Going to 17's...which wheels?

[musclecarmatt]

Hey guys...well just got my new Detroit Speed suspension in with 2 inch drop...and deciding on replacing my 15 inch Zwheels with some new 17's..for some autocross duty.....:confused: :bowtie: .....i torn between the wheel vintage works V40/V45..and Torque Thrust II chrome.......what yaw think?...

Matt
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/11/0211-1.jpg
V45
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/11/V4517x9_5-1.jpg
V40
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/11/c06a_351-1.jpg
TTII's
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/11/VN5051-1.jpg

[1981silverz28]

I put Boss 338"s on mine and love them so far. 18X8 and 18X9.5 42308

[tommycomfort]

I've run VWW V-40's and have had great luck with them. I really think you will have way more choices on back spacing with the VWW also. The VWW wheels are definitely American made too! Car looks great by the way.
Tom

[Flash68]

The V45 looks tuff. That's my vote.

[camcojb]

I went with the Vintage wheels, fit the old school sleeper look I was going for. Painted the spokes dark gray.

[73z-6sp]

V40's ;)

[Zanie]

V45
Good lookin' Camaro, the wheels will top it off nicely.

I'm curious as to why 17 and not 18, especially if its for autocrossing?
My Chevelle has 17s, I want 18s but can't justify the upgrade (too many other projects going right now).

[DriverzInc]

V40's would look sweet on you car! :smoke:

[srh3trinity]

The VWW's. The TTII's are played out for me. Not a bad looking wheel, just far too common.

[formula]

vwws for sure.

and 17s are generally accepted to be the best compromise between increased diameter (and thus decreased sidewall, better tire choice, and better brake options) and increased weight (and thus increased rotating mass). 18s are only an upgrade if your 17s weigh a ton, or if you need them to clear your brakes.

[mc84_zz4]

Definitely VWWs, both the 40 and 45 look equally cool in picture, I would probably lean toward the 40 myself.

[Zanie]

Have you seen these from yearone?
17x9 Cast aluminum with the polished lip to mimic the trim ring on the stocker.
plus they use the stock centercap

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/11/gzw179k-1.jpg

[Coursey]

I like the V-45's

[67cougnut]

v40's

[billetvic]

What about Billets new "MAG"?


http://www.billetspecialties.com/item.asp?cid=16&scid=257&pid=1231

[Jay71]

I have a 71 Camaro and I just replaced Eagle 211's (TT2 copy) with VWW V45's. I think the V45's give it more of an "I can kick your ass" look than the blingy TT2's. Got them from Driverz Inc by the way. Great guys to deal with.

My reason for going with the V45 was I wanted to keep mine fairly stock looking and I think that's the wheel the designers of the original 70 Z had in mind. The steel wheel that you have is what you got after the accountants got ahold of it.

[Derek69SS]

I'm curious as to why 17 and not 18, especially if its for autocrossing?
I prefer, and would strongly recommend 17s for autocrossing simply because the tires are cheaper, and when you autocross a lot, tires don't last forever...

For example, Kumho XS (one of the top 3 tires in SCCA street tire classes)

275/40/17 = $157/ea
315/35/17 = $205/ea
set of 4 = $724

Similar sizes in 18"
275/35/18 = $215
315/30/18 = $289
set of 4 = $1008


Have you seen these from yearone?
17x9 Cast aluminum with the polished lip to mimic the trim ring on the stocker.
plus they use the stock centercap

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/11/gzw179k-1.jpg

+1!!! I love those!
If not those, I prefer the pointy spoke of the V40, as it looks more "vintage" to me.

[musclecarmatt]

alright guys i was thinkin V45's.....but i thinking V40's with straight spoke looks damn good........?:spank2:


Using john's 70 Z for example....straight spoke with look good and accent the white on my car...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[musclecarmatt]

Have you seen these from yearone?
17x9 Cast aluminum with the polished lip to mimic the trim ring on the stocker.
plus they use the stock centercap

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/11/gzw179k-1.jpg

i thought about it...but the backspacing they offer is not what i want...

[ssmike]

I went with the Vintage wheels, fit the old school sleeper look I was going for. Painted the spokes dark gray.

The spokes look great painted.

[ZZ427]

Go with the V40 , make centers darker to match your stripes , Vintage Wheels never go out of style IMHO .

[sr73bu]

Love the v40's Matt... but the v48's will always be my favorite! Hate to add another style to your decision but the 48's would give you that timeless trans am series look... if i had the money i'd own them...

-Sean

[80CamaroMod]

Nice looking car 1981silverz28!! I was looking into getting those rims in black for my 1980, what kind of suspension do you have? How much of a drop from stock? Your car looks sick!

[80CamaroMod]

I put Boss 338"s on mine and love them so far. 18X8 and 18X9.5 42308

Nice looking car 1981silverz28!! I was looking into getting those rims in black for my 1980, what kind of suspension do you have? How much of a drop from stock? Your car looks sick!

[CarlC]

vwws for sure.

and 17s are generally accepted to be the best compromise between increased diameter (and thus decreased sidewall, better tire choice, and better brake options) and increased weight (and thus increased rotating mass). 18s are only an upgrade if your 17s weigh a ton, or if you need them to clear your brakes.

Back in '02 my Camaro was used as a test mule for 15's, 16's, 17's, and a 19/20 combo. At the time the 17's were the best performing, but in the last 10 years tire technology has skyrocketed. There likely is no single bigger performance improvement in the last decade than tires.

The last set of rims on the car were V45 in 17" form. However, tire availability was becoming sketchy in the sizes needed. 18's are far more popular, and their performance significantly better.

There is some tradeoff in the "vintage" department due to the sidewall height.

V45 in 18" x 9.5" x 5.5" x 274/40 on all corners. They are one of the best bang-for-the-buck rims on the market.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/Daytona1_zps49c5144f-1.jpg (http://s1152.photobucket.com/user/carlc6/media/Daytona1_zps49c5144f.jpg.html)

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