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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 12:28 PM
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Car: 87 Iroc Z Convertible
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Will these work?

Guys, anyone know if these will work on the rear in my car (87 vert) w/ stock 4th gen. rear & brakes, MB Old School 17X9.5 (6" BS) & 275/40/17 tire. I would like the tire to be inside the wheel well. Also would prefer not to have to do any mods (bfh adjustments) to the wheel tubs. Looking @ 17X8.5 w/ 245/45/17 (4.5 bs) for the front. Hate to order & have them not fit. any help would be appreciated, THANKS
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 04:14 PM
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Re: Will these work?

I doubt that that's enough backspacing for the 4th gen axle. Why not 275s on 9.5s up front? They will fit if you get the backspacing correct.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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Re: Will these work?

yeah, that rear wheels would fit pretty well on a 3rd gen width axle.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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Car: 87 Iroc Z Convertible
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Re: Will these work?

What backspacing whould you guys think I should be looking for? This particular wheel, 6" is the deepest offered. Once I get the offset nailed down, I have to figure out what other style to go with. I'm trying to avoid using any spacers at all. THANKS Again for any imput. Jeff<jnman>
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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Car: 87 Iroc Z Convertible
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Transmission: 700 R4
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Re: Will these work?

Finally got some wheels. I went with Torq Thrust M's 17x10.5 & 17x8 w Nitto 555's. First pic in the shop night before car show. Other pictures at car show this past weekend. Great show 270 total cars, trucks & motor cycles.
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