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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 01:04 AM
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I am looking to buy a set of rims and tires off of ebay. The description reads the following...

SIZE AND SPECIFICATIONS: We have combined two sizes of wheels in this set. There is 2-17 x 9.5 (+38mm,6.7" backspace) front and 2-17x11 (+36mm, 7.397" backspace) rear. They are a direct bolt-on and no spacers or adapters are needed. They also fit on the 1993-2003 Trans Am, or Firebird! Please note, this is not the correct offset for the Camaro. The lug pattern is 5x120.65mm.

The tires are 275/40ZR-17 in the front and 315/35ZR-17 in the rear.

Will these rims and tires fit on my 1999 Camaro? If not, is there anything I can do to make them fit or should I just look for something else?
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 10:45 AM
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. . . .Please note, this is not the correct offset for the Camaro. . .
Did you even read what you posted?
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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Did you even read what you posted?
I know what I posted, but I really like these rims and was hoping I could make them work. They are ZR1 after market rims by AFS Wheels. If the offset isn't correct and it will require modifying my car or spacers, etc that will adversely affect the ride and performance it's probablly not worth it.

I've wanted 17X11 that I could put 315s on and these come as a package. I have a silver camaro and the rims are black chrome. I think it would look sharp.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by RiceEater
I know what I posted, but I really like these rims and was hoping I could make them work. They are ZR1 after market rims by AFS Wheels. If the offset isn't correct and it will require modifying my car or spacers, etc that will adversely affect the ride and performance it's probablly not worth it.

I've wanted 17X11 that I could put 315s on and these come as a package. I have a silver camaro and the rims are black chrome. I think it would look sharp.
AFS have lots of packages on ebay with the correct 56mm/50mm offset
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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They will stick out a bit. If you are lowered you will need to roll the fender lip. You will be better off getting the 50mm offset.
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Thanks for the replies guys. I emailed AFS and they said the rims are for the 84-87 Corvette and will not clear the car, as you guys also stated. They said they post auctions with various wheels and offsets and to keep checking. I don't think I will find these in 56/50mm offset.

Here is the link to the rims.

ZR1s - Black Chrome

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AFS-8...spagenameZWDVW
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Originally Posted by RiceEater
I don't think I will find these in 56/50mm offset.
No worry they are a very popular offset in the 50/50 offset or the 56/50 offset. Perfect setup for Camaros.
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