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Dec 23, 2012 | 09:03 AM

99dsgz28

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Widest 17s on front?

I bought some 10 inch wide 17s and was wondering if I'll have any clearance issues in the front?

Dec 23, 2012 | 09:53 AM

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I bought some 10 inch wide 17s and was wondering if I'll have any clearance issues in the front?

Depending on the back spacing, it shouldnt be a problem. Im running 18x10.5 on the front.

Dec 23, 2012 | 10:48 AM

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okay thanks, they are aftermarket Corvette rims but they have stock back spaces, just seem so wide but should work

Dec 23, 2012 | 12:36 PM

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Depending on the back spacing, it shouldnt be a problem. Im running 18x10.5 on the front.

Would you hav any pics? Thats crazy wide for thr front! Lol

Dec 23, 2012 | 03:47 PM

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I was thinkin the same thing, thats why I asked lol

Dec 23, 2012 | 06:34 PM

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I run 17 x 10.5s with 315s on mine for track days or autocross. Only mods I did was a add a couple button head screws to hold the fender liner all the way against the sheetmetal.

Dec 23, 2012 | 06:40 PM

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You can go to 114 in the front. 4th gen F-bodies have more clearance in the front than the rear.

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Dec 24, 2012 | 07:01 AM

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I run AFS 17x11 ZR1 replicas at all corners on the street, with 1/4" hubcentric spacers. The front could use just a smidgen more spacer because the right wheel slightly rubs the sway bar at full lock on left turns. I'm traveling so I wouldn't be able to post pics until next year.

Dec 24, 2012 | 04:38 PM

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I run 17 x 10.5s with 315s on mine for track days or autocross. Only mods I did was a add a couple button head screws to hold the fender liner all the way against the sheetmetal.

Amazing, looks beast!!