20" wheels too big?
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Originally posted by JungleMan
The Carrera GT (the only supercar I know of that uses 20s, and even then, only uses two of them) uses forged magnesium for its wheels. Definitely a far cry from billet aluminum, or even moreso chrome.
I can assure you however that the Carrera GT does not use 20s because it makes the car perform any better, but with the suspension of such a finely tuned supercar like that using such lightweight 20-inch wheels, it certainly doesn't hurt it enough to offset the looks factor (which most people buying a half-million dollar car are somewhat concerned with...)
The Carrera GT (the only supercar I know of that uses 20s, and even then, only uses two of them) uses forged magnesium for its wheels. Definitely a far cry from billet aluminum, or even moreso chrome.
I can assure you however that the Carrera GT does not use 20s because it makes the car perform any better, but with the suspension of such a finely tuned supercar like that using such lightweight 20-inch wheels, it certainly doesn't hurt it enough to offset the looks factor (which most people buying a half-million dollar car are somewhat concerned with...)
no one even asked about this crap damnit
people will put what they want on their cars
those dubs look badass on that car
racers will put 17's, street cruisers will put 20's... who cares, quit pushing your opinion so hard.
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Originally posted by Eighty5
no one even asked about this crap damnit
no one even asked about this crap damnit

If you want to put "dubs" on your Camaro, great, nobody's stopping you-- all I'm giving is my personal opinion on the matter.
Originally posted by Kandied91z
that looks great on older chevy's or bodies of the same build. on a thirdgen with equal designed fenders it would be rather out of place for most.
that looks great on older chevy's or bodies of the same build. on a thirdgen with equal designed fenders it would be rather out of place for most.
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I thought this at first, too... but after seeing a few drag cars (the blue RS with the intercooler in the passenger seat, for instance), I think it can be done and look good.
Loooks awesome! Go with the 20's!!!
Wow 20'' wheels are such a conrtoversal subject around here.
Size of a 17,18,19,20 isnt as important as picking the right wheel. Ive seen some ugly *** 16,17,18,19,20"wheels and seen some sweet ones too! Its all about the total package and not one thing or another!
Quit your alls whining like babys!
I guess if you grew up in an era when 17' wheels were considered big then a 20 seems like a wagon wheel to you.
No one will ever agree on anything that one person likes anyway someone will always find something wrong about something.
Its just funny to see how much time people waste on stuff they do not care for.
Wow 20'' wheels are such a conrtoversal subject around here.
Size of a 17,18,19,20 isnt as important as picking the right wheel. Ive seen some ugly *** 16,17,18,19,20"wheels and seen some sweet ones too! Its all about the total package and not one thing or another!
Quit your alls whining like babys!
I guess if you grew up in an era when 17' wheels were considered big then a 20 seems like a wagon wheel to you.
No one will ever agree on anything that one person likes anyway someone will always find something wrong about something.
Its just funny to see how much time people waste on stuff they do not care for.
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Size of a 17,18,19,20 isnt as important as picking the right wheel. Ive seen some ugly *** 16,17,18,19,20"wheels and seen some sweet ones too! Its all about the total package and not one thing or another!
Originally posted by shawn18jgr
Loooks awesome! Go with the 20's!!!
Wow 20'' wheels are such a conrtoversal subject around here.
Size of a 17,18,19,20 isnt as important as picking the right wheel. Ive seen some ugly *** 16,17,18,19,20"wheels and seen some sweet ones too! Its all about the total package and not one thing or another!
Quit your alls whining like babys!
I guess if you grew up in an era when 17' wheels were considered big then a 20 seems like a wagon wheel to you.
No one will ever agree on anything that one person likes anyway someone will always find something wrong about something.
Its just funny to see how much time people waste on stuff they do not care for.
Loooks awesome! Go with the 20's!!!
Wow 20'' wheels are such a conrtoversal subject around here.
Size of a 17,18,19,20 isnt as important as picking the right wheel. Ive seen some ugly *** 16,17,18,19,20"wheels and seen some sweet ones too! Its all about the total package and not one thing or another!
Quit your alls whining like babys!
I guess if you grew up in an era when 17' wheels were considered big then a 20 seems like a wagon wheel to you.
No one will ever agree on anything that one person likes anyway someone will always find something wrong about something.
Its just funny to see how much time people waste on stuff they do not care for.
Haha!Well until I come up with Camaro money again then I would start completeing my wish list again. It goes a little like this interior, audio, prolines, koni's...
Then maybe a kick butt engine and show quality amazing paint with painted on stripes.
Someday I will get there no hurry I just like the fact that its not my daily driver and its fun to buy stuff for it and a great play car.
Its like a bottle of wine I'm storing away it just gets better and older as the days go by!
Acepting donations lol
You can make a deposit at any Bank One Shawn's Camaro fund. lol
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I think they look good but would need to see them on the car in a whole view pic of it. And for everyone thinking 20s are too big, well lets just say that two years ago on here people were starting to mention putting 18s on a thirdgen (respectively) and before that is was almost taboo. Now for the past year 19s have been the talk of the town. Well, for 20s, I say wait until next year
Maybe people will be more warmed up to the idea
Maybe people will be more warmed up to the idea
I would just like to remind everyone about the crazy 3rd gen Firebird with a twin turbo BBC full tube frame and 20's, looks sexy and kicks ****. Dont remember exactly where but its somewhere in Europe and does rolling burnouts (on 20's) at 60mph on the freeway.
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Originally posted by CrazyHawaiian
I would just like to remind everyone about the crazy 3rd gen Firebird with a twin turbo BBC full tube frame and 20's, looks sexy and kicks ****. Dont remember exactly where but its somewhere in Europe and does rolling burnouts (on 20's) at 60mph on the freeway.
I would just like to remind everyone about the crazy 3rd gen Firebird with a twin turbo BBC full tube frame and 20's, looks sexy and kicks ****. Dont remember exactly where but its somewhere in Europe and does rolling burnouts (on 20's) at 60mph on the freeway.
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Look great! You just need some bigger brakes and to hook up that sway bar lol
I LOVE that color too, that's the color I'm painting my... uh... new car.
I LOVE that color too, that's the color I'm painting my... uh... new car.
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