17X9.5 will fit all the way around our cars right? so what about 18x9.5s? i like the 2000vette rims but im worried it will look or ride funny with the stock vette combo of 17x8.5 in front and 18x9.5 in back. right now i have chrome irocs in 18x8, but i want something wider. pics will help too. thanks for any input.

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91 Z28, 64k mi.,k+ns, chip, flows, fresh black paint, gts blackouts all around, 18" chrome irocs, kybs, eiback 1" springs, global west sfcs, nu stereo/sub/amp, red dome/guage lights, and plenty more to come.

 

check out http://www.skulte.com/adapters.html
There is a picture of a firebird with the old vette wheels on it.

 

VortecZ, Cool site! Man!... those are 17x11s on that blue IROC!!!

 

There's no reason it won't fit, as long as you can find tires to match. The 17 and 18 inch measurements are for the rim size, and the 9.5 is the width of the tire. If you can find a set of tires that are around 275/30R18, you'll be good to go.

 

Ive got 9 x 18 front and 10"x18" rears with 265/40x18"BridgestoneSO1s,lowered suspension
no rubbing.
check out www.lintonbros.ic24.net/car1.jpg

Cheers
powermite

 

powermite: Those sure do look a lot like MY wheels! Would those happen to be Simmons FR's? I have some with the silver centers. 18X9 and 18X10...

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1989 T/A, 400" CNC Bow-Tie tall-deck, JE 8.5:1 pistons, Scat H-beam 6" rods, Scat 4340 crank, Crower roller cam, AFR heads, Tiffin Racing sheetmetal intake, Holley 75mm t/b, DFI, variable injector controller, 72# inj., S/X fuel system, Hahn Racecraft T76 single turbosystem, NOS 150-hp dry fogger, TH400 w/GV overdrive, Dana 44 w/3.70's, Baer Track brakes, Simmons FR 18X9 and 18X10 wheels, P265 and P285/35ZR18 Nittos, Spohn suspension, Eibach Pro-Kit springs, KYB AGX shocks/struts, Corbeau Targa RS seats, TeamTech 5-point harnesses, Sparco steering wheel, MacEwen white gauge overlays, Phantom gauges/tach, B&M Pro Stick w/carbon-fiber ****, REAL carbon-fiber dash/console kit (don't ask), S&W 8-point rollbar, Lonza aluminum pedal covers, Pioneer/Boston Acoustics stereo system, filled side markers, Audi clear fender marker lights, custom clear front turn signals, custom clear taillights, IMSA-style cowl hood (don't ask), custom medium Intense Blue pearl paint, tinted glass. Whew!

Best ET w/383" S-trim: 10.796 @ 125.8 mph
Best ET w/400" turbo, nitrous: Summer 2001

Member of Midwest F-Body Association www.mfba.org

 

what is the backspacing on that setup?

 

wow powermite, thats awesome!!! so you got 18x9's on front and they dont rub at all?? Sweet!! What size tires are you running on the front? (sorry if you already told us but i dunno if you're talking the fronts, the rear, or all around) and what kind of drop do you have on there? how low?? I really want to do this!!! Also, can you give us some o the mods you have done on your car?? it looks really nice!

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--- Currently ---
Maroon 1989 Camaro RS
Crappy 305 TBI / Auto
Hypertech Stage 2 Chip (and 160/ThermoStat)
2.5" Pipes, No Cat, Flowmasters (Dual)
GT Grant Wheel

Planned: Shaved keyholes, antenna
Black w/ Grey Racing Stripes
17x9's in front and 18x9's in back

--- Next Project ---
1992 Camaro z28
K1 Interior Kit, Sparco Seats, Tweeded Interior
TurboCharged L98 w/ T56
Full Suspension, Brake Upgrades, 17x9/18x9
LOTS of bodymods and House of Kolor Chameleon Black/Green paintjob