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Secret Squirrel · 01-25-2012, 10:07 AM

I'm looking at aftermarket wheels and want to get some ideas of what 20's look like vs 22's. Would you all mind posting some pics of your aftermarket wheels and tell what size they are? Thanks.

shadow09 · 01-25-2012, 10:10 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53913

that thread should have plenty of pics of different wheel sizes and options

CWI · 01-25-2012, 10:13 AM

Look around the Cosmetic threads, you can find it on the first page. Should be able to find wheels with the search also. Have fun, feel free to look around. Welcome to C5
You can also find wheels and tires in the "Marketplace"

Nutro · 01-25-2012, 10:17 AM

I should be buying a Camaro today or tomorrow and I've been looking for months at wheels.

Apparently you'll lose some performance and traction on 22's but I think they look the best.

20's are more for performance and sticking the tires and they DO look good on these cars, especially when lowered.

I'm looking at 22's

Elykson · 01-25-2012, 10:22 AM

20's and drop springs. Click on my thread for before and after picks. IMO, anything above 20's starts to look ghetto.

Secret Squirrel · 01-25-2012, 10:27 AM

Looking through the forum that shadow09 attached, I do agree that 20's look good, but I think I am partial to the 22's. Depending on the wheel, and the rest of the car, 22's can look ghetto, but done right, I think they look extremely clean. I'll be lowering the car first, and leaving the stocks on for a while. That being said, any idea how much I should expect to pay to black out the stocks?

Mr.Jgunn65 · 01-25-2012, 11:07 AM

I was in the same delema. I decided on the 22's and trust me YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. You do lose some traction if your tires are not wide enough in the rear under hard acceleration. Don't listen to those race car "wanna bees" in the above. The manufacture of the tire is important also. If the compound is not right, you will go through them quick. Just check out my pics and you decide.
Good Luck.

bhall82 · 01-25-2012, 11:09 AM

I'm running a 22X9 upfront and 22X11 rear with a 1 1/4" drop

Secret Squirrel · 01-25-2012, 11:11 AM

bhall82, I saw your pic and was going to ask you what you have. Beautiful set up bro. Looks amazing!

Darth_Emma · 01-25-2012, 11:11 AM

I had 22s and couldn't stand them because of the loss in performance. I sold them and got some 20" wheels. I'm MUCH happier with the 20s.

Im_Fly_Like_A_V6 · 01-25-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Jgunn65

I was in the same delema. I decided on the 22's and trust me YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. You do lose some traction if your tires are not wide enough in the rear under hard acceleration. Don't listen to those race car "wanna bees" in the above. The manufacture of the tire is important also. If the compound is not right, you will go through them quick. Just check out my pics and you decide.
Good Luck.

^ this! With the right drop and dimensions on tires...These cars looks perfect with 22s and fit well ... Yeah u lose a little performance... But Anything under 20 looks like Tires u put on a camry

bhall82 · 01-25-2012, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Secret Squirrel

bhall82, I saw your pic and was going to ask you what you have. Beautiful set up bro. Looks amazing!

Thank you.

Secret Squirrel · 01-25-2012, 11:15 AM

I can definitely see traction being an issue, but I'm not taking my car to the track, or trying to race enough to really be affected by it. Hopefully I don't eat my words...

Darth_Emma · 01-25-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Im_Fly_Like_A_V6

^ this! With the right drop and dimensions on tires...These cars looks perfect with 22s and fit well ... Yeah u lose a little performance... But Anything under 20 looks like Tires u put on a camry

Not if you get the right tires. I think these cars look awesome with 18" (or even 16") wheels and drag tires on them. But, that's not the elegant look the 22s give them. It just depends on what look you're going for.

I wanted some go and some show. The 20s are a good compromise between those.

I will be getting some 16" wheels for the back for track days too.

01-25-2012, 10:07 AM	#1
Secret Squirrel Drives: 1965 Chevelle Malibu Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 472 View My Garage	20's or 22's I'm looking at aftermarket wheels and want to get some ideas of what 20's look like vs 22's. Would you all mind posting some pics of your aftermarket wheels and tell what size they are? Thanks.

01-25-2012, 10:10 AM	#2
shadow09 H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pearland, Texas Posts: 957	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53913 that thread should have plenty of pics of different wheel sizes and options __________________ Black 2013 1LE - Bolt ons - Heads - Cam- Suspension - Built by Jrod - Sorian Tuned

01-25-2012, 10:13 AM	#3
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,839 View My Garage	Look around the Cosmetic threads, you can find it on the first page. Should be able to find wheels with the search also. Have fun, feel free to look around. Welcome to C5 You can also find wheels and tires in the "Marketplace" __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

01-25-2012, 10:22 AM	#5
Elykson Custom One Off Drives: 2010 Chicago Blackhawks Edition #1 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Madhouse on Madison Posts: 1,190	20's and drop springs. Click on my thread for before and after picks. IMO, anything above 20's starts to look ghetto. __________________ Vararam Intake/SLP Loud Mouth II/BBK LT HFC/Magnaflow x-pipe/Pfadt Springs/Black Ice-olator/FE3 suspension/VMAX TB/RX catch can/Trifecta Tune http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129416

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Secret Squirrel Drives: 1965 Chevelle Malibu Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 472 View My Garage	Looking through the forum that shadow09 attached, I do agree that 20's look good, but I think I am partial to the 22's. Depending on the wheel, and the rest of the car, 22's can look ghetto, but done right, I think they look extremely clean. I'll be lowering the car first, and leaving the stocks on for a while. That being said, any idea how much I should expect to pay to black out the stocks?

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bhall82 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 15,241	I'm running a 22X9 upfront and 22X11 rear with a 1 1/4" drop

01-25-2012, 11:11 AM	#9
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Secret Squirrel Drives: 1965 Chevelle Malibu Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 472 View My Garage	I can definitely see traction being an issue, but I'm not taking my car to the track, or trying to race enough to really be affected by it. Hopefully I don't eat my words...