LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

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

are c6 wheels heavy?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:43 PM
Share
  #1  
conor.davis's Avatar
conor.davis
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 381
Likes: 0
From: Des Moines, IA
Default are c6 wheels heavy?
im going to look at a camaro on saturday and if everything looks good i will buy it, but my question is this. my buddy says that the wheels it has on it chrome c6 wheels 18inch rear 17 front are heavy... is this true? if they are will it really make a difference in how fast it is? thanks!
Reply
0
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 10:37 PM
Share
  #2  
bmnicolosi's Avatar
bmnicolosi
TECH Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 484
Likes: 0
From: Kenner, LA
Default
my 18/19 c6 z06 wheels were lighter than the stock 16's
Reply
0
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 11:03 PM
Share
  #3  
Deep Blue's Avatar
Deep Blue
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 310
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
Default
The LS2 style C6 rims (OEM) have the following weights:

Front 18X8.5 = 21.5 pounds
Rear 19X10 = 23.5 pounds
Reply
0
Old Aug 31, 2007 | 07:47 PM
Share
  #4  
V8bamf's Avatar
V8bamf
On The Tree
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
From: Waukee, IA
Default
the 18 inch c6 replica wheels which most people have, not the GM factory wheels weigh 29lbs each
Reply
0
Old Aug 31, 2007 | 07:48 PM
Share
  #5  
V8bamf's Avatar
V8bamf
On The Tree
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
From: Waukee, IA
Default
and that could hurt ur acceleration
Reply
0
Old Aug 31, 2007 | 07:48 PM
Share
  #6  
V8bamf's Avatar
V8bamf
On The Tree
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
From: Waukee, IA
Default
lol, im his buddy
Reply
0
Old Sep 1, 2007 | 05:38 AM
Share
  #7  
wabmorgan's Avatar
wabmorgan
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,799
Likes: 1
From: USS Enterprise 1701
Default
I've got the aftermarkets.... I did feel any loss in normal driving. Unless you are planning to RACE the car... it should be fine.
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Sep 1, 2007 | 07:33 AM
Share
  #8  
Deep Blue's Avatar
Deep Blue
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 310
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
Default
I would say if you can avoid 5-6 pounds of unsprung weight per wheel, do it. Light weight wheels will typically be more expensive than a heavier wheel of the same size; but even if you don't race, it affects the way the suspension reacts and wears. If you get a chance, go to the TireRack and check out the difference in weights between various tires of the same size too. Of course you can't ignore other performance characteristics like wet weather performance or cornering stability in search of the lightest possible weight.
Last edited by Deep Blue; Sep 1, 2007 at 08:04 PM.
Reply
0
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 Sep 1, 2007 | 11:35 AM
Share
  #9  
michaelg589's Avatar
michaelg589
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,685
Likes: 0
From: Absecon, NJ
Default
I have factory reproduction chrome C6s. 18x9.5 and 18x10.5s. They are VERY HEAVY. I felt a difference as soon as i put them on. But the looks makes up fro the slight performance loss. and it may be slower in a straight line, but the handling is much better. besides I got 3.90s now, so I notice anymore
Reply
0
Old Sep 29, 2007 | 06:31 PM
Share
  #10  
EvilCamaroSS's Avatar
EvilCamaroSS
Launching!
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 288
Likes: 0
From: Ulster Park, NY
Default
what about 17x9.5 c6 replicas?
Reply
0
Old Sep 29, 2007 | 07:18 PM
Share
  #11  
Badazz 97 TA's Avatar
Badazz 97 TA
TECH Addict
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,169
Likes: 2
From: Arizona
Default
yeah there heavy
Reply
0
Old Sep 29, 2007 | 07:19 PM
Share
  #12  
Badazz 97 TA's Avatar
Badazz 97 TA
TECH Addict
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,169
Likes: 2
From: Arizona
Default
ypu there heavy
Reply
0
Old Sep 29, 2007 | 07:19 PM
Share
  #13  
Badazz 97 TA's Avatar
Badazz 97 TA
TECH Addict
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,169
Likes: 2
From: Arizona
Default
but they look good.
Reply
0
Old Sep 29, 2007 | 07:21 PM
Share
  #14  
EvilCamaroSS's Avatar
EvilCamaroSS
Launching!
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 288
Likes: 0
From: Ulster Park, NY
Default
well the list says my 10-spokes weigh 22lbs, i wonder how much heavier than that they are?
Reply
0
Old Sep 30, 2007 | 04:47 PM
Share
  #15  
blackztwty8's Avatar
blackztwty8
Staging Lane
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
From: Melbourne
Default
so are we talking about a dramatic loss of power?

my car is a DD, but i still run it from time to time...

i was also looking to get these wheels!
Reply
0
Tags
Back to Subforum
Wheels & Tires
View Next Unread
need help on studs and spacers size




Advanced Search

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:15 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