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CamaroChic · 07-28-2021, 11:54 AM

Thanks to many of you, I have figured out 95% of what I want for wheels and tires. I’m going to check with my local shop…….again, but would love to hear from you on some reputable online businesses where I can order complete packages (tires, wheels, tire sensors, mounting and balancing, etc).

I have looked at Element Wheels, American Muscle, Wheelfire and a few others.

What are your opinions on ceramic wheel coating? I noticed a couple places can add that to your order. Worth the extra money?

gtstorey · 07-28-2021, 11:58 AM

I've ordered from tires from tire rack several times with zero issues. Their wheel selection is rather small though.

InFiD3ViL · 07-28-2021, 12:42 PM

Last month I got my new wheels from Element Wheels and my tires from Tire Rack.

I was very happy with the service from Element. Had my MRR017's in stock with the correct backspacing and they shipped fairly quickly. Nice and painless.
https://www.elementwheels.com/vehicl...aro-ss---18672

Tire Rack had delivered my tires literally the day after I ordered them. They never fail to deliver awesome service. Only issue is that MANY tires are out of stock across the country right now, no matter who you order from. I had originally ordered another rear set of Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's (awesome tire!) in 305 size, but they were backordered and would have taken too long. So I cancelled it and ordered (2) Continental Extreme Contact Sport in 315/35/20 and am much happier, since I got the nice meaty fat boys in back now. Now I just need to get a matching set for the front...but they are not a cheap tire!

MarkNJ · 07-28-2021, 01:07 PM

I decide what I want and price everything out. Then I tell my auto shop what I want and have them order everything as long it is close to the price I figured. Bring my car down there and it's done. This way if something is screwed up with the order or I have a problem down the road, I just bring it to the shop and they handle any problems with their distributors etc..

MarkNJ · 07-28-2021, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Last month I got my new wheels from Element Wheels and my tires from Tire Rack.

I was very happy with the service from Element. Had my MRR017's in stock with the correct backspacing and they shipped fairly quickly. Nice and painless.
https://www.elementwheels.com/vehicl...aro-ss---18672

Tire Rack had delivered my tires literally the day after I ordered them. They never fail to deliver awesome service. Only issue is that MANY tires are out of stock across the country right now, no matter who you order from. I had originally ordered another rear set of Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's (awesome tire!) in 305 size, but they were backordered and would have taken too long. So I cancelled it and ordered (2) Continental Extreme Contact Sport in 315/35/20 and am much happier, since I got the nice meaty fat boys in back now. Now I just need to get a matching set for the front...but they are not a cheap tire!

Cont's are more than 100 dollars more per tire aren't they?

ChibiBlackSheep · 07-28-2021, 01:26 PM

I have used Tirerack numerous times, OEWheels LLC twice, and I used Factory Reproductions here on this forum through PMs to order my chrome ZL1 replicas in my sig.

InFiD3ViL · 07-28-2021, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkNJ

Cont's are more than 100 dollars more per tire aren't they?

Even more. I paid $383 each for them 3 weeks ago. Now they are listed at $404 per tire for the 315/35ZR20's.

Continental EXTREMECONTACT SPORT - SIZE: 315/35ZR20
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...um=135YR0ECSXL

FIREHAWK INDY 500 - SIZE: 305/35R20
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...utoModClar=2SS

The Firehawk Indy 500's in 305 size are still only $278.99, which is an amazing price for that tire. They are not as fat as the 315's of course, but are still a fantastic tire. I ran a set of the stock staggered Firehawk's for over a year and loved them. That said, I am still happy I got the Contis. You just can't beat that fat meat!....Wait, that didn't sound as good as I thought it would, lol.

xstuntman · 07-28-2021, 04:01 PM

Used Tire Rack myself and would do so again.

CamaroChic · 07-29-2021, 12:10 AM

Thank you everyone!

I’ve wrote down what I’m looking at and plan on taking it to my local shop for prices. I’m hoping they will come in pretty close to the prices I have found online as it would make things much easier. With that said, I want to have a couple of places lined up. ElementWheels.Com has everything I’m wanting including mounting and balancing, just want to be sure they are a reputable company as I’ve always shopped local when buying tires and wheels. TireRack.Com seems great but limited and didn’t have everything I’m looking at, mainly the wheels. I don’t want to order online and receive junk is my biggest fear.

CPCNY · 07-29-2021, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroChic

Thanks to many of you, I have figured out 95% of what I want for wheels and tires. I’m going to check with my local shop…….again, but would love to hear from you on some reputable online businesses where I can order complete packages (tires, wheels, tire sensors, mounting and balancing, etc).

I have looked at Element Wheels, American Muscle, Wheelfire and a few others.

What are your opinions on ceramic wheel coating? I noticed a couple places can add that to your order. Worth the extra money?

I ordered a complete wheel/tire package from Bestwheeldeals which are a site sponsor. Great service and price.

I ceramic coated the wheels myself. Wasn't difficult since they weren't on the car yet. I doubt I'd use ceramic coat again. Doesn't seem to make a difference in washing off dust.

CamaroChic · 07-29-2021, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPCNY

I ordered a complete wheel/tire package from Bestwheeldeals which are a site sponsor. Great service and price.

I ceramic coated the wheels myself. Wasn't difficult since they weren't on the car yet. I doubt I'd use ceramic coat again. Doesn't seem to make a difference in washing off dust.

I actually sent bestwheeldeals a private message but it’s been a few days and I haven’t heard back. Good to know on the ceramic. I’ve been reading mixed reviews on google.

Rock-It Man · 07-29-2021, 10:21 AM

Tire Rack is great.

However, disposing of unwanted old tires is a hassle. So much easier to get everything taken care of at a good tire shop.

InFiD3ViL · 07-29-2021, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

Tire Rack is great.

However, disposing of unwanted old tires is a hassle. So much easier to get everything taken care of at a good tire shop.

I order my tires from Tire Rack and have them delivered to my house. I then pay for mounting at the shop. I have never shipped directly to the shop with Tire Rack yet, probably won't. As for disposal, I don't mind paying the small fee the shop charges to get rid of the tires for me. If it was some massive amount I would probably bitch about it, but it's not bad here in Florida. Maybe it's because my favorite shop also sells used tires and likely eats some of that cost, idk.

gtstorey · 07-29-2021, 11:22 AM

I've had tires shipped from tire rack to the tire shop before and it worked fine, but I'm sure that that varies from shop to shop.

07-28-2021, 11:54 AM	#1
CamaroChic Silverbullet Drives: 2010 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 34	Reputable Online Businesses - Tires/Wheels Thanks to many of you, I have figured out 95% of what I want for wheels and tires. I’m going to check with my local shop…….again, but would love to hear from you on some reputable online businesses where I can order complete packages (tires, wheels, tire sensors, mounting and balancing, etc). I have looked at Element Wheels, American Muscle, Wheelfire and a few others. What are your opinions on ceramic wheel coating? I noticed a couple places can add that to your order. Worth the extra money? __________________ Mods: Cold Air Inductions Cold Air Intake - Window Tint (15% Ceramic) - Muffler Delete w/Stock Tips - MRR ZL1 Replica Wheels (20x10 +23 front-20x11 +43 rear) - Toyo Proxes ST III Tires (275/40/20 front-315/35/20 rear)

07-28-2021, 12:42 PM	#3
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,570	Last month I got my new wheels from Element Wheels and my tires from Tire Rack. I was very happy with the service from Element. Had my MRR017's in stock with the correct backspacing and they shipped fairly quickly. Nice and painless. https://www.elementwheels.com/vehicl...aro-ss---18672 Tire Rack had delivered my tires literally the day after I ordered them. They never fail to deliver awesome service. Only issue is that MANY tires are out of stock across the country right now, no matter who you order from. I had originally ordered another rear set of Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's (awesome tire!) in 305 size, but they were backordered and would have taken too long. So I cancelled it and ordered (2) Continental Extreme Contact Sport in 315/35/20 and am much happier, since I got the nice meaty fat boys in back now. Now I just need to get a matching set for the front...but they are not a cheap tire! __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

07-28-2021, 01:07 PM	#4
MarkNJ Drives: 2015 2SS Commemorative Edition Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NJ Posts: 184	I decide what I want and price everything out. Then I tell my auto shop what I want and have them order everything as long it is close to the price I figured. Bring my car down there and it's done. This way if something is screwed up with the order or I have a problem down the road, I just bring it to the shop and they handle any problems with their distributors etc.. __________________

07-28-2021, 01:26 PM	#6
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,087	I have used Tirerack numerous times, OEWheels LLC twice, and I used Factory Reproductions here on this forum through PMs to order my chrome ZL1 replicas in my sig. __________________ 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

07-28-2021, 04:01 PM	#8
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,310	Used Tire Rack myself and would do so again. __________________ 2018 SS wheels, red Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, front grille Bowtie delete, painted red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American Flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter.

07-28-2021, 11:58 AM	#2
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,147	I've ordered from tires from tire rack several times with zero issues. Their wheel selection is rather small though.

07-29-2021, 12:10 AM	#9
CamaroChic Silverbullet Drives: 2010 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 34	Thank you everyone! I’ve wrote down what I’m looking at and plan on taking it to my local shop for prices. I’m hoping they will come in pretty close to the prices I have found online as it would make things much easier. With that said, I want to have a couple of places lined up. ElementWheels.Com has everything I’m wanting including mounting and balancing, just want to be sure they are a reputable company as I’ve always shopped local when buying tires and wheels. TireRack.Com seems great but limited and didn’t have everything I’m looking at, mainly the wheels. I don’t want to order online and receive junk is my biggest fear. __________________ Mods: Cold Air Inductions Cold Air Intake - Window Tint (15% Ceramic) - Muffler Delete w/Stock Tips - MRR ZL1 Replica Wheels (20x10 +23 front-20x11 +43 rear) - Toyo Proxes ST III Tires (275/40/20 front-315/35/20 rear)

07-29-2021, 10:21 AM	#12
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,029 View My Garage	Tire Rack is great. However, disposing of unwanted old tires is a hassle. So much easier to get everything taken care of at a good tire shop.

07-29-2021, 11:22 AM	#14
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,147	I've had tires shipped from tire rack to the tire shop before and it worked fine, but I'm sure that that varies from shop to shop.