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Libertypilot · 06-29-2016, 01:34 PM

I just got new wheels, they get installed tomorrow. The rims and tires are both brand spankin' new and the tires were mounted on the rims very recently. They are inflated and properly balanced.

Is there anything, as far as safety, that I need to know? I don't plan on letting it off the lift tomorrow and stomping on it but is there a "break in" period or anything I need to be aware of?

wrtowman · 06-29-2016, 06:18 PM

No issue with the wheels. Brand new tires usually have a greasy film on them. Be gentle on the throttle for the first 10 miles or so, especially pulling out of the shop. Or do a brake stand burnout to burn it off. lol

Libertypilot · 06-30-2016, 08:14 AM

LOL!!! Thanks man, that makes sense. There's some adhesive on the tires left over from the packaging as well. I might have to burn that off too.

jdrop01 · 06-30-2016, 10:08 AM

I make sure lug nuts will work the new wheels unless it came with some.

Libertypilot · 06-30-2016, 01:51 PM

^ Thank you too, jdrop. Yes, the new wheels came with lugs.

Unfortunately I just noticed they also came with a couple blemishes on the rims. There are 2 tiny, barely perceptible ones but there is one that is quite noticeable. The finish is clearly scraped away and there's exposed metal showing. I e-mailed Carid in fact, the same guy I was asking questions to while the wheels were on the way. He was extremely responsive then, now he's quite quiet.

Any advice? I guess, how much bitching do I do?

cabbe · 06-30-2016, 02:30 PM

Are the wheels hub centric or do you need to buy the hub centric rings?

ChibiBlackSheep · 06-30-2016, 02:49 PM

Drive a few, do a few circles, then retorque the wheels

shibbs · 06-30-2016, 03:19 PM

If the tires are just mounted, be aware there may be some lube between the tire and wheel. It's possible to spin the tire on the wheel, throwing off the balance. This usually isn't a concern a day or more after they're mounted, though.
As far as the blemish - get some clear coat on it, or some touch up paint, so that moisture/junk can't get under the finish and wreak havoc right away.

Libertypilot · 07-01-2016, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by cabbe

Are the wheels hub centric or do you need to buy the hub centric rings?

It came with rings, they were taped in the wheels when I took it to the shop for install. Not sure what they did but the thing drives GREAT!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

Drive a few, do a few circles, then retorque the wheels

They did say to retorque at 100 miles. I'll just do that myself - once I get a tire iron that fits the new lugs of course.

Thanks man.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shibbs

If the tires are just mounted, be aware there may be some lube between the tire and wheel. It's possible to spin the tire on the wheel, throwing off the balance. This usually isn't a concern a day or more after they're mounted, though.
As far as the blemish - get some clear coat on it, or some touch up paint, so that moisture/junk can't get under the finish and wreak havoc right away.

There was some lube on the rims, I washed that off and that's when I found the blemishes. I will touch them up then clear them. You're right, that's important. Thanks man.

So here is a before pic with the stock 17's and an after pic with the new 20's. What do you guys think?

Homeless Man · 07-01-2016, 11:11 AM

Much better. Rims change the whole look of a car

06-29-2016, 01:34 PM	#1
Libertypilot Drives: 2013 Silver Ice Metallic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Clinton NJ Posts: 474	Question about already-owned new rims and tires I just got new wheels, they get installed tomorrow. The rims and tires are both brand spankin' new and the tires were mounted on the rims very recently. They are inflated and properly balanced. Is there anything, as far as safety, that I need to know? I don't plan on letting it off the lift tomorrow and stomping on it but is there a "break in" period or anything I need to be aware of? __________________

06-29-2016, 06:18 PM	#2
wrtowman Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Warner Robins Ga Posts: 778	No issue with the wheels. Brand new tires usually have a greasy film on them. Be gentle on the throttle for the first 10 miles or so, especially pulling out of the shop. Or do a brake stand burnout to burn it off. lol __________________ 2011 SGM Camaro 1SS/RS A6 - Vengeance Racing built/tuned. 590RWHP/560RWTQ, ADM LSA Conversion, 2.5 Grip-Tec, ZL1 fuel pump, ADM FPCM, FIC1000, VRPD2 Cam and LS3 Conversion with all the internal goodies, American Racing 1 7/8 Headers, no cats, SW Retro Cat Back, ADM Intake, AFCO HX, Varimax Pump, Rotofab Reservoir, B&M Transmission Cooler, VMAX TB, Elite Engineering CC, BMR LCAs, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, DSS 1000hp axles, ZL1 Bumper and Sideskirts, Night Owl Halos, Matte Black 20" Rohana RC-22 with 20x10-275s/20x11-315s, R1 Concept Premier Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hawk Ceramic Pads.

06-30-2016, 08:14 AM	#3
Libertypilot Drives: 2013 Silver Ice Metallic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Clinton NJ Posts: 474	LOL!!! Thanks man, that makes sense. There's some adhesive on the tires left over from the packaging as well. I might have to burn that off too. __________________

06-30-2016, 01:51 PM	#5
Libertypilot Drives: 2013 Silver Ice Metallic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Clinton NJ Posts: 474	^ Thank you too, jdrop. Yes, the new wheels came with lugs. Unfortunately I just noticed they also came with a couple blemishes on the rims. There are 2 tiny, barely perceptible ones but there is one that is quite noticeable. The finish is clearly scraped away and there's exposed metal showing. I e-mailed Carid in fact, the same guy I was asking questions to while the wheels were on the way. He was extremely responsive then, now he's quite quiet. Any advice? I guess, how much bitching do I do? __________________

06-30-2016, 02:49 PM	#7
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,116	Drive a few, do a few circles, then retorque the wheels __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

06-30-2016, 10:08 AM	#4
jdrop01 Drives: 05 GTO Join Date: May 2015 Location: Weatherford, Texas Posts: 390	I make sure lug nuts will work the new wheels unless it came with some.

06-30-2016, 02:30 PM	#6
cabbe Drives: 2014 2ss 1le Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,074	Are the wheels hub centric or do you need to buy the hub centric rings?

07-01-2016, 11:11 AM	#10
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