Are 22"s too big - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mrcowboy · 08-09-2009, 04:48 AM

imo 22's are overkill...this is a muscle car we're talking about not an escalade LOL...

Seriously, i'm considering downgrading to some black cast 19's to improve overall performance...

2010_5thgen · 08-09-2009, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noisemker

i dont want the car to look ghetto and i dont wanna mess up the speedometer soo are 22's overkill...?

no

Andro · 08-09-2009, 11:35 AM

Yes, and all your wheel choices you posted will make your car look ghetto. Just my two cents though

Silver Surfer · 08-09-2009, 01:03 PM

to me.. YES. on a muscle car.. ur not driving it for show.. ur mostly driving it fast, so y the 22's?? 20's is just fine for me

SoloSK71 · 08-09-2009, 01:32 PM

Not sure. With the right wheel choice and maybe some suspension work it could look very good.

- SK

Nine Ball · 08-09-2009, 03:22 PM

It depends on the wheel style and quality you go with. None of those you posted are anything I'd put on a car. Those are SUV wheels and look cheaply made.

I had a lot of doubtful people about 22s see my car in person at a shop gathering yesterday, and none of them disliked the size once they saw it in person.

I've got some good pricing going on for some forged wheels, not that cast Chinese junk.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34631

Tony

Ranger 75 · 08-09-2009, 03:35 PM

YES

97one · 08-09-2009, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noisemker

i dont want the car to look ghetto and i dont wanna mess up the speedometer soo are 22's overkill...?

YES GHETTO for SURE !

Tag Lane · 08-09-2009, 03:49 PM

Man I'm tired of everyone calling big rims ghetto- gets real tiring after a while.

Depends on the type of wheel. Some rims have designs that make the rim look bigger than it actually is and it turns out.....fugly. I think Camaros look great with big wheels, but I say 22 is the max. anything over 22 is really nasty. Anything over 22 should be limited to SUV's or those Box Chevies that look great with em.

did i go off topic? my point is- no, 22's are fine imo

FNKNSTN · 08-09-2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noisemker

i dont want the car to look ghetto and i dont wanna mess up the speedometer soo are 22's overkill...?

They're good for show, but not for performance.

And if you ask just about anyone around here, they'll opt for performance.

FNKNSTN · 08-09-2009, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tag Lane

Man I'm tired of everyone calling big rims ghetto- gets real tiring after a while.

Big rims aren't ghetto. If someone lives in the ghetto and has nice shiny brite big rims on their car, then it's GHETTO FABULOUS. 'Cause they'd rather put rims on their car than save their money and move outta the ghetto.

Bentley78 · 08-09-2009, 04:11 PM

Im going 20s front 22s rear and coil over suspension. Using forged billet rims of that size will still be lighter than the stock cast 20s so wont be loosing power.

If i had the money I'd airbag the suspension, 22s front and 24s rear.

TaylorRyanSS · 08-09-2009, 06:05 PM

imo 22s look great as long as they are not all chrome

SGOS252382 · 08-09-2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley78

Im going 20s front 22s rear and coil over suspension. Using forged billet rims of that size will still be lighter than the stock cast 20s so wont be loosing power.

If i had the money I'd airbag the suspension, 22s front and 24s rear.

You also have to be concerned with where the weight is now located. The taller wheels move the weight out further from the center. That takes more effort to spin.
smaller wheels are naturally easier to spin than larger wheels of the same weight.
And if you combine a heavier and larger wheel together, it will really affect performance.

To be honest, 20'' wheels are already quite large.

08-09-2009, 04:48 AM	#15
mrcowboy Drives: SS Camaro RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South TEXAS Posts: 508	imo 22's are overkill...this is a muscle car we're talking about not an escalade LOL... Seriously, i'm considering downgrading to some black cast 19's to improve overall performance... __________________

08-09-2009, 11:35 AM	#17
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,213 View My Garage	Yes, and all your wheel choices you posted will make your car look ghetto. Just my two cents though __________________

08-09-2009, 01:03 PM	#18
Silver Surfer Drives: 2LT/RS SIM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 152	to me.. YES. on a muscle car.. ur not driving it for show.. ur mostly driving it fast, so y the 22's?? 20's is just fine for me __________________ 2LT/RS SIM, Sunroof Auto 1100, Preliminary order accepted May 26 2000, Order accepted by GM Sept 3 3000, Order accepted by production control Sept 12 3300, Order scheduled for production TPW 9/28 3400, Order broadcast Sept 25 3800, Order produced Oct 2 4200, Shipped Oct 2 5000, Delivered to the dealer Oct 20 6000, Delivered to the owner Oct 20

08-09-2009, 03:22 PM	#20
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	It depends on the wheel style and quality you go with. None of those you posted are anything I'd put on a car. Those are SUV wheels and look cheaply made. I had a lot of doubtful people about 22s see my car in person at a shop gathering yesterday, and none of them disliked the size once they saw it in person. I've got some good pricing going on for some forged wheels, not that cast Chinese junk. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34631 Tony __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

08-09-2009, 03:49 PM	#23
Tag Lane no PS requests klolthx Drives: im a child yo Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 86	Man I'm tired of everyone calling big rims ghetto- gets real tiring after a while. Depends on the type of wheel. Some rims have designs that make the rim look bigger than it actually is and it turns out.....fugly. I think Camaros look great with big wheels, but I say 22 is the max. anything over 22 is really nasty. Anything over 22 should be limited to SUV's or those Box Chevies that look great with em. did i go off topic? my point is- no, 22's are fine imo __________________ Don't hate. Appreciate.

08-09-2009, 03:35 PM	#21
Ranger 75 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 286	YES

08-09-2009, 04:11 PM	#26
Bentley78 Rice Cooker Drives: Avalanche Z/71, 2010 Camaro2SS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hawaii/Phoenix Posts: 590	Im going 20s front 22s rear and coil over suspension. Using forged billet rims of that size will still be lighter than the stock cast 20s so wont be loosing power. If i had the money I'd airbag the suspension, 22s front and 24s rear.

08-09-2009, 06:05 PM	#27
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	imo 22s look great as long as they are not all chrome __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

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