Gen 5 Camaro Internal Engine Tech - Planet LSX Camaro gets new wheels (22")

These just arrived today, so here are some teaser shots before I do a full photo shoot.

iForged "Sprint" wheels, 22x9 fronts, 22x11 rears. 265 wide front tires, 315 wide rears, Pirelli tires. Matte black centers with chrome lips. The centers match my stripes well.

This is a test set, so the offsets need a little more work. I need the rears to tuck in about 1/4" more to be flush. There was plenty of room on the back inside to tuck more.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Camaro/iforged04.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Camaro/iforged05.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Camaro/iforged02.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Camaro/iforged01.jpg

Tony

That looks awesome :D:headbang:

that is one sinister looking car. love your use of matte black on your color. VERY sexy.

Wheels are too big for the car, just too much IMO.

Albert

Wheels are too big for the car, just too much IMO.

Albert

These cars are HUGE. 21s come from the factory. This is no different than putting 18s on a 4th gen. The OEM tires are nearly 29" tall, and 4th gens only had 26" tall tires. Same proportions.

I'm on the fence. Like you said, the rear needs to be pushed in a little. Maybe I'd like it more with a 1" drop all around?

Looks good, but I think I would have gone smaller in the front. Needs a drop too. Keep it going, though. So far, so good!

There's a little too much rim there for my liking. I think 21's are ok, but 22's are just a bit too large. Honestly, I like to see a little bit of tire.

Looks incredible Tony! I love the grey/matte black combo...It will straight mean when the car is dropped just a tad. I'll be looking forward to more pics!

Not feeling it man... Ive always like your wheel choices but this one is no bueno for me.

Looks good, and love the color !!!

Nice!

So you own a brand new muscle car you go and put 22's on it...why???

If you want to fill the wheel wells out use some slicks....

Not feeling it, and don't feel that these size rims belong on any performance car...what is the rolling resistance on those heavy a$$ things???

Not feeling it man... Ive always like your wheel choices but this one is no bueno for me.I'm afraid I'm +1 on both parts. Maybe some more tuck in back, and a bit more drop?

Also, the stockers can be 18"-21". I think the 18"s are a little too small when compared to the 20" standard SS wheels, but the 21"ers are a little too big. 20" are perfect, IMHO.

Not with you on this one, 9B, but it's the first time. *shrug* Still, wonderful car. Really looks badass.

Drop it 1.5 inches and you have a stunner.

Love it, but I would like a bigger lip in the rears and maybe 21" up front to have a nice staggered look. Car looks awesome reguardless, love the color, makes me want to come off of the black I am hellbent on getting, haha!!

Some of you make it seem like I'll only have one set of wheels for this car. lol. This is the showcar set, I'll have lighter/smaller ones for the performance testing.... :devil:

I go for 20" thick spoke rims like the FM/5 and a nice drop to set everything off.

Fikse doesn't make 20" wheels. I'm a dealer for them ;)

Fikse doesn't make 20" wheels. I'm a dealer for them ;)


Just curious as to where you get tires mounted on the high-end rims you sell? I'd like to find a good shop in Houston.

So you own a brand new muscle car you go and put 22's on it...why???

If you want to fill the wheel wells out use some slicks....

Not feeling it, and don't feel that these size rims belong on any performance car...what is the rolling resistance on those heavy a$$ things???

I think it looks good. welcome to the new age, it looks like your stuck in the 90's.... not to mention you can always have a set of 17's or 18's for the track because 15's arent even gonna clear the brakes on these cars today.... bigger isnt always better but the 20" stock wheels on my ss look tiny..

I'm with those who say 20 looks good and 22 is a bit on the large side... just me. Might be same proportions as 4th gen but big is still big :P

I agree it is a sick car tho :D

To me, 21s are perfect for the new Camaro. Problem is, nobody makes shit for tire sizes/choices in 21s. 20s with an aftermarket lip look smaller than stock, since the stock wheels have spokes that lead all the way to the edge of the wheel. The factory 20s look larger than normal due to the spokes being longer. You'd need aftermarket 21s to make them visually the same size as the factory 20s. But, then you have the tire limits mentioned already.

Not too shabby.
How much does each wheel weigh?

love ot see 20's like this.. I thought GM went too big with 20's on them from factory, so not crazy about going bigger

That car needs some ZR1 brakes to fill that space!

For all the big wheel haters, here is a photo I just snapped to help illustrate why 22s fit the 2010 Camaro. The tires themselves are 3 inches taller than what you are used to seeing. 29" OEM tire vs a 26" 4th gen sized tire. This is an 18" CCW vs 20" 2010 wheel.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Camaro/DSC03757.jpg

Here is how an 18" wheel would look with the proper 29" tall tire:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Camaro/18on29tire.jpg

Drop it 1.5 inches and you have a stunner.

^What he said

Fikse doesn't make 20" wheels. I'm a dealer for them ;)

Darn, any other wheel similar to it? I think a thick 5-spoke wheel would set off the car more with a drop then the 7-spoke.

Nine Ball:

Take a gander at DSE's similar-colored "mule" and it's dropped suspension.

Nice ride ya got!

Have you weight figures for the mounted 22's vs. the factory wheels/tires? And, in your varied fitments, which wheels/tires/sizes are showing weight DECREASES? I appreciate the info.

For all the big wheel haters, here is a photo I just snapped to help illustrate why 22s fit the 2010 Camaro. The tires themselves are 3 inches taller than what you are used to seeing. 29" OEM tire vs a 26" 4th gen sized tire. This is an 18" CCW vs 20" 2010 wheel.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Camaro/DSC03757.jpg

Here is how an 18" wheel would look with the proper 29" tall tire:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Camaro/18on29tire.jpg


Somebody Photoshop this up under the backend of that Camaro.

22" sounds big but it looks reasonably proportionate on the '10. It is a much bigger car than the 4th gens and doesn't look ghetto at all.

Here is how an 18" wheel would look with the proper 29" tall tire:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Camaro/18on29tire.jpg

Edna...put the 18's on the Camaro....We're goin' muddin' down in that
there holler. Yee Haw :D

i wish i could see the car in person kinda hard to tell if i LIKE it or LOVE it, i do know that i dont dis-like it

Those are some kick ass rims on a very clean car!!!! I think you did a great job matching up the rims with the car.:thumb::thumb:

Not diggin' it. Lowered it'd look better of course, but I'm feeling the multi-spoke look on the Camaro. I could see them on an Audi, 370Z, M3 or something of that nature, but not here. Something with five thicker spokes would look killer. That or a mesh wheel. Not big on the thin spokes and convex bow they've got.

For all the big wheel haters, here is a photo I just snapped to help illustrate why 22s fit the 2010 Camaro. The tires themselves are 3 inches taller than what you are used to seeing. 29" OEM tire vs a 26" 4th gen sized tire. This is an 18" CCW vs 20" 2010 wheel.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Camaro/DSC03757.jpg

Here is how an 18" wheel would look with the proper 29" tall tire:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Camaro/18on29tire.jpg

Who cares what others think; you do what you like and run with it. Thats what makes you unique. Your car your money...nuff said. Congrats on the wheels. I am still waiting on mine.

Looks good Tony. :thumb: Those cars (and wheels wells) are so big that a 21" or a
22" wheel looks right at home IMO. Great choice in wheels as always.

I'm sure you'll be modifying this car much more per your normal addiction. :lol:
Make sure to drop it a little bit. Some big 6 piston Brembos up front would look badass
too.

On a side note, it's like everyone here has forgotten who you are already. :confused:
You're probably one of 5 guys that has actually put some real track time in, yet people
are giving you some shit over your daily driven street wheels. Kind of funny. I'm sure you
have some Bogarts or something ready to roll.

Here is how an 18" wheel would look with the proper 29" tall tire:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Camaro/18on29tire.jpg

:eek::eek::eek:

For all the big wheel haters, here is a photo I just snapped to help illustrate why 22s fit the 2010 Camaro. The tires themselves are 3 inches taller than what you are used to seeing. 29" OEM tire vs a 26" 4th gen sized tire. This is an 18" CCW vs 20" 2010 wheel.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Camaro/DSC03757.jpg

Here is how an 18" wheel would look with the proper 29" tall tire:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Camaro/18on29tire.jpg

those tires come with rotors & calipers too? :lol:

On a side note, it's like everyone here has forgotten who you are already. :confused:
You're probably one of 5 guys that has actually put some real track time in, yet people
are giving you some shit over your daily driven street wheels. Kind of funny. I'm sure you
have some Bogarts or something ready to roll.

Dan, most of these kids were still riding in the back of the school bus dreaming about a driver's license 10 yrs ago. When I was already running 11s in an LS1 f-body. LOL!

i like the wheel choice, although i think i would prefer 20's.. Definately a good choice on the wheels though.
Not sure how anyone else feels about it but i kinda like the look of the 2010 with some CCW's... I do think i would stick close to 20" on just about any wheel choice though

Dan, most of these kids were still riding in the back of the school bus dreaming about a driver's license 10 yrs ago. When I was already running 11s in an LS1 f-body. LOL!

Good point. :D

Just keep paving the way for everyone else like normal. :cool:

awesome wheels man, looks great, forget the haters i don't see their new camaro pics

Looks good! With the big wheel openings these cars need big wheels to look good. Atleast for the drag racers they won't have to modify the rear to fit a tall set of slicks.

Looks fantastic. I hate the thought that they are 22"!!! But I must admit they look right at home on that car. So I'd say the hate stems from how freaking big that car is.

You guys kill me. I really don't give a rip how many sets of wheels you have for the car, the 22s are still huge and several others agree. It doesn't matter what the wheels are for.

Also, I don't need to remember who he is, I really don't care, he is just another guy who is into cars to me. I don't give a crap how many cars someone has owned.

You guys kill me. I really don't give a rip how many sets of wheels you have for the car, the 22s are still huge and several others agree. It doesn't matter what the wheels are for.

Also, I don't need to remember who he is, I really don't care, he is just another guy who is into cars to me. I don't give a crap how many cars someone has owned.

I created this site that you like to hang out on. Guess you like my work :)

I created this site that you like to hang out on. Guess you like my work :)

Tony, haven't been around much in a while.
Glad to see you that you still have a keen eye for cars!
Later,
gwj

It needs some neon lights, fuzzy dice and some gold trim to complete it. Den dat ride will be's Tight!

Also, I don't need to remember who he is, I really don't care, he is just another guy who is into cars to me. I don't give a crap how many cars someone has owned.

:funny:

I told you Tony. People these days just don't appreciate anything. :nono:

Nine Ball:

Can you supply weight figures for your 22" combo vs. Factory 20's or other aftermarket equivalents? The GMPP 21's, for instance...

Thanks!

It needs some neon lights, fuzzy dice and some gold trim to complete it. Den dat ride will be's Tight!

It amazes me the amount of people that make comments like this, in an atempt to be funny. We get it, you don't like them.

Take your imaturity elsewhere man.

Looks good, though i would of gone with a 5 spoke design.

Thats bad!!!

do the drop and the car will snap necks.

Big rims for a big car. Honestly anything less than a 20" rim will look out of place on the new camaro.

There is going to be people that like the way the car looks with the new rims on it, some are not going to like it. Nineball has to expect that for sure, I'm sure he has been around this block more than 100000000000000000 times.

For the guys saying that if you don't like it don't say nothing, gee like you have never gone into somebodies thread and disagreed with what some people said. We all have.

Do I personally like the big rims, no, but on the new camaro the rims Nineball has on the car makes it look good.

It needs some neon lights, fuzzy dice and some gold trim to complete it. Den dat ride will be's Tight!

Youre so cool you may have your own action figure...right?:eyes:

So I'm guessing no rubs???

Cant say i agree in the choice of a 7 spoke wheel but i think they look good.

These cars have so much more body than the 4th gen. Most of these people on here with 4th gen. cars are so used to 19" wheels being the "biggest" they'd would go.

The factory wheels are 20" so its like some one sticking some 18"s on their
02' Z28. No one poked fun at that.

Just my .02

In the end ......id LOVE to own it :nod:

The color combination is perfect, but anything bigger than 20s are a no-go in my book...just my .02

Nitto now makes a drag radial for 20's. You can thank us S197 mustang guys for that lol. I went the 20'' wheel route when I first got the car. 35 series was the tallest tire you could put on a 20'' wheel and most of the wider models (285+) were 30 or 25 series!!! Zero sidewall = zero traction. And a 275/35-20 in a decent brand name tire runs about $300 ea. I got tired of that shit quick and went back to an 18. I'm looking hard at these camaro's and may purchase one but the more I see things like this, i.e. 18'' wheels won't look worth a damn, the more I think maybe not. Maybe 20'' tires will come down in price and they'll start manufacturing some better sizes like 275/40-20 etc for "muscle cars"...we'll see. I'm hanging with what I got till then.

every body hates on the size... not me i dont think thats the problem i think its the fact that the side walls are so small. obviously i knowits not your fault theres not a huge selection on the market. hopefully soon some companys will come out with some larger tires for the 20+ wheels..

lower it 2 inches and your set.! car looks badass

Car looks sick!

About how much do the wheels run? I couldn't find any pricing

I have never been much for black insert wheels, but I really like the flat black. When ever they are powder coated or painted glossy it just looks strange. They fit that car well.

Some flat black hockey stripes, or accents would look good to match.

It does suck that we can't run any smaller wheels for a little more sidewall, but now adays you can actually find a somewhat affordable performance tire for a 20+ wheel. Back in the early 2000's they were upwards of 600-700 bucks.

How rough does it ride with those rubber band side walls? I had 22's on my lightning and it was pretty rough at times, but that was in a 4600 lb. truck.

Funny, but these 22/315 rear tires were on sale for only $256 each when I bought them online from Tire Rack. That is damn cheap for a 22! The fronts were something like $350 each.

Tony the car looks awesome :)
Beautiful for sure

Pictures of the 5th gen never do it the justice that seeing one in person does. I've been watching Tony's rides since he used to post on LS1.com. I'm sure that in person the car looks totally different & awesome. I ordered CGM also, seems like for a color that only about 5% of the cars built so far come in that I see a lot of pictures of CGM cars.

Since you said that there was still plenty of room in the wheel wells to move the wheels in, do you think that 335's would fit with no mods? I think they would look awesome with some Viper sized steam rollers in the back?