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Old 06-07-2006, 08:33 PM
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Its about time to get rid of my home painted black spoked ZR1s, they look like crap and the spraypaint is brittle.

Now, I used to be into the bling, shiny, polished wheels....but not so much anymore. I had a set of polished ZR1s (17x9.5 & 17x11) and I loved the way the 11" looked from the rear, so I want something wide in the back. I also would like something black, to match the car.

So far here are some pictures I've gathered that I like.

STERN ST5
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
they look badass....but are kinda narrow for my taste (8.5")

Black spoke ZR1s
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AFS-8...72303643QQrdZ1
I like them, but ZR1s are kinda played out.

Torque Thrust II's
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-17x...QQcmdZViewItem
LOVE the TTII's, I'd probably end up getting the spokes powdercoated black.

All black Z06 wheels
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-9-...QQcmdZViewItem
I like the all black look, and lots of room to show off the red calipers.

ADR M Classic
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-AD...QQcmdZViewItem
These look really good for something so shiny, but Im not sure they would 'fit' with my theme.

Im open for any other suggestions that somebody can think of that would look good on my car.
Old 06-07-2006, 10:18 PM
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Torque Thrust II would go well with your car, although I think the ADR's would also look good, but between the 2 I'd say Torque Thrust II's.
Old 06-07-2006, 11:04 PM
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ADR classics > Evos IMO. i think theyd look good as 18s on your car.
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The ADR's are nice, but they're only 8.5....great thats only a 255 series wheel...talk about skinny.

I'm starting to like the all black ZO6's more and more
Old 06-08-2006, 08:15 PM
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the all black ZO6's would look great on your red camaro
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IMO chrome>powdercoating/black. So im biased. But i do like ZO6s. I think you'd be fine with a 275 on a 8.5 rim. Just dont go any bigger and watch the sidewalls.
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i really like the sterns.. just my .02
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If its really time to upgrade I'd get the Sterns then have Weldcraft Wheel widen the rears to 10" or 11". Best of both worlds. It'll cost a little more initially but will pay off in the long run. Also look into the black spoked American Racing Rebels. Those ADRs are sweet, nearly identical to the HP Evos it looks like, but they dont fit your car's theme I dont believe.
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i like the sterns and wanted to get them for my old car. i think ive seen some of the ADR wheels with a black center before and i know they were on ebay when i found them.

just a word of advice though, if you are looking to be different and dont like the black ZR1s because they are played out, then dont get the torq thrusts either as they are used on TONS of cars...
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Not the adr's or the sterns, i would stay away from those. i see wheels like that on evos and ****. i really like the tt2's and black zr-1's though
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Originally Posted by Ls1CamaroGuy87
Not the adr's or the sterns, i would stay away from those. i see wheels like that on evos and ****. i really like the tt2's and black zr-1's though
yeah I cant get over how skinny these other wheels are. Isnt there ANY wheel manufacturers that make a 11" wheel? They're all gay with 8.5 or 9.5 wheels. I might have to go with the TT2's
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Black Z06's, but I'd keep the polished lip and get them w/o rivets.
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Black American Racing Rebels, they are sick looking wheels and have a awsome lip on them.
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Originally Posted by Z28LS1camaroguy
Black American Racing Rebels, they are sick looking wheels and have a awsome lip on them.
I just discovered those rims earlier today, your right they do look absolutely killer. A little narrow for my tastes, but definetely on the list now.
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Originally Posted by RaNsOm
The ADR's are nice, but they're only 8.5....great thats only a 255 series wheel...talk about skinny.

I'm starting to like the all black ZO6's more and more
I like the z06's too, but get the ones with a chrome lip or with the chrome rivets so you have a little bit of color in them instead of just all black.
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Originally Posted by TheOrangeGuy
I like the z06's too, but get the ones with a chrome lip or with the chrome rivets so you have a little bit of color in them instead of just all black.
blech! the ones with the chrome rivets are HIDEOUS! Ugliest wheel ever, lol.
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afs makes a 17x11 black chrome would look great on the red i think. good luck
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Originally Posted by Sunset'01Z
i really like the sterns.. just my .02
Ditto!

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