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hammert85 · 04-23-2014, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Gameover10

Would 17x9 fit?

According to this thread probably not without a spacer. Do you know the offset of the wheel?

Jason@JacFab · 04-23-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Gameover10

Would 17x9 fit?

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Originally Posted by hammert85

According to this thread probably not without a spacer. Do you know the offset of the wheel?

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

as far as I know, the ONLY 17" wheels that will fit are Bogart, CCW, or Weld RT-S.

And none of those are "cheep"

Fraxum · 04-23-2014, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

And none of those are "cheep"

And "Cheep" is the purpose of the thread!

So somebody's used Corvette replica setup has to be the best deal! If you have that PM the OP.

I was going to sell my TSWs, but I got "Cheep" and plasti-dipped them to match my 1LE fronts. The TSWs Interlagos and Nurburgrings are only moderately more than the Corvette setup, match the Camaro bolt pattern, look good to me, and are very light compared to other options. Not the ultimate drag setup, but good on the bang for the buck scale. My setup will trigger CELS in some situations because the 305x45x18s NT555Rs are an inch taller than my 1LE stock fronts. But this same setup will be perfect for a non 1LE SS.

Denis · 04-24-2014, 10:13 AM

apaprently Racestar is making a 17" that'll clear soon. and they're not that expensive.

Jason@JacFab · 04-24-2014, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Denis

apaprently Racestar is making a 17" that'll clear soon. and they're not that expensive.

The Racestar 17x4.5 (for the front) 94 Superstar wheels are on sale right now for for $149.95 ("CHEEP"

), only weight 15 lbs.

I ordered two on Monday w/ some M&H 185/55/17 radial front runners (these weigh about 17.6lbs ea according to my postal scale). Tires showed up yesterday, but haven't received the wheels yet. I'll start a new thread with some pictures once I get the wheels. I bought the "dark star" coated (black chrome looking) ones. I'm going to have my 2, 18x9.5 vette wheels stripped and coated to match. Should look pretty good.

Pro Stock John · 04-24-2014, 11:09 AM

Just a FWIW, but some of the 94 series Race Star fronts require a spacer, some of the unilug Ford/GM ones, I'm not sure if that was make them fit on a Mustang or an error.

Yeah I'm a dealer for Race Star and the owner told me in person at a show that 17x9.5 or 17x10's that will fit in back over the factory Brembos will come out sometime in the middle of the summer. I'm not sure pricing yet but there is a possibility prices would be similar to the ones they already sell that are on their website. The Dark Stars cost more due to the coating. I'm kinda thinking July but if I hear any updates I'll share the info.

Fraxum · 04-24-2014, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Denis

apaprently Racestar is making a 17" that'll clear soon. and they're not that expensive.

Sounds very interesting!

To me < $250 is not that expensive. But at that price they can't make much given the low volume.

Pro Stock John · 04-24-2014, 04:03 PM

Their current list price for 17x9.5's is $328 for polished 17x9.5s, and $404 for the Dark Stars. I would be surprised if the list price for 17x9.5's that fit the rear was less. I can ask LB at some point if you guys like.

hammert85 · 04-24-2014, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Their current list price for 17x9.5's is $328 for polished 17x9.5s, and $404 for the Dark Stars. I would be surprised if the list price for 17x9.5's that fit the rear was less. I can ask LB at some point if you guys like.

Why only 9.5" wide

Should be a 17"x11"

hammert85 · 04-24-2014, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Fraxum

Check this out if the Corvette 18x9.5x40mm is not your choice:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201546

Spacers = not good.

According to that link then these wheels should bolt up with no spacer?
18x9.5" +38mm offset
This is the exact wheel I want to run because they look similar to the stock fronts. http://customwheelsmarket.com/18ch20corewh3.html

Jason@JacFab · 04-25-2014, 05:09 PM

My Racestar wheels showed up... I must admit, I am not enthused at all with the "dark star" coating, and wish I would have gotten just the regular polished ones...

hammert85 · 04-25-2014, 05:54 PM

Why don't you like the coating? They look good.

62nalide · 04-25-2014, 06:18 PM

Is it me or the center caps a different color?

Jason@JacFab · 04-25-2014, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by hammert85

Why don't you like the coating? They look good.

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Originally Posted by 62nalide

Is it me or the center caps a different color?

Let's not turn this thread into a rage fest, see my new thread on these wheels here:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=355040

04-24-2014, 10:13 AM	#32
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	apaprently Racestar is making a 17" that'll clear soon. and they're not that expensive. __________________

04-24-2014, 11:09 AM	#34
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	Just a FWIW, but some of the 94 series Race Star fronts require a spacer, some of the unilug Ford/GM ones, I'm not sure if that was make them fit on a Mustang or an error. Yeah I'm a dealer for Race Star and the owner told me in person at a show that 17x9.5 or 17x10's that will fit in back over the factory Brembos will come out sometime in the middle of the summer. I'm not sure pricing yet but there is a possibility prices would be similar to the ones they already sell that are on their website. The Dark Stars cost more due to the coating. I'm kinda thinking July but if I hear any updates I'll share the info. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

04-24-2014, 04:03 PM	#36
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	Their current list price for 17x9.5's is $328 for polished 17x9.5s, and $404 for the Dark Stars. I would be surprised if the list price for 17x9.5's that fit the rear was less. I can ask LB at some point if you guys like. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

04-25-2014, 06:18 PM	#41
62nalide Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 4,102	Is it me or the center caps a different color? __________________ https://frankensteined.net/ Martin@Frankensteined.net

04-25-2014, 05:09 PM	#39
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,685 View My Garage	My Racestar wheels showed up... I must admit, I am not enthused at all with the "dark star" coating, and wish I would have gotten just the regular polished ones...

04-25-2014, 05:54 PM	#40
hammert85 Drives: corvette Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NY Posts: 110	Why don't you like the coating? They look good.