Dan@Adams Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Hey everyone, So um, the factory Bridgestones on my SS are wearing quite fast after 9,000 miles of 'fun' driving, and the fronts are needing replaced soon. The rears surprisingly still have a fair amount of tread, 19x8.5 front with 245's and 19x9 rear with 275's from the factory. Since I will be taking the car on a long road journey in July with Rally North America, and I want to personalize the car a bit more, I'm looking at some 20x9 wheel options. This way I can run a wider 275/30/20 up front to match the rears, giving better turn-in response (taking the car on a few track events during the road rally), as well as now having the ability to rotate tires front to rear! I found two wheel options that are quite affordable in 20x9, with just about a perfect offset to let them sit out a little further for a wider track, but still tuck under the wheel well lips and have no issues. My car as it sits currently: Option A - 5th Gen Camaro SS replica wheels in matte black: Option B - 5th Gen Camaro Z28 replicas in matte black: Which option do you guys and gals like more? I thought about getting much more expensive aftermarket wheels, but these are affordable and will still give a somewhat factory look while being different enough that the car will stand out in the rare event that there's ever another Chevy SS sedan at any car show I go to Factory Chevy center caps will fit in each wheel too and will be going on either wheel I decide to go with. I'm also going to be replacing ALL of the chrome trim pieces on the car later this week with with the OEM Holden black metallic trim pieces once they show up. I think either set of black wheels will flow nicely, but I may end up powder coating them in a gunmetal gray finish since both wheel options are well within my budget and leave me with a little leftover money saved up to powder coat if necessary. Discount tire direct is also running a nice sale right now for $100 rebate on 4 wheels and $75 rebate on 4 tires, so I save money that way too I do like both options a lot, but I'm favoring one more than the other, so I'm curious to hear what anyone else thinks. Thanks for looking. -DT joelilton23 and Mongosg8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp2it Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 First, that's a beautiful SS. I had a Camaro with the Standard Camaro wheels. They are super easy to clean. But I don't think they can compare to the design of the Z-28 wheels you have there. I always liked them. Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance99 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I like option A. I think the matte black would look great with the red brake calipers. Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan@Adams Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 Thanks Don, love your ride too! I'll be applying our Ceramic Wheel Coating to either one, so that will make cleanup a bit easier too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Detail Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I vote option B! Beautiful car Dan. Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacificNWBuckeye Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I like option B, the replica Camaro SS Style are almost too like the stock wheels on your SS already. Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8675309'SS Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Sharp SS, Dan. I favor the Z28 replicas. They would look awesome in black chrome too. Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Option B. They look like the HSV wheels. Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumBeach35 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Option B Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Send me option A for the Firebird, and you can take option B. I think the thinner spokes would look great on yours! Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Option B. They look like the HSV wheels. Ditto! Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjoeaull Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Thinking the z28 style, although if satin black was an option, that how I'd lean. Although my guess is the ceramic coating will make it look more of a satin over the matte anyway. Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkj4243 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Z28 style over the 5 spokes............... although even coated, the addition of the extra spoke / material design will make cleaning them just a bit more difficult Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Keep the wheels you have in the first picture (not the ones in your sig). Black wheels have been done to death and do nothing for a car except look like a black hole. But if you insist on putting black on your car, go with the second one. They're at least more interesting. And should I be watching for a package this week? Not that I'm anxious or anything. Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan@Adams Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 Truth be told, I want to do black chrome or gunmetal on either set, similar to the color on my GTO wheels, but they aren't available in those finishes from the manufacturer. I hear you on the black hole look Rich, but I actually love the gloss black wheel option on the newest z06's...when they're clean they look amazing...drool. Oh...and my sig pic is my GTO, not the SS in the first post of this thread. I have two blue Holdens The GTO has been paid off since 2011 and I'll never sell it! Rich and joelilton23 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Option B, and PlastiDip them in gun metal! Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessewsmith Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Z-28 wheels Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelilton23 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) Option B for sure! (as long as they clear the brakes) Also, if you need any Holden parts sent over, let me know - I worked at Holden as a technician for 9 years and have a great relationship with the parts department still - happy to track down certain rarer parts too! (HSV and Holden Special Option parts were our dealerships specialty) Feel free to PM me if you need anything Edited May 30, 2017 by joelilton23 AusTroy and Dan@Adams 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avimore Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Option A. Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusTroy Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 look after her Dan, the last of the Aussie made monster right there Dan@Adams and joelilton23 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 B. And then remember after you choose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan@Adams Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 Wheels have been ordered, should be here Thursday or Friday Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Oh...and my sig pic is my GTO, not the SS in the first post of this thread. I have two blue Holdens The GTO has been paid off since 2011 and I'll never sell it! That's what happens when you have two cars the same color. You confuse the old man! Dan@Adams and Captain Slow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Dan, you can't post up black rims and then mention gun metal! Gun metal all the way!! To be honest, those rims in any color are going to look killer!! Mongosg8 and Rich 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmccoy2236 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Wheels have been ordered, should be here Thursday or Friday That's right... keep the suspense going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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