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Old 12-21-2006, 08:41 AM
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I was poking around on the internet last night thinking of ways to unnecessarily spend my money on wheels. I came across both of these wheels which I really like.



They're similar to CCW 505A's but what I like most about them is the option of chrome(not set on chrome as polished would be easy to care for as much as my car is driven) . I think the reverse lip would look better, but I prefer to run 9.5 wide all around which aren't available in that size. 10" is available with the rolled lip, but I'm not sure about running 10" all around ie. clearances, fitting issues and such. I would run a staggered set to get the rolled lip but 8" on the front is just to narrow for my taste. It will be lowered eventually somewhere in the neighborhood of 2". I absolutely refuse to beat in fenderwells or roll the fender lips. The price on these is pretty good due to being 2 piece wheels, and weight isn't an issue so I don't really care about the 2/3 pc. debate. I like SP500s but I feel that the spokes would be too narrow for my liking without a bigger set of fancy calipers/rotors as a background.

So anyways, I'm looking for some input from anyone that has/has seen these wheels before. Possibly even some pictures on a camaro? I've searched and found nothing yet. I'm not sure on a diameter yet, 17 or 18 wouldn't make a huge difference to me. Tires will be either GSD3, KD, or KDW2s. Looking for some input, ideas, comments, opinions or whatever else you may have for me. For those running 10" on the front, are you having any problems with rubbing? It's hard to make a decision when the outcome might not be exactly what I want at a fairly high cost. Sorry for the essay, just seeking some reassurance from someone.

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Old 12-21-2006, 08:56 AM
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What was the cost?
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I'm looking at somewhere around 2600-3200 depending on sizing and other options such as chroming/polished inner barrels etc. I still need to give them a call and get some ideas and opinions from them.
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sweet rims if they dont break the bank 4 ya
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You do know that you can order any of the 3-pc style iForged wheels in a less expensive 2-pc version (with or without rivets), right? If you like that style, get the iForged "Classics" in 2-pc, without rivets. Probably around $2K for a set of 18s. Go with 9" wide fronts, 10" wide rears.

Here is how 2-pc classics (with rivets) look on my '69 Camaro:

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Tony,
Yeah I did realize that you could get them in a 2 piece. My question is, why pay 50 more a wheel to get the 2pc. Formula series Classics over the race series Concept/Evolve unless its possible to get a bigger lip on them. Assuming that the price you said is true, I should be able to get them for much less that what they are listed as retail, correct? Because going on their price list, 18x9 & 10s would run damn near $26-$2700. I hate trying to pick wheels...
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I dont think they charge as much as the prices listed on the website for some reason.I got a quote from them last summer on some 18's and I noticed it was way less than the price listed on their website.
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Very nice wheels, 17x9" front and 18x10" rear!
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505a's look better they have more size options and you can ask them to chrome for an additional charge
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prices are less for the 2-pc, and less than the site MSRP if you call them. Tell them you are from LS1TECH.com, they like our members.
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
prices are less for the 2-pc, and less than the site MSRP if you call them. Tell them you are from LS1TECH.com, they like our members.
Ditto. Talk to Vince, and tell him what you're looking for, and how much $$$ you want to spend. Get prices for both chrome/polished, etc.

I run an 18x9 up front, 18x10 out back. Fitment is perfect.

As far as lowering two inches, and running an 18x10 out back? That's not happening.... You're going to have to do something with the outer fender lip.

I have plenty of clearance on the inside, with a 3.5" lip. On the outside of these cars, with a 295 tire, on a 10" wheel you'll have issues.

At stock ride height, you'll probably be fine. As long as you have no one in your back seats. The other issue here is hard cornering (on/off ramps) and bumps in the highway.

Regardless, lowered, with that big a wheel.... You'll need to either roll, or trim your outer fender lip. It's not a big deal. I only had to trim about an 1/8"-1/4" off mine, if that.
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both of those are ****
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
prices are less for the 2-pc, and less than the site MSRP if you call them. Tell them you are from LS1TECH.com, they like our members.
True... I have 18x9.5 and 18x11 sitting in my garage right now waiting on tread and they were considerably less than the MSRP on their site. Id suggest dealing with Vince directly too




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