[Gearhead]

Hello,

Planning to pull the trigger on an SS this week or next and send to Lingenfelter.

Does anyone know if the Camaro ZL1 or SS wheels are a direct replacement for the SS?

Open to other similar wheel ideas also if you know any.

Thanks.

 

[Pinetree]

Hello,

Planning to pull the trigger on an SS this week or next and send to Lingenfelter.

Does anyone know if the Camaro ZL1 or SS wheels are a direct replacement for the SS?

Open to other similar wheel ideas also if you know any.

Thanks.

Several forum threads on the subject of wheels here:
Wheels, Tires and Suspension - Chevy SS Forum

 

[Gearhead]

Several forum threads on the subject of wheels here:
Wheels, Tires and Suspension - Chevy SS Forum

I looked through the threads and didn't see reference to the two wheels I mentioned.

 

[15SuperSport]

cc43 appears to have Chevy Camaro SS rims in black chrome on Red Hot, looks pretty good. Don't know about tires, rub, spacers or other fitment issues Chevy SS Forum - cc43's Album: Progress on SS 2
Chevy SS Forum - cc43's Albums

 

[Navy Lifer]

OE ZL1 wheels are possibly too wide to fit - not sure what the offset specs are, and they're like the stock SS wheels--quite pricey, though I can't provide PN's or price info.

http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro-zl1-sports-car.html?seo=ysm_|_GM+Chevy+Retention-X9223686_|_GI-RTN-Camaro+ZL1-BP-SN-Exact_|_Camaro+ZL1+HV_|_camaro%20zl1

"ZL1 offers two 20” wheel options. Both have 20” x 10” front and 20” x 11” rear sizes and are forged-aluminum, optimized for high strength and low mass. The standard wheel is a black 10-spoke — or opt for the polished 5-spoke."

Aftermarket knock-off wheels, such as shown below (20 x 8.5 - offset 35 front and 20 x 9.5 - offset 40) are more likely to fit, but there's no guarantee it won't be without some clearance issues (rear wheels). The stock SS wheel, 8.5 front - offset 48 and 9.0 rear - offset 57 are made to ensure NO body clearance issues arise.

A 9.5" rear wheel with +40mm offset will result in nearly a full inch of wheel further outboard from the stock rear wheel, so it may be necessary to roll the rear fender lip(s), depending on tire size and ride height.

ZR1 Camaro Wheels

Chevrolet - Camaro ZL1 Wheels

Not to mention that you would be able to buy 4 of these wheels for less than one stock ZL1 wheel--but you do get what you pay for! They're cast, not forged, and weigh significantly more than the OE wheels.

Does anyone know if the Camaro ZL1 or SS wheels are a direct replacement for the SS?

So, a proper response to your question would be...maybe, with an *asterisk* that wheel offset is going to be the determinant or detriment, depending on your viewpoint. Camaro SS wheels are 20x8 - 35 front and 20x9 - 40 rear, and many are being used on G8, which suggests they'll work on SS.

If you're looking to be different, I've had my eye on these:

Fitment for G8 in this case is 19x8 - 45mm offset, but if you wanted 19x8.5, buy the BMW spec wheels (I used 2004 BMW M3 for reference), which are 19x8.5 - 40mm offset. I've not researched for a wider rear wheel with the proper offset, and it may not be available - the BMW selected shows 19x10 - 23mm offset, which won't work. A call to Tire Rack would be necessary to see what is available either larger or wider than the 19x8.5 (with a suitable offset).

The HLT low-pressure casting process results in a lighter but stronger wheel than standard gravity casting. The BMW wheel would only need a hub-centric ring for proper fit on the SS. As you can see, these wheels are not as inexpensive as others, but still not as much as the OE wheels.

another example--there are many

 

[Gearhead]

Thanks very much for the reply. Good information there. I like the OZ's also. I have staggered VMR's on my G8 and like that style as well. I'll look deeper into the above info.

 

[BreezySS]

Hello,

Planning to pull the trigger on an SS this week or next and send to Lingenfelter.

Does anyone know if the Camaro ZL1 or SS wheels are a direct replacement for the SS?

Open to other similar wheel ideas also if you know any.

Thanks.

I'm not sure if the factory ZL1 wheel widths would work, but I did a set of reproduction ZL1/1LE black wheels in a 9'' front/10'' rear and there are no clearance issues.

 

[LS3DV]

Will Stock Staggered SS Camaro Rims Fit on the SS?

 

[TheButcher72]

I'm not sure if the factory ZL1 wheel widths would work, but I did a set of reproduction ZL1/1LE black wheels in a 9'' front/10'' rear and there are no clearance issues.

Can I ask what brand you went with?

 

[Mike V]

Can I ask what brand you went with?

Welcome to the forum!

 

[KenzSS]

Yes TheButcher72, welcome!

 

[Pinetree]

Welcome to the forum TheButcher72!

 

[SSLogic]

ZL1 replica 20x10et35 & 20x11et43

Hello,

Planning to pull the trigger on an SS this week or next and send to Lingenfelter.

Does anyone know if the Camaro ZL1 or SS wheels are a direct replacement for the SS?

Open to other similar wheel ideas also if you know any.

Thanks.

Read Post #7 of the thread link below
It talks about the ZL1 replica wheels and the difference between Phastek and LG's ZL1 replicas and the different offset each use.
http://www.ssforums.com/forum/wheel...fitment-wide-large-285-35-295-30-305-etc.html

Just to mention a few options:

Phastek replicas are:
20x9 et27
20x10 et35
20x11 et43

LG replicas are:
20x10 et27
20x11 et43

The Camaro ZL1 OEM wheels are
front - 20x10 et27
Rear - 20x11 et43

I used, front 20x10 et35 and rear 20x11et43, but I cut the rear fenders to fit the 20x11et43. However, the 20x10et35 on the front fit without cutting or rolling.

Read Post #2 of the same thread to see pics of the 20x10et35 and 20x11et43 ZL1 replicas from Phastek on my 2014SS.
http://www.ssforums.com/forum/wheel...fitment-wide-large-285-35-295-30-305-etc.html

If you want the ZL1 replicas but do not want to roll or cut your fenders, then go with the Phastek 20x9et27 front and the 20x10et35 rear.
I personally did not like how the 20x10 et35 looked on the rear of a 2009 G8, which would look very similar on the SS, if not the same. The et35 20x10 on the rear moved the wheel too far towards the fender but left plenty of room between the wheel and strut. A lot of guys complained about this kind of offset look on a few other wheel threads.

Talking about the REAR only:
The 20x10et35 vs. a 20x11et43 on the rear is only 4mm difference. Meaning, when I went with the 20x11et43 on the rear, my rear wheels only poked out 4mm more than the 20x10et35 of the G8. However, the fenders have to be rolled or cut to fit the 20x11et43. Again, the 20x10et35 on the rear did not need cutting. I know I'm a bit repetitive but trying to be clear.

link to Phastek
2010-2015 Camaro ZL1 20x10" Factory Reproductions Camaro Wheel (Black Gloss, 23mm Offset)

see attached pic 04 to see what I mean, about the 20x10et35 on the rear of the 2009 G8

Pics explained:
Pic 01- Phastek ZL1 replica
Pic 02- LGs ZL1 replica
Pic 03- GM OEM ZL1 wheel
Pic 04- 2009 G8 with a 20x10et35 ZL1 replica on the rear, slight poke
Pic 05- 2013 ZL1 Camaro with OEM 20x11et43 on rear with slight poke
Pic 06- My 2014SS with 20x11et43 on rear and with 4mm more poke than the G8 with the 20x10et35 on rear

Hope this helps

 

[leopoldbstotch]

I used, front 20x10 et35 and rear 20x11et43, but I cut the rear fenders to fit the 20x11et43. However, the 20x10et35 on the front fit without cutting or rolling.

Read Post #2 of the same thread to see pics of the 20x10et35 and 20x11et43 ZL1 replicas from Phastek on my 2014SS.
http://www.ssforums.com/forum/wheel...fitment-wide-large-285-35-295-30-305-etc.html

If you want the ZL1 replicas but do not want to roll or cut your fenders, then go with the Phastek 20x9et27 front and the 20x10et35 rear.
I personally did not like how the 20x10 et35 looked on the rear of a 2009 G8, which would look very similar on the SS, if not the same. The et35 20x10 on the rear moved the wheel too far towards the fender but left plenty of room between the wheel and strut. A lot of guys complained about this kind of offset look on a few other wheel threads.

Talking about the REAR only:
The 20x10et35 vs. a 20x11et43 on the rear is only 4mm difference. Meaning, when I went with the 20x11et43 on the rear, my rear wheels only poked out 4mm more than the 20x10et35 of the G8. However, the fenders have to be rolled or cut to fit the 20x11et43. Again, the 20x10et35 on the rear did not need cutting. I know I'm a bit repetitive but trying to be clear.

link to Phastek
2010-2015 Camaro ZL1 20x10" Factory Reproductions Camaro Wheel (Black Gloss, 23mm Offset)

see attached pic 04 to see what I mean, about the 20x10et35 on the rear of the 2009 G8

Pics explained:
Pic 01- Phastek ZL1 replica
Pic 02- LGs ZL1 replica
Pic 03- GM OEM ZL1 wheel
Pic 04- 2009 G8 with a 20x10et35 ZL1 replica on the rear, slight poke
Pic 05- 2013 ZL1 Camaro with OEM 20x11et43 on rear with slight poke
Pic 06- My 2014SS with 20x11et43 on rear and with 4mm more poke than the G8 with the 20x10et35 on rear

Hope this helps

i think i'm going with 20x10et35s with 285/30s on the rear. in pic 4, i don't know if it's the poke that looks wrong, or that the tire looks narrow - like a 245 or 255 or something. do you have any idea what it was?

 

[kdc1899]

The 2014/15 SS oem forged Alcoas are nice. The same wheels in gloss black can be ordered via Aussie vendors.
The "oem" 20's are also nice.

 

[SSLogic]

20x10et35 on Rear of SS

i think i'm going with 20x10et35s with 285/30s on the rear. in pic 4, i don't know if it's the poke that looks wrong, or that the tire looks narrow - like a 245 or 255 or something. do you have any idea what it was?

The 2012-15 ZL1 wheels 20x10et35 still rubbed on a G8 and still poked out as if they were 20x11. What looks funny is a wheel that pokes out on the fenders as if they are wide, but from behind are narrow. That's what the 20x10et35 looked like on the G8. I took about 50 pics of the G8 and looked at them on my computer for months before I bought.

In fact, I ordered the 2015-ZL1 fronts 20x9et27 and rears 20x10et35 at first. Then at the last minute, I called and changed my order and was told it would cost a restocking fee. So I gladly paid the fee and reordered my wheels with no regrets.

My 2015 ZL1 wheel reorder was
FRONTS: From a 20x9et27 to a 20x10et35.
REARS: From a 20x10et35 to a 20x11et43.

Note: A 20x10et35 on the rear of an SS will still need the fenders rolled. So if you are going to roll the fenders, you may as well do it for something wider than a 10" wheel. There are 10" wheels that will fit the SS without a fender roll, but the offset would have to be just right, i.e. et45 or about.


Noticed that I took the 20x10et35 that I was going to put on the rear of my SS and instead installed it on the Front. Ending with 20x10et35 front and 20x11et43 rear and was very pleased with the look.
When you look at a car from the rear and if the wheel/tires are too far apart, it could look funny. What made the 20x10et35 look funny to me was not the wheels width (20x10) but rather the offset (et35). In other words, a 20x10et48 would look a lot better because it would bring the wheel/tires closer together from behind, not to mention, a lot less wheel poke beyond the rear fenders.

Today, 201703.

My 2015 ZL1 wheels are in my garage as a backup set. I am currently rolling with the 2017 1LEs.

2017 1LE 20x10et23 Front and 20x11et43 Rear. see link below.
Check out the pics in post #01 from the link.
http://www.ssforums.com/forum/wheels-tires-suspension/119705-wheel-tire-fitment-11-wide-part-two-2017-1le-camaro-replica-highlighted.html

 

[leopoldbstotch]

Read Post #7 of the thread link below

If you want the ZL1 replicas but do not want to roll or cut your fenders, then go with the Phastek 20x9et27 front and the 20x10et35 rear.
I personally did not like how the 20x10 et35 looked on the rear of a 2009 G8, which would look very similar on the SS, if not the same. The et35 20x10 on the rear moved the wheel too far towards the fender but left plenty of room between the wheel and strut. A lot of guys complained about this kind of offset look on a few other wheel threads.

The 2012-15 ZL1 wheels 20x10et35 still rubbed on a G8 and still poked out as if they were 20x11. What looks funny is a wheel that pokes out on the fenders as if they are wide, but from behind are narrow. That's what the 20x10et35 looked like on the G8. I took about 50 pics of the G8 and looked at them on my computer for months before I bought.

In fact, I ordered the 2015-ZL1 fronts 20x9et27 and rears 20x10et35 at first. Then at the last minute, I called and changed my order and was told it would cost a restocking fee. So I gladly paid the fee and reordered my wheels with no regrets.

My 2015 ZL1 wheel reorder was
FRONTS: From a 20x9et27 to a 20x10et35.
REARS: From a 20x10et35 to a 20x11et43.

Note: A 20x10et35 on the rear of an SS will still need the fenders rolled. So if you are going to roll the fenders, you may as well do it for something wider than a 10" wheel. There are 10" wheels that will fit the SS without a fender roll, but the offset would have to be just right, i.e. et45 or about.


Noticed that I took the 20x10et35 that I was going to put on the rear of my SS and instead installed it on the Front. Ending with 20x10et35 front and 20x11et43 rear and was very pleased with the look.
When you look at a car from the rear and if the wheel/tires are too far apart, it could look funny. What made the 20x10et35 look funny to me was not the wheels width (20x10) but rather the offset (et35). In other words, a 20x10et48 would look a lot better because it would bring the wheel/tires closer together from behind, not to mention, a lot less wheel poke beyond the rear fenders.

Today, 201703.

My 2015 ZL1 wheels are in my garage as a backup set. I am currently rolling with the 2017 1LEs.

2017 1LE 20x10et23 Front and 20x11et43 Rear. see link below.
Check out the pics in post #01 from the link.
http://www.ssforums.com/forum/wheels-tires-suspension/119705-wheel-tire-fitment-11-wide-part-two-2017-1le-camaro-replica-highlighted.html

well... f-bomb. now i feel like i just threw a bunch of money away. the wheels are already en route, arriving tuesday. so are the AS3+ Michelins - - which as far as i can tell aren't offered in a 305 (or even a 295) that i would want for an 11" wheel... so a less-expensive "fix" of only buying 2 more is pretty much out, at least for now.

as far as the look from behind, well... i just have to hope it doesn't bother me. and i guess if it bothers someone looking at my taillights, i suppose that should be more their problem than mine.

although, i have to ask for clarification on a contradiction. today you posted that 10s et35 would still need the fenders rolled, but in post #13 just above, you said 10s et35 wouldn't need the fenders rolled. is whether or not each is true dependent upon whether or not the car is lowered? fwiw mine is not, and if i ever did, it would be very mild, like 1/2" - 3/4" range.

btw, and not that this matters here, but i opted for the style 27s instead of the 41s.