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Old 12-08-2004, 08:37 AM
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would 97 vette rims bolt right up to by t/a and look and perform fine? if not what kind of spacers would i need to fix the problem? thanks, Jim
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would 97 vette rims bolt right up to by t/a and look and perform fine? if not what kind of spacers would i need to fix the problem? thanks, Jim
I have the same wheels on my TA right now. The 18x9.5 65mm offset on the back is ALL wrong. I have a 275/40/18 tire in the rear and no rubbing, but doesn't look right. It tucks TOO FAR in the wheel well and badly needs a spacer. You would need 1/2" longer ARP studs and 1/2" spacers to make it look right. Find some wheels that are closer to 50mm. I have some new 18x9.5 wheels that are 56mm and should work with little to no spacer at all. We shall see.

The 17x8.5 front wheel has a 58mm offset and looks ok, but I think it should be spaced about 5/16" to look perfect. Also would need ARP studs to use a spacer though. I have no spacers on mine and they look like POO POO. Find some better wheels.




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