What to do with old rims? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

terry_b · 10-18-2013, 10:44 PM

Ok, so in the very near future I will be upgrading to some 20" rims. I haven't decided for sure, but I'm thinking about either a package deal from Factory Reproductions style 41 wheels, or American Racing Torq Thrust (if I can find 'em).

I'm currently running the 19" silver painted wheels w/stock tires and I have a whole other set with snow tires. When I upgrade, I plan on getting rid of one set of wheels - probably the less desirable ones - and keeping my set of snows.

What is the best way to get rid of the rims? It seems like most everyone wants to go up and not down... If I go through a local shop is there a way to get "credit" for the rims and tires that come off?

Edzo · 10-19-2013, 12:42 AM

Why not keep both? Apparently, Pirelli's are no good in the snow. Still waiting to find out. If you already have two sets of rims, it makes a simple good/bad weather swap easier. Let me know, I'm interested in buying a second set.

GVA 45TH 2SS · 10-19-2013, 06:39 AM

Edzo, please don't try to drive the pzeros in the snow.

OP I would keep both sets.

I have my stock set rims and tires in my attic.

dcoates18481 · 10-19-2013, 06:44 AM

Pirellis are a summer tire.
Around 45-50 F they start to harden up and traction becomes a problem.

Sir Nuke · 10-19-2013, 07:59 AM

Guys.....you missed what Terry is saying......he already has a second set of tires with snow tires on them......He is talking about what to do with his set that has the summer tires on them.

Terry, what I would do would put them up for sale, as there are plenty of guys ( like edzo ) that would like to buy to put winters on them so they can have a an extra set just like you do.

IPT · 10-19-2013, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

Guys.....you missed what Terry is saying......he already has a second set of tires with snow tires on them......He is talking about what to do with his set that has the summer tires on them.

Terry, what I would do would put them up for sale, as there are plenty of guys ( like edzo ) that would like to buy to put winters on them so they can have a an extra set just like you do.

What he said

.

Dyk-NO · 10-19-2013, 10:32 AM

You should have bought winters for your stock wheels and got a new sew for summer.

Hitting 2 birds with one stone just my. 0.02

terry_b · 10-19-2013, 05:33 PM

That's essentially what I did / am doing. Found a guy with a set of stock 19" wheels with snow tires already on them last year and got a free set of Pirelli's on top of that. When I get my bonus from work I'll be buying a brand new set of wheels and summer tires - which gives me 3 sets.

I guess I'll toss them up for sale on here, whats a good starting price for the 19" painted silver wheels that come on the 2010 Synergy?

Out of 8 wheels only has a bit of curb rash, one has some rock chipping and the rest are excellent. I'd be getting rid of 4 of them... ideally I'd keep the nicest looking ones for my snows but that's negotiable.

Edzo, if you're interested I'm maybe a month away from taking summer wheels off. As soon as I make the switch, it would be nice to get the extra wheels out of the garage so I can actually park. In my experience, the Camaro is not too bad in the snow - with snow tires LOL!. The stock Pirelli's are really terrible in cold weather, but with snow tires I do just as well as the subaru crowd. I work in Marlborough, MA and live in CT if you're close enough we could meet up sometime soon?

Dyk-NO · 10-20-2013, 10:52 PM

Just sell it through craigslist don't expect too much and it will sell really quick specially it's winter season people will be getting winters for their cars

10-18-2013, 10:44 PM	#1
terry_b Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 1,387 View My Garage	What to do with old rims? Ok, so in the very near future I will be upgrading to some 20" rims. I haven't decided for sure, but I'm thinking about either a package deal from Factory Reproductions style 41 wheels, or American Racing Torq Thrust (if I can find 'em). I'm currently running the 19" silver painted wheels w/stock tires and I have a whole other set with snow tires. When I upgrade, I plan on getting rid of one set of wheels - probably the less desirable ones - and keeping my set of snows. What is the best way to get rid of the rims? It seems like most everyone wants to go up and not down... If I go through a local shop is there a way to get "credit" for the rims and tires that come off? __________________ 2014 2SS/RS 1LE

10-19-2013, 06:44 AM	#4
dcoates18481 Drives: 2010 CAMARO RALLY YELLOW SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Aransas Pass Texas Posts: 565 View My Garage	Pirellis are a summer tire. Around 45-50 F they start to harden up and traction becomes a problem. __________________ I LIKE TO GO FAST! Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam Kit, Melling oil pump, C5R Timing Chain, Dyno Tuned by Shawn@Lethal Racing, Vararam Tuned intake, Vararam Power Wedge, LSR Tri Ax Short throw Shifter, VMAX Ported T/B, TSP 2" L/T Headers, TSP Cat delete, Borla axle back exhaust, Innovate A/F monitor, 471.7 HP/438.8 TQ

10-19-2013, 07:59 AM	#5
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,330 View My Garage	Guys.....you missed what Terry is saying......he already has a second set of tires with snow tires on them......He is talking about what to do with his set that has the summer tires on them. Terry, what I would do would put them up for sale, as there are plenty of guys ( like edzo ) that would like to buy to put winters on them so they can have a an extra set just like you do. __________________

10-19-2013, 10:32 AM	#7
Dyk-NO Trust me I'm a Scientist. Drives: My wifey ;P Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,118 View My Garage	You should have bought winters for your stock wheels and got a new sew for summer. Hitting 2 birds with one stone just my. 0.02 __________________ "From ZERO to a Tire-Burning HERO!" Mods: RotoFab CAI, SW Headers, HiFlo Cats, Borla Atak Catback, Nightfury Cam, Ported Heads,Intake,TB, melling pump, Morosso Oil Separator.

10-19-2013, 05:33 PM	#8
terry_b Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 1,387 View My Garage	That's essentially what I did / am doing. Found a guy with a set of stock 19" wheels with snow tires already on them last year and got a free set of Pirelli's on top of that. When I get my bonus from work I'll be buying a brand new set of wheels and summer tires - which gives me 3 sets. I guess I'll toss them up for sale on here, whats a good starting price for the 19" painted silver wheels that come on the 2010 Synergy? Out of 8 wheels only has a bit of curb rash, one has some rock chipping and the rest are excellent. I'd be getting rid of 4 of them... ideally I'd keep the nicest looking ones for my snows but that's negotiable. Edzo, if you're interested I'm maybe a month away from taking summer wheels off. As soon as I make the switch, it would be nice to get the extra wheels out of the garage so I can actually park. In my experience, the Camaro is not too bad in the snow - with snow tires LOL!. The stock Pirelli's are really terrible in cold weather, but with snow tires I do just as well as the subaru crowd. I work in Marlborough, MA and live in CT if you're close enough we could meet up sometime soon? __________________ 2014 2SS/RS 1LE

10-19-2013, 12:42 AM	#2
Edzo Drives: 2013 Camaro SS and 63 Impala Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 355	Why not keep both? Apparently, Pirelli's are no good in the snow. Still waiting to find out. If you already have two sets of rims, it makes a simple good/bad weather swap easier. Let me know, I'm interested in buying a second set.

10-19-2013, 06:39 AM	#3
GVA 45TH 2SS KNGTFALL Drives: 2012 2SS 45th edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: (Near) Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,533	Edzo, please don't try to drive the pzeros in the snow. OP I would keep both sets. I have my stock set rims and tires in my attic.

10-20-2013, 10:52 PM	#9
Dyk-NO Trust me I'm a Scientist. Drives: My wifey ;P Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,118 View My Garage	Just sell it through craigslist don't expect too much and it will sell really quick specially it's winter season people will be getting winters for their cars __________________ "From ZERO to a Tire-Burning HERO!" Mods: RotoFab CAI, SW Headers, HiFlo Cats, Borla Atak Catback, Nightfury Cam, Ported Heads,Intake,TB, melling pump, Morosso Oil Separator.