Funny, now that you mention it. I was just looking at pics with the Vette 18's on the rear of my car and I am currently borrowing 17's and it definitely is noticeable. 18's look way better. Oh well.

If you make the wrong decision and go with 17's:unibrow: , you could go fat lip and that will make it appear like an 18" wheel with a step lip. I'm referring to the wheel center. Personally, I'm a big fan of step lip wheels but I thought I'd throw out that option.

Whats a fat lip? You mean not going with a stepped lip? Is it even an option with the GA3R's?

If I could get an 18" 315 in an NT-05 I would probably think about going to 18's in the rear. Up front I'm going to shoot for light weight.

Honest opinion though, do you think 17" tires stick better than 18's? I honestly think 17's stick better than 18's just because the sidewall on an 18 is a bit shorter and wont allow for as much, for lack of a better word, tire flex or compression. I could be wrong but thats what I think. Add the fact that they are lighter and thats a plus.

I know everybody is going to 18's these days but is it for looks or performance?

You seem to really like the NT01 on your car. It's so stiff with very little front suspension travel. I have to wonder if making the adjustments we discussed in Buttonwillow will negate the tire deal along with adusting the balance after making the changes. Bigger brakes are an advantage and I feel the 18" wheel looks better. Currently, you may be faster on a 17" wheel. What about down the road? You have two sets of 17" wheels. Why are you buying another set? To gain performance or looks?

I think available tire size and brand dictates wheel in my case. I think the NT-05 will probably be the best 200 tw tire to go with but they dont make a 315 for 18" wheels.

I've got two sets of 17" wheels but one set is going on the white car and the other is borrowed.

Looks is second on the list. If I were going for looks I'd keep the white Camaro and sell the orange one. The white one is alot cleaner.

I'll be working on suspension travel as soon as I get my wheels. First I'm going to throw the new tires and wheels on. I have two new sets of Afco springs, 600 lb and 650 lb. I'll start out with the 650 lb springs, adjust the spring spacer for more travel, throw it up on scales for balance, and then hit the alignment shop. I've got a buddy that has an alignment rack. We are going to do 3 or 4 camber/caster set ups. Basically throw shims in, get a setting, pull them back out and label them. 1 set up from Doug at Global West, 2 set ups from Vince, and one from me.

Thought I wasn't going out until May but I'd like to be ready for RTTC so I'm shooting for test and tune at Thunderhill in January on 200 TW tires. NCRC is having a "get your money back if it rains" track day on the 23rd for $99.

Well I woke up this morning and I couldn't see...................

Couldn't see going to work that is...................

So I gave Guy a call............


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^ that looks sick Gae! 18s look perfect on your car, but I'd go gunmetal/titanium unless you change those white stripes? Thanks for posting those pics. Very close to the ride height I'm shooting for on my ride...:thumbsup:

Now get back to work Bro. You gotta pay for them!

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I'm not sure I am diggin that black center/polished lip on yours.... sizes do look right though I agree.

I just registered for that Jan 23 day a couple days. Was hoping you would join in. :thumbsup:

Thanks Ron, but you know what they say, once you go black...........

Gracias amigo!!

The pic's dont do these wheels any justice. Guy, his dad, and myself agreed the black looked good!!
Aside from that, both those wheels were fronts.......18x8 with 4 3/4 back space. I'll be going 9.5 wide with 5.5" back space up front and 10.5 wide in the rear with 6.5" back space. I think the deeper dish will make these things pop even more.

Hopefully I'll have my car ready for the 23rd. It will all be contingent on when my wheels show up.

That looks really good

Thanks Jerry. Just showed the pics to my 13 year old son. He says they look good but it makes it look to much like a street car.........go figure :willy:

Ha! I tend to agree.... and if that's what you're going for, then great... I mean, you are coming to RTTC this spring right? :unibrow:

Well thats not good. No of any other options?

RTTC is definitely the plan, and definitely with 200 tread wear tires.

You running the NT-01's?

I don't know what to tell ya bro... you keep posting wheel options (or any of us for that matter) and there will be a mixed bag of opinions. I just think there are certain wheels that look more "racy" than others... some have that "pro touring" look and do not look racy to me.... then some can accomplish both. i think the GA3R is a great example... some of the Forgelines in certain finishes are examples. I dunno, this is just my opinion.... everyone has one. :thumbsup:

I have not mounted the NT-01's yet.... will for the January Thunderhill day one way or another... I think I might just pick up a cheap spare set of the C4 ZR1 wheels and put the NT-01s on so I don't have to keep swapping. That cost adds up!

not sure if it would matter for you or if you know this but there are 2 different offset options for the 11" zr1s

It was nice to meet Gaetano today and BS about camaros. The pics do not do it justice and having to put fronts on the rear didn't help much either. I think the black centers look good on that car. If you did gunmetal it would just add a 4th color to the mix. The black centers tie in with the black grill, spoiler, interior and numbers. It would be a hard decision between the WC3 and GA3. I say go with the GA3R with satin black centers, diamond cut with polished outers. I have some good pics of your car but can't get them small enough to post.

Thanks dude... yeah I saw some different offset options when searching ebay. I'll have to figure out what I got first.

Thanks Guy, it was great talking to you and your dad today and thanks again for the help. I agree, the black satin centers with the polished lip looked really good and the WC3 is a sweet wheel but ultimately I know I will go with the GA3R. Purpose built wheel going on a purpose built car. Seems like the consensus is to go with 18's but thats everyone elses choice. I'm sticking with 17's. I just think performance wise its the way to go for my car.

whaaa whhaa whhaaa whaaaaaaa don't do it..... you gotta go 18's

Sorry Vince, done deal. My vendor called Forgeline and they got me the Black Friday deal early and the order was put in Monday....check cleared and order confirmed yesterday.

I like the 17" call! :thumbsup: Gonna completely transform your car :cheers:

Thanks Dave, I'm stoked!! :cheers:

Hopefully I'll see them in 4 weeks :unibrow:

Well at least they're not Fikse's or you'd be adding a digit to that build time. :D

Congrats Gae! Can't go wrong w Forgeline!...:cheers:

Thanks Ron. :cheers: Color choice was a tough decision. I really wanted to make the car look a little more sinister going with an all black wheel but with my current color scheme I just wasn't confident I would be able to pull it off hence the starting of this thread.

I appreciate all the help from you guys and ended up going with the GA3R's with satin black centers with the polished lip.

BTW, good luck with the sale of your wheels and moving forward with your car.

Like wheel, style, colors, minus the diameter. :unibrow: :thumbsup:

I went with 17's just because you told me to go with 18's :P

Wouldn't surprise me...:lol:

The black goes well with the grille and number on the side.

Remind me to never ask you guys about my wheel choices..... 11 pages of "opinions".... :faint: :faint: :D

LOL I agree....just do it and frick it! LOL

Thanks Viper, appreciate your input :thumbsup:

And one page with a "request".... :rofl: :D