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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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Found a set of z06 wheels, 20x10.5 19x9.5. wanna know what all ill need to make these work on my car? will i need spacers? what size tire will work without rubbing?

i have a 99 formula. anybody running this set up, pics would be appreciated.

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Would you be able to test fit them? Also, I'm thinking you wouldn't know the offset of the rims your looking at? Pretty much then, yes you will need spacers and or have to do BFH mod and more importantly roll your fenders.
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What kind of Z06 wheels ?
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Would you be able to test fit them? Also, I'm thinking you wouldn't know the offset of the rims your looking at? Pretty much then, yes you will need spacers and or have to do BFH mod and more importantly roll your fenders.
yeah doubt i could test fit them, i am just trying to get some kind of idea of what kind of a headache im lookin at.

heres the CL ad with the info i have. the guy doesnt really know anything about the wheels, says he bought them for his camaro and couldnt afford tires.

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/2550951841.html
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anyone got anymore hands on experience? someone has to be running this set up
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Not sure about the technicals, but here is a pic of those rims chromed...

http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=768467
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yeah saw that thread, still debating on whether or not i like the look or should even bother
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i dont think the backs will work i wow goggle it to see if anyones done it plus those tires are going to be really costly
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there are tons of pics of cars rockin the wheels in the back, i was just wanting to hear how they fit them.

not really worried about the tire price
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