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Old 06-06-2010, 09:41 PM
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I bought a set of c4 zr1 factory wheels from a guy a few months ago. One was leaking and I assumed it was the tires. So I put a set of 255's on the front which are 17x8.5 rims. Well, turns out one of the rims on the front is cracked. Then, one of the back rims developed a crack. Great, huh? Well, thought about buying some C5 black Z06 rims in 17x9.5 from oewheels direct. I think thats who it is. The reproduction rims. Anyway, if I do, will the 255's fit on a 9.5 rim? They are EMT tires. If that makes a difference.
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Yes they will fit. it will be slightly stretched though. the "correct" size on a 9.5" rims would be a 275. so the 255 will only be about 20mm skinnier.
Old 06-06-2010, 09:48 PM
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Ok. That's awesome. I already bought these or I would not worry about it. Already stretched for cash with the T56 swap in two weeks. So trying to get off cheap!! LOL. Is that possible? Camaro and cheap in the same sentence?
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LOL. Gas alone on these cars is killer!!
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You ain't kidding. I see you have the same cam I do. How do you like it? Do you wish you would have gone bigger?
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i like it...but wanted to get a ms3. Cant grumble though. got this cam FREE from my friend with only 100 miles on it. the cam was too choppy for his turbo set up. All in all this cam isnt that bad. good power gains and good drivability. When i get a new motor soon I will go bigger!! LOL




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