DONE! Would it be "wrong" to put 2018 SS staggered wheels on 2021 LT1?

Teddydog · 09-06-2021, 02:13 PM

I like the look of my stock LT1 wheels (20" x 8.5" all the way around I believe), and I certainly want to run the A/S tires probably 3-4 months each year. But wouldn't mind better grip from the beefier summer performance tires from the SS.

I have locally found a set of 2018 stock SS wheels in great shape for under $500. They are 5-spoke and appear to be a satin silver color. Think these would look good on my SSGM car 2/3 of the year?

Or should I hold out for a set of the newer stock SS wheels to retain a newer model look? What do you all think?

Rob

2SS Capt · 09-06-2021, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Teddydog

I like the look of my stock LT1 wheels (20" x 8.5" all the way around I believe), and I certainly want to run the A/S tires probably 3-4 months each year. But wouldn't mind better grip from the beefier summer performance tires from the SS.

I have locally found a set of 2018 stock SS wheels in great shape for under $500. They are 5-spoke and appear to be a satin silver color. Think these would look good on my SSGM car 2/3 of the year?

Or should I hold out for a set of the newer stock SS wheels to retain a newer model look? What do you all think?

Rob

I prefer the look of the newer wheels but if you like the 18 style wheel, go for it! Under $500 for 4 SS wheels is a good deal...

enzia35 · 09-06-2021, 03:27 PM

Do it, you'll enjoy some more rear traction.

BrandanK · 09-07-2021, 02:41 PM

Not a bad option what so ever.

Bumbleboy92 · 09-07-2021, 10:30 PM

I had 18" square setup originally and got pretty much the same deal you did but with the split-spoke version. Definitely go for it, someone will also buy your old wheels or keep them as a winter set/spare set.

ctrlz · 09-08-2021, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Teddydog

Think these would look good on my SSGM car 2/3 of the year?

I alternate these with my 50th anniv wheels. I think this version of the 5-spoke has classic appeal. I like the way it looks on the 50th. Also much easier to clean than 10-spokes if you use them for winter.

Teddydog · 10-02-2021, 02:38 PM

Done! Had them mounted and installed on the LT1 today.

Before:

After:

Rob

mikemollc · 10-03-2021, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Teddydog

Done! Had them mounted and installed on the LT1 today.

Before:

After:

Rob

What size did you go with in the rear I pick up some ss rims for my rear on my LT1 the other day

Teddydog · 10-03-2021, 05:44 PM

The tires are OEM takeoffs from a 2019. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric run-flats.

245/40ZR20 in front and 275/35ZR20 in back.

Rob

Norm Peterson · 10-07-2021, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Teddydog

Done! Had them mounted and installed on the LT1 today.

Before:

After:

Rob

I definitely prefer the 'after', non-directional wheels. Wheels with directional-suggesting spokes always seem to be going the wrong way on one side of the car - and it's not really clear which way would be the 'right' way.

Norm

10mm · 11-02-2021, 07:04 PM

Looks like they belong.
Nice choice and a good price on those rims!!

Chutzpah · 11-03-2021, 11:44 AM

That’s a crazy low price for those wheels….well done. I would have jumped at those too.

Kenster865 · 11-11-2021, 05:51 PM

Agree... those look trick! Great wheels at a great price. I had a 2017 SS that I stupidly sold back in March. I had just put Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires on it too. So... I missed it enough to get a new LT1 that came with the GM/Camaro forged rims. They're quite pricey so I doubt I'll be getting wider rims for the rear.

09-06-2021, 02:13 PM	#1
Teddydog Drives: 21 LT1 RS M6 in SSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dupont, WA Posts: 453	DONE! Would it be "wrong" to put 2018 SS staggered wheels on 2021 LT1? I like the look of my stock LT1 wheels (20" x 8.5" all the way around I believe), and I certainly want to run the A/S tires probably 3-4 months each year. But wouldn't mind better grip from the beefier summer performance tires from the SS. I have locally found a set of 2018 stock SS wheels in great shape for under $500. They are 5-spoke and appear to be a satin silver color. Think these would look good on my SSGM car 2/3 of the year? Or should I hold out for a set of the newer stock SS wheels to retain a newer model look? What do you all think? Rob Last edited by Teddydog; 10-02-2021 at 02:39 PM.

09-06-2021, 03:27 PM	#3
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,449	Do it, you'll enjoy some more rear traction. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

09-07-2021, 10:30 PM	#5
Bumbleboy92 Long hauler Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,005 View My Garage	I had 18" square setup originally and got pretty much the same deal you did but with the split-spoke version. Definitely go for it, someone will also buy your old wheels or keep them as a winter set/spare set. __________________ 2022 2SS 1LE - Window Sticker - Cold Air Inductions Elite Carbon CAI 2016 1LT v6 - Totaled Happiness: Infinite

11-11-2021, 05:51 PM	#13
Kenster865 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS (1SS) Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 13	Agree... those look trick! Great wheels at a great price. I had a 2017 SS that I stupidly sold back in March. I had just put Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires on it too. So... I missed it enough to get a new LT1 that came with the GM/Camaro forged rims. They're quite pricey so I doubt I'll be getting wider rims for the rear. Attached Images

09-07-2021, 02:41 PM	#4
BrandanK Drives: 2021 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 255 View My Garage	Not a bad option what so ever.

10-02-2021, 02:38 PM	#7
Teddydog Drives: 21 LT1 RS M6 in SSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dupont, WA Posts: 453	Done! Had them mounted and installed on the LT1 today. Before: After: Rob

10-03-2021, 05:44 PM	#9
Teddydog Drives: 21 LT1 RS M6 in SSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dupont, WA Posts: 453	The tires are OEM takeoffs from a 2019. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric run-flats. 245/40ZR20 in front and 275/35ZR20 in back. Rob

11-02-2021, 07:04 PM	#11
10mm Account Suspended Drives: My wife nuts... Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NWFL Posts: 248	Looks like they belong. Nice choice and a good price on those rims!!

11-03-2021, 11:44 AM	#12
Chutzpah Drives: Wild Cherry LT1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,973	That’s a crazy low price for those wheels….well done. I would have jumped at those too.

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