I'm thinking about upgrading my wheels this winter. I presently have stock 16by8 Iroc wheels on my car. I want to upgrage to 17 inch wheels so that I can do the c5 brake upgrade. I would like to use a 17by8 or 9" rim in the front and a 17by 10.5 or 11" rim in the rear. I would like a 315mm tire to help with my traction problems.
I would like to see pictures of 17"or 18" wheels. I am interested all pics (of 17s or 18s) but am most interested in the wheels that you don't see everyday. If you could include a ballpark price that would also be helpful.
Thanks alot in helping with my decision.
Kory

 

I know they're gettin kinda getting common, but I hope it helps you out some...
Details in the Sig.

 

Those are cool. Are they available in a 17"by 10.5 or 11"?
about how much do they go for?
Thanks,
Kory

 

Try a search for more pics, theres a few big threads floating around with a lot of pictures...

 

I paid $200 a piece at the local tire shop, plus about $100/tire. They are identical to Torq Thrust II's. The only difference is the center cap, can't tell a difference when you stand back. I would've got the real things up I'm only 17, and I didn't have the money. I think the widest they sell those are like 17 x 9.5, which I wanted, but the tire place said they would rub Oh well...

-Corey

 

CorVM,

That is a great looking bird. Wow that is just really sharp. I love those last year birds and your car just emphasizes that.

Anyways, I went with the 17x9 ROH snypers. Great wheels for the cheap cost. More pics on my site.

 

I second those comments CorVM, beautiful car man!!:yourock:

 

RONALS!!!

 

Is there any place to get ronals yet, without paying 1500 dollars for a set?
Nice cars so far thanks for the replys, ceep them coming.
Kory

 

Boyd Coddingtons. 18x8 front 18x9.5 rear. Many different styles and any size/fitment you want (they will custom order anything). My set was $2500 for everything inc tires. Website at www.billetwheel.com. I recommend www.sportruck.com as the distributor. Ask for Jeff.

 

18x9.5" Polished Z06 replicas;

 

doesnt show off the brakes, which i seem to like more since mine are stock

 

you can add me to the Torque Thrust II list:...whoops...forgot the picture

 

......mine were about $1609.00 with tires.....but...ever since I got'em...the have been wobbling/virbrating...very very badly...I have to get that fixed somehow..

 

Here's some wheels you don't see every day.

Just 17" alloys with 235/45ZR17 tyres. Not incredibly interesting, but I think they're only available in the UK so they'll be different for you guys

 

...and here it is

 

here is an excellent picture that shows the difference between 18's and 17's.

18's look much nicer but they are alot more expensive.

 

now if you go with something that has a dish to it the 18's look as small as 17's

 

click here for a coupple pics of my new 17s

 

i want to see some pics of these once they are on the car. ive liked those wheels for a while but just dont know how they would look with the gunmetal.

 

Thanks for the replys, Keep them coming. This is going to be a hard choice. How is the ride quality of the 18"?
Kandied91z Where did you get your rims and how much were they if you don't mind my asking?
Thanks,
Kory

 

which ones?

 

your current wheels.

 

i purchased them through belle tire here in michigan which is like a discount tire. they are made by boze alloy www.bozeforged.com and retail with all the options i have for 980 a wheel. look around though as i've seen them for cheaper.

 

980 a wheel , man u got too much money .

 

congratulations thats the first 6 spoke rim ive ever seen on an american car that i like. And i REALLY like those rims

 

Those wheels are really cool but 980 each is a little out of my price range right now.
Keep them comming guys.
Thanks,
Kory

 

heres another good picture to show you the difference between 18's and 17's really shows that at least as far as appearance is concerned the 18's are the way to go

 

yep, that's a great one too!

as far as someone saying 980 is alot for a wheel you have to read close and understand that's what joe shmoe would pay walking into a tire store with no knowledge. typical places will charge you 6-700 a wheel for my exact wheel. i could probably get them for a little under 500 for just about anyone. i paid even less through a sponsorship but unless your car has some serious work we can't really talk about that type of pricing.....

just like with my rims and the company that made them all companies work similar. the more work you have done the cheaper things get.








just as a side note.................

i've been recieving alot of emails with people asking me to help them get better prices on wheels. i do not mind helping anyone out since i've been fortunate enough to find ways to do so but i ask that anyone who continues to ask me to help them help themselves first. there are a few rules that must be followed to do so.

1. yes i can get a little off on most wheels (at lest in the billet type) then most could just walking in a store but you will need to do the leg work for me which means find out the pricing you get from your local area tire shops.....not internet pricing....then call the company yourself and check the prices. ask them what you should pay. afterwhich i will try to help.

2. do not expect to get a 3,000 set of wheels for under 1,000 for a car with little to no work done. you want sponsorships, cheap parts, etc. you have to work for it.....there are no shortcuts here. i can help you with connections but you and your car have to prove to the companies in question that you can give them something in return.

it's a proven fact that nowdays modifications cost alot of money. to those who think people like myself spend that amount you need to look closer. at least with myself anyway i work hard to deal with companies to get the best prices i can which allows me to do the things i do, however don't get it wrong as i work for it. i have to attend a certain amount of shows as well as the many other things that are typically required. so in short anyone can do it but you have to work hard at it and get your car in a certain position that companies will want to invest in you. just as you would sell yourself for a job you have to sell your car to get discounts. once you get the first sponsorship the rest will come.....

 

Thats good info. Thanks for taking the time to share, and being willing to help others .
Kory

 

Here is my camaro with 17" Torq Thrust ii polished.

 

Sorry, maybe someone already asked this, but I'm in a hurry....where can I find the Z06 polished 18s? And what is a good website for aftermarket rims? Thanks.

 

sure wish new what the sizes are rims and rubber

 

I think those are Boyds wheels. They look pretty cool
Kory

 

i'm surprised he hasn't chimed in....

boyd coddington hot rods in 18's. i'll let him describe the offset and size if he chooses. they are nice aren't they.

 

Kandied:I didn't realize you were in Michigan, I am too, where are you at? I'd love to talk cars with you sometime.

Kory:You read car magazines? Check out a Chevy High Performance, there are a tone of wheels in there you would prpbably like. I'm getting 17" IROC replicas in polished finish. I can't go bigger because the proce difference in 17 to 18's is much higher than going from 16 to 17. Plus the roads in MI suck and lower sidewall will kill my rims and shocks.

MERLIN

 

Yeah I have seen some of those ads. The Irocs look cool but I wish they cam in wider sizes. A 10-10.5" rear wheel would be good.
Kory

 

i'm in the SE side....i'll be at cobo hall the end of february for world of wheels murray's "autorama" though if your heading down to check that out.

 

U actually gonna b there this time Jeff? I'll be there. Hope to see you. BTW, i'm going carb'd


Matt

 

nice....

yeah i'll be there. i have my series seven test on friday so i won't be there until the later evening but the rest of the time i'll be roaming around. what time did you go last time, i thought you told me early but i could be wrong....weather was real bad last year so i had some problems.

 

These are my 17x9.5"

 

ooppss

 

9.5 is the way to go , none of this 9.5 rear crap and 8 in the front. i have made my mind up when i get rims , 9.5 all the way around.

 

well if you auto-x and take advantage of the 9.5 in the front more power to you. on the street the wider front tire tracks terribly as well as you can't lower your suspension if your into that.

8" is perfect in the front and then the wheel is actually in the well so it looks proper. most people can't out drive an 8" wheel as it is, the 9.5 all around just ends up being for looks.

 

Centerline Saber's 17*8 & 17*9.5

 

I would definitely agree with that! The steering follows ruts badly. I need to always keep a good grip on the wheel when rolling over crappy pavement. I does corner like on rails though....

I have 9.5" rims with 275/40/17 all around.

 

What about 9" rims all around? I was thinking of running the ROH 9" Synpers (no spacers!) Could I get away with running a 275 tire all around? I just want to be able to rotate them. I also definately want to go larger than my stock 245 tire. I guess if I had to, I could run 8" in the front and 9" in the back. With the 8", what is the largest tire I could run? Oh, and would lowering with the pro-kit effect anything? Thanks.

 

Well I have 17x9's up front with a 245 tire and i love them. The car doesn't track really at all and the grip is amazing. Since I am running the sportline springs I am not sure if I could go any wider with a 275 tire up front. I cannot rotate my tires either because of the size differnce and uni-directional tread pattern. But that doesn't bother me. I think 9" is about the limit for sreet driven cars as fas as tracking goes. My roomates SS came with the 17x9.5 ZR1 wheels from slp with 275's up front and that doesn't track at all. Even on the bumpiest and uneven roads.

 

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