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jimitkr · 11-22-2016, 02:56 PM

Friends,

Just traded in a 2014 2LS (323 hp) for 2015 2SS (400 hp). Trying to get more and more info on this car ....

I'm adding a photo of my rims here (i think they're stock but not sure). I actually feel these rims causing my beast to decelerate fast, especially <50 mph.

One grasp at the spokes and i know the rims are darn heavy... is it true?

Does anyone know of lighter options?

GodWentPunk · 11-22-2016, 02:58 PM

Those do look like OEM rims

jimitkr · 11-22-2016, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GodWentPunk

Those do look like OEM rims

Yeah most probably they are; and they look heavy. Looking to find some lighter options...

14Black1LESS · 11-22-2016, 03:15 PM

They weigh around 32lb each, give or take.

LimaCharlie · 11-22-2016, 06:48 PM

There are plenty of wheel options that are lighter than OEM. OEM wheels on most mass-produced cars are made from cast aluminum. Cast is relatively cheap, strong, and they meet federal crash standards. The big disadvantage of cast wheels is they typically weigh a lot. Some rare factory cars come with forged aluminum wheels. The ZL1 and Z/28 have forged wheels from the factory. Forged wheels are strong and very lightweight but they cost MUCH more than cast.
There are many forged aluminum wheel options available but be prepared to bring the $$$.

CamaroFred · 11-22-2016, 09:38 PM

Congratulations on the new ride!

You went from a V6 geared to get 30MPG to a romp-em, stomp-em V8 geared to go fast, stop fast, and corner better than most.

Yes, there is more drag but it is more than the wheels. You have some wide tires, a bit more weight, more drive-line loss from heavier components...

Make sure your tires are 36psi cold. Cars are sometimes delivered with less pressure.

BubbaSS · 11-22-2016, 11:06 PM

I don't know everything that determines how far a car will coast but I can tell you that in my experience, more weight gets you to coast farther with less decel. My Ram SRT had a curb weight of 5200lb with way heavier rims and I could coast twice as long as I can in the camaro. Camaro coasts noticeably less.

jimitkr · 11-28-2016, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFred

Congratulations on the new ride!

You went from a V6 geared to get 30MPG to a romp-em, stomp-em V8 geared to go fast, stop fast, and corner better than most.

Yes, there is more drag but it is more than the wheels. You have some wide tires, a bit more weight, more drive-line loss from heavier components...

Make sure your tires are 36psi cold. Cars are sometimes delivered with less pressure.

I used to maintain 38 psi on my older 2LS; assumed that would be the right measure on the 2SS too. Maybe i'm wrong what's the recommended for better handling?

jimitkr · 11-28-2016, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by LimaCharlie

There are plenty of wheel options that are lighter than OEM. OEM wheels on most mass-produced cars are made from cast aluminum. Cast is relatively cheap, strong, and they meet federal crash standards. The big disadvantage of cast wheels is they typically weigh a lot. Some rare factory cars come with forged aluminum wheels. The ZL1 and Z/28 have forged wheels from the factory. Forged wheels are strong and very lightweight but they cost MUCH more than cast.
There are many forged aluminum wheel options available but be prepared to bring the $$$.

In case you know, what's a good website to find used rims for my 2015 2SS?

14Black1LESS · 11-28-2016, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jimitkr

I used to maintain 38 psi on my older 2LS; assumed that would be the right measure on the 2SS too. Maybe i'm wrong what's the recommended for better handling?

Depends on who you talk to, everybody's "recommendation" is different. Ive always ran 32 in the front and 30 in the rear cold.

11-22-2016, 02:56 PM	#1
jimitkr Drives: 2015 Camaro SS With 2SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: 20170 Posts: 25	Are these rims heavy? Friends, Just traded in a 2014 2LS (323 hp) for 2015 2SS (400 hp). Trying to get more and more info on this car .... I'm adding a photo of my rims here (i think they're stock but not sure). I actually feel these rims causing my beast to decelerate fast, especially <50 mph. One grasp at the spokes and i know the rims are darn heavy... is it true? Does anyone know of lighter options? Attached Images

11-22-2016, 02:58 PM	#2
GodWentPunk Drives: 2015 2SS White Convertible CE/INDY Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 780 View My Garage	Those do look like OEM rims __________________ ARH LTH/HFC/Legato muffler, RDP Custom Tune, K&N Blackhawk CAI, Bigworm Blackout kit, ZL1 Rims, Phantom Grills, VMAX PTB

11-22-2016, 03:15 PM	#4
14Black1LESS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hurricane Alley Posts: 698	They weigh around 32lb each, give or take. __________________

11-22-2016, 06:48 PM	#5
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	There are plenty of wheel options that are lighter than OEM. OEM wheels on most mass-produced cars are made from cast aluminum. Cast is relatively cheap, strong, and they meet federal crash standards. The big disadvantage of cast wheels is they typically weigh a lot. Some rare factory cars come with forged aluminum wheels. The ZL1 and Z/28 have forged wheels from the factory. Forged wheels are strong and very lightweight but they cost MUCH more than cast. There are many forged aluminum wheel options available but be prepared to bring the $$$. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

11-22-2016, 09:38 PM	#6
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,998	Congratulations on the new ride! You went from a V6 geared to get 30MPG to a romp-em, stomp-em V8 geared to go fast, stop fast, and corner better than most. Yes, there is more drag but it is more than the wheels. You have some wide tires, a bit more weight, more drive-line loss from heavier components... Make sure your tires are 36psi cold. Cars are sometimes delivered with less pressure. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM

11-22-2016, 11:06 PM	#7
BubbaSS WHAT RED LIGHT?! Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	I don't know everything that determines how far a car will coast but I can tell you that in my experience, more weight gets you to coast farther with less decel. My Ram SRT had a curb weight of 5200lb with way heavier rims and I could coast twice as long as I can in the camaro. Camaro coasts noticeably less. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS M6 BLACK - VARARAM NO TUNE INTAKE, MODDED AND PORTED TB, PORTED INTAKE MANIFOLD, VITESSE THROTTLE CONTROLLER, DOUG THORLEY LT'S, CATLESS, X-PIPE, 25" STAINLESS WORKS RETRO CHAMBERED MUFFLERS, CUSTOM 2.5" MANDREL BENT EXHAUST, RICHMOND 4.10 GEARS, CUSTOM CAM (231/242 @ 114LSA), MUSTANG DYNO TUNED BY TORQ, 20% CERAMIC TINTS, EIBACH PROKIT SPRINGS 1" DROP, HAWK PERFORMANCE CERAMIC BRAKES, NITTO INVO TIRES, HYDROCARBON TAIL LIGHT AND FOG LIGHT BEZELS BY EMBLEMPROS, METRA DASH KIT, JVC KW-AV71BT, PHOENIX GOLD iAMP GM1, PASSPORT QI45 - 450 RWHP 415 RWTQ