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CuriousGeorgeZ28 Jan 25, 2008 01:42 PM

Question about fitting 315's???
 
:confused: :confused: I wanna put on the rear of my 99 Z28, a pair of 315/35-17 with a Offset +44mm and Backspace 7.5 Inches

The rims are Torq Thrust Type M 17x10.5 for the rear only

I don't really understand this whole backspace and offset thing b/c i've never done tires and rims before.

My question is will it be a direct fit or do i have to modify the fender or fender wells?? :confused::confused:

Thanks
~George

TheLS1Kid Jan 25, 2008 04:20 PM

They may stick out about 1/4 of an inch and some hammering of the inner fenders might be needed. Its hard to say if it will be a direct fit because every car is slightly different.

CuriousGeorgeZ28 Jan 25, 2008 04:34 PM

thanks man....i just didn't want to get involved with cutting my fenders or anything.....so you think if i just push the inner fenders back i shouldn't have a probem?? And they definately won't hit the outer fenders right??

KCFormula Jan 25, 2008 04:37 PM

Make sure you have adj. panhard rod and adj. control arms and it will help you not have to cut anything. If your car is lowered you will need to roll your fenders or risk cutting a tire.

CuriousGeorgeZ28 Jan 25, 2008 04:57 PM

i have both of those so that makes me feel better:)

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:confused:Does this sound like a good deal???

$1,075 + $175 S/H

Torq Thrust Type M Black Rims 17x9 & 17x10.5
&
Sumitomo HTRZ 275/40-17 & 315/35-17

They will be mounted and balacned with inside stick on weights.

4 Rims, 2 @ 17x9 & 2 @ 17x10.5

&

4 Tires, 2 @ 275/40-17 & 2 @ 315/35-17

17x9

Offset: +45mm Backspace: 6.75 Inches

17x10.5

Offset: +44mm Backspace: 7.5 Inches



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Torq-...em250209099886
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thats what i'm looking to put on my Z28

TheLS1Kid Jan 25, 2008 05:09 PM

No problem.

The tires shouldn't hit the outer fenders if you are at stock ride height.

Also make sure you spray some rubberized undercoating on the inner fender after you hammer it so no bare metal is showing (protects against rust). The factory undercoating will come off when you hammer it. You can get the undercoating from any auto parts store.

99FormulaM6 Jan 25, 2008 05:39 PM

my 17x11 ZR1s fit pretty well, didnt have to do much. We cut the bumpstops off though. My rear end is pretty well centered though, but if its not, an adj panhard rod is a must. and adj lcas will help center the wheel in the wheel well.

CuriousGeorgeZ28 Jan 25, 2008 06:29 PM

ok thanks....thats encouraging b/c i just ordered them...:)

i guess it looks like i'm just gonna have to do a little abusive work under the fender ;)

Thundercat69 Jan 25, 2008 06:32 PM

hey man. i just registered today. just bought a 98 z28 2 weeks ago for 4k, nice condition, black. just bought the black dual halo headlights and matching turn signals and bumper lights, along with black outs, and i was looking to buy the same rims you have. can you post some pictures or email them to me so i can see what they would look like on my car? soccerballer12000@yahoo.com is my email. thanks!

CuriousGeorgeZ28 Jan 25, 2008 07:23 PM

pm sent to soccerballer12000@yahoo.com

CuriousGeorgeZ28 Jan 25, 2008 08:02 PM


Originally Posted by TheLS1Kid (Post 8567865)
No problem.

The tires shouldn't hit the outer fenders if you are at stock ride height.

Also make sure you spray some rubberized undercoating on the inner fender after you hammer it so no bare metal is showing (protects against rust). The factory undercoating will come off when you hammer it. You can get the undercoating from any auto parts store.


thanks man....i love when people throw in their little "tricks of the trade", cuz i definately wouldn't of thought of that....but i was thinking rubber mallet although its probaly not strong enough.....:nono:

MrElectric03 Jan 25, 2008 08:15 PM


Originally Posted by CuriousGeorgeZ28 (Post 8568957)
thanks man....i love when people throw in their little "tricks of the trade", cuz i definately wouldn't of thought of that....but i was thinking rubber mallet although its probaly not strong enough.....:nono:

I have a dead-blow hammer that worked great. Mine is a snap-on 56oz whitch may be overkill. If not familiar a dead-blow is like a rubber mallet but the head is filled with lead shot and hits like a sledge but with no paint damage.Hope this helps.

CuriousGeorgeZ28 Jan 25, 2008 10:16 PM


Originally Posted by MrElectric03 (Post 8569048)
I have a dead-blow hammer that worked great. Mine is a snap-on 56oz whitch may be overkill. If not familiar a dead-blow is like a rubber mallet but the head is filled with lead shot and hits like a sledge but with no paint damage.Hope this helps.

:huh:i've actually never heard of a dead blow hammer, but hey its something to look into, and maybe i'll get one and do this perfectly, so yes it does help!!!:cheers:

CuriousGeorgeZ28 Jan 26, 2008 05:07 PM

ok so my tires are getting shipped out tomorrrow, 315's on 17x10.5's =)

and then my camaro will be a blackout

Pewter 02 SS Jan 26, 2008 06:40 PM

Thats a sick car dude!

CuriousGeorgeZ28 Jan 26, 2008 07:58 PM


Originally Posted by Pewter 02 SS (Post 8574018)
Thats a sick car dude!

thanks man :)

Cobra2WS6 Jan 26, 2008 09:04 PM

So what are you doing with the rims on the car?^^

CuriousGeorgeZ28 Jan 26, 2008 09:21 PM


Originally Posted by Cobra2WS6 (Post 8574809)
So what are you doing with the rims on the car?^^


these are them...going up for trade or sale when my new ones come in...


https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tires/852508-anyone-up-trade.html


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