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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 02:03 PM
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which wheels should i get for my camaro i want some 18's that is wider than 9"? and that cost less than $400 each wheel? i was going to get irocs but they are not wide enough.so which wheel do you recommand?
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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There are the corvette rims but i dislike them. The C5's, C5 Y2k's, ZO6, C6.

I think they make ROH RT's for 18's. ROH RT's are my favorite.

Check out ebay too. I dont know the prices for 18's. I'm no expert on 18s.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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honestly that bolt on directly without adapters....? good luck. the price of adapters will bring you up so close your better off just having a billet wheel made.

i know of nothing larger then 9" wide that will bolt up directly in an 18 and cost less then $300-400 range.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 03:29 PM
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18x10 wheels will fit nicely once you work the wheel well some. kandied you had them on your car.

but yeah, corvette wheels are the only ones i see in that price range
18's billets are usually 500+ a piece for decent wheels
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 04:33 PM
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I'll have to agree with Kandied, I have searched for hours for the exact wheel you are looking for, and came up empty handed. So I just finally decided that billet was the way to go for my 91, pricey, but superb quality and finish over the other cheaper cast wheels.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 05:49 PM
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the wheels dont need to bolt on directly i will use spacers or adapters.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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well then open any cast wheel catalog and you can make anything fit.

might as well pay a little more and get a nicer made, better quality properly fitting wheel. however if your going to spring for a proper set of billet adapters which will cost you roughly $250 for all 4 then you can make any cast wheel fit for the most part. 18x9.5 will be more likely of a size you'll run into. look at the corvette c6 and c5 wheels for examples to start you off.

there are way to many companies that make 18x9 or wider wheels to help you if using adapters are an option. just search, they are out there.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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He said less than $400/wheel,thats $1600 for a set. Theres alot of nice wheels out there that go for less then $400/wheel.I know you can pick up a nice set of Boyds for around there, or even Boze.Just look around.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 01:09 PM
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in 18" it will be difficult... but it is possible yes.

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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 01:50 PM
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boyds has their wheels listed as 500+ for 18's. but not sure if you can get them elsewhere for cheap.

i am a fan of the C6 wheel. lots of different combinations being made, you can probly find one you like.

also the Z06 wheels are nice, especially the motorsport style with the black spokes and the beadlock look and silver polished lip
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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amazing isn't it, just 2 years ago the exact same boyd wheel could be had for $300. their quality didn't go up either.. it's not right just because of a tv show, but yet people pay it.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 01:59 PM
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Those are all good choices. I would also recomend you consider when and where you are gonna drive your car. I live in MA and have exelent streets now but after the winter they can get all ripped up with pot holes. I would hate to ruin a really nice billet wheel on a hole.

Thats why I went on ebay and picked up my set of ZR1's in gunmetal for a measly 397....510 shipped to my door.

17x9.5 and 17x11.....They look fine to me and all the shops that have seen them, for mounting and stuff.

If I mess one up, no biggie. Anything that is really exposed, I allways think twice about getting the very nice vertions of. That is also why I plan on getting a relativly cheap paint job.

Oh well hope any of my ramblings helped.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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They have some boyds on http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...oyd+Coddington for around $300/wheel
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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look at these wheels. according to the website the should bolt on directly and they are 188.00 each with free shiping right now http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...vid=002619&bp=
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 04:21 AM
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those are decent.. the price is certinally right
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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anyone else think the boyd magneatos look pretty cool?
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 04:56 PM
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Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3.73 gears
dennis, did you buy the gunmetal zr1s off that guy on ebay who first tried to sell them here. he had a gunmetal car with a big cowl hood. cause i wanted those.
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