C7 Rims on F-body

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I got them for $1100 tires included. Tires are Michelin Pilot Super Sport Run Flats, so we'll see how they ride. I think backs have about 4-5/32nds and the fronts have about 6-7/32nds. So we'll see how long I can get out of them.

I would have them on right now but I need the spacers. I just order the spacers last night and had them shipped to my cousins place in CT. I'll head down in a few weeks and pick up the half of parts over there and bring them all back here. Then I am debating if I should just test fit the tires on the car before I put it down for surgery... I don't want to drive with them on because the tie rods are a bit loose and causing inside wear on my current tires. So I don't want to burn these new ones up. That being said, my tie rods, front LCA's, and K frame are at the house in CT. All my other parts including shocks are here. So I am going to swap everything all at once then get it aligned.

I am excited to be one of the few f-bodies running C7 rims, so hopefully I didn't F*ck up on my assessment lol.

It was unbelievably difficult to find hub centric wheel spacers that had the proper bore size by the way...holy smokes...

[ssms5411]

That’s a great price with tires, yeah it’s better to do it all at once. Good luck.

[2.8 Bird]

Mike, since you mentioned wheel spacers and Steve you mentioned about getting yours at summit racing what do you all think of these:

[2.8 Bird]

Is the bolt pattern correct. These are only for my stock wheels.

[ssms5411]

Looks good, yes bolt pattern is correct. They look like mine but mine are only 1” spacers.

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I bought these for $50 and will be nabbing them in CT this weekend: https://amzn.to/3zpfHHZ

They are 1.25" and have the hub centric lip with what I believe is the proper hub bore. Keep in mind with a 1.25" spacer you shouldn't have to shorten your existing studs, where as I hear the 1" spacers you will

[ssms5411]

Those look good Mike, 1” I didn’t need to shorten the studs.

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Got the backs on today. They fit nice. The car is filthy so I’ll get better photos.

The were a bit tight fitting on the hub centric part of the spacer, but I question it that is from when they powdercoated the rim that area is a bit thicker.

I took it out for a quick spin with just the Koni’s on the back and holy crap it already feels like a brand new car. Can’t wait to get the front done…

[ssms5411]

Looks great.

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Tossed the front on quick before I started tearing apart the front end. Fitment looks bang on. I couldn’t load the suspension without putting her down, but offset for the front is 56mm which is same as stock for us. So I don’t forsee any issues. I am super excited for these

[ssms5411]

Nice, the black rims really look great with your Camaro’s color, can’t wait to see it when your finished.

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Got the C7 rims on. I think it looks sharp on the Camaro. Looks like I just barely scrub the tire on the fender lip on the right side back. I may be able to adjust the panhard to eliminate that, but I ordered a fender roller tool just to be safe.

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[ssms5411]

Looks good, how does it drive now? You sit pretty low do you scrape on anything?

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The ride is amazing. Definitely stiffer, but I have my fronts on 4.5 sweeps and backs probably a little stiffer than needed at about 50% stiff.

The car is a brand new car coupled with the koni’s. It’s like it’s on rails. I have pulled some 90 degree turns at 40-45mph just testing and getting used to the new setup and it’s zero body role and a nice flat front end.

Tires are interesting. When I go full throttle at a 10-20mph roll she gets squirrelly but coming off the throttle just a smidge she snaps the rear end back hard and grabs violently. Great it grabs traction like that, not sure I like it yet lol. I may need to get used to it. So far it responds well, but I question if it might get unpredictable at times. The tires are 4-5/32nds remaining so to be fair it hooks well for a worn tire and better than my nittos. Just need to get used to how it grabs now.

The car is a totally different feel. Outside of my squealing belt you’d thing the damn thing was a 2018 car or something

Only thing I have scraped so far is the tire on the fender lol. That said I have not gone over speedbumps