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Mar 2, 2010 | 12:53 PM

Strangecars

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Wheel back spacing sizes

I was hoping someone could list the wheel sizes and back spacing on the wheels that came OE on the 3rd generation Camaros. mostly the 17"

Mar 2, 2010 | 12:59 PM

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Re: Wheel back spacing sizes

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Originally Posted by Strangecars

I was hoping someone could list the wheel sizes and back spacing on the wheels that came OE on the 3rd generation Camaros. mostly the 17"

I believe 15 & 16 " were the only sizes offered.

Mar 2, 2010 | 01:44 PM

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Re: Wheel back spacing sizes

Only the Firehawks got 17" wheels. Everything else got 14"-16", depending on the year, trim level & options.

The stock 16"s were.....16x8" 0mm offset front rims/4.25" of backspacing. The positive 16mm rear rims (16mm/25.4 = 0.63")/4.9" of backspacing.

Check my sig for my 17" sizes.

Mar 2, 2010 | 03:04 PM

Strangecars

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Re: Wheel back spacing sizes

I guess I am learning all of the time. So what years are the 17" wheels found on? What might be the back spacing?

Mar 2, 2010 | 03:18 PM

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Re: Wheel back spacing sizes

3rd gen Firehawks are 91 & 92. 5" bs, IIRC

In any case, any more than 5" bs on a 17" wheel will rub the tie rod end. I have less than the thickness of SMALL open-ended wrench, on my 17" x 9"/5"bs.