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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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Would 275s fit front and 315s rear?

Would ZR1 with 275s front fit without rubbing with spacers? If so what spacers I need?

As for the back I have a 4th gen rear. Would 315s fit?
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 11:37 PM
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2" and 2.25" spacers (I had both sizes, now using just the 2") on my front with ZR1's (both available offsets) rub on my car.
315's usually require a hammer and fender rolling.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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honeslty, do a search - this has been covered a bunch of times, and i know for a fact that there is great thread that i posted a bunch of great info in...
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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honeslty, do a search - this has been covered a bunch of times, and i know for a fact that there is great thread that i posted a bunch of great info in...
I searched "315 tire" and dint get anything.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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Moving to the correct forum per the sticky at the top of this forum..
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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I have 315's in back on a 4th gen rear end and everything fits fine, no hammer needed.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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that's because the 4th gen rear makes up for the offset difference.
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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What springs are you using? Ride height plays a big role into clearance and rubbing. The condition of the struts/shocks is also important, you want to avoid excessive suspension travel.
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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ok... now that i have more time... I did a search and came up with the following info in adidition to what already i have experianced.

a) you having a camaro makes a huge difference. Firebirds between the sheetmetal are 2" total narrower in the body - which make tucking the wheels in even more difficult in the back.

b) The fourthgen rear comes 2" wider per side - this could be a potential problem. Make sure you get at least the 50mm offset 17x11's... the 36's will stick out.

c) I don't think you'll have to do much clearencing, but if ya do, all it takes is a 2 1/2 lbs sledge, and some por 15 to paint the well.

d) front is easy as pie - 2 - 2 1/4" adaptor up front... I do get some rubbing when i go to lock, i would have been better off with the 2 1/4" spacers - they still would tuck under the fender fine.

Basically, 17x11's can be done no problem, but for you, because you have a wider rear, you are going to possibly need a custom offset wheel to get the best "tuck" possible... there is nothing worse than a set of wheels sicking out
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by crrllmich
Would ZR1 with 275s front fit without rubbing with spacers? If so what spacers I need?

As for the back I have a 4th gen rear. Would 315s fit?
Why?

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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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a) you having a camaro makes a huge difference. Firebirds between the sheetmetal are 2" total narrower in the body - which make tucking the wheels in even more difficult in the back.
- my 91z was exactly the same as my GTA. Even had the GTA wheels on the Z for a while, zero difference in offset or fender clearance.
- I'm currently running 17x11 with a 8" bs, 4th gen rear, 315/35/17's on the back. Sits square with the wheel well. Do a search under my name, there's plenty of pics floating around.
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