Which wheels for Y3F Camaro?

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Dec 30, 2013 | 06:49 AM

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KyleW707

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18 inch c5 dd all the way around ftw

Dec 30, 2013 | 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RedDeadG8

i guess really the question is what is your price range for wheels?

No price range at this point. I would like to find a few options that look decent on the car, then evaluate price.

Dec 30, 2013 | 08:17 AM

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OP...if you're not confused by now, you should be, lol. Broad range of suggestions in here...

The recipe is simple....

1. 18's all the way around. 9.0 - 9.5 up front, 10.0 - 10.5 out back. 275/35 and 295/35. Staggered diameters FAIL... If you have the budget for Forgestars, do it right. You're from Michigan...stay away from 19s and greater unless you like replacing tires and bent rims.

2. Every car is not different in terms of wheel/tire fit requiring fender "work".....lol. Correct offset and adjustable pan hard to center the rear end works every time. Tire width, if forcing 10lbs of **** in a 5lb bag (say going with an 11" wheel and 315 tire), will dictate whether fender work is required once the tire, wheel offset and centering is established. Every car is different...lmao.

Dec 30, 2013 | 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LPE 403

OP...if you're not confused by now, you should be, lol. Broad range of suggestions in here... The recipe is simple.... 1. 18's all the way around. 9.0 - 9.5 up front, 10.0 - 10.5 out back. 275/35 and 295/35. Staggered diameters FAIL... If you have the budget for Forgestars, do it right. You're from Michigan...stay away from 19s and greater unless you like replacing tires and bent rims. 2. Every car is not different in terms of wheel/tire fit requiring fender "work".....lol. Correct offset and adjustable pan hard to center the rear end works every time. Tire width, if forcing 10lbs of **** in a 5lb bag (say going with an 11" wheel and 315 tire), will dictate whether fender work is required once the tire, wheel offset and centering is established. Every car is different...lmao.

^ what he said

Dec 30, 2013 | 08:54 PM

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LPE hit the nail in the head. And yes I have stick width axle. I would go with the textured gunmetal on a red car.

Dec 30, 2013 | 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by silverWS.6

Everybody and their mom are going to tell you to remove the ground effects so it can look like every other Camaro

looks like you like it so keep rocking the **** out of it!

^^^This. I Think the C5DD are good looking as well as a mesh style wheel.
Here's a a photoshop of mine on the C5's.

Not mine but here's some mesh style.

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Jan 1, 2014 | 06:12 AM

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^^^This. I Think the C5DD are good looking as well as a mesh style wheel.
Here's a a photoshop of mine on the C5's.

Not mine but here's some mesh style.

those black c5 with the lip look really good on the red.

Jan 7, 2014 | 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MI-Z/28

I do plan on lowering it, but not this year. It will probably need new shocks next year (2015), so I will lower it at that time. On that note, I would like a tire/wheel combo that will fit without heavy modifications to the wheels wells. I'm thinking an 18x10.5" rear with a 295 tire is probably the largest I can go in the rear then?

Rex, I have 18x10.5" in the rear with 295s, heater hose mod on mine. I didn't need any BFH, but I rub if anybody's in the back seat. Just roll the fenders and you'll be fine (get a hold of Rutger, he does it for MSURC members).

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I love this look! doit!

EDIT: also just found this thread, you could probably find some inspiration there.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/multimedi...uote-pics.html

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Jan 8, 2014 | 04:55 PM

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Thanks for the info Peter! I'll definitely contact Rutger about rolling the fenders as soon as I get the car out this spring.

Very good info in this thread. I appreciate all the help fellas!

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