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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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I just picked up some slicks and the tire sticks out pretty far.
Do i have the wrong offset possibly or backspace?
The guy who had them before had them on his 95 Z28 With no Problems..
Is it normal for them to stick out this far?
Keep in mind i do have the wrong Lugs on them.. ( Just put them on to set it on the Ground ) Also the car is lowered but thats a differnt problem, Lol
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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Did the car they were on previously have a narrowed rear?

...also, Im guessing you have the stock PHB? Seeing as how the driver side sticks out a good inch farther than the passenger
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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Yes He Did Have A Ford 9".
And I Have An Adjustable PHB But i Havent Messed around with adjusting it correctly yet. Would adjusting it Correctlly Help out at all??
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Yes, adjusting it would help since the entire rear is kicked out a good inch towards the driver side

And this is just a guess but it looks like the rear those wheels came off of was narrowed 2-3" per side
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by VinR1
Yes, adjusting it would help since the entire rear is kicked out a good inch towards the driver side

And this is just a guess but it looks like the rear those wheels came off of was narrowed 2-3" per side
Okay cool ill adjust it and make everything center.
Yes i would say it was narrowed about 3" or so.. Can i still run these tires with them sticking out that far? They would only be used for the strip.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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I wouldnt... first hard bump or the first time you launch and the rear squats, the tires are going to smack the quarters
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Alright, Thanks For Your Help! Appreciate it. I think ill just get a set of stock springs for when i go to the track.. And get my Fenders Rolled As well.
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