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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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I tried the search and it only confused me further. I'm looking at some vette wheels, they are 18x9.5 and 18x11 comes with +53mm offset. I really like them but are they going to fit my T/A. Now with the search I've seen thet 53's will fit with no mods, some say BFH, some say I'll need a panhard rod. Anyone that can give me a strieght answer is greatly appreciated. Oh yeah, I don't plan on lowering my car. Don't know if that matters or not.
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 12:50 PM
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The only reason..if Im not mistaken that you'd need a panhard bar is if the car is lowered....
There are a couple of tire size and off set calculatoris in the "Will this Fit thread" you could use them....


TIRE CALCULATOR !

http://www.discountpartcenter.com/tirecalc.html

OFFSET CALCULATOR

Check out this link to compare your current offset to what you would like to buy. It will tell you how the wheel will fit.

http://toy4two.home.mindspring.com/offset.html

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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 03:32 PM
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The 53 mm 18" x 9.5" will fit just fine.

Are you sure it's a 18" x 11" 53 mm offset wheel? Never hear of that size in a repica . . . But any way will it fit? Sort of. 50 mm is the best for a 11" wide wheel. So the 53 mm will require a bit more BFH and a panhard to center.
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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Yeah that extra 3mm is going to be killer to ya. But I hear the trans ams have wider wheel wells? Good luck though.
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 12:18 AM
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http://www.acealloywheel.com/main.htm they are the slicks after you click on the BMW
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