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78novacaine · 09-16-2022, 12:59 PM

I've got a 17/18" setup on my car (2014 SS) right now with 305/45/17 ET Streets on the rear, but I'm going to put some nitto DR's on those wheels for cruising purposes and save the MT's for the track. Other than VMS/Race Star are there any other budget friendly 17" wheel options for our cars, like maybe factory wheels off another camaro/vette/etc? I don't really care what they look like as long as they clear stock brakes/suspension and are 10-11" width.

wegs9999 · 09-16-2022, 01:53 PM

I had the same question and found the sticky(race wheel and tire) in the wheel and tire section of this forum written by pro shop John answered all of my questions (same as yours). Very well written and informative!

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-16-2022, 02:04 PM

lol, this one??

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=392950

Pro Stock John · 10-03-2022, 05:40 PM

I haven't come across any cheaper than VMS or Race Star.

acammer · 10-04-2022, 01:06 PM

Having had Racestars, and now VMS... the VMS get my vote for aesthetics and fitment. I hate the shank style lugs with the Racestars, and hate the hub centering rings. The VMS will use a stock style conical lug - which means no extra set of lugs, and no centering rings. They fit the front (18x4.5) without modification, and the rears (17x10) just needed the e-brake cable tied back and a 3mm spacer.

And lets face it, they look awesome!

Pkeen · 10-04-2022, 07:18 PM

Your car looks bad ass acammer ! Love the VMS wheels I need to get a set of those for mine .

Pro Stock John · 10-11-2022, 12:17 PM

I think the VMS wheels look great, they obviously remind us of another popular wheel lines rhymes with Veld lol.

And I'm a fan of running stock style conical lugs for the reasons Andrew stated, balancing, etc.

Do they sell 17" fronts? That would be my only knock.

acammer · 10-12-2022, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

I think the VMS wheels look great, they obviously remind us of another popular wheel lines rhymes with Veld lol.

And I'm a fan of running stock style conical lugs for the reasons Andrew stated, balancing, etc.

Do they sell 17" fronts? That would be my only knock.

Yea - they are a pretty obvious rip off for the poors (like me). They do have a 17x4.5 5x120 25mm backspace front.

78novacaine · 10-12-2022, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by acammer

Having had Racestars, and now VMS... the VMS get my vote for aesthetics and fitment. I hate the shank style lugs with the Racestars, and hate the hub centering rings. The VMS will use a stock style conical lug - which means no extra set of lugs, and no centering rings. They fit the front (18x4.5) without modification, and the rears (17x10) just needed the e-brake cable tied back and a 3mm spacer.

And lets face it, they look awesome!

Well with the added power from the new blower pulley some guy with a green camaro *ahem* twisted my arm into buying I decided to bypass the 17" track wheels and go ahead and do a 15" conversion, so no VMS for me, lol.

I did find some 15×10 racestars on decent discount from Summit, just waiting on BMR to build my LCA's and trailing arms and they will be going on wrapped in some 275/60/15 Hoosier DR's.

acammer · 10-13-2022, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 78novacaine

Well with the added power from the new blower pulley some guy with a green camaro *ahem* twisted my arm into buying I decided to bypass the 17" track wheels and go ahead and do a 15" conversion, so no VMS for me, lol.

I did find some 15×10 racestars on decent discount from Summit, just waiting on BMR to build my LCA's and trailing arms and they will be going on wrapped in some 275/60/15 Hoosier DR's.

Never trust a guy in a green Camaro - 10/10 a psycho that will spend your money, or worse!

RupertPupkin · 10-13-2022, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 78novacaine

Well with the added power from the new blower pulley some guy with a green camaro *ahem* twisted my arm into buying I decided to bypass the 17" track wheels and go ahead and do a 15" conversion, so no VMS for me, lol.

I did find some 15×10 racestars on decent discount from Summit, just waiting on BMR to build my LCA's and trailing arms and they will be going on wrapped in some 275/60/15 Hoosier DR's.

I actually took advantage of that clearance deal. I did the 18x10.5. Can't beat the price.

Big Biscuits · 12-03-2022, 12:19 AM

Do the 15x10 VMS wheels fit with a 15” BMR conversion?

SFR7771 · 12-13-2022, 02:09 PM

Will they fit? I emailed VSM but haven't heard...

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Originally Posted by Big Biscuits

Do the 15x10 VMS wheels fit with a 15” BMR conversion?

SFR7771 · 12-13-2022, 02:13 PM

I have weld beadlocks and Jegs on front but need a street set for driving during drag week.

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09-16-2022, 12:59 PM	#1
78novacaine Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 53	Cheap Drag Wheels? I've got a 17/18" setup on my car (2014 SS) right now with 305/45/17 ET Streets on the rear, but I'm going to put some nitto DR's on those wheels for cruising purposes and save the MT's for the track. Other than VMS/Race Star are there any other budget friendly 17" wheel options for our cars, like maybe factory wheels off another camaro/vette/etc? I don't really care what they look like as long as they clear stock brakes/suspension and are 10-11" width.

09-16-2022, 01:53 PM	#2
wegs9999 Drives: zl1 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: northern indiana Posts: 10	I had the same question and found the sticky(race wheel and tire) in the wheel and tire section of this forum written by pro shop John answered all of my questions (same as yours). Very well written and informative! Last edited by wegs9999; 09-16-2022 at 01:54 PM. Reason: Edited to add title.

09-16-2022, 02:04 PM	#3
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,435	lol, this one?? https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=392950 __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

10-03-2022, 05:40 PM	#4
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I haven't come across any cheaper than VMS or Race Star. __________________ 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

10-04-2022, 01:06 PM	#5
acammer GPI Sales Consultant Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS SGM Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Weedsport, NY Posts: 2,794 View My Garage	Having had Racestars, and now VMS... the VMS get my vote for aesthetics and fitment. I hate the shank style lugs with the Racestars, and hate the hub centering rings. The VMS will use a stock style conical lug - which means no extra set of lugs, and no centering rings. They fit the front (18x4.5) without modification, and the rears (17x10) just needed the e-brake cable tied back and a 3mm spacer. And lets face it, they look awesome! Attached Images __________________ GPI Max Package 2.0: Brodix BR7 heads/GPI porting, MAX3 cam, ST2116LSR, BSR Max Lift rockers, LS7 LSXR with 103mm TB, Vararam OTR, Mcleod RXT, G-Force/Strange 9" IRS setup with 4.63 gear. 551whp, 11.1@124mph. *Got a question about a GPI product? Feel free to shoot me a message!*

10-04-2022, 07:18 PM	#6
Pkeen Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/rs, 2008 Avalanche Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Lake Pannasoffkee,Florida Posts: 246	Your car looks bad ass acammer ! Love the VMS wheels I need to get a set of those for mine . __________________ 2010 Rally Yellow 2ss/rs , M6 ,416ci , K1 rods & crank,weisco -3.0cc dome pistons,.040 head gasket, 11.5 compression,1 3/4" LT ,3" pipes w/x-pipe no cats, Cam Motion cam 239/247 113+3 .621"/604" lift , BTR .660 Platinum dual springs w/Titanium retainers, CAI . Stock ls3 heads,intake,injectors & TB. 515rwhp/500rwtq.

10-11-2022, 12:17 PM	#7
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I think the VMS wheels look great, they obviously remind us of another popular wheel lines rhymes with Veld lol. And I'm a fan of running stock style conical lugs for the reasons Andrew stated, balancing, etc. Do they sell 17" fronts? That would be my only knock. __________________ 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

12-03-2022, 12:19 AM	#12
Big Biscuits Drives: 2010 1SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 276	Do the 15x10 VMS wheels fit with a 15” BMR conversion? __________________ 2010 CGM 1SS 408/4L80E/ZL1 ESS G4

12-13-2022, 02:13 PM	#14
SFR7771 Drag and Drive is Life Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS A6 LS3 Whipple Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: TX Posts: 142 View My Garage	Weld wheels drag wheels I have weld beadlocks and Jegs on front but need a street set for driving during drag week. __________________ My build link... https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...4#post11077544 2010 2SS/RS/ Mods, Whipple, 1000cc injector, 102MM TB, Innovation West 10% OD pulley set up 8 rib, AGP twin 450 fuel system w flex on E85, CAI K&N, LT with OR Cats aka no catalytic converters, Coils and wires, 3" exhaust with mufflers, Oil catch can, 2015 ZL1 9.9 3.23 ratio, BMR upper Lower control arms, 15"conversion, BMR Anti Roll Bar 315/60/15 ET street slicks 1972 El Camino SS 565BBC 950HP, All TRZ suspension