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Bowtie Junkman · 04-19-2010, 03:31 PM

Hello all. I am looking for suggestions from the Camaro5 family for wheels. Here is my car ...

For those of you with filters (like my computer at work) ... VR SS with painted black Rally Stripes and tint.

I am looking for 20" all black custom wheels. I want to use the stock tires, so something close to the stock 20x8 and 20x9 sizes. I also can't afford to spend big bucks for a set of wheels .... looking to spend around $1K for a set. I found this wheel which I like and is very reasonably priced:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68952

Any other ideas? Also ... one buddy put Lexani's on his car that were offset +20 front & rear. but another wheel guy says a +35 offset front & rear would tuck better ... anyone tried this or know for sure if these will fit and clear the brakes?

Thanks in advance for the help!

Sherwood SS · 04-19-2010, 09:34 PM

Not feeling those rims you posted. I like these, but they are a little out of your price range. Have you thought about powdercoating your stockers?

Nine Ball · 04-20-2010, 09:35 AM

Powdercoat the factory wheels, they look much better and are probably better quality too.

Michael_Js · 04-20-2010, 09:44 AM

Nine Ball - Do you have the specs of the Havoc wheels? Offsets and such?

Great wheels - however, I know the offsets are not the same as the OEM wheels since they rub my KW V3 coilovers...

Oh, these are Black Chrome

SOMANYDECISIONS · 04-20-2010, 09:53 AM

I don't know what your feelings are on price an such but you can pickup a set of KMC Rockstars for like 200 a piece? Alot of people have rockstar rims but these look pretty cool in the car version; and they're made specifically for the Camaro fitment. www.americanracing.com

Nine Ball · 04-20-2010, 10:12 AM

KMC wheels are intended for trucks and SUV's. Just because they fit, that doesn't mean they are purposely built for a lighter car. Wheels designed for an SUV are very heavy, as they require more aluminum to handle the load ratings of those trucks.

When it comes to wheels, you get what you pay for. You wouldn't paint your Camaro with a rattle-can would you? Wheels are more important visually than paint is.

COR Forged · 04-20-2010, 11:48 AM

I agree with Tony 110%. Powdercoat your stockers. They're OE so the fit is excellent, are aluminum, and will be lighter then anything you'll get in that price range. Plus anything in that price range will be cast and very heavy.

04-19-2010, 03:31 PM	#1
Bowtie Junkman Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 287 View My Garage	Needing suggestions on black wheels ... Hello all. I am looking for suggestions from the Camaro5 family for wheels. Here is my car ... For those of you with filters (like my computer at work) ... VR SS with painted black Rally Stripes and tint. I am looking for 20" all black custom wheels. I want to use the stock tires, so something close to the stock 20x8 and 20x9 sizes. I also can't afford to spend big bucks for a set of wheels .... looking to spend around $1K for a set. I found this wheel which I like and is very reasonably priced: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68952 Any other ideas? Also ... one buddy put Lexani's on his car that were offset +20 front & rear. but another wheel guy says a +35 offset front & rear would tuck better ... anyone tried this or know for sure if these will fit and clear the brakes? Thanks in advance for the help!

04-19-2010, 09:34 PM	#2
Sherwood SS Drives: Black SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 351	Not feeling those rims you posted. I like these, but they are a little out of your price range. Have you thought about powdercoating your stockers? __________________ Black SS/RS - Magnaflow Comp Series, Eibach Suspension, Roto-Fab Intake

04-20-2010, 09:35 AM	#3
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	Powdercoat the factory wheels, they look much better and are probably better quality too. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

04-20-2010, 09:44 AM	#4
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	Nine Ball - Do you have the specs of the Havoc wheels? Offsets and such? Great wheels - however, I know the offsets are not the same as the OEM wheels since they rub my KW V3 coilovers... Oh, these are Black Chrome Attached Images __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

04-20-2010, 09:53 AM	#5
SOMANYDECISIONS Drives: 08 Duramax Jacked Up, 10 Maro Black Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 86 View My Garage	I don't know what your feelings are on price an such but you can pickup a set of KMC Rockstars for like 200 a piece? Alot of people have rockstar rims but these look pretty cool in the car version; and they're made specifically for the Camaro fitment. www.americanracing.com __________________ There is not and will never be a better feeling than having 426 horses at your ultimate, exhausting disposal~

04-20-2010, 10:12 AM	#6
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	KMC wheels are intended for trucks and SUV's. Just because they fit, that doesn't mean they are purposely built for a lighter car. Wheels designed for an SUV are very heavy, as they require more aluminum to handle the load ratings of those trucks. When it comes to wheels, you get what you pay for. You wouldn't paint your Camaro with a rattle-can would you? Wheels are more important visually than paint is. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

04-20-2010, 11:48 AM	#7
COR Forged Drives: SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 383	I agree with Tony 110%. Powdercoat your stockers. They're OE so the fit is excellent, are aluminum, and will be lighter then anything you'll get in that price range. Plus anything in that price range will be cast and very heavy.

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