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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 10:15 PM
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2nd gen offset vs 3rd gen

Im looking at some wheels and tires from a guy who has them on his 2nd gen and I'm wondering if they'll fit my 3rd gen.

The rears are 295/50r/15 and the fronts are 205/60r/15 and the rubber is grand prix performance gt

What are the differences and will there be any fitment issues?
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 10:22 PM
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Re: 2nd gen offset vs 3rd gen

They will most likely fit if they managed to clear on a second gen. I would want to know what the backspacing is on the wheels. I dont think the front would be an issue, but the rear might depending on the rim offset.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 10:26 PM
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Re: 2nd gen offset vs 3rd gen

A thirdgen I bought had '80-'81 Z28 rims on it; fit fine till it hit the crusher.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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Re: 2nd gen offset vs 3rd gen

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A thirdgen I bought had '80-'81 Z28 rims on it; fit fine till it hit the crusher.
Were those stock wheels though? My main concern is the width of the rears and of course the clearance on the front's with the shock. I asked the guy what the offset was but he didn't know.

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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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Re: 2nd gen offset vs 3rd gen

Stock GM wheels. 15x8 IIRC.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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From what I can see they look like a negative offset and will work but I have to drive an hour out to get these so it would suck to get home and they don't fit right.
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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Re: 2nd gen offset vs 3rd gen

Bump looking a driving out to get these tomorrow
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