OEM Vette Y2K's FRONT (17X8.5) & REAR (18X9.5)
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OEM Vette Y2K's FRONT (17X8.5) & REAR (18X9.5)
Swapping a set of these over to my stock '02 SS in the very near future. Need to know what is required to make the rims in title fit flush like stock...i.e. BFH (Big F* Hammer), Spacers, Ect.
I plan to have the following tire application:
Nitto 555 Extreme 275-40-17 FRONT
Nitto 555R DR's 285-35-18 REAR
After 1hr of using the search I could not find anything but mixed reviews and personal prefrence answers to my question. I need someone with experience. I am meetin a guy over 2hrs. away to have these mounted so I want to be certain I have the right parts for a seamless application. - Thanks in advance!
I plan to have the following tire application:
Nitto 555 Extreme 275-40-17 FRONT
Nitto 555R DR's 285-35-18 REAR
After 1hr of using the search I could not find anything but mixed reviews and personal prefrence answers to my question. I need someone with experience. I am meetin a guy over 2hrs. away to have these mounted so I want to be certain I have the right parts for a seamless application. - Thanks in advance!
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Front tire is too big. 275/40ZR17 require a 9" minimum wheel.
A 245/45ZR17 (Match OEM diameter) is ideal. A 265/45ZR17 would be acceptable.
Out back a 275/35ZR18 (Matches OEM diameter) is ideal. A 285/35ZR18 would be acceptable too.
Front wheels should ahve a 56 mm offset. Will fit fine, but tucked in. The Rear wheels should ahve a 63 mm offset. They will fit with some BFH or better yet get a spacer / adapter with onlger studs.
A 245/45ZR17 (Match OEM diameter) is ideal. A 265/45ZR17 would be acceptable.
Out back a 275/35ZR18 (Matches OEM diameter) is ideal. A 285/35ZR18 would be acceptable too.
Front wheels should ahve a 56 mm offset. Will fit fine, but tucked in. The Rear wheels should ahve a 63 mm offset. They will fit with some BFH or better yet get a spacer / adapter with onlger studs.
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Front tire is too big. 275/40ZR17 require a 9" minimum wheel.
A 245/45ZR17 (Match OEM diameter) is ideal. A 265/45ZR17 would be acceptable.
Out back a 275/35ZR18 (Matches OEM diameter) is ideal. A 285/35ZR18 would be acceptable too.
Front wheels should ahve a 56 mm offset. Will fit fine, but tucked in. The Rear wheels should ahve a 63 mm offset. They will fit with some BFH or better yet get a spacer / adapter with onlger studs.
A 245/45ZR17 (Match OEM diameter) is ideal. A 265/45ZR17 would be acceptable.
Out back a 275/35ZR18 (Matches OEM diameter) is ideal. A 285/35ZR18 would be acceptable too.
Front wheels should ahve a 56 mm offset. Will fit fine, but tucked in. The Rear wheels should ahve a 63 mm offset. They will fit with some BFH or better yet get a spacer / adapter with onlger studs.
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i have the gun metal c5z06 18x10.5 in the back. it rubbed when i first put them on the car. but it doesnt anymore after putting about 20 miles on it with them on. you dont even need a spacer.
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Looks like I am completing this deal next weekend. After reviewing some opinions it looks like I am settling for some light BFH modding to get the spacing I need on the inside of the wheel well. Thanks you again to all that commented.