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Old Jun 18, 2023 | 11:13 AM
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Hey Gays and gals, I own a 2002 Camaro SS SLP and as it stands the car is stock, like no mods. I and looking to upgrade the wheels to 18s or 19s and lowering with coilovers 2.0" to 2.5" if possible. What offset would work with out an issues on 18s and 19s? I would like to wheels to sit almost flush with the 1\4 panels? Please if you can to provid pictures as well.
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Old Jun 19, 2023 | 12:22 PM
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personally largest I would go on an fbody is an 18, 19's look a bit too big and it will also mean smaller tire sidewall and a worse ride. offset will depend on what width you want, sticky at the top of this section has all the offset/width and tire size info you will need.

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FWIW my car is on coilovers roughly 2.5" lowered with 18x10.5 wheels (295/35 tires) on all 4 corners with +50mm offset and they sit about perfect imo

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Old Jun 20, 2023 | 08:59 AM
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[QUOTE=hokeplaya05;20505840]personally largest I would go on an fbody is an 18[QUOTE]

Easy to fit big enough brakes, less rotational mass, great tire choices, can be as wide as needed, forged weight excellent, don't look like you wanted 24's.
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Old Jun 25, 2023 | 07:49 AM
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I am running OEM C6 Z06 18x9.5/19×12 with 325's out back. If you did choose 19's ride quality only depends on tire choice. If you get Nankang tires yeah, probably a crappy ride but with Michelin tires it would be smooth as butter. Yes, tire brands make a great difference in ride quality!
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