Why is it so damned hard to...

Why is it so damned hard to find a nice, light, 17x9" wheel that will fit a 3rd generation Camaro that does not cost an arm or a leg?

Really, I just want to drive it on the street and autocross the big pig.

Because people who want them bad enough will pay what they are told to regardless?

If the camaro had a more common bolt pattern like 5x4.5 it wouldn't be a problem. The low offset and chevy only bolt pattern make it a pain to find a nice modern wheel at a good price.

Aren't C5 Corvette wheels 17x9? The OE's are pretty light, it's the aftermarket knock-offs that weigh a ton.

4th gen ss wheels with spacers?

no problem finding nice wheels in 5x4.75, every rwd gm that wasnt a fullsize truck or the latest fullsize cars had it since like 1949. wheels are everywhere.

you could go the bmw wheel route too.

I would prefer to do this without adapters as well. C4 wheels may work but I don't think the C5 wheels will.

c4 wheels are same huge backspace as c5. the early ones were not but they were 16x9 i think.

if you wind up wanting c4 sawblades in 17x9.5 i'll hook you up cheap

I found these in 17x8 5x120 +15mm which will work IF they fit the hub center and spindle nut cover...

patgizz wrote: c4 wheels are same huge backspace as c5. the early ones were not but they were 16x9 i think. if you wind up wanting c4 sawblades in 17x9.5 i'll hook you up cheap

I need between a 4.5" and 5.2" backside setting. The vettes are all over 6.5"...

Why is it so damned hard for people to type an informative post title, so that I don't waste my time clicking on topics I don't give a E36 M3 about (like this one)?

Winston wrote: Why is it so damned hard for people to type an informative post title, so that I don't waste my time clicking on topics I don't give a E36 M3 about (like this one)?

Lighten up Francis. Read posts you may not be totaly interested in and you will learn more.

porksboy wrote:

Winston wrote: Why is it so damned hard for people to type an informative post title, so that I don't waste my time clicking on topics I don't give a E36 M3 about (like this one)?

Lighten up Francis. Read posts you may not be totaly interested in and you will learn more.

+1, even if it is about a mulletmobile.

Brian

Winston wrote: Why is it so damned hard for people to type an informative post title, so that I don't waste my time clicking on topics I don't give a E36 M3 about (like this one)?

Be nice now. Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho is a relatively new member, he doesn't know how things work around here.

Nice, light, 17" X 9" wheel, and cheap? You can have 3 out of 4, but not all 4 without spending a bit of cash. Light generally equals weak. Those cars are a bit on the heavy side. I'd want something a touch on the heavy duty end of things. It really sucks when the center of the rim breaks off during a run.

mtn wrote:

Winston wrote: Why is it so damned hard for people to type an informative post title, so that I don't waste my time clicking on topics I don't give a E36 M3 about (like this one)?

Be nice now. Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho is a relatively new member, he doesn't know how things work around here.

Is there a place I can run my post count up so I can be more... you know... accepted?

how about strong, fit and cheap in a cragar soft 8?

patgizz wrote: how about strong, fit and cheap in a cragar soft 8?

My friend has them on his IROC

Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho wrote:

mtn wrote:

Winston wrote: Why is it so damned hard for people to type an informative post title, so that I don't waste my time clicking on topics I don't give a E36 M3 about (like this one)?

Be nice now. Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho is a relatively new member, he doesn't know how things work around here.

Is there a place I can run my post count up so I can be more... you know... accepted?

Whore (+1)

I am thinking more like this:

From CARS

In reply to patgizz:

http://www.cragar.com/ProductView.aspx?id=1170&bq=%3Fc%...&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

If Dwayne cares about weight like he says he does, the Soft 8 is out.

Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho wrote: I am thinking more like this: From CARS

Make that gold on a Pontiac, and Oh Dear God Yes.

pres589 wrote: In reply to patgizz: http://www.cragar.com/ProductView.aspx?id=1170&bq=%3Fc%...&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 If Dwayne cares about weight like he says he does, the Soft 8 is out.

Or lay off the between snack snacks

ncjay wrote: It really sucks when the center of the rim breaks off during a run.

Yeah, because that happens a lot

In reply to Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho:

Isn't there a larger selection of race rubber in smaller sizes?

Could you go with a 15" or 16" that is more common, or are you dead-set on the look of 17" wheels.

The folks at Diamond make some pretty light (for a steel wheel) options if you get into non-DOT stuff.

Shawn

If I run RACE rubber (or R compounds) I will get a set of 15s or 1s but I would prefer a set of nice tight 17s for street duty. The 17s I have listed above are where I will go if the hub bore is close to working. I have emailed the manufacturer for dimensional specs of the hub bore through to the center cap JIC.