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Old 08-29-2010, 05:51 AM
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quick GTA wheel question

probably answered before but i couldnt find much information on this topic

i have a 91 camaro z28 suspension lowered on eibach sportline springs and KYB adjustable shocks

plan on putting on a set of GTAs i picked up with no tires. i wanted to run the Fronts on the rears and the rears on the front like everyone wants to but didnt really know why i couldnt? what rubs? touches? causes? anyway around those? BFH? spacers etc...


if not i was wondering if anyone runs 295/50s in the rear of a lowered camaro to?

and if 255/50s all the way around will still clear if the vehicle is lowered? i understand slight rubbing will happen cause right now my car not lowered on stock z28 wheels n 245/50 rubbed on the right side only.

just wana make sure first before i install the tires.

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they hit the tie rod. to do it you have to use a spacer on the front, something around 1/4/-5/16?

fronts all round works too with no problems
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can anyone else confirm the spacers in front with rear rim?
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i can, you need one, end of story.
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so what size spacer to be exact? 4mm? 1/4? 5/16
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i believe the factory ones are 6mm, so that traslates to .236", so round it to 1/4".

i noticed you have a b4c car? is that the one in question? does the car have the 1le brakes? because i hear if you have the 1le brakes, you dont need the spacer.
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dont have the 1le brakes but swap in the near future will be done but not right now.

so 1/4 spacers will get the job done need to replace studs to longer ones too?
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dont have the 1le brakes but swap in the near future will be done but not right now.

so 1/4 spacers will get the job done need to replace studs to longer ones too?
maybe maybe not, i would check and see how much engagement you have, if its less than 1.5 times the stud diameter, get longer studs.
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Re: quick GTA wheel question

i just test fitted the Rear GTA on the front of my camaro

4mm spacers arent going cut it. i need about 1/2inch spacer to clear the tie rod.

off to order the APR studs and 1/2 spacer now
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