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Old 03-21-2011, 12:01 PM
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IM GOING FROM 8.5 - 9.5.. WILL I NEED A WHEEL SPACER? WHAT SIZE TIRES DO U RECOMEND FOR A 18 by 9.5IN RIM?
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Originally Posted by MAROBOY_TRAV
IM GOING FROM 8.5 - 9.5.. WILL I NEED A WHEEL SPACER? WHAT SIZE TIRES DO U RECOMEND FOR A 18 by 9.5IN RIM?
see the sticky at the top of this section. it has all u need to know.
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They will be going on a 94 CAMARO.
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it all depends on the offset of the rim
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It depends on the offset of your new rims. If the width is 9.5 your offset needs to be a minimum of +38mm i think. Maximum recommended width is 275mm but some guys run a 305 to a 315 nitto 555r DRs cause they run a little narrow but again, that is NOT recommended by LS1Tech. Again, it will depend on the offset but if the rims you are getting are fitted for the Corvette, you should be fine. Personally, I have put 295s on my 18x9.5s with great results.
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I BELIEVE THE OFFSET IS 56mm
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You should be good put them in the rear 275 40 18 call it a day
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Yikes....caps lock ftl.

To answer your question, as long as the offset is between 38mm-56mm you'll be fine.
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^ What they said. Whatever falls in-between those numbers, you should be good to go.
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Originally Posted by AwsmGy
Yikes....caps lock ftl.

To answer your question, as long as the offset is between 38mm-56mm you'll be fine.
^hes right.
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I'd run a 275/35/18 for an fbody.

And stock sized wheels are 16x8.
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Originally Posted by donohue96m6z28
i'd run a 275/35/18 for an fbody.

And stock sized wheels are 16x8.
thanks. I was thinking 255 for the front and 275 or 285 for the back.
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Just put 275s all around if they are 9 or 9.5inch wide wheels. Make it easier on yourself
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Originally Posted by MAROBOY_TRAV
I BELIEVE THE OFFSET IS 56mm
is he yelling?
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get longer studs and a small 1/4 - 3/8 spacer
and call it a day.

it's more a visual thing than
the wheel not physically fitting.



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