Really dissapointed with LS wheels - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

poinker · 05-22-2009, 05:35 PM

Today I went to my local chevy dealer to check out the black Ls they had for sale. To date, I had never been able to check out a standard Ls in person. Everything looked pretty good except the rims. I was really disappointed. They looked and felt really cheap. The silver ring around the black steel rims is just plastic and not apart of the rim. Its just plastic snapped on. I was looking to buy an Ls because I thought the black rims on the black car looked really cool. At this point I am glad i did not pre-order and waited to check out the different models in person.

Anybody else feel the same way?

BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-22-2009, 05:37 PM

Yeah, those rims would not be on my car.

Brokinarrow · 05-22-2009, 05:37 PM

well.... it IS an LS. I always thought those black 'heritage' rims were kinda ugly anyway.

Black Mamba · 05-22-2009, 05:40 PM

yep me too. ive seen two so far. a black 2SS and a yellow LS, and the LS just didnt do it for me. the black SS took my breath away but not the LS. the wheels look like crap, and the interior is boring. The wheels, 4 pack gauges, and leather seats reaaaaalllly make a big difference.

GMtothecore · 05-22-2009, 05:42 PM

The BASE model has to start somewhere.....usually with not many "perks"

poinker · 05-22-2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Mamba

yep me too. ive seen two so far. a black 2SS and a yellow LS, and the LS just didnt do it for me. the black SS took my breath away but not the LS. the wheels look like crap, and the interior is boring. The wheels, 4 pack gauges, and leather seats reaaaaalllly make a big difference.

I agree, but all that really doesn't fit into my budget. That's why I was so disappointed when I saw how crappy the Ls wheels looked, since I had planned on getting a standard Ls.

justmeron · 05-22-2009, 05:44 PM

I have not seen an LS model. But I personally do not like black rims and have seen a pic of the stock LS rims. I agree based on the pic i saw I do not like them either. I think the larger rims like the 20 with a low profile tire look best on the car. Problem for me is they come with summer tread and the replacement cost for the tires is very high.
But yea I would agree with you on the rims looking bad.

Black Mamba · 05-22-2009, 05:48 PM

im in the same boat. this is probably the wrong place to be saying this lol, but mustang Gt's are coming down in price. i found a fully loaded premium Gt with 20,000 miles for 18,000. i mean im a camaro fan but its hard to say no to that much power and looks for so cheap.

but i think im playing with fire here so ill stop. haha

MadMaxx · 05-22-2009, 05:49 PM

I've seen the factory ones painted gloss black, they look much better than the damn near flat that comes with it. Or, go silver for a more factory look. You could of course swap them for aftermarket, which is what I figured most LS owners were going to do.

As for the interior, swap in katskin set later if you want leather. The door panels and center panel are also very easy to mod if you want also.

GothamCamaro · 05-22-2009, 06:01 PM

Love the LS heritage wheels but for cold weather and winter.

You don't want them? I'll take em'

GothamCamaro · 05-22-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Mamba

im in the same boat. this is probably the wrong place to be saying this lol, but mustang Gt's are coming down in price. i found a fully loaded premium Gt with 20,000 miles for 18,000. i mean im a camaro fan but its hard to say no to that much power and looks for so cheap.

but i think im playing with fire here so ill stop. haha

NO

That was very easy to do.

Camaro Lives On · 05-22-2009, 06:07 PM

Hmm... looks like I'm the only one in this thread that actually really likes the heritage steel wheels. I think it gives the LS a more sleeper look, but still make it looks agressive at the same time.

UCF w00t · 05-22-2009, 06:09 PM

The LS that's been at Epcot Test Track in Orlando for a while got the standard LS heritage wheels replaced with the optional black ones. I think that says something....

rolnslo · 05-22-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UCF w00t

The LS that's been at Epcot Test Track in Orlando for a while got the standard LS heritage wheels replaced with the optional black ones. I think that says something....

Yeah, it says here's an wheel/tire option that cost 20% of the purchase price of a new car.

As has been stated before, the LS was meant to be a blank canvas for customizing. GM put the black wheels on for two reasons - the wheels are cheap and it is highly likely that people are going to replace them ASAP.

Buy an LS, spend $500 on some new 18" wheels and suddenly your Camaro is one-of-a-kind.

05-22-2009, 05:35 PM	#1
poinker Drives: 98 Jeep Cherokee Classic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 36	Really dissapointed with LS wheels Today I went to my local chevy dealer to check out the black Ls they had for sale. To date, I had never been able to check out a standard Ls in person. Everything looked pretty good except the rims. I was really disappointed. They looked and felt really cheap. The silver ring around the black steel rims is just plastic and not apart of the rim. Its just plastic snapped on. I was looking to buy an Ls because I thought the black rims on the black car looked really cool. At this point I am glad i did not pre-order and waited to check out the different models in person. Anybody else feel the same way?

05-22-2009, 05:37 PM	#3
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	well.... it IS an LS. I always thought those black 'heritage' rims were kinda ugly anyway. __________________

05-22-2009, 05:42 PM	#5
GMtothecore "That Guy" Drives: Camaro SS...........what else? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OOOOOOOklahoma where the wind comes sweepin' down the plains. Posts: 2,360	The BASE model has to start somewhere.....usually with not many "perks" __________________

05-22-2009, 05:44 PM	#7
justmeron Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,256 View My Garage	I have not seen an LS model. But I personally do not like black rims and have seen a pic of the stock LS rims. I agree based on the pic i saw I do not like them either. I think the larger rims like the 20 with a low profile tire look best on the car. Problem for me is they come with summer tread and the replacement cost for the tires is very high. But yea I would agree with you on the rims looking bad. __________________ 2010 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Faded Black Side Vent Highlight Decal Kit Life is not like a box of chocolates, its more like eating a whole jar of jalapenos.... what you do today may burn your ass tomorrow!!!!

05-22-2009, 06:01 PM	#10
GothamCamaro Then you're gonna love me Drives: 2010 Black Camaro Tumbler RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NW Gotham, IL Posts: 1,597	Love the LS heritage wheels but for cold weather and winter. You don't want them? I'll take em' __________________ *Own- "Does it come in Black?" Exterior/ Grey Interior 2LT/RS Automatic* _____________________________________ The Batman would only drive a 2010 Camaro and buy from Camaro Scotty. 'Nuff said. *Anyone that knows of a place that is making the Concept Shifter for the new Camaro. (Auto specifically) Please let me know.* Order# NDTMVP Ordered 10/23/08. 2000 on 5/21/09... It begins..... 4B00 on 6/26/09... In transit to the Cave 5000 on 7/6/09 it waits for my arrival! 1000000 on 7/10/09 The Tumbler is in the Cave!

05-22-2009, 05:37 PM	#2
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Yeah, those rims would not be on my car.

05-22-2009, 05:40 PM	#4
Black Mamba Drives: Fast Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 35	yep me too. ive seen two so far. a black 2SS and a yellow LS, and the LS just didnt do it for me. the black SS took my breath away but not the LS. the wheels look like crap, and the interior is boring. The wheels, 4 pack gauges, and leather seats *reaaaaalllly* make a big difference.

05-22-2009, 05:48 PM	#8
Black Mamba Drives: Fast Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 35	im in the same boat. this is probably the wrong place to be saying this lol, but mustang Gt's are coming down in price. i found a fully loaded premium Gt with 20,000 miles for 18,000. i mean im a camaro fan but its hard to say no to that much power and looks for so cheap. but i think im playing with fire here so ill stop. haha

05-22-2009, 05:49 PM	#9
MadMaxx Master of the V6 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: NC Posts: 239 View My Garage	I've seen the factory ones painted gloss black, they look much better than the damn near flat that comes with it. Or, go silver for a more factory look. You could of course swap them for aftermarket, which is what I figured most LS owners were going to do. As for the interior, swap in katskin set later if you want leather. The door panels and center panel are also very easy to mod if you want also.

05-22-2009, 06:07 PM	#12
Camaro Lives On Force RECON Drives: 2005 Saab 9-5 2.3T Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 1,687 View My Garage	Hmm... looks like I'm the only one in this thread that actually really likes the heritage steel wheels. I think it gives the LS a more sleeper look, but still make it looks agressive at the same time.

05-22-2009, 06:09 PM	#13
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,451	The LS that's been at Epcot Test Track in Orlando for a while got the standard LS heritage wheels replaced with the optional black ones. I think that says something....

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