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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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I have stock ride height, all i have done is take the rear isolators out which lowered it alittle but not like lowering springs.im looking at a 17x11 with a 50mm offset..Will have to do anything to make these fit?

Ive searched high and low on here, cant seem to find the answer..
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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you'll probably have to do a BFH mod and roll the fender lip
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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Read the "Does This Fit?" sticky . . .
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i did read the sticky thread, didnt find what i was looking for..Thanks for reminding me. it doesnt say anything about having to do the BFH mod but we will see.
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 01:02 AM
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I have 17x11 Zr1s w/ the 50mm offset in back and have absolutely NO rubbing problems at all. I didn't have to massage the fender well or roll my fenders. My car is even lowered with Hotchkis springs. You will be fine at stock ride height.
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 11:24 AM
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Hi Folks
Just installed ZR1 17"X11" rim with BFG DR 315/35X17 and I had to use the BFH and cut away the bumper stop (BS) otherwise the rim will hit the BS when you jack the car up. As I mentioned before the the sheet metal moved very easy and not a problem but the heavy metal didn't - the BFH helped but I did not like hitting the car. It appears not every car is built the same.
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Originally Posted by 02BlackZZZ
i did read the sticky thread, didnt find what i was looking for..Thanks for reminding me. it doesnt say anything about having to do the BFH mod but we will see.
You didn't read very well . . .


17"x11" Wheels

ZR-1 Style for Camaro +50 mm (Known as Grand Sport offset)
ZR-1 Style fo Firebird +36 or +50 mm The wheel well on the "bird" is a little wider.

American Racing TT-2's +45 mm

With 17"x11"s there is always a possibility of needing the BFH and/or fender rolling mods with 315s. If lowered, an Adjustable Panhard Bar becomes a virtual necessity. Some have used the +38 offsets with an 11" wheel but it does stick outside the fender and is definitly not recommended on lowered vehicles. +50 and +56 are the two most common. +50 is the better fit (for the ZR-1 replica).

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