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OOLIE · 10-31-2010, 01:05 AM

Ok I am a noobie here. I posted on another thread but I would like to get everyone with knowledge to chime in. The steelies look good but are 33lbs which SUCKS! I am about acceleration. I want to go from 0-60 ASAP! I know there are many variables involved so lets not talk temp and surface stuff. I am looking at 18's that are 10lb lighter and wanting to add lower profile tires 5lb lighter themselves. The catch is the overall radius goes from 28.5 to 26.5 which I assume means speedometer recal. I feel I should notice the difference in acceleration though for sure. If I am wrong please let me know. I know 20's look best so I am not arguing this. A lowering kit should help this look down the road.

Sterling · 10-31-2010, 01:22 AM

I'd think that would make a noticable difference. Cutting weight at the wheels makes a lot bigger difference than anywhere else on the car and making your tire shorter is like putting lower gears in the car. Post up pics and let us know what you think after it's done!

camaroitalia · 10-31-2010, 02:53 AM

I also would like to see a car with 18s lowered

OOLIE · 10-31-2010, 09:54 AM

Yeah I think it would look good but the lowering is not the main thing right now. I have money to invest in my car, but it comes in waves, so I try to really educate myself and prioritize my investments. I have done some cosmetics and cai and now I am trying to figure out what is the best thing to do next. Exhaust and tires are at the top. I am trying to figure which will give me the most enjoyment off a light. LOL I am leaning towards the tires as those steelies are pretty heavy, but really want the exhaust sound. I know I will gain HP with exhaust, but I think I can FREE up more HP with this tire setup. Looking for educated opinions.

10-31-2010, 01:05 AM	#1
OOLIE Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL Posts: 1,643	Ls 18 inch low profile tires Ok I am a noobie here. I posted on another thread but I would like to get everyone with knowledge to chime in. The steelies look good but are 33lbs which SUCKS! I am about acceleration. I want to go from 0-60 ASAP! I know there are many variables involved so lets not talk temp and surface stuff. I am looking at 18's that are 10lb lighter and wanting to add lower profile tires 5lb lighter themselves. The catch is the overall radius goes from 28.5 to 26.5 which I assume means speedometer recal. I feel I should notice the difference in acceleration though for sure. If I am wrong please let me know. I know 20's look best so I am not arguing this. A lowering kit should help this look down the road.

10-31-2010, 01:22 AM	#2
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	I'd think that would make a noticable difference. Cutting weight at the wheels makes a lot bigger difference than anywhere else on the car and making your tire shorter is like putting lower gears in the car. Post up pics and let us know what you think after it's done! __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

10-31-2010, 02:53 AM	#3
camaroitalia Go Harder Than Baltimore! Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3,835	I also would like to see a car with 18s lowered __________________

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10-31-2010, 09:54 AM	#4
OOLIE Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL Posts: 1,643	Yeah I think it would look good but the lowering is not the main thing right now. I have money to invest in my car, but it comes in waves, so I try to really educate myself and prioritize my investments. I have done some cosmetics and cai and now I am trying to figure out what is the best thing to do next. Exhaust and tires are at the top. I am trying to figure which will give me the most enjoyment off a light. LOL I am leaning towards the tires as those steelies are pretty heavy, but really want the exhaust sound. I know I will gain HP with exhaust, but I think I can FREE up more HP with this tire setup. Looking for educated opinions.