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

Quick teaser photos

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 13, 2012 | 03:43 PM
  #1  
Skraight's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 305
Likes: 0
Default Quick teaser photos

Alright, so as many of you know I ordered some custom wheels with a crazy offset that most people said would not fit and that I was crazy.

Well here they are on, I know most people won't like the color or style of wheel but its okay. It's hard to tell from this view but the wheels are pretty concave in the rear.

This is with sportline springs, will probably go a bit lower once they settle.

Wheel specs:
18x9.5 +30 front
18x10.5 +30 rear

Name:  awnV8.jpg
Views: 62
Size:  122.6 KB
Name:  HkqOG.jpg
Views: 66
Size:  44.6 KB
Name:  lCrmF.jpg
Views: 64
Size:  41.1 KB
Reply
Old May 13, 2012 | 04:01 PM
  #2  
VinR1's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,933
Likes: 4
From: Central Texas
Default

well, I was wrong, they do fit and I really like them! What brand and model are they?
Reply
Old May 13, 2012 | 04:04 PM
  #3  
Skraight's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 305
Likes: 0
Default

They are Varrstoen V2.2.1's and I'm about to paint the center caps white so they don't stick out so much.

And a lot of people complained about sportlines, but I actually prefer them over my BMR's so far. Actually seem a lot less stiff and give a more comfortable ride.
Reply
Old May 13, 2012 | 04:36 PM
  #4  
LS1HIGHLIFE's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 776
Likes: 1
From: Williamsburg, VA
Default

Kudos to you for trying something different. They look good minus the stretched tires, What sizes are they?
Reply
Old May 13, 2012 | 04:41 PM
  #5  
Skraight's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 305
Likes: 0
Default

275/35/18
Reply
Old May 13, 2012 | 05:17 PM
  #6  
BAMALS1's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
20 Year Member
Photogenic
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 734
Likes: 1
From: Rocket City
Default

Looks petty good...
Reply
Old May 13, 2012 | 05:29 PM
  #7  
camaroboy14's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 881
Likes: 1
From: spangdahlem/bruch germany
Default

Looking good !! But x2 on the stretched tires :/ but I like the wheels and the way your car looks
Reply
Old May 13, 2012 | 05:30 PM
  #8  
WS6 What's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 210
Likes: 0
From: TX
Default

looks really good, like the white as well.
Also, looks like a 30 offset will fit the front. Was wondering
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

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

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-4

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-8

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0

 Brett Foote
Old May 13, 2012 | 06:43 PM
  #9  
whiteheartbeat's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 395
Likes: 1
From: Naugatuck,CT
Default

Looks good man nice to see something different for a change! Should of went with like a 285 or 295 tire though!!
Reply
Old May 13, 2012 | 06:53 PM
  #10  
GMC5.3's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 634
Likes: 0
From: Colorado
Default

looks good, should post up some better pics of the rear wheel, interested in seeing the lip
Reply
Old May 13, 2012 | 07:17 PM
  #11  
Skraight's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 305
Likes: 0
Default

I will tomorrow probably. Going to clay bar and wax it tomorrow. There's a bunch of tree sap stuck on it.
Reply
Old May 13, 2012 | 07:18 PM
  #12  
Guitar's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,925
Likes: 3
From: NC
Default

Def. need a wider tire on the rear...other than that, I like.
Reply
Old May 13, 2012 | 07:27 PM
  #13  
lethal bird's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,826
Likes: 1
From: Dekalb, Ms
Default

Meh to each his own.
Reply
Old May 13, 2012 | 07:30 PM
  #14  
Skraight's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 305
Likes: 0
Default

I would have done a wider tire but when I go lower I need the tire to tuck in the fender. 275 is still decent width.
Reply
Old May 13, 2012 | 07:40 PM
  #15  
carlos64030's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,307
Likes: 10
Default

Don't really care for the white on red, but the wheels look pretty decent.
Reply
Old May 13, 2012 | 07:42 PM
  #16  
stevesfbody's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 541
Likes: 1
From: Mass
Default

i actually like this. a lot.
Reply
Old May 13, 2012 | 08:21 PM
  #17  
95cam86roc's Avatar
On The Tree
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 150
Likes: 2
From: OH IO
Default

Looks good!
Reply
Old May 13, 2012 | 08:28 PM
  #18  
VinR1's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,933
Likes: 4
From: Central Texas
Default

Skraight, PM me where you got them from and how much
Reply
Old May 13, 2012 | 08:39 PM
  #19  
Melkor's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
From: Keller, TX
Thumbs up

Got a little club racer look going on. I like it.

In the back... with that offset it looks like you may have a problem going 295, and 315 definitely looks out of the cards. Think you have enough room there or are you happy staying 275 on the rear?
Reply
Old May 13, 2012 | 08:45 PM
  #20  
EdgarB's Avatar
Launching!
10 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 234
Likes: 0
Default

Very nice! I like how different they are.
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:17 PM.

story-0
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-1
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-2
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-3
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-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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-8
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
story-9
Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0

The world was a better place when it was still around.

By Brett Foote | 2026-01-23 09:20:37


VIEW MORE