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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
Offsets are OK, although the bolt pattern is technically wrong, the F-Car bolt pattern is 5 x 120.65mm or 5 x 4.75"
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I may have missed this in the 13 pages of reading
but why do they need to be supported?Is there a problem when lowering the vehicle and weight be put on the suspension?
Also, since it 17x11 @ 50mm offset works great, is it safe to assume an 18x11 or even 19x11 will also fit great (assuming fender rolling and BFH mods are to be performed) with the 50mm offset?
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Also, since it 17x11 @ 50mm offset works great, is it safe to assume an 18x11 or even 19x11 will also fit great (assuming fender rolling and BFH mods are to be performed) with the 50mm offset?
As for changing wheel diameter, it has no effect, other than on your pocket book, and limited tire sizes.
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So they are not going fit up good then? Would it still work?
Can they be bolted on? Sure can.
Will they stay on? More than likely.
Could there be a problem? Possible.
When it come to wheels and tires I do not like pushing the recommendations, since your wheels and tires are the only 4 things keeping our car shiney side up.
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
People do run 5 x 120mm bolt pattern wheels on our cars, they will go on, but technically they do not fit. I just want to make sure you understand that.
Can they be bolted on? Sure can.
Will they stay on? More than likely.
Could there be a problem? Possible.
When it come to wheels and tires I do not like pushing the recommendations, since your wheels and tires are the only 4 things keeping our car shiney side up.
Can they be bolted on? Sure can.
Will they stay on? More than likely.
Could there be a problem? Possible.
When it come to wheels and tires I do not like pushing the recommendations, since your wheels and tires are the only 4 things keeping our car shiney side up.
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I'm looking @ a set of front wheels 15X5 1/2 with a 3" backspace and rears of 15X10 with a 4 1/2" backspace. I want to put a 195/60-15 up front and 295/50-15 in the rear. I was wondering if the wheels/tires will fit? My car has not been lowered and it's a '98 Z28. I know everyone doesn't like skinny wheels/tires in front, but it's the look I'm going for. Any advice/help is appreciated.
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Originally Posted by LuvMyZ
I'm looking @ a set of front wheels 15X5 1/2 with a 3" backspace and rears of 15X10 with a 4 1/2" backspace. I want to put a 195/60-15 up front and 295/50-15 in the rear. I was wondering if the wheels/tires will fit? My car has not been lowered and it's a '98 Z28. I know everyone doesn't like skinny wheels/tires in front, but it's the look I'm going for. Any advice/help is appreciated.
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Sorry if I missed this, but ......
Will a 18*10.5 57mm offset Z06 replica with a Nitto DR 305/35 zr18 fit on a 99' Camaro SS? I'm afraid it may be too tall, so I may just go with 18*9.5 with the Nitto DR 285/35 zr 18 or maybe the BFG DR 295/35 r18 or 315/30 r18 on the 10.5 rim? Also what offset should the 18*10.5 be?
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Nitto DR, & BFG DR Chart are thumbnailed.
Will a 18*10.5 57mm offset Z06 replica with a Nitto DR 305/35 zr18 fit on a 99' Camaro SS? I'm afraid it may be too tall, so I may just go with 18*9.5 with the Nitto DR 285/35 zr 18 or maybe the BFG DR 295/35 r18 or 315/30 r18 on the 10.5 rim? Also what offset should the 18*10.5 be?
Thanks for the help?
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Nitto DR, & BFG DR Chart are thumbnailed.
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I just ordered a set of 4, 17" x 9.5" Z06 (+54mm) for my '02 Hawk. I know from reading this thread that the wheels will fit without a problem.
My question is, will I have any issues running a 285/40/17 tire at all four corners (Kumho MX)?
The car has the Bilstein suspension in case that makes any difference.
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My question is, will I have any issues running a 285/40/17 tire at all four corners (Kumho MX)?
The car has the Bilstein suspension in case that makes any difference.
Thanks,
Steve.
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Originally Posted by 02 BlackHawk
I just ordered a set of 4, 17" x 9.5" Z06 (+54mm) for my '02 Hawk. I know from reading this thread that the wheels will fit without a problem.
My question is, will I have any issues running a 285/40/17 tire at all four corners (Kumho MX)?
The car has the Bilstein suspension in case that makes any difference.
Thanks,
Steve.
My question is, will I have any issues running a 285/40/17 tire at all four corners (Kumho MX)?
The car has the Bilstein suspension in case that makes any difference.
Thanks,
Steve.
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Originally Posted by HOSS99
Sorry if I missed this, but ......
Will a 18*10.5 57mm offset Z06 replica with a Nitto DR 305/35 zr18 fit on a 99' Camaro SS? I'm afraid it may be too tall, so I may just go with 18*9.5 with the Nitto DR 285/35 zr 18 or maybe the BFG DR 295/35 r18 or 315/30 r18 on the 10.5 rim? Also what offset should the 18*10.5 be?
Thanks for the help?![Cheers!!](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_cheers.gif)
Nitto DR, & BFG DR Chart are thumbnailed.
Will a 18*10.5 57mm offset Z06 replica with a Nitto DR 305/35 zr18 fit on a 99' Camaro SS? I'm afraid it may be too tall, so I may just go with 18*9.5 with the Nitto DR 285/35 zr 18 or maybe the BFG DR 295/35 r18 or 315/30 r18 on the 10.5 rim? Also what offset should the 18*10.5 be?
Thanks for the help?
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Nitto DR, & BFG DR Chart are thumbnailed.
A 57 mm offset will fit, but inner wheel well mods will be required, especially with the wider tires.
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
May have some minor rubbing up front when the sterring is at full lock, not other concerens should be had.
Excellent, thanks for the confirmation Xsta
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I'm looking for chrome 18*10.5 Z06 wheels to fit a '99 Camaro SS Convertible.
According to the "Does This Fit Thread" the need to be:
18"x10.5" +50 to +53 mm.
Who sells them? If they are not a sponor please PM the info.
So far I've found 57mm, and 56mm. Will those fit without the BFH mod and a 295 tire?
According to the "Does This Fit Thread" the need to be:
18"x10.5" +50 to +53 mm.
Who sells them? If they are not a sponor please PM the info.
So far I've found 57mm, and 56mm. Will those fit without the BFH mod and a 295 tire?
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With the exception of the above post, this sticky doesn't really touch on convertibles. I want some TTIIs on my lowered 2000 Z28 Convertible. I prefer 17" up front and 18" at the rear. What is the widest tire/wheel combo I can run at the rear w/an 18" and w/a 17"? Or should I just stick w/17x9.5 all around?
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Originally Posted by HOSS99
I'm looking for chrome 18*10.5 Z06 wheels to fit a '99 Camaro SS Convertible.
According to the "Does This Fit Thread" the need to be:
18"x10.5" +50 to +53 mm.
Who sells them? If they are not a sponor please PM the info.
So far I've found 57mm, and 56mm. Will those fit without the BFH mod and a 295 tire?
According to the "Does This Fit Thread" the need to be:
18"x10.5" +50 to +53 mm.
Who sells them? If they are not a sponor please PM the info.
So far I've found 57mm, and 56mm. Will those fit without the BFH mod and a 295 tire?
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Originally Posted by iroc626
With the exception of the above post, this sticky doesn't really touch on convertibles. I want some TTIIs on my lowered 2000 Z28 Convertible. I prefer 17" up front and 18" at the rear. What is the widest tire/wheel combo I can run at the rear w/an 18" and w/a 17"? Or should I just stick w/17x9.5 all around?
There really is not much difference in the convertibles rear wheel wells, so that is why I do not have a separate catagory.
On the American Racing TT2' in the 17" size there is only one offset availalbe that fit the F-Car, and it is 44 or 46 mm for both the 95." and 11" wide wheels. The fit just fine on rag tops, the front tire should be a 275/40ZR17 and out back you can run a 315/35ZR17, but there may need to be some minor inner wheel well massaging and possible lip rolling
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ok first off i apologize for posting this but its getting late i a swear i read to page 7 and didnt see my answer yet , xsta z28 u must me a tire fitmant genus you seemed to have answered everyones question i read up to so im guess this is half assed directed toward you.
i have a 99 z
my rims and tires came off a stock 99 vette. they are refered to as the wagon wheels i believe the size is 275/ 45 / 17 upfront and 285/40 / 18 rear ( they were the stock goodyear tires on the stock rims ) the eagle f1 runflats. fronts are 17 x 9 i believe ( ? ) and the rears are 18 x 10 ( ? ) again i believe.( if i had seen the backspacing for these rims in the thread i could have answered my own question but these are not the zo6 or y2k wheels i saw listings for ) is it uncommon to have no fitmant issues w/ the rears at all? mine are on and seem to be doing fine so far ( stock suspension and ride height ) if i lower the car will i need the bfh mod yay? nay? mabey?
i was told up front i would need to and imagine wow they didnt go figure.
again i know you have proble answered this 100 times...sorry. its past my bedtime
i have a 99 z
my rims and tires came off a stock 99 vette. they are refered to as the wagon wheels i believe the size is 275/ 45 / 17 upfront and 285/40 / 18 rear ( they were the stock goodyear tires on the stock rims ) the eagle f1 runflats. fronts are 17 x 9 i believe ( ? ) and the rears are 18 x 10 ( ? ) again i believe.( if i had seen the backspacing for these rims in the thread i could have answered my own question but these are not the zo6 or y2k wheels i saw listings for ) is it uncommon to have no fitmant issues w/ the rears at all? mine are on and seem to be doing fine so far ( stock suspension and ride height ) if i lower the car will i need the bfh mod yay? nay? mabey?
i was told up front i would need to and imagine wow they didnt go figure.
again i know you have proble answered this 100 times...sorry. its past my bedtime
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ok first off i apologize for posting this but its getting late i a swear i read to page 7 and didnt see my answer yet , xsta z28 u must me a tire fitmant genus you seemed to have answered everyones question i read up to so im guess this is half assed directed toward you.
i have a 99 z
my rims and tires came off a stock 99 vette. they are refered to as the wagon wheels i believe the size is 275/ 45 / 17 upfront and 285/40 / 18 rear ( they were the stock goodyear tires on the stock rims ) the eagle f1 runflats. fronts are 17 x 9 i believe ( ? ) and the rears are 18 x 10 ( ? ) again i believe.( if i had seen the backspacing for these rims in the thread i could have answered my own question but these are not the zo6 or y2k wheels i saw listings for ) is it uncommon to have no fitmant issues w/ the rears at all? mine are on and seem to be doing fine so far ( stock suspension and ride height ) if i lower the car will i need the bfh mod yay? nay? mabey?
i was told up front i would need to and imagine wow they didnt go figure.
again i know you have proble answered this 100 times...sorry. its past my bedtime
i have a 99 z
my rims and tires came off a stock 99 vette. they are refered to as the wagon wheels i believe the size is 275/ 45 / 17 upfront and 285/40 / 18 rear ( they were the stock goodyear tires on the stock rims ) the eagle f1 runflats. fronts are 17 x 9 i believe ( ? ) and the rears are 18 x 10 ( ? ) again i believe.( if i had seen the backspacing for these rims in the thread i could have answered my own question but these are not the zo6 or y2k wheels i saw listings for ) is it uncommon to have no fitmant issues w/ the rears at all? mine are on and seem to be doing fine so far ( stock suspension and ride height ) if i lower the car will i need the bfh mod yay? nay? mabey?
i was told up front i would need to and imagine wow they didnt go figure.
again i know you have proble answered this 100 times...sorry. its past my bedtime
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thanks for the answer there xsta z28, what are the common conflicts with the rears on a car like mine?i havent seen any inner fender rubbing or marks on the tires or rim itself ( been about 1k miles since install ), the only problem i seem to be having so far is that the sidewalls on the runflats are so stiff my wheel hop is attrocious. you can feel every lil crack in the raod, if i ran over a dime i could tell you if it was heads or tails. going to be puttin umi lca's on this weekend and hopefully they will help some.
oh and by the way thanks for all your input it means alot to someone like me trying to learn about 4th gens after working on 1st - 3rds for about 13 yrs now.
oh and by the way thanks for all your input it means alot to someone like me trying to learn about 4th gens after working on 1st - 3rds for about 13 yrs now.
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XSTA...
Will THESE WHEELS sit flush with my fenders on all 4 corners? The site claims they are +39.37 offset which should work on a F-body right? I would like the wheels to have a wide stance without protruding out from the fenders. I will be running 275/40 tires on these. All my mods are in my sig.
Thanks for the help
Chris
Will THESE WHEELS sit flush with my fenders on all 4 corners? The site claims they are +39.37 offset which should work on a F-body right? I would like the wheels to have a wide stance without protruding out from the fenders. I will be running 275/40 tires on these. All my mods are in my sig.
Thanks for the help
Chris
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XSTA...
Will THESE WHEELS sit flush with my fenders on all 4 corners? The site claims they are +39.37 offset which should work on a F-body right? I would like the wheels to have a wide stance without protruding out from the fenders. I will be running 275/40 tires on these. All my mods are in my sig.
Thanks for the help
Chris
Will THESE WHEELS sit flush with my fenders on all 4 corners? The site claims they are +39.37 offset which should work on a F-body right? I would like the wheels to have a wide stance without protruding out from the fenders. I will be running 275/40 tires on these. All my mods are in my sig.
Thanks for the help
Chris