Ruff 278 +45mm Offset

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Oct 14, 2009 | 05:03 PM

RallyBoy

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Ruff 278 +45mm Offset

I have done a search on the Ruff 278 18x9.5 wheels with a +45mm offset. According to some of the members, these particular wheels will not fit on the front of 98-2002 f-bodies due to the wheel coming in contact with the caliper. Does the same hold true for 93-97 f-bodies? Are the calipers smaller on the 93-97 f-bodies?

Oct 14, 2009 | 08:00 PM

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I'm in the process of changing, but I'm currently running 18x9.5 ruffs on all four corners with 45mm backspacing. I haven't had any fitment issues with them at all. I've had them on the car for 2+ years

Heres what it looks like

Oct 15, 2009 | 01:32 PM

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How close are the rims to your caliper? Btw, thanks for your reply.

Oct 15, 2009 | 01:41 PM

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i had a buddy that ran these wheels and he also had no problems it was on a 97 z28

Oct 16, 2009 | 01:35 AM

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Last I saw these wheels were discontinued, and they're hard to get your hands on.

Oct 19, 2009 | 01:13 PM

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How close are the rims to your caliper? Btw, thanks for your reply.

There is plenty of clearance with the stock brakes. I'm changing wheels because I'm doing the CTS-V brake upgrade. Like someone else mentioned, this week design has been discontinued. I tried calling everywhere to get narrower front wheels with the correct offset for my brake upgrade, but no one can get them anymore. I've seen a few sets on ebay though.