My new 22" Lexani Wheels - Page 3

douglas2742 · 03-28-2018, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by chozn4service

I did double deuces on my Fifth Gen and it looked sick, or at least that's what everyone told me. I had the perfect stance with my drop, no wheel rub and loved the look! The only thing I didn't care for was the lower HP on the dyno since there was more rolling mass to move at the wheels. After my cam, I should have been right around 500hp but sadly I was around 440hp at the wheel. The other thing was the handling. At speed in curves, I was not as confident with the handling of the car, but the som-bitch looked good! LOL

On my SixGen I have new tires and wheels in the basement waiting to go on since I got lowered a week ago and I stayed with the 20". Still looks good or will look good with the new package I have but I don't want to sacrifice the performance and in particular the handling on this car. I did the GM Performance suspension on this car with the .75 drop with new shocks and struts and coils, and the ZL1/1LE sways. Bushings re-timed and 4 wheel alignment and it rides much better, and its like being on rails more so now than ever before. I did a 285 up front with 305 in the back. Can't wait to get them put on, maybe tomorrow.

To the OP, car looks good, no it looks great on 22"s and I'm just a little ways behind you, celebrated my 61st last Friday!

That Gen 5 looks fantastic! 22's look great on it.

LuvMI · 03-28-2018, 05:16 PM

Nice...

CodeCody · 03-28-2018, 05:17 PM

22" club

SilverSurfer Fifty · 03-28-2018, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by chozn4service

I did double deuces on my Fifth Gen and it looked sick, or at least that's what everyone told me. I had the perfect stance with my drop, no wheel rub and loved the look! The only thing I didn't care for was the lower HP on the dyno since there was more rolling mass to move at the wheels. After my cam, I should have been right around 500hp but sadly I was around 440hp at the wheel. The other thing was the handling. At speed in curves, I was not as confident with the handling of the car, but the som-bitch looked good! LOL

On my SixGen I have new tires and wheels in the basement waiting to go on since I got lowered a week ago and I stayed with the 20". Still looks good or will look good with the new package I have but I don't want to sacrifice the performance and in particular the handling on this car. I did the GM Performance suspension on this car with the .75 drop with new shocks and struts and coils, and the ZL1/1LE sways. Bushings re-timed and 4 wheel alignment and it rides much better, and its like being on rails more so now than ever before. I did a 285 up front with 305 in the back. Can't wait to get them put on, maybe tomorrow.

To the OP, car looks good, no it looks great on 22"s and I'm just a little ways behind you, celebrated my 61st last Friday!

22’s look good on both of your cars! If looks and cruising is your priority and you are happy with the looks, then great for you. I think the OP and this 5th gen selected wheel designs that look good regardless of the rim diameter.

NYJets12 · 03-28-2018, 05:19 PM

77 Holy Crap! I’ll be lucky if I live that long. I’m 61 and probably won’t see 70.
I just gotta ask What do people say to you when they see you driving around in your Camaro?

chozn4service · 03-28-2018, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by douglas2742

That Gen 5 looks fantastic! 22's look great on it.

Thanks! I hadn't planned to part with it but then I drove the SixGen and it was all over with. Wifey was opposed to me keeping them both and can't say that I blame her.

CruzySS · 03-28-2018, 06:11 PM

Looks good bud!

Got some close up pics?

z28pat · 03-28-2018, 08:56 PM

I was expecting to hate the 22"s on a 6th gen but with that drop your car looks great ! Good choice on that springs/
wheels combo

douglas2742 · 03-29-2018, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by NYJets12

77 Holy Crap! I’ll be lucky if I live that long. I’m 61 and probably won’t see 70.
I just gotta ask What do people say to you when they see you driving around in your Camaro?

Well with my tinted windows they don't get to see me very much!

But seriously, I stay young at heart by STILL playing blues sax at least once a week here in the Twin Cities.

BrianL · 03-29-2018, 08:03 AM

I also thing the 22's in this particular style with your lowering looks great. What finish are the wheels>

And at 77 I aspire to also be driving my hot rod. I'm still a ways behind you though at 64.

Stay young at heart!

douglas2742 · 03-29-2018, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianL

I also thing the 22's in this particular style with your lowering looks great. What finish are the wheels>

And at 77 I aspire to also be driving my hot rod. I'm still a ways behind you though at 64.

Stay young at heart!

Black with machined spoke faces and stainless steel lip. Lexani R-12's.

james_s1296 · 03-29-2018, 11:02 AM

Those low-key red stripes look awesome! Pretty much what I'm going for as well. Minimal, not too overpowering.

R.C. Collins · 03-29-2018, 12:24 PM

This makes me laugh at all the hyperbole by the Mustang crowd regarding the Camaro's supposed ergonomic and visibility issues when a 77 year old can enjoy driving his. Well done, sir!

douglas2742 · 03-30-2018, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Havoc54

I like it also! Post more pics!

03-28-2018, 05:16 PM	#30
LuvMI Lovin the growl... Drives: 2018 2SS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 926	Nice...

03-28-2018, 05:17 PM	#31
CodeCody Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: IL Posts: 88	22" club

03-28-2018, 05:19 PM	#33
NYJets12 Drives: 2018 1LT Camaro Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: PA Posts: 781	77 Holy Crap! I’ll be lucky if I live that long. I’m 61 and probably won’t see 70. I just gotta ask What do people say to you when they see you driving around in your Camaro?

03-28-2018, 06:11 PM	#35
CruzySS Drives: 2016 Camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2017 Location: Annandale MN Posts: 588 View My Garage	Looks good bud! Got some close up pics?

03-28-2018, 08:56 PM	#36
z28pat Drives: 2002 z28, 2018 2ss 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 834	I was expecting to hate the 22"s on a 6th gen but with that drop your car looks great ! Good choice on that springs/ wheels combo

03-29-2018, 08:03 AM	#38
BrianL Drives: 2016 2SS, Red Hot, NPP, Nav, M6 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Eagle Creek OR Posts: 783	I also thing the 22's in this particular style with your lowering looks great. What finish are the wheels> And at 77 I aspire to also be driving my hot rod. I'm still a ways behind you though at 64. Stay young at heart!

03-29-2018, 11:02 AM	#40
james_s1296 Drives: 2019 2SS (A10) Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Utah Posts: 9	Those low-key red stripes look awesome! Pretty much what I'm going for as well. Minimal, not too overpowering.

03-29-2018, 12:24 PM	#41
R.C. Collins Drives: 2017 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Mt. Pinos Posts: 279	This makes me laugh at all the hyperbole by the Mustang crowd regarding the Camaro's supposed ergonomic and visibility issues when a 77 year old can enjoy driving his. Well done, sir!

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