ive made up my mind on a killer setup...input?

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Jul 21, 2004 | 11:58 PM

SLP/Drew

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ive made up my mind on a killer setup...input?

i made up my mind zo6 wheels on my trans am...just one problem is where to get them and tell me if this set up will work

17 / 8.5 in front with 265
18 / 9.5 in rear with 295_____or should i go with 18 /10.5 with a bigger tire?

will they just bolt on like my stock wheels and tires or will i have to get something else to make it all work?

thx for the input guys

Jul 21, 2004 | 11:58 PM

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oh yea some pics of zo6 wheels on a TA would be much appreciated...thx again

Jul 22, 2004 | 12:10 AM

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Those will bolt right up with the right offsets. But, you should lower the car at the same time, it will look killer. PM me and I can get you a killer deal on Z06 wheels

Jul 22, 2004 | 02:15 AM

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Those will bolt right up with the right offsets. But, you should lower the car at the same time, it will look killer. PM me and I can get you a killer deal on Z06 wheels

oh yea i would love to lower my car but ive got SLP longtube headers im afraid i cant get lower unless I had some sort of air ride suspention that I could adjust inside the car...do you know anything about that???

Jul 22, 2004 | 07:20 AM

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I would go with 10.5 out back with a 295 and try to stick with a 275 up front if possible.

Jul 22, 2004 | 08:28 AM

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295's are not recommended for a 9.5" wheel . . .

Jul 22, 2004 | 10:19 AM

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My opinion on replica ZO6 wheels:
Front - 17x9.5 with 275/40/17 or 18x9.5 with 275/35/18, +50mm to +53mm offset
Rear - 18x10.5 with 295/35/18 or 315/30/18 (check to make sure your tire manufacturer allows 315 on 10.5 wheel, e.g. Michelin Pilot Sport and PS2), +50mm to +53mm offset

Ideally you'd go less offset, but that's not an option with ZO6 wheels at this time.

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Jul 22, 2004 | 01:05 PM

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For real...265's look ridiculous, don't do it.

You'll be fine, my car is lowered with eibach prokit and I have Hooker longtubes. You'll NEED to lower your car after the wheel/tire combo to look good.

Jul 22, 2004 | 01:15 PM

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275s in front, my 295s in back rubbed (after a rear alignment--get it first) so I banged the inner fenderwell with a hammer.

Jul 22, 2004 | 02:38 PM

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I currently have 245's all around and I dont think they look bad at all, so I am not sure why 265's would look "ridiculous"

Jul 22, 2004 | 02:55 PM

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because 245-45s are the same height as stock and 265-40s are shorter

Jul 22, 2004 | 05:02 PM

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To the Top for ya

Jul 23, 2004 | 07:56 AM

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Why not go with 18's all the way around?

Jul 23, 2004 | 08:28 AM

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Speaking of which...what are the pros and cons with going on a 9.5 versus 8.5 versus 10.5 on all sides for daily driving?

Jul 23, 2004 | 01:54 PM

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ok im gona do 18" wheels all around BUT!

ive got an important question: I cant afford to loose any more ground clearence but I also want to lower my car, now my TA came with stock 17" wheels and if i move to 18" all around wont that allow me to lower my car an inch with out looseing any ground clearance???

any feed back is really appreciated guys, if this sounds unclear let me know and ill try to make it sound more understanding

Jul 23, 2004 | 04:13 PM

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Check my sig for my old set up. I had 18x9.5 up front with 275/35/18 and 18x10.5 out back with 285/35/18. With the right tire size, you will not sacrifice any ride height.

Jul 23, 2004 | 06:54 PM

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front: 18" 9.5 wheel with 285 tire
rear: 18" 9.5 wheel with 285 tire

with this added inch off the ground because of the wheels am I safe to lower my ride an inch and still have the same amount of ground clearence?

Oh yea will this setup look good and most importantly will this setup just bolt right on without any mods?