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Gruv3451 · 05-17-2013, 07:49 AM

Thought I’d get the opinion of some fellow owners. The wheels that came on my 2013, well………I “like” them. The problem is I don’t “love” them, ya know?

So after a month or so of debating I’m thinking about changing them out. I’ve gone thru countless pages of wheels on the forums here and WOW are there a lot of choices.

I happen to think that the lines of the Camaro require a wheel that is simple and kinda beefy/muscular. At least to some extent.

I have 3 scenarios that I’m pondering over. I thought a poll would be nice and also some comments. POLL is up above.

1. Keep the 2013 Wheels and call it a day.
2. Swap out to the previous 20” wheel which IMO looks so much better than the 2013’s. Again, I do “like” the 2013’s
3. Scrap the OEM ideas and get the Niche Concave, steel with polished lip.

I realized it’s up to me but I do honestly appreciate feedback. I’m not looking for anyone to “make” my mind up. It’s just more info for me to consider.

BTW, thanks to the handful of members that I’ve been talking to via PM’s in regards to wheels and other topics. You guys are great!

Nice bunch of people on this forum.

Forgot to mention the color of my Camaro is Summit White.

Thanks

Forcer · 05-17-2013, 07:52 AM

niche, be different. thats what i love to do, make your car your own.

Squillo · 05-17-2013, 07:54 AM

http://www.carid.com/giovanna-wheels...ck-347732.html

LuSe4 · 05-17-2013, 07:56 AM

I kind of felt the same way when I ordered my car. I liked the new style, but I like the old style better. I did stick with the 2013 style, and they have grown on me. I really like them now and am glad that I didn't get the old style. Every Camaro you see has the old style on it, (keep in mind, I really like the old style, no bashing here). I still haven't seen any with the new style on the road yet.

The only thing that will replace mine is either real or replica 1LE 10-spokes........ for the right price of course.

Squillo · 05-17-2013, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuSe4

I kind of felt the same way when I ordered my car. I liked the new style, but I like the old style better. I did stick with the 2013 style, and they have grown on me. I really like them now and am glad that I didn't get the old style. Every Camaro you see has the old style on it, (keep in mind, I really like the old style, no bashing here). I still haven't seen any with the new style on the road yet.

The only thing that will replace mine is either real or replica 1LE 10-spokes........ for the right price of course.

Those are ZL-1 wheels not 1LE

RA1987 · 05-17-2013, 08:17 AM

Keep the stock

StephenS_84 · 05-17-2013, 08:18 AM

Should've posted in the wheel/tire section.

LuSe4 · 05-17-2013, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squillo

Those are ZL-1 wheels not 1LE

Actually, they are 1LE wheels since they come on the 1LE. If I said ZL1, it could be inferred that I want either the black 10-spokes (1LE wheels) or the silver 5-spokes (ZL-1 only).

Squillo · 05-17-2013, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuSe4

Actually, they are 1LE wheels since they come on the 1LE. If I said ZL1, it could be inferred that I want either the black 10-spokes (1LE wheels) or the silver 5-spokes (ZL-1 only).

The 1LE took those wheels from the ZL1

SuperSport2011 · 05-17-2013, 09:09 AM

I really like the stock 2010-2012 oem wheels suits the car really good and has that nice beefy look to them. 10/10 for me.

911medic · 05-17-2013, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squillo

The 1LE took those wheels from the ZL1

copper3000 · 05-17-2013, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forcer

niche, be different. thats what i love to do, make your car your own.

What he said!

2010SLVRBULIT · 05-17-2013, 09:29 AM

like the '13 style now, as well as the '10. I'd swap you if you were closer

dwinva · 05-17-2013, 09:30 AM

Here is another option. I'm having my 2013 stock polished aluminum wheels go through the PVD (physical vapor deposition) process. I'm having them done in a bright chrome look but you can also go with black chrome. If you don't know about this, PVD is better than chrome in so much as PVD will flex as the wheel flexes (as opposed to cracking like chrome does). It also will not pit after a few years as chrome does. If you put a chrome wheel next to a PVD wheel you can notice a difference. However if you put one by your front wheel and the other by your back wheel you cannot tell a difference. (unofficial test involving friends and family not knowing which wheel was which). My wheels should be back in a couple of weeks and I cannot wait.

View Poll Results: Which Wheel?
Keep the 2013 OEM - 20"	8	15.09%
Switch over to the 2010-2012 OEM - 20"	14	26.42%
Switch over to the Niche Concourse - 20"	31	58.49%
Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll

05-17-2013, 07:49 AM	#1
Gruv3451 Drives: 2013 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 160 View My Garage	Wheels - What to do? Thought I’d get the opinion of some fellow owners. The wheels that came on my 2013, well………I “like” them. The problem is I don’t “love” them, ya know? So after a month or so of debating I’m thinking about changing them out. I’ve gone thru countless pages of wheels on the forums here and WOW are there a lot of choices. I happen to think that the lines of the Camaro require a wheel that is simple and kinda beefy/muscular. At least to some extent. I have 3 scenarios that I’m pondering over. I thought a poll would be nice and also some comments. POLL is up above. 1. Keep the 2013 Wheels and call it a day. 2. Swap out to the previous 20” wheel which IMO looks so much better than the 2013’s. Again, I do “like” the 2013’s 3. Scrap the OEM ideas and get the Niche Concave, steel with polished lip. I realized it’s up to me but I do honestly appreciate feedback. I’m not looking for anyone to “make” my mind up. It’s just more info for me to consider. BTW, thanks to the handful of members that I’ve been talking to via PM’s in regards to wheels and other topics. You guys are great! Nice bunch of people on this forum. Forgot to mention the color of my Camaro is Summit White. Thanks Attached Images Last edited by Gruv3451; 05-17-2013 at 11:54 AM.

05-17-2013, 07:56 AM	#4
LuSe4 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,058	I kind of felt the same way when I ordered my car. I liked the new style, but I like the old style better. I did stick with the 2013 style, and they have grown on me. I really like them now and am glad that I didn't get the old style. Every Camaro you see has the old style on it, (keep in mind, I really like the old style, no bashing here). I still haven't seen any with the new style on the road yet. The only thing that will replace mine is either real or replica 1LE 10-spokes........ for the right price of course. __________________ -2013 Summit White over Inferno Orange 2SS RS- -2014 White Diamond Silverado Z71 Crew Cab Short Box-

05-17-2013, 09:09 AM	#10
SuperSport2011 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs rally yellow L99 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 956 View My Garage	I really like the stock 2010-2012 oem wheels suits the car really good and has that nice beefy look to them. 10/10 for me. __________________ - Airaid cold air intake - Kooks 1 7/8 long tube headers - Kooks high flow cats - Borla atak 2.5" cat back exhaust - Dyno tune - AFM delete - 94 octane tune - Vitesse paddle shifters - Blacked out rims - Costum painted engine cover - T3 stripes - GM locking gas cap

05-17-2013, 07:52 AM	#2
Forcer Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Omaha, Nebraksa Posts: 1,030 View My Garage	niche, be different. thats what i love to do, make your car your own.

05-17-2013, 07:54 AM	#3
Squillo Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS BRM LS3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,174	http://www.carid.com/giovanna-wheels...ck-347732.html

05-17-2013, 08:17 AM	#6
RA1987 Drives: SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: 92129 Posts: 489 View My Garage	Keep the stock

05-17-2013, 08:18 AM	#7
StephenS_84 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 972	Should've posted in the wheel/tire section.

05-17-2013, 09:29 AM	#13
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	like the '13 style now, as well as the '10. I'd swap you if you were closer

05-17-2013, 09:30 AM	#14
dwinva Drives: 13 2SS/RSvert,CRT,dual-mode exhaust Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 314	Here is another option. I'm having my 2013 stock polished aluminum wheels go through the PVD (physical vapor deposition) process. I'm having them done in a bright chrome look but you can also go with black chrome. If you don't know about this, PVD is better than chrome in so much as PVD will flex as the wheel flexes (as opposed to cracking like chrome does). It also will not pit after a few years as chrome does. If you put a chrome wheel next to a PVD wheel you can notice a difference. However if you put one by your front wheel and the other by your back wheel you cannot tell a difference. (unofficial test involving friends and family not knowing which wheel was which). My wheels should be back in a couple of weeks and I cannot wait.