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Originally Posted by Blakbird24
You have to make sure it's 18x9.5 with a 45mm offset. That's the only 18" size that fits without modification. That's what I have and it's perfect. Going to 19" won't make a difference.
I actually have a set of rears for sale because I originally wanted to have 9.5" width all the way around, however the 9.5's don't fit the front because of the spoke design. They won't clear our front calipers. Plus they have a near 4" lip and that would look really strange on the front anyway. If anyone here is interested, PM me about them. I have a thread up in the FS section too.
I actually have a set of rears for sale because I originally wanted to have 9.5" width all the way around, however the 9.5's don't fit the front because of the spoke design. They won't clear our front calipers. Plus they have a near 4" lip and that would look really strange on the front anyway. If anyone here is interested, PM me about them. I have a thread up in the FS section too.
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Originally Posted by WS6_00
so the 9.5s would hit the calipers in the front? why does it do this cuz of the deep lip? I have been saving up for these rims but that kind of sucks if the 9.5's don't fit the front
I originally ordered 9.5s all the way around because I knew of a couple of C5 vettes that did this with no problem. I figured if they could do it, it would certainly not be a problem on my car (seeing as f-bodys can take a lower offset). As it turns out the spokes of the 18x9.5 (45mm) wheel will not clear stock f-body calipers. SOMEHOW they DO clear stock C5 calipers on Vettes though. How this works is still a mystery to me. But that is the long and short of it. If you want 18x9.5 in the front, you will have to either find the extremely elusive 35mm offset wheels, and get flared front fenders, or put a 1/4" spacer on the 45mm wheels and roll the fender lip. The 18x8.5s fit because the spokes flare alot more and leave about a 1" gap off of the caliper. This is exactly what I was looking for because i want to fit c5 or Z51 brakes on my car.
I have two brand new 18x9.5s for sale if you want to snag a set...that way you at least have two. Plus it would save you alot of money off of what you would pay for them from a dealer.
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Originally Posted by Wyckedcamaro
how much for the two shipped to new york 11779?
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Originally Posted by Wyckedcamaro
and which ones? are they the ones in your thread? I am looking for the high polish.
If you have the high polish.. you have a deal.
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If you have the high polish.. you have a deal.
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Originally Posted by SpdFrk1990
I wonder if these would fit with my C5 brakes?
The 18x9.5s will not fit even the stock f-body calipers up front. They will fit either f-body or C5 brakes in the rear though.