rim questions
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rim questions well ive been looking online since i got my car (2000 trans am ws6) for a set of rims. ive found some i like but realized im not sure what size i should go with. first what is the stock rim size on a ws6 17x9 or 17x9.5?? second what size should i go with. i was thinking of just stayin with 17's but wasnt sure if i should go with a 17x9 or 9.5 up front and a 17x10 or 11 in the back. what does everyone think?
the stock size WS6 rims are 17x9. You can go with 17x9.5's in the front and up to 17x11's in the rear, might have some rubbing issues with the 11's out back, but that can be easily fixed. 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 will work as well.
Here is a little offset info that might help. And there is the entire thread..........
https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tires/120716-wheels-tires-everything-you-should-need-know-here-must-read.html
Camaro & Firebird Fitments
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Bolt Pattern
5 x 4.75" or 5 x 120.65 mm
The numbers in the columns are as follows:
WIDTH ..... OFFSET ......... WIDTH OF TIRE
Front and Rear
7.0" ..... +35 to +40 mm .... 215, 225, 235
7.5" ..... +35 to +45 mm .... 215, 225, 235
8.0" ..... +38 to +55 mm .... 225, 235, 245
8.5" ..... +38 to +45 mm .... 235, 245, 255
9.0" ..... +38 to +56 mm .... 255, 265, 275
9.5" ..... +38 to +56 mm .... 255, 265, 275, 285
10.0" ... +38 to +48 mm .... 265, 275, 285
REAR Only
10.0" ... +38 to +54 mm .... 275, 285, 295
10.5" ... +38 to +50 mm .... 285, 295, 305, 315
11.0" ... +45 to +56 mm .... 305, 315, 335
NOTE: 315 series tires DO NOT fit 9" or 9.5" wheels. It will not be discussed.
PLEASE READ @ 315's
Z06 Corvette Replicas:
17"x9.5" +50 to +56 mm no problems. 275/40R17.
18"x9.5" +50 to +56 mm 275/35R18 or 285/35R18.
18"x10.5" +50 to +53 mm. Higher than 53 mm will require the BFH mod. 285/35R18s thru 315/30R18. Over 295 may require rolling the fenderlip and will need the BFH. +58 mm is the typical available offset for the Z06 replica, which will require a little BFH and/or a small spacer.
Y2k Corvette Replicas:
17"x8.5" +56 mm
17"x9.5" +50 to +56 mm
18"x9.5" +50 to +56 mm
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).
For road race only applications a 17"x11" at all four corners can be made to fit.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tires/120716-wheels-tires-everything-you-should-need-know-here-must-read.html
Camaro & Firebird Fitments
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bolt Pattern
5 x 4.75" or 5 x 120.65 mm
The numbers in the columns are as follows:
WIDTH ..... OFFSET ......... WIDTH OF TIRE
Front and Rear
7.0" ..... +35 to +40 mm .... 215, 225, 235
7.5" ..... +35 to +45 mm .... 215, 225, 235
8.0" ..... +38 to +55 mm .... 225, 235, 245
8.5" ..... +38 to +45 mm .... 235, 245, 255
9.0" ..... +38 to +56 mm .... 255, 265, 275
9.5" ..... +38 to +56 mm .... 255, 265, 275, 285
10.0" ... +38 to +48 mm .... 265, 275, 285
REAR Only
10.0" ... +38 to +54 mm .... 275, 285, 295
10.5" ... +38 to +50 mm .... 285, 295, 305, 315
11.0" ... +45 to +56 mm .... 305, 315, 335
NOTE: 315 series tires DO NOT fit 9" or 9.5" wheels. It will not be discussed.
PLEASE READ @ 315's
Z06 Corvette Replicas:
17"x9.5" +50 to +56 mm no problems. 275/40R17.
18"x9.5" +50 to +56 mm 275/35R18 or 285/35R18.
18"x10.5" +50 to +53 mm. Higher than 53 mm will require the BFH mod. 285/35R18s thru 315/30R18. Over 295 may require rolling the fenderlip and will need the BFH. +58 mm is the typical available offset for the Z06 replica, which will require a little BFH and/or a small spacer.
Y2k Corvette Replicas:
17"x8.5" +56 mm
17"x9.5" +50 to +56 mm
18"x9.5" +50 to +56 mm
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).
For road race only applications a 17"x11" at all four corners can be made to fit.
