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Old 07-16-2009, 09:28 PM
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Talking 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.









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That looks awesome
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that is one sinister looking car. love your use of matte black on your color. VERY sexy.
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Wheels are too big for the car, just too much IMO.

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Originally Posted by Botiefan
Wheels are too big for the car, just too much IMO.

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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.
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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?
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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!
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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.
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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!
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Not feeling it man... Ive always like your wheel choices but this one is no bueno for me.
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Looks good, and love the color !!!
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Nice!
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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???
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Originally Posted by FNQUIKWS6
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.
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Drop it 1.5 inches and you have a stunner.
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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!!
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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....
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I go for 20" thick spoke rims like the FM/5 and a nice drop to set everything off.
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Fikse doesn't make 20" wheels. I'm a dealer for them
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
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.


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