Wheels & Tires Forged | Billet | Cast | Radials | Slicks

Wheel Help for a narrowed rear/

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 01:40 AM
  #1  
phantomLT1's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 333
Likes: 0
From: Burleson, TX
Default Wheel Help for a narrowed rear/

I need help I have searched and searched. I have a 12 bolt with narrowed 3' on each side. I need a custom offset. It looks like the only way I can put 18's on my car is if I spend 5-6grand on some 3 piece iforged or forgeline and I dont want to. Does anyone know what else I can do or maybe another rim for cheaper? I talked to CCW and they said they couldnt make my offset with the rim I want. Thanks
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 08:30 AM
  #2  
SJM Manufacturing Inc's Avatar
FormerVendor
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 2,829
Likes: 2
Default

18's are too large for traction in my opinion. They may look nice to you, but offer little other then looks. If you move down to a 17" wheel, your choices will open up quite a bit. We can build you 17" wheels to accommodate your request. At worst, think of 18's for the front and 17's for the rear.
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 11:14 AM
  #3  
SIC LSX's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,353
Likes: 2
From: Bossier city,LA barksdale AFB
Default

I would get 17x7 and 17x11 billet specialties street lites with the offset you need!
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 02:28 PM
  #4  
phantomLT1's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 333
Likes: 0
From: Burleson, TX
Default

Originally Posted by SJM Manufacturing Inc
18's are too large for traction in my opinion. They may look nice to you, but offer little other then looks. If you move down to a 17" wheel, your choices will open up quite a bit. We can build you 17" wheels to accommodate your request. At worst, think of 18's for the front and 17's for the rear.

I like Bogarts I am kinda going for looks I bought a set of prostars for my drag setup but wished I coulda afforded bogarts. I am lookin for a street show rim.
So I really have my mind set on 18's. Thanks
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 02:39 PM
  #5  
SJM Manufacturing Inc's Avatar
FormerVendor
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 2,829
Likes: 2
Default

Thanks. If you're truly going for looks, then our RR wheels would certainly fit the bill. The RR wheels will also prove performance benefits as well.

There are also other high-end wheels that are amazing as well.

It depends on your budget. It will be a hard find searching for high-end good looking wheel for under 2k.

Good luck with the 18's, unfortunately; your choices are drastically diminished.
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 02:51 PM
  #6  
SIC LSX's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,353
Likes: 2
From: Bossier city,LA barksdale AFB
Default

18" do not make it look that much beter if you have the right 17" wheel im telling you check out the wheel i posted about! Your going to spend twice as much to get the 18" wheel to fit your offset and not to mention tires prices. If you run the 17x7 and 17x11 with 315's on rear it will look mean,sick,bad *** and a sweet show car look with a deep lip

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...126&highlight=

17x11 = $315 each shipped x2 = $630.00
17x7 = $250 each shipped x2 = $500.00

So thats $1,130 shipped for just the wheels then another $40 for lugnuts

If ya want 17x8's add $30 if ya want 17x9.5's add $58

is the 1" really worth over 1k? You can get these with tires for around $1,500 and look bad ***

Last edited by SIC LSX; Oct 15, 2008 at 02:58 PM.
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 02:57 PM
  #7  
Dragwheelz.com's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 631
Likes: 0
Default

I can build you a wheel in 18" for what you require.
Check out my wheel selection. http://www.dragwheelz.com/osc/index.php?cPath=13_74

I have quite a few options for you.

I would do the Slg 23 18x10 Nice huge lip ill color match the grey to match your car and a 18x8 in the front. with 18's your around 2grand


If thats not what your looking for let me know style and i can see if i have something.
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 03:08 PM
  #8  
SIC LSX's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,353
Likes: 2
From: Bossier city,LA barksdale AFB
Default

your also the guy that sells the wheels i posted
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 03:19 PM
  #9  
Dragwheelz.com's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 631
Likes: 0
Default

i know. I like options. Just dont wanna be known for just our streetlites
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 05:51 PM
  #10  
phantomLT1's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 333
Likes: 0
From: Burleson, TX
Default

Originally Posted by Dragwheelz.com
i know. I like options. Just dont wanna be known for just our streetlites

I really wanna do 18x11 for the rear. I do like the rims above just with a narrowed rear I think that inch will make a difference. Keep the suggestions comin guys I appreciate the help I got the moneys just trying to see what would make me the happiest for the less amount.
I am sure you know what I mean
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 06:03 PM
  #11  
Camaro396's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 5,091
Likes: 7
From: Toledo, Oh
Default

Narrowed 3 feet each side eh? You must need a hell of a backspace!
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 06:06 PM
  #12  
phantomLT1's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 333
Likes: 0
From: Burleson, TX
Default

Originally Posted by Camaro396
Narrowed 3 feet each side eh? You must need a hell of a backspace!


3 inches LOL each side. Yes I do need hell of backspace. My prostars have 4.5
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 06:24 PM
  #13  
Camaro396's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 5,091
Likes: 7
From: Toledo, Oh
Default

Originally Posted by phantomLT1
3 inches LOL each side. Yes I do need hell of backspace. My prostars have 4.5
I know what you meant lol, I was just giving you a hard time with your first post saying 3 feet.
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 06:30 PM
  #14  
Dragwheelz.com's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 631
Likes: 0
Default

On a decent quality wheel that is not 3 piece your limited on your sizing unless it is a cheapie cast wheel.

on the 2 piece like i said your limited to a 18x10 or an 18x12
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 06:36 PM
  #15  
flewbyyou04r1's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (34)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 163
Likes: 0
From: DETROIT, MI
Default

THOSE WHEELS ARE NICE!!! My prostars have a 7.5 backspacing and fit really nice under the car!
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 09:36 PM
  #16  
phantomLT1's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 333
Likes: 0
From: Burleson, TX
Default

Originally Posted by flewbyyou04r1
THOSE WHEELS ARE NICE!!! My prostars have a 7.5 backspacing and fit really nice under the car!

Yea but I am tired of the drag look I want something that I can feel comfortable with on the street. Our roads here suck donkey *****. I wanna turn this car into a show car with lotta attitude
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 12:03 AM
  #17  
SIC LSX's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,353
Likes: 2
From: Bossier city,LA barksdale AFB
Default

im going to do the same when i get a rear end. Narrow it 2-3 inches on each side and run the wheels i posted and keep my convo pro dag wheels and just get new ones for the rear with new offset. Im still think it would look sick even for a show car and you would be the 1st with them and definitely the 1st with that deep of a dish
Reply
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 01:31 AM
  #18  
phantomLT1's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 333
Likes: 0
From: Burleson, TX
Default Need more help fellas

Keep em coming
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:13 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE