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What is the factory offset on my Y2K thin spokes? I want to take them off and install them on my 2000 SS Camaro...will they fit at factory ride height, with the stock 275/40-18? Thanks...
Last edited by black 2001Vette,Nightmare; Jul 27, 2004 at 07:59 AM. Reason: Omission
Originally Posted by black 2001Vette,Nightmare
What is the factory offset on my Y2K thin spokes? I want to take them off and install them on my 2000 SS Camaro...will they fit at factory ride height, with the stock 275/40-18? Thanks...
18x9.5 +61, too high of an offset for a fbody
Replicas work better.
Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
The inner wheel well may need the BFH on the back, but no fender lip rolling.
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Originally Posted by Todd@DiscountTireDirect
17x8.5 +56, looks kinda small on a fbody
18x9.5 +61, too high of an offset for a fbody
Replicas work better.
18x9.5 +61, too high of an offset for a fbody
Replicas work better.
Well...crap, I guess I'll have to try and sell them now. Hoping to avoid that ordeal. Oh well...
Thanks for your help.
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Originally Posted by FenixSS
Is that with either the 9.5 or 10.5 all around? Or both? And the tire set up of 285x35x18 ok?
Here is my set-up:
-18x9.5 Chrome Z06 wheels on all four corners
-285/35-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 tires on all corners
-No rubbing so far, at least 1" of clearence for rear tires
-54mm offset
I will post pics later.
-18x9.5 Chrome Z06 wheels on all four corners
-285/35-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 tires on all corners
-No rubbing so far, at least 1" of clearence for rear tires
-54mm offset
I will post pics later.
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Originally Posted by Ferocity02
Here is my set-up:
-18x9.5 Chrome Z06 wheels on all four corners
-285/35-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 tires on all corners
-No rubbing so far, at least 1" of clearence for rear tires
-54mm offset
I will post pics later.
-18x9.5 Chrome Z06 wheels on all four corners
-285/35-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 tires on all corners
-No rubbing so far, at least 1" of clearence for rear tires
-54mm offset
I will post pics later.
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has anyone tried Y2K vette rims 18 by 9.5 and 18 by 10.5 with 275/35/18, 315/30/18? I really want to know it they will fit on a Trans/am the 315 is causing me concern. It will look great,if it fits.I am going to order the wheels,but am concerned.
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Well your front wheel tire is OK, the rear, 315, will be tough, especially with the limited offests of the Vette wheels, and if you are lowered . . . One thing in your favor, you havea Firebird, wich has ever so slightly wider rear quarters . . .
Originally Posted by Todd@DiscountTireDirect
OEM Z06 fronts are fine, rears have too high of an offset...+61
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Originally Posted by jeeves
im going to be buying some C5 replica wheels. 17x9.5 with 56mm offset. What is the widest tire i can fit on the front and back of my 2000 TA?
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Originally Posted by FenixSS
Todd, you guys still have Black Z06 motorsports in stock, especially in a 50-54mm offset? I can't find them when I do a search.
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If you can get 50mm, you will be happier - 
Just remember the smaller the offset the further the wheel moved outward, 38mm is the absolute smallest offset I would ever recommend.
Also please note, if you are lowered the smaller offset increases the possibility of the tire contacting the wheel well lip.
Just remember the smaller the offset the further the wheel moved outward, 38mm is the absolute smallest offset I would ever recommend.
Also please note, if you are lowered the smaller offset increases the possibility of the tire contacting the wheel well lip.
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
If you can get 50mm, you will be happier -
How I understand it as of now - The 50mm will move the wheel closer to the lip, while the 53mm will move the wheel away from the lip, but closer to the inner fender wheel wheel? So wouldn't the 53mm be better, or does that hit the inner fender wheel wheel?
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I'm sorry, I don't even know what the stock offset is, so I will just ask. My friend is trading in a ’93 vette. It has the 285/40/17’s I have an opportunity to get these for nothing. We will just swap before he trades. Will these fit my stock chrome wheels from my SS and will my 275/40/17’s fit his stock wheels? I really don’t want to take a hammer to my car. I need to move on this deal quick, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Originally Posted by HOSS99
Why?
Originally Posted by HOSS99
How I understand it as of now - The 50mm will move the wheel closer to the lip, . . .
Originally Posted by HOSS99
. . . while the 53mm will move the wheel away from the lip, but closer to the inner fender wheel wheel?
Originally Posted by HOSS99
So wouldn't the 53mm be better, or does that hit the inner fender wheel wheel?