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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 08:43 AM
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i am selling my 02 z28 "snowflake style" rims and had a guy very interested. The only problem is he has an LT1. Now i dont know if that matters, but i had an incident that makes me wonder. About 3 months ago i bought a LT1 10 bolt rearend to put in my car as a temporary fix. When i went to put my wheels on they wouldnt fit just perfect. The axle hub was just a hair too big for my wheels. I could get the lugs started but could never get the wheel to sit flush. This rear was out of a 94 Camaro. So my question is: will these wheels fit for this guys LT1? Also did the hub size change ever from 94 to 97? B/c this guys car is a 97. Any help would be appreciated! thanks.

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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 08:45 AM
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Im pretty sure they will, not 100% sure but I have swapped 93-97 wheels with 98-02 wheels before and they have always fit.
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well i know LT1 style rims will fit a LS1. But do you remember if you ever tried LT1 rims on an LS1?
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 09:05 AM
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they will work...
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alright.....thanks!
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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In 97 GM went with smaller hubs. If you put 97+ rims on 93-96 car they will be very tight. Sand your hubs. I had to remove my friend's rims with a crow bar. haha It's not that bad, just very tight.
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thanks a lot!! now that was the info i was looking for! I appreciate it!
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 02:46 PM
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you will haft to dremel out the hole in the wheel slightly so it will fit on the rear hub.
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buddy of mine had 10-spoke camaro wheels on a 99' SS rolling chassis he got from an auction. I remember that it took a 5 pound sledge to the inside of the back wheels to break them loose after the lugs were off.
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