Will 17 inch wheels work on a 3rd gen?
08-26-2005, 09:12 PM
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Will 17 inch wheels work on a 3rd gen?
I want to know if anybody has used 17 inch wheels on a 3rd gen. I know that they are supposed to work with a spacer or something! I just wanna hear if anyone has used em, and did they work well or not. I know I'll get an ear full from the old school guys but, damn it I dont care I want to put some vette wheels on my T/A. Thanks in advance, I know Ill get some good info from you guys.
08-26-2005, 09:18 PM
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Car: Red on Red 89 RS
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Axle/Gears: 10-bolt / 2.73
size has nothing to do with it, you could put 20's on a camaro... it's all about offset.
08-26-2005, 09:20 PM
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Car: Camaro Z281991 Engine: 5.7L/350 TPI Transmission: TH700R4 ··································· Car: Acura CL 1998
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People have put from 15 to 20 inche wheels on third gens.
Check the offset, backspacing.
Vette wheels need adapters... or spacers im im not mistaken.
Good luck
Check the offset, backspacing.
Vette wheels need adapters... or spacers im im not mistaken.
Good luck
08-26-2005, 09:22 PM
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Car: 86 Monte Carlo
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yup im running 17" torq thrust II's with 245/45/17 for tires. can turn the wheel all the way to the left and right with no rubbing.
08-26-2005, 10:50 PM
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08-26-2005, 11:34 PM
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what kind of wheels? did u need the adapters or spacers. I see alot of them for sale, but which onesneed the spacers and which ones dont, another guy said he didnt need anything. Thanks for the help though.
08-27-2005, 08:22 PM
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Car: 1991 Z28 & 1992 Z28
Engine: LB9 & L98
Transmission: T56 & T56
Axle/Gears: 4.10s & 3.23s
I didnt need spacers... All of my wheels are zero offset, which on a 9 inch wheel is a 4.5 inch backspacing. If you use a corvette or 4th gen F-body wheel, you will need adapters
08-30-2005, 02:08 PM
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Car: 1986 Firebird
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Transmission: 5 speed
Running 17"x8" ROH wheels, no spacers required, dropped car down 1 1/2" all around, no problems, rubs just a little at full right turn. Can send pics if you want to see how they look.
08-30-2005, 03:33 PM
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Do they rub because you dropped it down? Id love to see pictures. What are the best aftermarket wheels to go with, brand wise? Im skeptical of buying any of the corvette reproductions off ebay or other places.
08-30-2005, 10:49 PM
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Car: 86 IROC w/Danko bodykit, 1988 iroc vert, 1989 k1500 pickup 6" lift and 35" tires, 2002 chevy tahoe z71
Engine: 383 stealth ram, 305 tpi, 350 tbi, 5.3l
Transmission: T56, 700r4, 700r4, 4l460
im running 17x11 in the rear with spacers and i need to roll the lips since they are cutting into the tire now. the inside on the wheel wheel needs a little tweaking also
09-05-2005, 08:07 PM
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17 what? 17x8 or 17x9 with what offset?
From the tire size you are running... I'd have to say 17x8.
But did you get the 4.75 offset?
I'm in the market for buying the same rims, but I'd like to buy rims and not paper weights.
17 what? 17x8 or 17x9 with what offset?
From the tire size you are running... I'd have to say 17x8.
But did you get the 4.75 offset?
I'm in the market for buying the same rims, but I'd like to buy rims and not paper weights.
09-06-2005, 09:23 PM
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Car: '87 IROCZ
Engine: 395 ZZ4
Transmission: ProBuilt 700R4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.70s
Check into SLP, I believe that they have 4th gen looking wheels but fit 3rd gens without spacers.
A 275/40R17 and 245/50R16 are the same diameter. Both tire sizes will work on either generation camaro given the correct wheel.
A 275/40R17 and 245/50R16 are the same diameter. Both tire sizes will work on either generation camaro given the correct wheel.
09-12-2005, 05:11 PM
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Car: 86 IROC w/Danko bodykit, 1988 iroc vert, 1989 k1500 pickup 6" lift and 35" tires, 2002 chevy tahoe z71
Engine: 383 stealth ram, 305 tpi, 350 tbi, 5.3l
Transmission: T56, 700r4, 700r4, 4l460
go to skultes website. he has the directions on how to measure the offset. then let andris know and he can get you the adapters
09-13-2005, 09:25 PM
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Car: '87 IROCZ
Engine: 395 ZZ4
Transmission: ProBuilt 700R4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.70s
As I said above, SLP has great looking 17"x8" wheels which fit '82 thru '92 Camaros & Firebirds without spacers,,, they are designed for our cars,,, And now they are on special, $599 for a set of 4 ZR-1 style wheels.
09-15-2005, 10:29 AM
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Car: 92 RS
Engine: a slow one
Transmission: a crunchy one
Axle/Gears: a whiny one
So what offset would you look for in 17's?
I'm looking for 8" wide in front and 9" in back... Could I go 10" out back without modifying anything?
I'm looking for 8" wide in front and 9" in back... Could I go 10" out back without modifying anything?
09-16-2005, 09:16 AM
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Car: 86 Iroc Z
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Transmission: 350 Turbo
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yes you can fit 10 in the back, this pic is a boyd wheel.
6 inches of back spacing in the back and 4 1/2 in the front.
6 inches of back spacing in the back and 4 1/2 in the front.
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Re: Will 17 inch wheels work on a 3rd gen?
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-5 offset is meaningless without a width to work from.
-5 offset is meaningless without a width to work from.
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