Parents gave me the 'ok' to purchase new rims!

**x Dylan** · 01-28-2010, 05:14 PM

Ok, so I have a 2000 Trans AM, bone stock and my first 'real' decent car.

I'm 18 years old, (new here by the way) and my parents told me they would allow me to get completely new rims/tires at their cost.

Now I need suggestions/help/pics to help me decide which would look good on my car.

Now I know I want the following:
18' Inch Rims
Black (chrome lip possibly)

Other than that I'm still kinda still learning about cars in general. Now it was suggested to get the "staggered" look, wider tires in the back, any suggestions on that?

So if you have suggestions, please post them, pictures of the rim, and pictures of them on a TA(black) would be wonderful, thank you.

**Y2KPewterSS** · 01-28-2010, 05:34 PM

http://ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=231

**V8MUSCLE** · 01-28-2010, 05:36 PM

welcome to the site, where abouts in richmond are ya.

**x Dylan** · 01-28-2010, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by V8MUSCLE

welcome to the site, where abouts in richmond are ya.

About 15-20mins outside of it in Midlothian.

Also looking for suggestions for tires as well.

**Y2KPewterSS** · 01-28-2010, 06:01 PM

If you are going 18" wheels, which is what I run, I would recommend the BFG KDW NT, they are pricey but I have been extremely pleased with them and they are a very aggressive looking tire.

**x Dylan** · 01-28-2010, 06:56 PM

Can anyone tell me what the rims are on the TA?

EDIT: 30secs of searching, ZR1's, ha.

**cammed goat** · 01-28-2010, 07:01 PM

ZR-1 replicas.

**x Dylan** · 01-28-2010, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

ZR-1 replicas.

Yeah I could only find those in 17's, and I've strictly decided 18's.

So far I like...

C5 Ultra Deep Dish Rims (C5 ZO6 Sizes)

http://www.finishlinewheels.com/specials/1,CHEVY+CORVETTE/902,NEW+C6+Black+Alloy+Wheels+++%28C5++ZO6+SIZES%2 9/

C6 Z06 Black Wheels (C5 Z06 Sizes)

http://www.finishlinewheels.com/spec...+Z06+Sizes%29/

I like the 5-spoked rims better but the last ones caught my eye, trying to find pictures of TA's with them isn't so easy.

Any opinions?

**VonDutch** · 01-28-2010, 07:26 PM

Shoot
As long as their paying your way

http://www.ccwheel.com/files/wheelpr...ay.php?id=505a

Shoot for a set of these

Von

**1fastcamarosss11** · 01-28-2010, 07:41 PM

welcome to the site.
17 inch tires are so much cheaper. when you have to pay for them later. just something to think about.

**x Dylan** · 01-28-2010, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by 1fastcamarosss11

welcome to the site.
17 inch tires are so much cheaper. when you have to pay for them later. just something to think about.

Well thankfully my parents said they would pay for the rims/tires.

And I like the look of 18's better.

**1fastcamarosss11** · 01-28-2010, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by x Dylan

Well thankfully my parents said they would pay for the rims/tires.

And I like the look of 18's better.

i hear you like i said you wil have to by them one day.

**Y2KPewterSS** · 01-28-2010, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by 1fastcamarosss11

welcome to the site.
17 inch tires are so much cheaper. when you have to pay for them later. just something to think about.

Originally Posted by x Dylan

Well thankfully my parents said they would pay for the rims/tires.

And I like the look of 18's better.

I would seriously keep that thought in mind. I could buy 4 good quality tires for my 17s for about $600. It cost me $1100 to buy 4 18" tires. Just something to keep in mind.

**x Dylan** · 01-28-2010, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by Y2KPewterSS

I would seriously keep that thought in mind. I could buy 4 good quality tires for my 17s for about $600. It cost me $1100 to buy 4 18" tires. Just something to keep in mind.

Alright, well other problem is I'm having a bit of trouble understanding which rims would go well with what tires, more specifically with the staggered look (if that is recommended?)

**1fastcamarosss11** · 01-28-2010, 08:14 PM

if you go with the 17 inch black zr1's get the rears in 17x11.
it looks sweet.

**Y2KPewterSS** · 01-28-2010, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by x Dylan

Alright, well other problem is I'm having a bit of trouble understanding which rims would go well with what tires, more specifically with the staggered look (if that is recommended?)

http://ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80679

http://ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85075

Those 2 links above might help you. Also, for 18s, I run 275/35/18 fronts and 295/35/18 for the rears. Main thing to keep in mind with the staggered look is the overall diameter of the tire, you want them to be as close as possible. Anything greater than .5" diameter difference between front and rear will cause ABS issues.

**1fastcamarosss11** · 01-28-2010, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by Y2KPewterSS

http://ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80679

http://ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85075

Those 2 links above might help you. Also, for 18s, I run 275/35/18 fronts and 295/35/18 for the rears. Main thing to keep in mind with the staggered look is the overall diameter of the tire, you want them to be as close as possible. Anything greater than .5" diameter difference between front and rear will cause ABS issues.

and looks goofy.

**Y2KPewterSS** · 01-28-2010, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by 1fastcamarosss11

and looks goofy.

That too

**Smittro** · 01-28-2010, 08:26 PM

Just my .02 but you could get cheap tires and expensive tire for many different sized wheels. Just saying, but what Preston gets 17's for ( i think he said $600.00 ) I paid for a set of Zr 16's for my 01. and they are only 265/45's too. I'd say shop around when you get the need for tires on those 18's you like. Deals on tires happen all the time. Sometimes the little guys whom have tire shops can get great deals on new skins for whatever sized tire/wheel combo you deside on.. Just my oppy tho..

**1fastcamarosss11** · 01-29-2010, 05:08 AM

Originally Posted by Smittro

Just my .02 but you could get cheap tires and expensive tire for many different sized wheels. Just saying, but what Preston gets 17's for ( i think he said $600.00 ) I paid for a set of Zr 16's for my 01. and they are only 265/45's too. I'd say shop around when you get the need for tires on those 18's you like. Deals on tires happen all the time. Sometimes the little guys whom have tire shops can get great deals on new skins for whatever sized tire/wheel combo you deside on.. Just my oppy tho..

i don't think i have ever seen an 18 inch tire our size for under 100. in 17's there are a few.