Yeah, but the sidewall has a LOT less flex. (is that the right term?) Kinda like lowering air pressure to allow it "mush" when you launch.

That black vert has 18" inch Irocs. I don't know exactly what color there painted, but you're pretty close.

 

With less sidewall(on 20's maybe even19's) I doubt it,even cornering would suffer..err..well the wheel would actually...

 

What is it about 18, 18, 20+ in rims that everyone thinks is so great?? I mean they dont really offer any performance improvements at all and cost way to much $$. Oh and in my opinion 20s should not even be for SUVs or older cars! I mean people have been getting along with 15 16 in rims for years and now "Big" rims are all the rage, I hope it is just a fad. Oh I know a lot of people who say they are gonna get Escalades and put put 20s on them, and I tell them I want to get an Escalade too and put rims on it... 15in to be exact , a Lift Kit and a set of Mudders. You should see there jaws drop. LOL

 

Here is the pic of my car on the 20" KMC's. I am back on my original username cause I found the password. This pic does not show the wheels very well, but it is the only one I have right now. I will have better pics when the car gets put back together in about a week.

 

they look like 18's to me

 

They are 20's... thats what I was saying this is not a good pic you can't tell a whole lot.

 

i wouldnt go bigger then 17s 18s at most.

i am beginning to hate thoose huge *** wheels w/ a lil rubber band tire on em.

they look kinda bad on 3rd gens as well 18s and 17s are ok loks nice.

i kinda like the look of em were they have around 2 inches of so of sidewall on the tire.

also the car has 18s on front and 20 in rear w/ the blue paint and white stripes has trans am ground effects on it anyone notice that?
also thoose do look like supertrapps
i dont like the way they hang down tho in back and are right together.

 

this is true, however with the newer technology in tires you obviously won't cut the same times as a drag car but you can be pretty damn low between 1-2 on the 60' which isn't bad considering guys running mt's are cutting the same times at the track with with 15 and 16" rims. if you can cut a 1-1.5 60' on 18's or even larger its definately worth it to people like myself that want the look.


my 18's with bfg drag radials cut a better time then my stock 16's with bfg drag radials.........20's yes that might be a stretch but to those who want to run something that looks cool and only costs them a few.10's in the 60' it isn't that bad of a deal. as far as cornering; well that would depend on how low of a profile you ran, but my car handles better with the 18's then it did with my 16's using the same street tires.

first off some people don't like "fat" looking tires with a large sidewall profile just as some don't like the "rubber band" look. a cruising car to some looks much nicer with a larger set of rims and low profile tires then something you'd see at a drag strip. however, it is preference and that's why there are options. as far as performance, the less flex in the sidewall that typically comes with a larger rim allows for better cornering then a taller sidewall you'd run on a smaller rim such as a 15 or 16. it's true the larger rims cost more but it's mainly the tires that raise this price. not to mention if you want to run larger brakes in most cases you have to upsize the wheel as well so either way you look at it when the options are right you will have better performance. when it comes to money you have to pay to play in most cases but some also overpay, there are always cheaper options.

because of my larger rims i am able to run larger brakes and the technology on the dr's are so good now people are running very good 60's that are worth the comprimise for looks as well.

it's all personal preference in the end but there is a reason to running larger wheels then stock in most cases. now when you start talking about 20's that becomes a little more difficult but there are plenty of vettes, pickups and even a few impalas around here running 11's and 12's on 20's. while i wouldn't do it i like to see it so more power to them.

 

big rims can look cool.

 

i say go for it, check this site out. this guy runs 20's all the way around, looks pretty damn good. but i wouldnt sacrifice blingin wheels, for ride quality. i bet it rides like sh*t.

http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...007_8_full.jpg

 

this is me talking from actual experience...

i tried 20 inch my iroc for last year...they didnt fit worth a crap...

the reason being....im lowered 4.5 inches

even if i wasnt lowered..there would have been no way in hell i would have been able to turn if i had to quickly...

if you want pure show..do it..if not..stick with 18s...19s..well they are too expensive for what they are and there isnt alot of styles or makes let alone companies that actually make them with our bolt pattern..

iroc2nv

 

yeah i would have to have the car at new stock height....not worn stock height to run 20's safely. that or run airbag or another on the fly adjustable suspension.

as far as the sizes....that's a good point about availability except for those who are into the 2 and 3 piece wheels. they custom make them so all the popular styles that most like can be made in any size and fitment.

its the cast wheels that typically aren't offered in wide sizes and thats usually because they are only meant for certain purposes anyhow.

 

I'm 100% on board with the idea that sacrificing some performance is worth a certain look. I like to have a balance of both.

Regardless of performance, I think any bigger than 18" start to make the car look like a big toy. I think having at least "some" sidewall makes the car look like it can perform.

...but again....it's all good....we all have our opinion!

 

i have to agree....i think the design of the wheel also is a huge factor in the looks. one 18 can look as large as a 19 depending on the design.

 

Those are 17" Budnik Prism Fives

 

Dewey,

What kind of wheels are those?

 

That's just wrong, brother!

 

Do what you want, its your car...


but IMO, anything over 18" stars looking abit overdone.

 

I'm gettin 18" chrome Irocs. I like the way they look. They fill up the wheel well alot better than some tall tire on a small rim. The 18"s really update the look of the Camaro. IMO it gives it a sharp and tough look.

 

i agree with keivn!!!

heres another guy with 20s tho.... http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/403007/2

 

they are chromed iroc's

BTW, that is not my car.

 

does that car even have tires??!!!

20's look silly. end of story. 18's & 19's are proportionately perfect for 3rd gens.

Anything thing bigger makes the car look like a giant characature of itself and anything smaller makes the rest of the car look bloated, unless its a serious drag car, etc.

maybe...MAYBE some can get away with 20's on the rear, but it takes serious work and the car is relegated to a show piece.

AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST!!! 20 inch chrome iroc's look like two pieces of feces reproduced and gave birth to retarded offspring. FACT.

 

Welcome to 2004, and proof that the search engine DOES work!

 

Man those things must be HEAVY! My girl friend has 17'' KMC stealths and they weigh a TON

 

haha that it does, I wasn't even going to bother posting but I saw the date and said to myself "wow, even 4 years ago people thought 20's looked like sh*t on a third gen, so why are people STILL putting them on?!!!"

that was around the height of the 20 in, pimp my ride, blinged out MTV crib madness, so how much longer til this look FINALLY goes away????

 

love my 19 and 20's..they fit perfect....just how i wanted to build the car.

 

Love that car!!!

 

ugh, now I'm thinking about 18 & 20" irocs. just saw the 20s are available in 9" also....

 

yeah 20'' is no problem if you look closely on my pic i had some 22''...yeah i know stupid idea but i bought the car like that so i saved money and got 17'' IROC's. but pleas reconsider about putting 20'' on your ride don't forget its a muscle car not a truck.

 

personally i like the 20in iroc rims they keep the thirdgen look but at the shows they look awsome

 

anyway i would have to agree 18 at the most on ANY car, over 16 does not look right on a old car

but i could be worse it could be one of the fools with thw 28s on the caprice having to make a 10 point turn to get into a parking place at the wal mart....

 

20x11" rer 20x8,5 front no problem

 

THAT IS DIFFERENT, ITS A SHOW CAR. they are supposed to be overstated and way out.
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Oh no?

 

I've seen a couple of 3rd gens with 20+ only the only thing that came to my mind was why would you put ugly @## wheels on such a beautiful car?

 

20s? what about 26s? lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOff9...eature=related

 

What a disgrace...
big rims are for large vehicals, NOT a muscle car!
20" can be pulled off barely, and those 26's make me want to hit the owner with the pipe I use to hold open my hood and trunk.

 

The car itself looked sharp but those rims are way too big and were effing ugly.. I found this pic awhile back.. its a shame to third gens and camaros of all ages...

 

Those 26 inchers......looks like they'll fall/wobble off at anything over 60 mph!!

 

Man, WTF at those 26 inch rims.

I saw those, died a little inside then ran out and had to stare at my 16 inch rims for about 10 minutes just to come back down to planet earth. Sad day for that Z28. Looks like someone dipped a new york style pizza in chrome and stuck it cheese side first to the wheel. Are there even any tires on that thing?


But look whos driving it though. "Yo breh my joants be hot!". I bet he wears the 26 off the spare as a necklace...

BTW, you look like a moron doing a burnout on a pegleg. And I can't imagine It'd take much to break those rubber bands you call tires...

 

Man look at this video of same car.

He has a chrome emblem on the quarterpanel that says ' 26" '



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECs0frrLjxQ&NR=1

 

Heres another.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pg9_...eature=related .. not 26's but they are even more retarded.
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not a third gen but its still a disgrace.. what these people do to cars are out of this world.. They spend all this money on rims but probably pay 400$/month to live in a bedroom sized apartment in the middle of the projects http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JHpF...eature=related

I need to stop looking at these videos.. lol.. the more i look at "related videos" the most i get pissed off

 

Blade I thought that blue Maro with the 26's was yours I was getting ready to get in a flame war with you lol. And I actually started rofl when I saw that green maro with the dumba$$ rims.

 

I think going from stock to upgrading your rims one of the best stances ive seen are using the zo6 spoke rims with 17x8's in the front and 19x9's (maybe 10's) in the back.. very mean stance but still rode beautifully.. bigger than that i'd like to say....

 

You guys are sounding ridiculous starting in with 26" wheels. If your car is built "right" 20's can look completely fine.....it ALL depends on how you build your car. And when I say "build" I don't mean just throwing a set of wheels from Tire Barn on your car. I mean, paint, color, suspension, body modifications, wheels, tires...it all plays a factor. Here is a picture of my car with 17" wheels with factory ride height:

To me, it dosen't even look like the same car. Some guys might like it..same may not....just depends what look your going for. So, really...there is no real answer to this post...it all depends how you want your car to look..and what you will be using it for. For shows? racing? daily driver? All of these things play a huge factor. I would have never built my car the way I did if it wasn't totally for show.

 

MY COUSIN HAS 22s ALL AROUND HIS 89 IROC AND IT LOOKS PRETTY NICE, NO CUTS!

 

if done right 20" can be pulled of and look half decent but the 26" and 24" look like ****in caricatures at least its not all primer grey with red bondo patches, steel rims and a guy with a ****** and ac/dc tshirt driving it

 

amateurs

 

wow, someone managed to find a set of wheels that match the styling of a daytona turbo hood!!


wheel size (over 20') is inversely proportionate to the owner's brain mass

 

i once thought 18's were the biggest that could go on a thirdgen. however when i bought my 92 Z Vert i changed my mind. it is bling, but as some have said depending on how you do it it can look good. below is a picture of mine on 20" Shift's.