Racestar wheels - Do not buy - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jc615 · 04-27-2018, 10:19 AM

Not sure if to put this here, feedback, or wheel section.

18 months ago I bought a set of 17" Racestar darkstar wheels. I've had nothing but issues with them and do not recommend anyone buys them. I was out of country the last 15 months so didn't really have a chance to run them.

First they said they would fit fine and not have issues with grinding the calipers. WRONG. Took a ton of grinding to get them to fit.

Second, have coilovers on the car and they touch the reservoir on the inner portion. I have KW3 coilovers for reference. I can't fault them as much for this as it's an aftermarket product but there is no reason that they sell a wheel they say will fit on a 5th gen with known problems.

BandRcAMARO · 04-27-2018, 12:01 PM

1st: The coilover issue isnt their fault
2nd: They 100% mention to anyone buying them that they might rub on the calipers when installed
Sounds like these are more your issues than theirs..

WoodBoss · 04-27-2018, 03:06 PM

There were some issues with the early RaceStars rubbing. I just bought a set of 17s and they fit fine front and back with no rubbing at all on my 2010 SS. I think they have this figured out on current wheels. I still fit mine before having the tires mounted just incase I had to return them. I have about 1/16th to 1/8th inch clearance all the way around.

jc615 · 04-27-2018, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BandRcAMARO

1st: The coilover issue isnt their fault
2nd: They 100% mention to anyone buying them that they might rub on the calipers when installed
Sounds like these are more your issues than theirs..

I said I can't fault them on coilovers. However, how are you going to sell a wheel that doesn't fit? Let alone they sent me the wrong ones the first time. I already had to pay to return the wrong wheels once when I specially ordered setup for 2010 camaro. Was told the issues were fixed with the fitment when I purchased. Seems it's hit or miss.

Livernois Motorsports · 04-27-2018, 04:27 PM

We sell Racestar wheels and have installed them on a number of 5th gens without issue. A great budget friendly option for race wheels, with good helpful people working there.

PlatinumIce · 04-29-2018, 01:40 PM

Hi have 17x4.5” in the front and 18x10.5 in the rear (lowered) and no problems at all with the fit.

djcolopi · 04-30-2018, 12:21 AM

17x4.5 up front and 17x10.5 outback, calipers barely clear in the rear, but they clear.

Pro Stock John · 05-01-2018, 02:49 PM

The first batch of 17x9.5s rubbed, since then they should be good.

04-27-2018, 10:19 AM	#1
jc615 Account Suspended Drives: Camaro and Sierra Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 795	Racestar wheels - Do not buy Not sure if to put this here, feedback, or wheel section. 18 months ago I bought a set of 17" Racestar darkstar wheels. I've had nothing but issues with them and do not recommend anyone buys them. I was out of country the last 15 months so didn't really have a chance to run them. First they said they would fit fine and not have issues with grinding the calipers. WRONG. Took a ton of grinding to get them to fit. Second, have coilovers on the car and they touch the reservoir on the inner portion. I have KW3 coilovers for reference. I can't fault them as much for this as it's an aftermarket product but there is no reason that they sell a wheel they say will fit on a 5th gen with known problems.

04-27-2018, 12:01 PM	#2
BandRcAMARO Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 229 View My Garage	1st: The coilover issue isnt their fault 2nd: They 100% mention to anyone buying them that they might rub on the calipers when installed Sounds like these are more your issues than theirs.. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS

04-29-2018, 01:40 PM	#6
PlatinumIce WILD CANADIAN HEARTBEAT Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE RS, 2014 ZL1& 2024 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Camrose, Alberta Posts: 477	Hi have 17x4.5” in the front and 18x10.5 in the rear (lowered) and no problems at all with the fit. __________________ 700/633 91Octane Street Tune=750/670 VP109 Race Tune TVS2300 Heartbeat SC,ADM Dual Fuel Pumps/ Module, BRM lowered 1", performance rotors, hawks pads, SS Braided lines, GT-14cam, 78mm pulley, AR LT Headers, Cat Deletes, Borla S catback, tinted, 1/LE emblems, 65lb Injectors, Elite catch can,dual valve springs, titanium retainers, super conductor wires and insulators, Robo Fab CAI, Oversize intercooler reservoir, Oracle ghost side markers, Black out Bowties & SS,ZL1 splash guards, Michelin PSS. Built and tuned by Davenport Motorsports (WILD1LE)

04-30-2018, 12:21 AM	#7
djcolopi Drives: @orange_maro Join Date: May 2014 Location: MD Posts: 1,036 View My Garage	17x4.5 up front and 17x10.5 outback, calipers barely clear in the rear, but they clear. __________________ Instagram @orange_maro_

05-01-2018, 02:49 PM	#8
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	The first batch of 17x9.5s rubbed, since then they should be good. __________________ 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

04-27-2018, 03:06 PM	#3
WoodBoss "Old School" Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sherrills Ford, NC Posts: 1,295	There were some issues with the early RaceStars rubbing. I just bought a set of 17s and they fit fine front and back with no rubbing at all on my 2010 SS. I think they have this figured out on current wheels. I still fit mine before having the tires mounted just incase I had to return them. I have about 1/16th to 1/8th inch clearance all the way around.

04-27-2018, 04:27 PM	#5
Livernois Motorsports Drives: 2010 Camaro 454 LSX (SOLD) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 792	We sell Racestar wheels and have installed them on a number of 5th gens without issue. A great budget friendly option for race wheels, with good helpful people working there.