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Old 02-03-2009, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 98LS1Kid
I found some wheels that I really like and they are Y2k c5 wheels that are kinda deep dish the dimensions are 18x10.5 with a 56mm off set and according to the chart a it says 38 to 50mm. Just wondering how far of an offset you can go. Would this fit with strano 1.2 springs?

Sorry they go off sale soon and 48 pages is a lot to read through haha.

They fit in back. Will be tucked in and may need a little BFH on the inner wheel well liner.
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Originally Posted by b3av3r
Alright guys, I tried reading through a few pages of posts and my eyes started getting crossed looking over all the numbers. I was just curious if a 18x10.5 rim with a 295/35 tire will fit up front on a 4th gen camaro. If so what offset should I run? If not then I'll just stick with the 18x9.5" rims.
Better off with the 9.5's witha 275/35ZR18 tire.
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im looking at some 15x10's some guy wants to trade me. they are weld draglites w/ 6" backspacing. i dont want to trade and then be screwed. will they fit?
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I did a search and didnt find anything.

When a wheel manufacturer says that their wheels are not "SFI Certified"
what does that mean?

Will you fail tech at the drag strip? Will the tech even look to know what wheels you have?

Thanks
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I was going to direct you to http://www.sfifoundation.com/ but I couldnt find the info on there either. lol.
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Originally Posted by ROCNDAV
I was going to direct you to http://www.sfifoundation.com/ but I couldnt find the info on there either. lol.
Yeh, I found that site too.

It all started when I looked at the Billet Specialties website for their drag wheels. They had a "not SFI certified" disclaimer. Then I found the SFI website and that prompted my question here.
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Any answer from the Wheel gurus?
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I see the a Z06 17x9.5 with 56mm back spaceing will fit a camaro in the rear but how would they look on the back with this back spaceing?? I couldnt find any pics.. 98 Z28
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will 295/ 50 R16 tires fit my trans am?
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Originally Posted by nhra_crazy
I see the a Z06 17x9.5 with 56mm back spaceing will fit a camaro in the rear but how would they look on the back with this back spaceing?? I couldnt find any pics.. 98 Z28
That is the factory offset from Camaro SS wheels.
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Originally Posted by dray98ta
will 295/ 50 R16 tires fit my trans am?
Per BFG yes it will. Acceptable wheel width is 8" to 10", 9.5" is considered ideal.

Granted it is nearly a 28" diameter tire . . .
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What will these wheels sit like?
Front: 18x8 +35
Rear:18x9.5 +25
The rear sounds way wrong, I'm just wondering how far it would stick out.

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What is the widest tire that will fit on an 18x10 wheel with a 41mm offset for the rear without any modification?
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Originally Posted by Jakson
What will these wheels sit like?
Front: 18x8 +35
Rear:18x9.5 +25
The rear sounds way wrong, I'm just wondering how far it would stick out.
Front will fit fine. . . . Rear . . . mathmatically should work. Comparing them to my 38 mm offset 10.5's, they ride in the wheel well the exact same. If you are lowered you will HAVE to roll the quarter lip.
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Originally Posted by killa-black-z28
what is the widest tire that will fit on an 18x10 wheel with a 41mm offset for the rear without any modification?
295/35r18
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
295/35r18
If i am running 245/40/18 in front will the sidewall height of the 295's make the rear rims look smaller?
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Per your chart, for my 04 GTO when you refer to "body mods are required", are you talking about rolling the fender wells? If this is the required mod, then a 9 1/2 inch wheel will work ?
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Originally Posted by nhra_crazy
I see the a Z06 17x9.5 with 56mm back spaceing will fit a camaro in the rear but how would they look on the back with this back spaceing?? I couldnt find any pics.. 98 Z28

They will fit like stock wheels.
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Originally Posted by 01z
im looking at some 15x10's some guy wants to trade me. they are weld draglites w/ 6" backspacing. i dont want to trade and then be screwed. will they fit?

I know nothing about drag wheels.
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Originally Posted by dray98ta
will 295/ 50 R16 tires fit my trans am?
A 295/50R16 fits a 16" x 8" wheel . . . the tire is 28" tall, and would most likely need some modifications to fit.
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