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it must be some kind of genetic disorder that people like this...I can not wrap my head around how this in any universe from any point of view is suppoed to be good looking.
that car would have been spot on with 18s on it.
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Again I am not a fan of the 4X4 look, but I do like a larger set of rims that are tucked into the wheel wells, example below. I am having a hard time with all the crappy racial and stero type comments being put up here, I think people are entitled to do what they want to their own cars. This has become a mob mentality now (and I know whats comming). I have really thick skin since most cars I have built have been one offs or resto-rods. To me that blue RS looks ugly, but thats as far as I tend to go with the comments, i will not bash someone for being differant. I had an old rust bucket of a car that I could have restored her to her glory but for me there was no fun in that, so thats how my Uncle Tony got me into custom cars and rods. Look at this car 20s and above sit well on a car if done right, and that old rust bucket, some people thought it was ugly but one guy forked ove big dollars to own it; so to each his own I am no one elses judge. The Chevele is rolling on 20 and 22's and that pile of junk became a custom, not sure who owns this IROC but the stance is cool on 20s
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No need to start racial issues here. I am black and a mechanical engineer. I'm no expert when it comes to suspensions but I know enought about interia, rolling mass, suspension geometry to know the effects of wagon wheel size wheels on a car.
Lets also not forget that many people think our thirdgens are driven by white trailer trash folks. Check out the link below.
http://forums.speedarena.com/showthr...ro-Love-in-TCL
Lets also not forget that many people think our thirdgens are driven by white trailer trash folks. Check out the link below.
http://forums.speedarena.com/showthr...ro-Love-in-TCL
I think I'm gonna cry, I think I've seen that teal Camaro with those big *** wheels on YouTube I think its the same one, I mean there can't be two people on this earth that are equally stupid.... Or can there ?. To the video you go.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LXa-...e_gdata_player
Mostly its the "Black" population that does this to Our cars Note: The guy behind the wheel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LXa-...e_gdata_player
Mostly its the "Black" population that does this to Our cars Note: The guy behind the wheel
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That was not my intention at all, I was simply trying to point out all the negativity on here toward peoples ideas of what they like. You are right that is another good point, there was that post about a yellow firebird with a custom hood and spoiler, wonder if that guy ever came back to the site
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Re: 22s and up??
got damn why flip out over somebody else car. 15s-17s are way to small 18s-20s perfect IMO, and im pretty sure 24s or 26s are going to make any rotor look small. Let people do wtf they want without being judged
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If you drew a parallel between drug dealers, ghetto trash, and race, it was you who made that connection/assumption--not us.
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No larger hole full of pot than the Netherlands
We have speed bumps the size of mt everest and dips in the roads that are terrible.
To the guy saying the sidewalls on my tires are too small, they are not rubber bands by any means. These are the most stable tires I have ever had, a lot better than the 17/18 combo on the C5 and the 18/19 on the C6. They are also Y speed rated, how do your 17s or smaller stack up? The car is so much more stable, predictable through hard cornering and also at speed (WOT on the German Autobahn)
We have speed bumps the size of mt everest and dips in the roads that are terrible.
To the guy saying the sidewalls on my tires are too small, they are not rubber bands by any means. These are the most stable tires I have ever had, a lot better than the 17/18 combo on the C5 and the 18/19 on the C6. They are also Y speed rated, how do your 17s or smaller stack up? The car is so much more stable, predictable through hard cornering and also at speed (WOT on the German Autobahn)
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Not one person in this thread made any racial comments, except you with this post seeming to subconsciously connect the dots while telling us we are the ones making racial comments.
If you drew a parallel between drug dealers, ghetto trash, and race, it was you who made that connection/assumption--not us.
If you drew a parallel between drug dealers, ghetto trash, and race, it was you who made that connection/assumption--not us.
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No larger hole full of pot than the Netherlands
We have speed bumps the size of mt everest and dips in the roads that are terrible.
To the guy saying the sidewalls on my tires are too small, they are not rubber bands by any means. These are the most stable tires I have ever had, a lot better than the 17/18 combo on the C5 and the 18/19 on the C6. They are also Y speed rated, how do your 17s or smaller stack up? The car is so much more stable, predictable through hard cornering and also at speed (WOT on the German Autobahn)
We have speed bumps the size of mt everest and dips in the roads that are terrible.
To the guy saying the sidewalls on my tires are too small, they are not rubber bands by any means. These are the most stable tires I have ever had, a lot better than the 17/18 combo on the C5 and the 18/19 on the C6. They are also Y speed rated, how do your 17s or smaller stack up? The car is so much more stable, predictable through hard cornering and also at speed (WOT on the German Autobahn)
Don't take my rubber band comment so personally. You started it with the '1983' comment. Tit for tat.
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91 Droptop: nothing said as far as I can see was racial! Certainly as far as I was concerned. Saying cars with giant wheels look like drug dealer cars isn't racist- I don't care if it is Ice-T or Vanilla Ice driving the damn thing! Welded chain steering wheels were typical of the low rider cult of the 60s and 70s, with dorky disproportionately SMALL wheels- emphasis on DISPROPORTIONATE.
I am all for doing what you want to your car- I took cheap Chinese 18 inch IROCS OFF my car when I bought it(still have tem in the garage WITH tires) and put refurbished 15 inch stockers on, because the 18s made it a look a bit like a Hot Wheels car. I may go to 17s, but not yet...
But when someone posts on here and asks 'whatcha think?' don't clutch your pearls and get the vapors when we tell ya WHAT WE THINK!
I am all for doing what you want to your car- I took cheap Chinese 18 inch IROCS OFF my car when I bought it(still have tem in the garage WITH tires) and put refurbished 15 inch stockers on, because the 18s made it a look a bit like a Hot Wheels car. I may go to 17s, but not yet...
But when someone posts on here and asks 'whatcha think?' don't clutch your pearls and get the vapors when we tell ya WHAT WE THINK!
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Well..... Seems like a few people got bent out of shape over this thread.....
I'm not going to lie here. I have seen a few offensive comments that are a little low in regards to race, or better put, culture. But I'm not surprised. I was prepared for that before I even posted it so I'm not bent over shape about it.
But back on topic, someone said earlier that 17s are too small. I agree, unless you're lowering your car. I would go with 19/20s if I were able to but I'm running duals and have maybe 3 inches of clearance so that's out of the question lol.
I'm not sure how much the sidewall is an issue if you know how to drive btw.
I'm not going to lie here. I have seen a few offensive comments that are a little low in regards to race, or better put, culture. But I'm not surprised. I was prepared for that before I even posted it so I'm not bent over shape about it.
But back on topic, someone said earlier that 17s are too small. I agree, unless you're lowering your car. I would go with 19/20s if I were able to but I'm running duals and have maybe 3 inches of clearance so that's out of the question lol.
I'm not sure how much the sidewall is an issue if you know how to drive btw.
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I'm not a fan of the "Donk" look either, but the stance on this car doesn't look too bad. I agree it could use some more side wall.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7Lul...eature=related
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Wrong place to come to. But stock tire hight is 26" so im sure u can fit it under with no tires. They say the rims are worth more than the cars, well are cars arnt worth much. How many LSX cars with 15k under the hood, its a guy that put a ECOtec 4cyl and its ok. 10k paint jobs, 500hp 383 with a t5 on it. You buy a 3rd gen and modify it to your taste, because you are not getting your money back. We put bigger rims on are cars for more tire and bigger brakes. I say go ahead and put big rims on your car, you and your friends are the black sheep.
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I personally think that 19's are the sweet spot for these cars. 18-20 works well. But even 22's can look ok (generally better than 15's) as proven by some of the cars here. They are big brake kit from looking pretty darn good.
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Why is it racist to dislike giant wheels on our cars?? Every time I have seen a car done up like this, the owner has frankly been a little 'classless' and often too young to know any better- and they have been any and all races. It would seem to me that if you have an eye for aesthetics and any artistic talent AT ALL, then you know what 'too big' looks like.
But, there has been a market for **** carpet, velvet paintings of Elvis and Chrysler 'K'cars, so I guess there is a market for 22" wheels!
But, there has been a market for **** carpet, velvet paintings of Elvis and Chrysler 'K'cars, so I guess there is a market for 22" wheels!
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Guys, Its not a "non-reversible" mod. How many times have you seen members swap wheels from month to month. I would say try it and see if you like it. No larger than the 22" iroc version, but that's my opinion. The 20" version would be the max I would go, just to have some sidewall.
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My recommendation: close it. Those of us that like proportional wheels have had our say- those that like to see just how much wheel you can shoehorn under 3rd gens have had THEIR say. No one is convincing anyone to change their mind and it is teetering close to becoming something ugly...
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My recommendation: close it. Those of us that like proportional wheels have had our say- those that like to see just how much wheel you can shoehorn under 3rd gens have had THEIR say. No one is convincing anyone to change their mind and it is teetering close to becoming something ugly...
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Well, I wouldn't mind seeing a few pictures of 3rd gens with nice stance on 22s or higher. The thread should probably head that direction. Ill post a few when I get offf tonight.
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Doesn't look half bad, 22's just seems "donk" on these cars.
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They just takeover the body lines once your past 20"
And at 22" you are stuck with like a 20 sidewall way to thin for the comfort capabilities of this suspension setup.
And at 22" you are stuck with like a 20 sidewall way to thin for the comfort capabilities of this suspension setup.
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Now if you want to see 20's pulled off well, theswede did a great job there. 18's and 19's are my personal preference, but he did a good job.
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idk I'm just not a fan of wheel gap so bigger rims always have appealed to me. I've felt the same way about the ISO/hellaflush thing. 16s belong on Hondas.
I saw a mean looking 3rd gen Camaro on my way to work today on 22" irocs. Everytime I see em, it makes me want to go that route. I'm thinking 22" irocs.
I saw a mean looking 3rd gen Camaro on my way to work today on 22" irocs. Everytime I see em, it makes me want to go that route. I'm thinking 22" irocs.
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idk I'm just not a fan of wheel gap so bigger rims always have appealed to me. I've felt the same way about the ISO/hellaflush thing. 16s belong on Hondas.
I saw a mean looking 3rd gen Camaro on my way to work today on 22" irocs. Everytime I see em, it makes me want to go that route. I'm thinking 22" irocs.
I saw a mean looking 3rd gen Camaro on my way to work today on 22" irocs. Everytime I see em, it makes me want to go that route. I'm thinking 22" irocs.
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Honestly, I go to the car shows for the big rims and things like that more than anything.
Just a few people in my car club so you get where I'm coming from...:
I don't see anything wrong with big rims. I'd prefer to be able to drive my car more than they do though. I'm trying to find a nice balance between show car and the muscle car look.
Just a few people in my car club so you get where I'm coming from...:
I don't see anything wrong with big rims. I'd prefer to be able to drive my car more than they do though. I'm trying to find a nice balance between show car and the muscle car look.
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I did a little searching and found a few cars tastefully done, give or take.
I found these on my local craigslist today. Both owned by the same person. Thought that was cool.
And a few that aren't so good.......
26s = definition of OVERKILL
I think it only works with the Irocs. I'm sold on it ^____^
I found these on my local craigslist today. Both owned by the same person. Thought that was cool.
And a few that aren't so good.......
26s = definition of OVERKILL
I think it only works with the Irocs. I'm sold on it ^____^
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I feel like Le Chiffre from Casino Royale, I am weeping blood.
I think 19's strike a fine balance between large rims and good looks. Any more than that and it just doesn't look good. Of course everyone knows, opinions are like @$$holes.
I think 19's strike a fine balance between large rims and good looks. Any more than that and it just doesn't look good. Of course everyone knows, opinions are like @$$holes.
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Re: 22s and up??
goes well with the "IROC-24z" sticker.
If you put on wheels that actually LIFT the car, your wheels are too big. Even though they fill the fender gap, they increase the gap between the rockers and the ground. In every pic posted with 22"+ wheels, the cars sit noticably higher than stock ride height.
If you put on wheels that actually LIFT the car, your wheels are too big. Even though they fill the fender gap, they increase the gap between the rockers and the ground. In every pic posted with 22"+ wheels, the cars sit noticably higher than stock ride height.
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Re: 22s and up??
i'd rather see a thirdgen rotting, then sitting on 22's. but like a few others have said, your car, your opinion.