17x9.5 / 18x10.5 w/ 56mm offset SPACERS?
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17x9.5 / 18x10.5 w/ 56mm offset SPACERS?
im getting c6 z06 corvette deep dish rims(if i can find a place that has them in stock in black) in 17x9.5 for the front (running a 275/35/17 tire) and 18.10.5 for the back (running a MT ET Street Drag Radial in 315/30/18). <MEATS
ive heard lots of talk about needing spacers, some people say theirs fit. Some people say they need 1/4" spacers. some people are even saying you need 2.5" ARP studs and 3/4" wheel spacers to make them fit.
im planning on going with sportline or prokit springs later on down the line (want strano but they dont have enough drop for me ), and some konis at the same time.
i want them to look good, if that means i have to go with longer studs and spacers then so be it. Where are you guys ordering spacers and studs from? what kinds are you guys using/recommend?
What do i need?
ive heard lots of talk about needing spacers, some people say theirs fit. Some people say they need 1/4" spacers. some people are even saying you need 2.5" ARP studs and 3/4" wheel spacers to make them fit.
im planning on going with sportline or prokit springs later on down the line (want strano but they dont have enough drop for me ), and some konis at the same time.
i want them to look good, if that means i have to go with longer studs and spacers then so be it. Where are you guys ordering spacers and studs from? what kinds are you guys using/recommend?
What do i need?
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I just got some very similar wheels... Same size and offset.
With the 315/30/18 Nitto NT-01 it is very close(Note: I do not think these run small). It does not touch any of the wheel well, but it is very close. I have not done any BFH, but after I do that It should be fine, I would think. A 1/4" spacer would make is easier to mount, but I really do not want to change out longer studs.
Also, it is hard to get these over the bumpstop, and I do not know if it is a good thing to have the wheel over the bump stop? It seems like if the suspension extended to full height it might hit the top of the wheel... Maybe someone with some more knowledge can let me know.
With the 315/30/18 Nitto NT-01 it is very close(Note: I do not think these run small). It does not touch any of the wheel well, but it is very close. I have not done any BFH, but after I do that It should be fine, I would think. A 1/4" spacer would make is easier to mount, but I really do not want to change out longer studs.
Also, it is hard to get these over the bumpstop, and I do not know if it is a good thing to have the wheel over the bump stop? It seems like if the suspension extended to full height it might hit the top of the wheel... Maybe someone with some more knowledge can let me know.
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I have 54mm offset for the front and 58mm offset for the rear rims
same size front and back. I do not need any spacers. My tires will hit if the suspension extends to full length but when is that going to happen on the street? "Never" only if you jack the car up by the body and not the differential. Just don't jack the car up by the body and everything is cool!
same size front and back. I do not need any spacers. My tires will hit if the suspension extends to full length but when is that going to happen on the street? "Never" only if you jack the car up by the body and not the differential. Just don't jack the car up by the body and everything is cool!
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I have 54mm offset for the front and 58mm offset for the rear rims
same size front and back. I do not need any spacers. My tires will hit if the suspension extends to full length but when is that going to happen on the street? "Never" only if you jack the car up by the body and not the differential. Just don't jack the car up by the body and everything is cool!
same size front and back. I do not need any spacers. My tires will hit if the suspension extends to full length but when is that going to happen on the street? "Never" only if you jack the car up by the body and not the differential. Just don't jack the car up by the body and everything is cool!
does anybody have pics of a camaro with longer studs, spacers and 315s? i dont want them to stick out to much.
i just wanna be able to mount em up when my car gets out of paint, not try, and have to wait 2 weeks to get longer studs and spacers.
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I just did the BFH, and they mounted fine. It is not a DR or MT, but it is the Nitto NT-01 in a 315/30/18. They mounted fine after the BFH, and I have not rubbed at all. I am at stock height though.
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Mine fit with 295/35/18 Toyo T1Rs in the back. No BFHing or spacers. However, I did opt to use a 7/16'' spacer and the ARP 2.5'' studs later on to get the stance I wanted. Putting the studs on is very easy. Pull out the ABS sensor, hammer each stud through that hole. Slide the stud in through that hole and put an open ended lug nut on it and tighten it done. Simple as that.
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Mine fit with 295/35/18 Toyo T1Rs in the back. No BFHing or spacers. However, I did opt to use a 7/16'' spacer and the ARP 2.5'' studs later on to get the stance I wanted. Putting the studs on is very easy. Pull out the ABS sensor, hammer each stud through that hole. Slide the stud in through that hole and put an open ended lug nut on it and tighten it done. Simple as that.
im still not sure what to do. i might try to mount them with 1/4" spacers and see how it fits/looks. hopefully that will work with the rolled fenders and bfh. if not , ill have to wait and get the right spacers and studs in to fit before i can drive it. maybe it will work enough to drive i get the right studs and spacers.
im planning on lowering with a eibach/koni and adjustable panhard bar later on. that will be another trial and error thing i think. if it doesnt fit, ill have to order strano springs(which is what i want, but i want a lower ride height if i can get it).