This should be a thing

"Nibbles" (nibbles) 05/07/2014 at 12:14 • Filed to: STEELIES FO LYFE

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The 2010-2013 Camaro was made available with throwback steel wheels that included trim rings. Anyone who thought this was a bad idea is dumb and also stupid. They were the perfect look for the car, and worked with the styling better than a lot of their more costly options.

There is nothing wrong with the car in the picture. It's beautiful. Unfortunately Chevrolet had a mild stroke and removed the steelies from 2014 on. Dumb move, GM. Dumb move.

It does however mean Dodge can step up. The 2015 refreshed Challenger looks better than ever, and what better way to show off than to offer their own throwback steelies? I think a set of these:

Mildly redesigned to fit over the brakes would just look tits on the new Challenger. Whaddya think Oppo? I think this should be a thing. Do you think this should be a thing?

Takuro Spirit > Nibbles 05/07/2014 at 12:18

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Available from the aftermarket, but too big for my tastes.

spanfucker retire bitch > Nibbles 05/07/2014 at 12:19

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I'll never understand why this board in particular seems to love Steelies. They look awful. They always look awful. They never look good, on any car. Including this one.

Nibbles > Takuro Spirit 05/07/2014 at 12:20

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Too big. Too damn big. They don't look like steelies either

Nibbles > spanfucker retire bitch 05/07/2014 at 12:21

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They don't always look awful; unfortunately the large majority do. Beauty is objective though.

I like the steelies on the Camaro, partly due to my first car - A 1985 Camaro rolling on steelies.

spanfucker retire bitch > Nibbles 05/07/2014 at 12:22

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Beauty is objective though.

I'm just going to go ahead and assume you mean subjective.

Nibbles > spanfucker retire bitch 05/07/2014 at 12:24

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Yeah you're right. I'm still hanging from last night, just a tad.

crowmolly > spanfucker retire bitch 05/07/2014 at 12:32

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I agree. The first time I saw them I thought they were rims used for shipping-only purposes. They are uninspired stamped steel low-cost wheels and have no place on a modern car like this. I seem to remember that they came with low end tires as well.

I don't even know what "heritage" they are trying to reference, either. 82-84 third gens? 73-80 D rings? 77-81 Z28 mags?

If anything they should do an updated N90 from the 80-81 years. Like year one did:

Meatcoma > Nibbles 05/07/2014 at 12:42

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This is my Winter set.... They are still on because I can not afford new summer rears as it will cost me $600+ used and $1000+ new for just the rears... sadface.

Jayhawk Jake > Nibbles 05/07/2014 at 12:46

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When I shopped Camaros back in 2011 salespeople were baffled that I said I preferred those wheels.

They are WAY better than what comes on a 1LS now...

Nibbles > Jayhawk Jake 05/07/2014 at 12:49

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Indeed. Those aluminum jobs are boring. At least the color offset makes the steelies eye catching. Also, who doesn't like trim rings? I'll tell you who. Communists. That's who.

Jayhawk Jake > Nibbles 05/07/2014 at 12:51

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The steelies have something these new wheels are lacking: character.

Of course, between the steelies and the RS wheels, I may lean RS

I really like the steelies, but the RS wheels on the Camaro are some of my favorite OEM wheels ever.

Nibbles > crowmolly 05/07/2014 at 12:52

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Those are nice. The '10-'13 steelies look a lot like the D rings that were on my '85 base.

And yes, they're low cost wheels. But when you're buying a base model car, do you really need flashy wheels? Most aluminum wheels available on the LS look worse than the steelies.

Nibbles > Jayhawk Jake 05/07/2014 at 12:53

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RS = Good. LS Aluminum = Boring. LS Steel = Less boring. Those LS wheels belong on a Cruze.

Jacques L' Autre > Nibbles 05/07/2014 at 13:07

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Oh, hello.

Nibbles > Jacques L' Autre 05/07/2014 at 13:32

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Love those poverty caps

crowmolly > Nibbles 05/07/2014 at 13:32

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It is certainly a place where they want to be able to keep costs down but still clear brake calipers, etc. Not everybody wants wheels valued at $1500. But replacements in this case are $60-$80. I think they could have made them slightly more expensive but also made them significantly more aesthetically pleasing (in my opinion). Maybe even an 18" modern version of the standard 60's rally. Maybe kind of like this, but changed a little for the new body style:

Nibbles > crowmolly 05/07/2014 at 13:36

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I lurrrve Rallye wheels! Would kill to see them on the new muscle

I'll probably get some cop steelies for my '15 Challenger, though I would really love some Mopar throwback steelies. They should make them. Make them so I can buy them.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > Jacques L' Autre 05/07/2014 at 13:56

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These ones look good, the Camaro ones... Not so much. I may be crazy but I reeeeeaaaaally hate two tone wheels, 2 and 3 piece wheels can get stuffed too.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > Nibbles 05/07/2014 at 13:57

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Two-tone wheels can go die in a fire.

Nibbles > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. 05/07/2014 at 13:59

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JEM > Nibbles 05/07/2014 at 14:01

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I just saw a Camaro with these the other day and noticed how great they look.

Also in the same idea, the newest Beetle has a very similar thing going on that I also like:

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > Nibbles 05/07/2014 at 14:08

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Haha excellent GIF

Mattbob > spanfucker retire bitch 05/07/2014 at 14:11

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they look good on a jeep. You cannot argue that.

Mattbob > Nibbles 05/07/2014 at 14:13

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I always thought that the steelies were a sign that the person bought the cheapest camaro they could possibly get. I don't mind the look, its just that they scream bottom level car.

Nibbles > Mattbob 05/07/2014 at 14:16

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Pretty much exactly what it is. But at least they're not trying to cover it up by installing cheap plastic covers that disintegrate and eventually fall off on the freeway.

Mattbob > Nibbles 05/07/2014 at 14:18

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Yeah, I would much rather have good looking steel wheels than hubcaps. I Hate hubcaps. They aren't fooling anyone.

Nibbles > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. 05/07/2014 at 14:42

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The chrome outer edge of the Camaro steelie is a removable trim ring. Just pull 'em off and they're all black.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > Nibbles 05/07/2014 at 15:03

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I take it all back then, steelie away Camaro drivers!

Slow4o > Meatcoma 05/07/2014 at 22:29

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Da fuq size tires are you running out back? And what brand? Are you running A6's or something?

Kylemaro > crowmolly 05/08/2014 at 02:11

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those are also monte ss wheels

Meatcoma > Slow4o 05/08/2014 at 08:23

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Pirelli Pzero 275/35 ZR21 - $535.00 - $575.00/ea

Tirerack.com

Slow4o > Meatcoma 05/08/2014 at 19:15

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Ah 21-inch rims explains it. What kind of rims do you have that are 21 inches?

Meatcoma > Slow4o 05/12/2014 at 08:17

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5 spoke RS Camaro rims. Like these but a shade darker and 21".

Slow4o > Meatcoma 05/12/2014 at 19:37

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Man I knew you could fit some huge rims on Camaro's, but I didn't know you could get factory 21's haha.

Meatcoma > Slow4o 05/13/2014 at 07:59

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It's part of the $995 transformer kit for RS trim.