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Tajefe Couple · 03-07-2020, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gideon

I have a V6 can I run 15" wheels or 17" with out changes

The proper 17's yes, 15's none that I know of without other modifications.

Pro Stock John · 03-23-2020, 10:20 AM

I'll update the sticky this week, there are some new options out there.

5.0KLLR · 04-19-2020, 09:13 PM

Quick question and may be a dumb one but I have welds 17x10 S71’s wrapped in Mickey Thompson street S/S 305/45/17’s. My car is stock ride height and fitment is perfect. I am looking at lowering it 1 to 1.25 inches all the way around with BMR springs. Will I need to get aftermarket LCA’s to make everything fit with the car lowered or should I be fine? My car is a 2010 btw.
TIA

Derek232 · 05-17-2020, 01:50 PM

Has any tried the VMS 17x10 wheels? I’m looking to get to a drag set up for my ZL1 and was looking between those a racestars for now. Anyone know what offset we need also?

xc_SS/RS · 06-20-2020, 02:52 PM

Do these cars need to be at stock ride height for a 17x10 wheel to work, or will a Bogart or Weld wheel fit when lowered?

Tajefe Couple · 06-20-2020, 08:47 PM

Mines lowered on 17" Welds, some suspension work is recommend as it can be hard on the CV joints with much power and changing that angle.

xc_SS/RS · 06-21-2020, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tajefe Couple

Mines lowered on 17" Welds, some suspension work is recommend as it can be hard on the CV joints with much power and changing that angle.

Thanks for the info! do you have stock toe links, trailing arms, and control arms? Thanks for the reminder about the axle angles as well. Forgot I’ll need to include the offset diff bushings unless I want to raise it back up

Tajefe Couple · 06-21-2020, 04:20 PM

I have BMR adjustable toe rods, LCAs(non adjustable), and all rear bushings. Offset bushings for sure help while lowered. I run an 11.4 @118 and 60' in 1.5 hope that all helps.

xc_SS/RS · 06-23-2020, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tajefe Couple

I have BMR adjustable toe rods, LCAs(non adjustable), and all rear bushings. Offset bushings for sure help while lowered. I run an 11.4 @118 and 60' in 1.5 hope that all helps.

It does, thanks! I think I might need to raise the car up for them to fit correctly. I’ve got stock LCA’s, Spohn trailing arms, stock toe links and ZL1 sway bars. I think the control arms might rub being lowered

Tajefe Couple · 06-23-2020, 06:25 PM

I might be wrong on this but think the stock LCA will not allow clearance for 17's lowered or not.

xc_SS/RS · 06-26-2020, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Tajefe Couple

I might be wrong on this but think the stock LCA will not allow clearance for 17's lowered or not.

I’ve read/heard Bogarts and I think Welds work at stock heights. I’ve got a friend who ran 17” Bogarts at stock height with stock rear suspension arms and he says it didn’t rub. But I’m going to contact BMR to see if their LCAs will clear 17’s even if the car is lowered

Edit: or maybe the BMR guy/gal will stumble into this thread and answer the question here lol

Baggerjack · 07-06-2020, 10:06 AM

I have a 2014 SS/1LE. I've replaced the rear knuckles on my car with the OEM Z/28, not sure if that makes a difference or not. I also have the ZL1 rotors and CTSV 6 piston calipers on the front, so not sure if I can run smaller wheels here. Looking for recommendations for my current setup. I'm also over 500+ rwhp.

CaliforniaSS · 07-20-2020, 12:50 PM

Looking at putting 17's on the rear for strictly drag racing. My car is stock I just want to grip better off the launch. Wont be using them for street at all I will be putting the stock rims and tires back on. Want to get some budget rims and tires. Not sure what tire sizes would be good ( 17x10 or 17x9.5 or whatever) also the width that will fit (275, 305, 315) any help would be great. ( New to racing) Got my camaro last year and love it! Also, the 17's will fit just by tying the cable back and nothing else?

Pro Stock John · 07-21-2020, 03:07 PM

17x10 / 305-45/17 DR or slick would be a good all around combo @CaliforniaSS.

03-23-2020, 10:20 AM	#310
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I'll update the sticky this week, there are some new options out there. __________________ 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

06-20-2020, 02:52 PM	#313
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Do these cars need to be at stock ride height for a 17x10 wheel to work, or will a Bogart or Weld wheel fit when lowered? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

06-20-2020, 08:47 PM	#314
Tajefe Couple Drives: Never just fly under the radar Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,531 View My Garage	Mines lowered on 17" Welds, some suspension work is recommend as it can be hard on the CV joints with much power and changing that angle. __________________ 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Old Skool

06-21-2020, 04:20 PM	#316
Tajefe Couple Drives: Never just fly under the radar Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,531 View My Garage	I have BMR adjustable toe rods, LCAs(non adjustable), and all rear bushings. Offset bushings for sure help while lowered. I run an 11.4 @118 and 60' in 1.5 hope that all helps. __________________ 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Old Skool

06-23-2020, 06:25 PM	#318
Tajefe Couple Drives: Never just fly under the radar Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,531 View My Garage	I might be wrong on this but think the stock LCA will not allow clearance for 17's lowered or not. __________________ 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Old Skool

04-19-2020, 09:13 PM	#311
5.0KLLR Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 22	Quick question and may be a dumb one but I have welds 17x10 S71’s wrapped in Mickey Thompson street S/S 305/45/17’s. My car is stock ride height and fitment is perfect. I am looking at lowering it 1 to 1.25 inches all the way around with BMR springs. Will I need to get aftermarket LCA’s to make everything fit with the car lowered or should I be fine? My car is a 2010 btw. TIA

05-17-2020, 01:50 PM	#312
Derek232 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 4	Has any tried the VMS 17x10 wheels? I’m looking to get to a drag set up for my ZL1 and was looking between those a racestars for now. Anyone know what offset we need also?

07-06-2020, 10:06 AM	#320
Baggerjack Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Charles Town, WV Posts: 188	I have a 2014 SS/1LE. I've replaced the rear knuckles on my car with the OEM Z/28, not sure if that makes a difference or not. I also have the ZL1 rotors and CTSV 6 piston calipers on the front, so not sure if I can run smaller wheels here. Looking for recommendations for my current setup. I'm also over 500+ rwhp. __________________ Crystal Red Tintcoat, NPP, Recaro Seats, Sunroof and SLP Skip Shift, ZL1 rockers, TSP Stage 4 "F35" cam, PRC 260cc heads, GPI radically ported LS3 Intake, K&N CAI and JDP Motorsports Stage 2 Clutch Reservoir Kit, TSP Longtubes, off road connectors and high flow cats, aFe POWER Solid Subframe mounts, Brembo 6 piston calipers and two piece rotors

07-20-2020, 12:50 PM	#321
CaliforniaSS Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Sacramento Posts: 29 View My Garage	Looking at putting 17's on the rear for strictly drag racing. My car is stock I just want to grip better off the launch. Wont be using them for street at all I will be putting the stock rims and tires back on. Want to get some budget rims and tires. Not sure what tire sizes would be good ( 17x10 or 17x9.5 or whatever) also the width that will fit (275, 305, 315) any help would be great. ( New to racing) Got my camaro last year and love it! Also, the 17's will fit just by tying the cable back and nothing else? Last edited by CaliforniaSS; 07-20-2020 at 02:00 PM.

07-21-2020, 03:07 PM	#322
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	17x10 / 305-45/17 DR or slick would be a good all around combo @CaliforniaSS. __________________ 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