10:34 AM

I am looking to get 22in Black rims for my 2ss...

Help: I went to a Rim Store and the man suggest that if I went with a 22in staggered set up, I would need to lower my car by 1.5in? Otherwise, it will not look right? Any suggestions? If so, what springs do one suggest? What are the ride diffrfence if I lowered the Camaro? Any problem selling it?

Also, he recommends Gloss Black rims over MatteBlack rims on my black Camaro? The problem is that most company do not make Gloss Black rims? He suggest to powder coat the custom rims for additional $800.

Any input appreciated?

Will

Goose22 · 09-25-2012, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doctorwill

I am looking to get 22in Black rims for my 2ss...

Help: I went to a Rim Store and the man suggest that if I went with a 22in staggered set up, I would need to lower my car by 1.5in? Otherwise, it will not look right? Any suggestions? If so, what springs do one suggest? What are the ride diffrfence if I lowered the Camaro? Any problem selling it?

Also, he recommends Gloss Black rims over MatteBlack rims on my black Camaro? The problem is that most company do not make Gloss Black rims? He suggest to powder coat the custom rims for additional $800.

Any input appreciated?

Will

I had the same suggestions made to me about my black 2ss. I decided to go with 20s all the way aound, the ride will be rougher because of the lack of tire when you run a 22. also lowering you car will make it look cool but will also add the roughness of the ride, making the springs smaller therfor less room to travel and stiffer. I have a black 2ss and i have 20inch TSW Valenicias on it.. They are gloss black with a chrome lip. I love them, personally i think they are the sickest wheel on the market, but i have seen tons of cars with the matte black wheels and i think it also looks pretty raw. comes down to personal opinion. If you are looking to get tsw valencia in gloss black be prepared for a wait, i waited arund 3.5 months just to get them made and shipped to the U.S.

Ebbsnflows · 09-25-2012, 11:56 AM

There are tons of pictures in this section showing 22" wheels on cars that have been both lowered and left stock height. Let those be your guide.

In my PERSONAL opinion, I'm in agreement with your guy at the rim store. 22's on a stock height car looks "incomplete". It's like a half-finished project. Why spend a couple grand on new wheels and tires for cosmetic enhancement, but fail to finish the enhancement by lowering it? They typically go hand in hand.

Regarding ride quality...I run Pfadt springs on mine, and I'm telling you...if ride quality suffered it is MINIMAL. I've had 8-10 lowered cars (Cobras, Saleens, 4th Gen Camaros, SVT Lightnings, Audi S4 etc) and I was able to easily feel the difference in most of them...but my 2010 SS still rides great. That's a testament to the quality shocks used by GM and the Spring rate/design used by Pfadt.

2SS45th · 09-25-2012, 01:59 PM

I wouldn't do lowering springs on 22s, coilovers are another story. 22s already are ginving up ride quality anyways. Secondly, Matte Black looks fine on a gloss black car, satin black is my favorite black finish, just a little sheen. I don't like black wheels in general because it looks like a spare, Brushed Aluminum is sweet!

Orange5thGen · 09-25-2012, 02:03 PM

I have the stock suspension with GM 21's here I cant go lower due to body kit......Maybe 1/2" with my coil over kit.....

Here is a pic with the 21's I chromed....

WONSS · 09-25-2012, 07:15 PM

lowered on 22's with H&R springs... The car rides very good and handles good aswell... you can do springs or coilovers as 2SS45TH stated....
my springs are 1.7 rear and 1.8 front. tires are 265-30 front and 315-25 rear.... just to give you an idea

2SS45th · 09-25-2012, 07:42 PM

WONSS is not in the minority by any means by lowering with drop springs, I live in Coloraod, with rough roads, so my perception of ride quality is probably skewed. By the way, diggin the look ^

Chris-10 · 09-25-2012, 07:52 PM

I think they all should be lowered no matter what size wheel
your running. I've got H&R springs on mine and rides just
fine. Plan on doing coilovers in the future tho, want it a little
bit lower.

seddon · 09-25-2012, 08:17 PM

22's staggered with pedders Xa coilovers

PurpleHaze · 09-25-2012, 08:40 PM

WONS, are you having any problems running 25s in the rear, did you have to do any mods? I want to run ace alloy convex 22s 9inch in the front and 10.5 in the rear. Thanks

BronxxBombers213 · 09-26-2012, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seddon

22's staggered with pedders Xa coilovers

my god.... let me know when you want to sell those... favorite rims ever- Local pickup haha

anyway here were my 22s with PFADT springs... im selling the wheels though.. didnt like how the black went with my car

LIM3 · 09-26-2012, 02:15 AM

killer rims on this thread

PfadtRacing · 09-26-2012, 12:13 PM

The cars just look so much better after they've been lowered, whether it's on 18" or 22" they just look better!

WONSS · 09-26-2012, 08:27 PM

PURPLEHAZE, no probs aall, and no mods...just make sure you get the right offsets...

09-25-2012, 10:34 AM	#1
doctorwill Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss, 2015 Z06, Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Baltimore md Posts: 195 View My Garage	Help:do I need to Lower the Camaro for 22?? I am looking to get 22in Black rims for my 2ss... Help: I went to a Rim Store and the man suggest that if I went with a 22in staggered set up, I would need to lower my car by 1.5in? Otherwise, it will not look right? Any suggestions? If so, what springs do one suggest? What are the ride diffrfence if I lowered the Camaro? Any problem selling it? Also, he recommends Gloss Black rims over MatteBlack rims on my black Camaro? The problem is that most company do not make Gloss Black rims? He suggest to powder coat the custom rims for additional $800. Any input appreciated? Will

09-25-2012, 11:56 AM	#3
Ebbsnflows Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1-1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western NC Posts: 405	There are tons of pictures in this section showing 22" wheels on cars that have been both lowered and left stock height. Let those be your guide. In my PERSONAL opinion, I'm in agreement with your guy at the rim store. 22's on a stock height car looks "incomplete". It's like a half-finished project. Why spend a couple grand on new wheels and tires for cosmetic enhancement, but fail to finish the enhancement by lowering it? They typically go hand in hand. Regarding ride quality...I run Pfadt springs on mine, and I'm telling you...if ride quality suffered it is MINIMAL. I've had 8-10 lowered cars (Cobras, Saleens, 4th Gen Camaros, SVT Lightnings, Audi S4 etc) and I was able to easily feel the difference in most of them...but my 2010 SS still rides great. That's a testament to the quality shocks used by GM and the Spring rate/design used by Pfadt. __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1/1LE

09-25-2012, 01:59 PM	#4
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	I wouldn't do lowering springs on 22s, coilovers are another story. 22s already are ginving up ride quality anyways. Secondly, Matte Black looks fine on a gloss black car, satin black is my favorite black finish, just a little sheen. I don't like black wheels in general because it looks like a spare, Brushed Aluminum is sweet! __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

09-25-2012, 02:03 PM	#5
Orange5thGen Drives: 2011 Convert Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,052 View My Garage	I have the stock suspension with GM 21's here I cant go lower due to body kit......Maybe 1/2" with my coil over kit..... Here is a pic with the 21's I chromed.... __________________ Come see me at www.chicago5thgen.com TEAM LLT, , 2011 Covertible 1LT RS, JDM Color Shift Halo's, Showstopper Camaro Bowtie Led Mirrors, Side Markers and Engine Cover, Pace Setter Catback Exhaust, BK Coilover Kit, 21" Full Crome GM wheels, Tinted windows, I WIN BEARS Plate. Full amber ABL dash and door update with IOM interior panels.

09-25-2012, 07:42 PM	#7
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	WONSS is not in the minority by any means by lowering with drop springs, I live in Coloraod, with rough roads, so my perception of ride quality is probably skewed. By the way, diggin the look ^ __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

09-25-2012, 07:15 PM	#6
WONSS Drives: 2012 1SS/RS M6 SUMMITT WHITE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: MIAMI, FL Posts: 406 View My Garage	lowered on 22's with H&R springs... The car rides very good and handles good aswell... you can do springs or coilovers as 2SS45TH stated.... my springs are 1.7 rear and 1.8 front. tires are 265-30 front and 315-25 rear.... just to give you an idea

09-25-2012, 07:52 PM	#8
Chris-10 Drives: 2ss/rs vr 6m Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Port Richey,fl Posts: 2,848	I think they all should be lowered no matter what size wheel your running. I've got H&R springs on mine and rides just fine. Plan on doing coilovers in the future tho, want it a little bit lower. __________________ My build thread.click the pic. COTW 10/24/11

09-25-2012, 08:17 PM	#9
seddon Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 1,165	22's staggered with pedders Xa coilovers __________________ Elite Design Concepts NY5THGEN2017 ZL1 Garnet Red/M6/// IG @Crazl1

09-25-2012, 08:40 PM	#10
PurpleHaze Drives: 2018 ZL1 Garnet Red Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: jackson,ms Posts: 89	WONS, are you having any problems running 25s in the rear, did you have to do any mods? I want to run ace alloy convex 22s 9inch in the front and 10.5 in the rear. Thanks

09-26-2012, 02:15 AM	#12
LIM3 it's mind bottling.. Drives: SGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: miami floirda. Posts: 5,392	killer rims on this thread __________________

09-26-2012, 12:13 PM	#13
PfadtRacing Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 3,370	The cars just look so much better after they've been lowered, whether it's on 18" or 22" they just look better!

09-26-2012, 08:27 PM	#14
WONSS Drives: 2012 1SS/RS M6 SUMMITT WHITE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: MIAMI, FL Posts: 406 View My Garage	PURPLEHAZE, no probs aall, and no mods...just make sure you get the right offsets...