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Old Feb 21, 2004 | 10:25 PM
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will 17x11's fit with a 4th gen rear

I have a 4th gen rear in my 91z and I want 17x11" whewls and need to know if anyone has this combo and if so, do the tires rub at all.
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Old Feb 21, 2004 | 11:55 PM
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Ya know, I have heard that there is no way the 17x11's will fit yet I have seen them tuck up under the rear.

From what I understand it will work but you need to massage the inner fender a little. I can't remember who he is but someone with a black or grey Z has 17x11 in the rear and it looks good. So with a 4th gen rear, yes but I'm not sure if your going to need adapters or not though.

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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 12:06 AM
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Here ya go, just found a few pics but they don't show it too good.





And these next 2 are of IrocDan's car.





Hope that helps!
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 01:50 AM
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well, my 17x11s are sitting in the garage waiting on the 4th gen rear, so i'll know soon! Anyway, it looks like the inner fender on mine will have to be massaged a little, but it should be ok, the 4th gen rear seems to be about 1.7" wider per side, and i've seen a few with 2" adapters make it work, but they stick out a little to far for my taste, so i'll do the inner fender work, myself.
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 09:09 AM
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thanks for the responses. Maybe I am better off with a 9 1/2 instead. I dont ant to start hammering the inner fendes of the car and I bet those 315/35's will make mash potatoes out of my 10 bolt rear after a lot 2nd and 3rd gear grabs.
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