20"Rims
Ignoring the 12 year old that we have in the thread...Of course if you post the absolute worst case rims (the gold spoked rims) they're going to look bad. Why not instead of being so negative and going out of your way to find the most gaudy 20" rims you can find, try and find some pictures of 20" rims on fbodies that look good? There's already been a few posted, so it's not like it's impossible to do.
People have posted 20" rims in this thread that have them on their own car and they look great. It's all up to you, and what you want, just be prepared to take heat from forums like this ( the most conservative fbody forum for appearance on the entire internet ), but it is your car, so do what you like and such. In my opinion, if you can get rims that are light and don't weigh the vehicle down, you won't be that bad off... I've heard people say they tried 20s on their car and when they dynoed their RWHP actually went down from the weight of the wheels; not to mention that your speedometer will have to be recalibrated due to the difference in height (mine went 5mph off just from increasing to 17" with 275/40 from the stock 16" rims). Also, make sure and check the offsets so that the wheel will tuck in well, don't make it where the wheels are sticking out really bad. If you're getting a good deal and you have a selection, just do everyone a favor and don't get the real "bling bling" rims where almost all of the rim is covered, that's my only pet peeve, personally.. Last edited by meissenation; Dec 10, 2005 at 01:48 AM.
Not to be an ***, but correct grammar and an attempt to talk right are kind of expected on this forum.
In my opinion, 20s are much too big. I've rarely seen 19s look decent, but I'd say 18s are the limit for looking good. Any bigger and it just starts looking like a ghetto cruiser "outta da hood".
In my opinion, 20s are much too big. I've rarely seen 19s look decent, but I'd say 18s are the limit for looking good. Any bigger and it just starts looking like a ghetto cruiser "outta da hood".
I believe that there are several of the more popular styles (CCW's, Budnik, HP Evo's, Fikse, HRE, and Intro) that look really good in 19's. However, 20" is when the wheel starts pushing the car into ghetto mode and almost appears as if the edge is sticking out. IMO, 19's are the limit for these cars. However, as I have said before... different cultures and locations see things differently. Some people think the neon lights and wheels sticking out a few inches past the bumper with La cucaracha playing every time they hit the switches is "muy bueno". Some people think putting speakers and screens on every open spot (including the headlights) is ti-izite and the big ole blang they be rollin on is da shiznit. Some people think that putting a big confederate flag on your back window and jackin the vehicle up taller than your house is down right rootin tootin! Others think that by painting their cars a bright lime green with some crazy graphics, a 2 foot wing, big fart cannon, and 3 bottles of NOS in the back is bangin. 
There is always going to be someone somewhere that doesn't like what you have done. Some people take things to the extreme and others like it a bit more subtle. It is up to you what you want to do with your vehicle. Some people will categorize you as being a "follower of a certain crowd" and at the same time think your car looks like ****. Others will like it. You have to expect that people are different and will have a difference of opinion.
There is always going to be someone somewhere that doesn't like what you have done. Some people take things to the extreme and others like it a bit more subtle. It is up to you what you want to do with your vehicle. Some people will categorize you as being a "follower of a certain crowd" and at the same time think your car looks like ****. Others will like it. You have to expect that people are different and will have a difference of opinion. 
Staging Lane
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Originally Posted by meissenation
Ignoring the 12 year old that we have in the thread...Of course if you post the absolute worst case rims (the gold spoked rims) they're going to look bad. Why not instead of being so negative and going out of your way to find the most gaudy 20" rims you can find, try and find some pictures of 20" rims on fbodies that look good? There's already been a few posted, so it's not like it's impossible to do.
People have posted 20" rims in this thread that have them on their own car and they look great. It's all up to you, and what you want, just be prepared to take heat from forums like this ( the most conservative fbody forum for appearance on the entire internet ), but it is your car, so do what you like and such. In my opinion, if you can get rims that are light and don't weigh the vehicle down, you won't be that bad off... I've heard people say they tried 20s on their car and when they dynoed their RWHP actually went down from the weight of the wheels; not to mention that your speedometer will have to be recalibrated due to the difference in height (mine went 5mph off just from increasing to 17" with 275/40 from the stock 16" rims). Also, make sure and check the offsets so that the wheel will tuck in well, don't make it where the wheels are sticking out really bad. If you're getting a good deal and you have a selection, just do everyone a favor and don't get the real "bling bling" rims where almost all of the rim is covered, that's my only pet peeve, personally..just me
What cracks me up is as soon as some posts about 20 inch wheels, members start making comments that should not be made. Stereotypes get thrown around. If 19s look good, 20s are not that far off. So many of you with your puke, ruining your car comments. If you have nothing decent to say gtfo of the guys thread. Better yet go buy a set of zr1s, or any other "vette" wheel so you can look like everyone else that posts around here.
at the attitudes that are on this site so often in the appearance and wheel threads. Goddamn someone might want to be different, or doesnt care that they are getting less traction.
at the attitudes that are on this site so often in the appearance and wheel threads. Goddamn someone might want to be different, or doesnt care that they are getting less traction.
Originally Posted by JCurtin
What cracks me up is as soon as some posts about 20 inch wheels, members start making comments that should not be made. Stereotypes get thrown around. If 19s look good, 20s are not that far off. So many of you with your puke, ruining your car comments. If you have nothing decent to say gtfo of the guys thread. Better yet go buy a set of zr1s, or any other "vette" wheel so you can look like everyone else that posts around here.
at the attitudes that are on this site so often in the appearance and wheel threads. Goddamn someone might want to be different, or doesnt care that they are getting less traction.
at the attitudes that are on this site so often in the appearance and wheel threads. Goddamn someone might want to be different, or doesnt care that they are getting less traction.LS1 Tech Stories
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Glad I'm not the only one that's getting tired of all the horrible attitudes people have towards doing something different. I'm guilty at saying it ruins performance, but someone else brought up a good point that even 20's can be lighter than stock rims if they're made correctly. 
Originally Posted by bastien
In my opinion, 20's are for show cars. f-bodies are not meant to be show cars, thus no 20's
Heres to the guy that said "anything more than 18 looks bad"
19x9.5 all around HP Evos.......and get a life
Looks killer....wait until I get new pics! These were the day I mounted them on. As you get bigger in size you need more research to find a good looking wheel, 20s can be done if you do your homework...
19x9.5 all around HP Evos.......and get a life
Looks killer....wait until I get new pics! These were the day I mounted them on. As you get bigger in size you need more research to find a good looking wheel, 20s can be done if you do your homework...
Staging Lane
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Originally Posted by meissenation
I've seen 20's done to look good, but as someone else said, they're going to wear your suspension out, and decline your RWHP by somewhere around 10-15hp.
Here's one of my favorite fbodies "rolling on 20s."
Here's one of my favorite fbodies "rolling on 20s."
Yeah, it's just a stock SS. 
Regardless of speed, it's still a gorgeous car. 
That picture is from the fbody picnic I had earlier this year at Stony Creek, he might've sold the car since then -- needed money for a down payment on his home; not sure if he ever did sell it though.
Regardless of speed, it's still a gorgeous car. That picture is from the fbody picnic I had earlier this year at Stony Creek, he might've sold the car since then -- needed money for a down payment on his home; not sure if he ever did sell it though. 
Launching!
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I'm going to be honest I think 20 look good and looks great if you have a body kit but that's me .. I'm not like the other 98% of guy out there who feel that if you don’t have stock camaro rims or Corvette rims its ugly rice! as far as tires I have 18's now and I pay no less then $150 a tire ( for some cheap $hit) and if you look on tirerack.com you can get some 20's for the same price. . . . now 19/20's also look good BUT! what do you do when it time to rotate tires? I think that’s your most expensive route when it comes to tires.. Because your tires will last half as long as they would if you had the same size tires because you can't rotate them once you wore the outer ring of your tire out its no good! You have to throw it away where if you have all the same size you can rotate them! Now I know you probably thinking well I'm just going to go with 19"s!! 19" are more expensive then 20's cause they rare! Its either 20"s or 18"s and to me 20"s look waaaay better! I love the idea of more rim less tire! A member of my car club had them and had no problem! I had more problems then she did cause she had less of a side wall! Plus my 18's looked little! Anybody who choose to go with a larger size over stock is trying to reduce the gap of space in the wheel well and 18"s just don’t cut it for me . . . . Here is a camaro that has 20's that I think looks bad ***!!! If he had a kit it would be nice!
Now I DO agree some 20's look real $hitty!! ! but they are spokes even if they were 16's they still would look $hitty! So its not the size of these rims that are bad its the wheel! 
Now I DO agree some 20's look real $hitty!!
! but they are spokes even if they were 16's they still would look $hitty! So its not the size of these rims that are bad its the wheel! Last edited by MadIceV8; Dec 27, 2005 at 05:00 PM. Reason: Fonts to big and everything was bold.
