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[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...

[Todd@AZPowerAndSound]

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...

17x8.5 +56, looks kinda small on a fbody
18x9.5 +61, too high of an offset for a fbody

Replicas work better.

[FenixSS]

Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28

The inner wheel well may need the BFH on the back, but no fender lip rolling.

Is that with either the 9.5 or 10.5 all around? Or both? And the tire set up of 285x35x18 ok?

[black 2001Vette,Nightmare]

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.

DARN! I just bought a set of Z06 Motorsports with tires, pkg. from you guys, and was hoping to have a place to put these!
Well...crap, I guess I'll have to try and sell them now. Hoping to avoid that ordeal. Oh well...

Thanks for your help.

[Xsta Z 28]

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?

Possibly both, more than likely not, the 10.5's for sure.

[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.

[Xsta Z 28]

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.

Good to hear!

[tump]

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.

[Xsta Z 28]

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 . . .

[HOSS99]

What are the wheel sizes and offsets of the factory OEM ZO6 Rims? Will they fit an f-body?

[Todd@AZPowerAndSound]

OEM Z06 fronts are fine, rears have too high of an offset...+61

[jeeves744]

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?

[FenixSS]

Originally Posted by Todd@DiscountTireDirect

OEM Z06 fronts are fine, rears have too high of an offset...+61

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.

[Xsta Z 28]

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?

285/40ZR17

[Xsta Z 28]

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.

Please e-mail or call Todd directly, he does not visit the forum often . . .

[HOSS99]

Which is the better offset for 18x10.5 Z06 replicas...50mm or 53mm? I plan to use a 305/35 Nitto DR in the rear. Is that tire to tall to fit good?

[Xsta Z 28]

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.

[HOSS99]

Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28

If you can get 50mm, you will be happier -

Why?

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?

[B00SS]

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.

[Xsta Z 28]

Originally Posted by HOSS99

Why?

Agressive looks, but that is my opinion, I was always dissappointed with my Z06 wheels, because they were too tucked into the wheel wells . . .

Originally Posted by HOSS99

How I understand it as of now - The 50mm will move the wheel closer to the lip, . . .

Yes

Originally Posted by HOSS99

. . . while the 53mm will move the wheel away from the lip, but closer to the inner fender wheel wheel?

Yes, but a difference of 3mm isn't a whole lot, 1/8" . . . so it too will more than likely contact the wheel well lip, but gives you an 1/8" more "room"

Originally Posted by HOSS99

So wouldn't the 53mm be better, or does that hit the inner fender wheel wheel?

Either will honestly work well. The 58mm 10.5" wheel, which is pretty common, will rub the inner wheel well, the others, likey will not, but in turn increase the possibility of the tire contacting the wheel well lip. My 38 mm offset 10.5" wheel w/ 295/35ZR18's only contact the wheel well lip on the passenger side of the car, over some bumps, lowered 1" . . . just FYI