2010 Camaro Wheels on Lowered C10

[Houston Ben]

LilTroy, did you get rid of your wheels?

AnotherWs6, I have pics, what is the new method for posting them?

The lug sits about 1/8” from end of nut.

[Houston Ben]

So, here are my pics. The there is only 1/8" to the top of the nut for the lug to go through. Looks to be only a few threads left.

What yall think?

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[3drburb]

Originally Posted by Houston Ben

So, here are my pics. The there is only 1/8" to the top of the nut for the lug to go through. Looks to be only a few threads left.

What yall think?

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That's a nice truck and the wheels looks good but if it was me I would find another route with the lug nuts or spacers. I could be totally wrong but it doesn't look that safe.

[bluex]

Maximum thread engagement is equal to the thread diameter. So if those studs are 1/2" you need at least a 1/2" of thread engagement for maximum holding strength. Anymore than that is a bonus.

On another note I got ran out of the road early last month by an inattentive driver and into a curb pretty hard. Hard enough actually that the wheel and entire right side suspension are trashed and the frame shifted. My "cheap, unsafe, death trap" eBay spacers didn't break. It might not even be damaged but I'll change it anyhow. Just wanted to throw that out there for all the spacer worrywarts....

[bluex]

Pictures wouldn't upload on that post for some reason

[Houston Ben]

Bluex, thanks for responding.
Great information, I definitely have 1/2" thread on the bolt so that is good!

Did you use the 5x5 to 5x4.75 spacer for this? I just found out the Camaro wheel is a 5x120mm which is .65mm off.

If you use the 5x4.75, any problems with vibration or anything?

Thanks again man.

[bluex]

Ya I used 5x5 to 5x4.75 no issues and they been on there almost two years now.

[Houston Ben]

Perfect, thank you Sir!

BTW, love your truck!

[Houston Ben]

Was trying to find longer wheel studs just to make myself feel more comfortable with the adapters, but I can't find any with the correct knurl diameter of 0.535. I need at least a 2" underhead bolt length to accomplish having the stud sticking out some.

Bluex, did you have the same issue as I do with the stud length? I measured around 9/16" - 10/16" of actual stud to nut contact when on. This exceeds the maximum thread engagement rule, but there are also many other bolt/nut interface "musts" out there.

I just want to make sure I am safe while driving and not kill myself or anyone else.

[bluex]

I have Chrome closed end lugs that I use to hold the wheel on. Ive never measured how much sticks out past the wheel before putting the lugs on. It looked like plenty to me and I didn't worry about it. Havent had any issues.

[Houston Ben]

Well kick me in the junk!! The front wheels are bent or something as they took a TON of weight to balance them out the best they could... I am going to take them back this weekend and see if they can do a better job. SO PISSED!

So, now that I bought expensive a$$ tires, I may need new rims. How well do 275 tires fit on 9.5" wheel and 245 fit on 8.5 wheels?

I have tried to find other front camaro wheels but none are available for now...

[bluex]

Sucks that you're having troubles. Have them break the tire loose and spin it some.

[Houston Ben]

I re-looked at it. One has 5 1/2 oz on one side (near outer edge, and the other has 4 1/2 or 5 oz in the same place. So prob not too bad, gunna try it.

[Houston Ben]

Well hell, now I have an issue of my front tires rubbing and cutting. 4.5 drop, do I need to remove my inner fenders? I don't want to do that.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Houston Ben

Well hell, now I have an issue of my front tires rubbing and cutting. 4.5 drop, do I need to remove my inner fenders? I don't want to do that.

Where are they rubbing & cutting?

Originally Posted by Houston Ben

The front wheels are bent or something as they took a TON of weight to balance them out the best they could... I am going to take them back this weekend and see if they can do a better job. SO PISSED!

Mark the current location of the tires as installed on the wheels. Pull the tires off & check the wheel balance w/o tires. See if they're off balance. They should run pretty true being OE/aluminum. If they check ok, re-clock the tires on the wheels & re-balance. These aren't a factory installed wheel so expect to pay for the 'investigative' service as well.

[bluex]

You probably need to roll your fenders if you went with a 2" spacer up front. I ran mine with my factoy inners they would scrub some but not to bad.

[Houston Ben]

Thanks for replying Scoti and Blue,

I am rubbing on the drivers side most and that is where the cutting occurred as well on the fender lip. Looking at both sides, I noticed my passenger side wheel sits in further than my drivers side wheel. Don't know if this is because my front clip is not on straight or just how it came from the factory. Looks like fender rolling is in my future, luckily it does not appear to be much.

[UATahoe]

So for those who have run these rims, is it pretty much guaranteed that the front fenders need to be rolled on one side or the other? And if so, were you guys able to still get the wheel trim installed after?

[bluex]

Originally Posted by UATahoe

So for those who have run these rims, is it pretty much guaranteed that the front fenders need to be rolled on one side or the other? And if so, were you guys able to still get the wheel trim installed after?

that's going to depend on how much drop you have and what thickness spacers you run. I rolled mine just where they needed it across the top. I put the fender trim back on an "rolled" it with a dead blow hammer where needed also. The trim is missing maybe 2 screws but still stays on fairly well.

[cebra]

I like them a lot and a definite upgrade IMO.

[UATahoe]

My spacers are 2” and my front drop is 4”. Drop spindle and ridetech springs. How much of the 2” spacer could be machined off you think before you ran into the interference issues mentioned with the 1.5” spacers? My tires are also 30” which may pose a problem as well. I may have to grab a tire that’s not quite as tall. Currently have 255/50/20 tires for the front.

[jdmaffeo]

4.5 front 6 inch rear drop

[UATahoe]

What size tire are you running and did you roll the front fenders?

[bluex]

Originally Posted by UATahoe

My spacers are 2” and my front drop is 4”. Drop spindle and ridetech springs. How much of the 2” spacer could be machined off you think before you ran into the interference issues mentioned with the 1.5” spacers? My tires are also 30” which may pose a problem as well. I may have to grab a tire that’s not quite as tall. Currently have 255/50/20 tires for the front.

There isn't enough there to machine any thing off safely. You can get a 1.75" thick one too. You will need a shorter narrower tire along with the fender rolling if you want to keep the 2" spacer.

[UATahoe]

Thats what i was afraid of. Really dont want to roll the fenders so i may have to try and sell the camaro rims and look for something else. Thinking new tires may have to happen as well. Live and learn i guess. LOL. Thats what i get for being impatient.

Would the 1.75" spacers have any interference issues with fitment? Saw where some posted issues when going the 1.5" spacer route.