uLoSeAgAin

IM about to order some 17x8.5 c5 vette rims for wheelsforless.com....they come with a 58mm offset. Is that whats need for all 4 corners? Please hlelp me quick need to order em soon!

Xsta Z 28

iTrader: (2)

Seems to me to be an awefully big offset for such a narrow wheel.

Is there anything smaller? 50mm or less?

uLoSeAgAin

Chrome 2000 Corvette 17x8.5 5/4.75
OE Concepts 2000 Corvette chrome plated. +58mm offset. Fits '93-Up Camaro and Firebird and '87-Up Corvettes. thats what it says on the site. i just want em to look like they do now tucked in not sticking out or anything. got 275/40 tires all the way around also.

Xsta Z 28

iTrader: (2)

Oh they will fit, but they will look even more tucked in that OEM wheels.

Stock wheel is 9" wide, so that wheel will be 1/4" narrower each side of center.

Stock wheels have a 50 mm offset so being 58 mm the wheel will move inwards 8 mm, or 5/16"

So with the wheel being 1/4" narrower to the outside, and moving 5/16" inward, the entire assembly will visually move "into" the wheel well 9/16", or just over 1/2"

More of an FYI, looks like you have your look all figured out. BTW I think the C5 wheels look really good ona TA!

uLoSeAgAin

Thanks for all the info man never really understood the offset deal. I have the stock 16 teens on it now and id like to achieve the stane of a ws6 pretty much...got the hood and the rims im getting are 17x8.5. So my main question is what offset do I need to keep the car from looking retarded...and like a ws6?

Xsta Z 28

iTrader: (2)

Well, my comparison on "where" the wheels will sit is based on the stock 17" wheel.

I know many people run the 17" Vette wheels on the F-Body and it looks fine.

All in all I think you will be happy with the look.

uLoSeAgAin

So what offset should I go with on a 17x8.5 rims and 275/40 tire?(want em to just be flush on all 4 corners) Wanted to order today so i can get tires will be here in two days...thats why the big hurry. Would the 58mm look stupid?

uLoSeAgAin

Come on can somebody help me out over the last post need this answered before I can order my rims!

Xsta Z 28

iTrader: (2)

Well, I think your choices for C5 wheel are very limited but I would say you want to get an offset less than 50 mm.

Like I said before stock 17" wheels on a WS6 and Camaro SS are 50mm, and as you can tell they are slightly "tucked" in.

My aftermarket 18" x 9.5" FIKSE wheels have a 38mm offset just FYI.

So to answer your question anywhere around 40 mm - 45 mm will work well. Basically the smaller the offset the more the wheel will move outwards.

uLoSeAgAin

I went ahead and ordered the 17x8.5 with a 50mm offset and 275/40 tires. Should this keep the rims/trires flush with the wheel well?.....Hope I didnt screw up.

Xsta Z 28

iTrader: (2)

They'll work out fine, the tires will not stick out of the wheel wells, may be slightly recessed, but no worse than stock.

Enjoy the new wheels, the thin 5 spoke design C5 wheels will be very sharp.

uLoSeAgAin

Thanks alot for all your help man. I hope they look good spent 1830 on the combo Would have killed for some HRE's!

Xsta Z 28

iTrader: (2)

Sounds like a great price! And always glad to help.