I hate my ZL-1 wheels - Page 3

Staves · 08-11-2021, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

I have big hands/fingers too

Idaho2018GTPremium · 08-11-2021, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan82679

The stock wheels look better than any of the wheels people have posted on here.

I agree. It takes a pretty nice wheel to beat the factory ZL1 wheels in the looks department IMO on the Camaro.

Tuner2muscle · 08-11-2021, 09:34 PM

solution ..... see below

you're welcome

Camaro1973 · 08-11-2021, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuner2muscle

solution ..... see below

you're welcome

Should of kept them black IMO.

gtfoxy · 08-11-2021, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro1973

Should of kept them black IMO.

Sorry, but same.

As to the thread topic I clean mine using eagle1 wheel cleaner with soft paper towels & use the floss method behind the spokes.

I’ve tried dowsing them then spraying them off, but it just doesn’t work as well as getting down there & hand cleaning them.

Z OH 6 · 08-12-2021, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan82679

The stock wheels look better than any of the wheels people have posted on here.

That's certainly YOUR opinion.

Z OH 6 · 08-12-2021, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Idaho2018GTPremium

I agree. It takes a pretty nice wheel to beat the factory ZL1 wheels in the looks department IMO on the Camaro.

I agree here in my opinion, but everyone has different taste. I debated strongly on swapping my wheels but in the end, I wanted my ZL1 to look like my own, not like everyone else's and that was my main factor. Mine are just as much of a hassle to clean as the stock wheels though.

infinitereality · 08-12-2021, 09:17 AM

I dig the above ones, great choice!

IMO while the stock ZL1 wheel is most definitely one of the better looking OEM wheels out there, but you I can always find a better looking aftermarket wheel.......and equally important, a more aggressive offset than stock.

On my old Audi S7 I had 3pc ADV.1s on it. Even though they were a $10k set (wheels only) that looked awesome, I hated cleaning them even worse than the ZL1 wheels (and didn't near as much as I should have). I'll also never own a set for a daily driver, bent 2 lips ($400 a pop for outer lip, bare metal) where as I would have had no damage with regular OEM wheels in same size. Live and learn.

I'm hoping to come across a used set of SS1LE wheels for a great deal eventually so it'll be worthwhile to get them refinished in some shade of gray or maybe silver

KingLT1 · 08-12-2021, 09:25 AM

If you don't track the car then change the brake pads to Power stop Z26 carbon ceramics. You will have more then enough braking power for the street and the wheels will stay soooooo much cleaner and easier to clean.

KMPrenger · 08-12-2021, 09:46 AM

The aftermarket wheels that "Z OH 6" is running look great. There are other good options I've seen out there also. Go find what you like and get em! Otherwise (my opinion) I'd choose the stock wheels. Yeah they are busy, but they are nice. That said, I think the best looking wheel for this car is the stock SS 1LE wheels...which is why I'm running a replica set of them in gun-metal gray (with a gloss clear coat) on my SS. They aren't too difficult to clean either. Not a big fan of black wheels; as someone else in this thread said, the details get lost too easily. A glossy grey is still nice and dark, but those details don't get lost.

As for the brake dust, the Brembos on the SS are just as bad. One drive to work and back and my wheels would be covered in brake dust. I don't track the car, so I switched to the Z26 pads that KingLT1 mentioned above. Stops good, and the dust is pretty much gone now. Much better.

Jaxcam02 · 08-12-2021, 10:33 AM

Well, I just spent the last few minutes throwing together an excel sheet with the cheapest way to do a powerstop 4-wheel rotor and pad swap. Just sharing is anyone else is looking to reduce dust and save the stocks for the track.

ZZorro · 08-12-2021, 10:34 AM

Yes I would be when both cars show up

infinitereality · 08-12-2021, 10:50 AM

Amazon not carry the Z26 pads anymore or out of stock? I got mine last week, probably should have shopped around but wanted them here by the weekend. It was right at $130 for all 4 corners

Jaxcam02 · 08-12-2021, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by infinitereality

Amazon not carry the Z26 pads anymore or out of stock? I got mine last week, probably should have shopped around but wanted them here by the weekend. It was right at $130 for all 4 corners

said out of stock atleast by searching by part number

08-11-2021, 09:34 PM	#31
Tuner2muscle Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 198	ZL1 wheels solution ..... see below you're welcome Attached Images

08-12-2021, 09:17 AM	#36
infinitereality Limitless Imagination Drives: 2018 ZL1 & 2022 Hayabusa Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Louisiana Posts: 479	I dig the above ones, great choice! IMO while the stock ZL1 wheel is most definitely one of the better looking OEM wheels out there, but you I can always find a better looking aftermarket wheel.......and equally important, a more aggressive offset than stock. On my old Audi S7 I had 3pc ADV.1s on it. Even though they were a $10k set (wheels only) that looked awesome, I hated cleaning them even worse than the ZL1 wheels (and didn't near as much as I should have). I'll also never own a set for a daily driver, bent 2 lips ($400 a pop for outer lip, bare metal) where as I would have had no damage with regular OEM wheels in same size. Live and learn. I'm hoping to come across a used set of SS1LE wheels for a great deal eventually so it'll be worthwhile to get them refinished in some shade of gray or maybe silver __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 - Black - OEM Options: A10, Exposed Carbon, PVR, Nav, No Sunroof - Lightly Tinted GM Dark Tails, DD Side Markers, Morimoto 5000k, 100% LED - RotoFab Dry, Forgestar CF5V (ZLE Spec), Eibach Pro, AeroForce Interceptor, GT4 Tow Hook - Carbon Fiber (Satin): Radio, Shifter, Steering Wheel Controls, Shifter Top, AC Vents, Side Mirrors & Shark Fin 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa - Brilliant White Pearl & Shocker Yellow Wheels - +4 Arm, 240 OEM Wheel, Brock's CT (Ti) Exhaust, 1.25" drop, etc...

08-12-2021, 09:25 AM	#37
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 7,633	If you don't track the car then change the brake pads to Power stop Z26 carbon ceramics. You will have more then enough braking power for the street and the wheels will stay soooooo much cleaner and easier to clean. __________________ 2016 NFG SS A8/Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel

08-12-2021, 09:46 AM	#38
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,969	The aftermarket wheels that "Z OH 6" is running look great. There are other good options I've seen out there also. Go find what you like and get em! Otherwise (my opinion) I'd choose the stock wheels. Yeah they are busy, but they are nice. That said, I think the best looking wheel for this car is the stock SS 1LE wheels...which is why I'm running a replica set of them in gun-metal gray (with a gloss clear coat) on my SS. They aren't too difficult to clean either. Not a big fan of black wheels; as someone else in this thread said, the details get lost too easily. A glossy grey is still nice and dark, but those details don't get lost. As for the brake dust, the Brembos on the SS are just as bad. One drive to work and back and my wheels would be covered in brake dust. I don't track the car, so I switched to the Z26 pads that KingLT1 mentioned above. Stops good, and the dust is pretty much gone now. Much better. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

08-12-2021, 10:33 AM	#39
Jaxcam02 Drives: 2017 Silverado/2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Jax/Palatka FL Posts: 1,091	Well, I just spent the last few minutes throwing together an excel sheet with the cheapest way to do a powerstop 4-wheel rotor and pad swap. Just sharing is anyone else is looking to reduce dust and save the stocks for the track. Attached Images __________________

08-12-2021, 10:34 AM	#40
ZZorro Account Suspended Drives: 2022 ZL1 1LE - A10 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: North Carolina Posts: 87	Yes I would be when both cars show up

08-12-2021, 10:50 AM	#41
infinitereality Limitless Imagination Drives: 2018 ZL1 & 2022 Hayabusa Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Louisiana Posts: 479	Amazon not carry the Z26 pads anymore or out of stock? I got mine last week, probably should have shopped around but wanted them here by the weekend. It was right at $130 for all 4 corners __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 - Black - OEM Options: A10, Exposed Carbon, PVR, Nav, No Sunroof - Lightly Tinted GM Dark Tails, DD Side Markers, Morimoto 5000k, 100% LED - RotoFab Dry, Forgestar CF5V (ZLE Spec), Eibach Pro, AeroForce Interceptor, GT4 Tow Hook - Carbon Fiber (Satin): Radio, Shifter, Steering Wheel Controls, Shifter Top, AC Vents, Side Mirrors & Shark Fin 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa - Brilliant White Pearl & Shocker Yellow Wheels - +4 Arm, 240 OEM Wheel, Brock's CT (Ti) Exhaust, 1.25" drop, etc...

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