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SingleT · 03-30-2016, 09:09 PM

Well, shit.

15CamaroRS2LT · 04-03-2016, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueN20Camaro

Unless you do the V6 conversion they won't fit STILL and you need to grind your calipers to make it clear, they aren't made properly and for just off center. Terrible quality, their customer service blame the wheel machinist. They won't clear SS rear/front backs due to "caliper being inconstant sizes. I've tried 4 sets different batches and no positive results.

What is the part number of the rims you got?

camarosspower · 04-04-2016, 06:29 AM

Did these ever get fixed? What's the weight on the 17x9.5

Pro Stock John · 04-04-2016, 11:35 AM

17x9.5s are 20 lbs.

The current batch of 17x9.5s in a number of cases rub. Top of the brakes need a little taken off, not much. Maybe not an issue for someone planning to paint them.

They told me they plan to release 17x10.5's between now and summer. I talked to the wheel designer and he said these will have more room at that problem spot.

digdeep0169 · 04-04-2016, 11:49 AM

Weld RTS 17x5, 17x10 "like a glove"

(i did change the brake pads up front to clear)

BMR lowered 1.4"
BMR Up/Low Arms
BMR Trail Arms
BMR Toe Rods

camarosspower · 04-04-2016, 12:19 PM

Im going to use my drag radials on the street till they wear out then just dedicated wheels and tires for it. Let us know when they are available

Pro Stock John · 04-05-2016, 10:40 AM

RS says the 17x10.5s would be available between July-August.

15CamaroRS2LT · 04-26-2016, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueN20Camaro

Unless you do the V6 conversion they won't fit STILL and you need to grind your calipers to make it clear, they aren't made properly and for just off center. Terrible quality, their customer service blame the wheel machinist. They won't clear SS rear/front backs due to "caliper being inconstant sizes. I've tried 4 sets different batches and no positive results.

What width 17" rims and the part number that you have?? I have 17x7 and after changing the brake pads to eliminate the "roller skates" on the top, they both clear the front calipers. I have their 18x10.5's on the back, so I can't say if you are using 17's all around, but in my case they clear the calipers, but the lug nuts holes don't seem to line up with the studs properly.

Twoblindsheep · 06-04-2016, 08:37 PM

well i picked up a set of 17x9.5 and was told it will fit with no problem.. nope.. hits the calipers.. so now i have to grind it down a bit.. anyone have pictures of their calipers grind off a bit?

flyer08 · 06-04-2016, 10:28 PM

Selling some 18" rears if anyone is In Texas and looking to buy

760bowtie · 08-06-2016, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

RS says the 17x10.5s would be available between July-August.

Any updates on this John?

Pro Stock John · 08-06-2016, 12:39 PM

I can ask them Monday.

FWIW, Last 3 sets of 17x9.5 I sold, one set did it not rub. I still tell everyone that they should assume they will likely rub as opposed to thinking the opposite.

I have a set of the early mis-machined 17's I might sell, they are Dark. Fit over V6 brakes. PM me.

Garrett3190 · 08-06-2016, 09:47 PM

didnt read previous post! Question answered thanks john

Pro Stock John · 08-06-2016, 10:52 PM

^Already asked, and I will ask Monday.

04-04-2016, 11:35 AM	#32
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	17x9.5s are 20 lbs. The current batch of 17x9.5s in a number of cases rub. Top of the brakes need a little taken off, not much. Maybe not an issue for someone planning to paint them. They told me they plan to release 17x10.5's between now and summer. I talked to the wheel designer and he said these will have more room at that problem spot. __________________ 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

04-04-2016, 11:49 AM	#33
digdeep0169 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 963 View My Garage	Weld RTS 17x5, 17x10 "like a glove" (i did change the brake pads up front to clear) BMR lowered 1.4" BMR Up/Low Arms BMR Trail Arms BMR Toe Rods __________________ ~ 2012 SS ~

04-05-2016, 10:40 AM	#35
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	RS says the 17x10.5s would be available between July-August. __________________ 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

08-06-2016, 12:39 PM	#40
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I can ask them Monday. FWIW, Last 3 sets of 17x9.5 I sold, one set did it not rub. I still tell everyone that they should assume they will likely rub as opposed to thinking the opposite. I have a set of the early mis-machined 17's I might sell, they are Dark. Fit over V6 brakes. PM me. __________________ 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

08-06-2016, 09:47 PM	#41
Garrett3190 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chattanooga, Tn Posts: 48	didnt read previous post! Question answered thanks john Last edited by Garrett3190; 08-07-2016 at 02:48 AM. Reason: Error

03-30-2016, 09:09 PM	#29
SingleT Drives: 2015 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: LA Posts: 155	Well, shit.

04-04-2016, 06:29 AM	#31
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	Did these ever get fixed? What's the weight on the 17x9.5

04-04-2016, 12:19 PM	#34
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	Im going to use my drag radials on the street till they wear out then just dedicated wheels and tires for it. Let us know when they are available

06-04-2016, 08:37 PM	#37
Twoblindsheep [COTW 1/6/14] Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Scott AFB/STL Posts: 2,004	well i picked up a set of 17x9.5 and was told it will fit with no problem.. nope.. hits the calipers.. so now i have to grind it down a bit.. anyone have pictures of their calipers grind off a bit?

06-04-2016, 10:28 PM	#38
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	Selling some 18" rears if anyone is In Texas and looking to buy

08-06-2016, 10:52 PM	#42
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	^Already asked, and I will ask Monday. __________________ 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