on the front of a 91 Z28, i have heard that 17x9 is the widest without rubbing is this true, and how about the back ??? i just ask because i have heard conflicting reports ?

 

I have seen third gens with ZR1 wheels front and back, Fronts being 17X9.5 and rears being 17X11 I beleive.

 

I have also heard the front specs, i wonder about the rears, does anybody know how far that might stick out of the wells ?????? Im going to order mine tomorrow, so any other info would be greatly appreciated.

 

someone here named Chad91RS has the ZR1 rims front and back. do a search for him and email him for the pictures. he has them on a site somewhere.

 

Go to www.skulte.com

 

95 to 99 ta rims with 2" spacers and you can put 295 50 16s in back 255s on front

 

I have 17x9's with 275/40's and 2.25" spacers up front. I don't have any rubbing but with the wheels turned, my tires come within less than 1/2" of hitting the fender. You might be able to get away with 17x9.5's but probably no wider than that I would say.





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87 IROC
350 TPI 5-speed
- Edelbrock Aluminum Heads, LPE 219 Cam, Super Ram, SS Wheels, Graphite Leather, etc. Click here to see the rest.

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Nice car Jarod! Those seats match perfectly! How did the wider rims and tires effect the handling?

Mike

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Black 90 IROC, L98, A4, 323 gear. SuperRamed 406 in the works!

 

Thanks, well honestly I didn't notice much of a difference in handling. Although the tires that came on my rims are el cheapo Generals so I really wasn't expecting much. They were practically brand new so I couldn't justify spending the money to replace them at the time. I think I may upgrade next spring though.

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87 IROC
350 TPI 5-speed
- Edelbrock Aluminum Heads, LPE 219 Cam, Super Ram, SS Wheels, Graphite Leather, etc. Click here to see the rest.

-=ICON Motorsports=-

 

Jarod, those rims rock.

Yes, you can fit a 17x11" rim on the back of a 3rd gen.
You need 6" of backspacing.
They will stick out past the wheel well a little.
This tire rim combo helps in everyway imaginable.
Traction, handling and looks but it will hurt your wallet some but it's well worth it.