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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 03:45 AM
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Replacing 15" Stock Wheel Rims with 16"

Hi,

I have a Camaro 91 RS with 15" stock Wheel Rims and I'm interested to replace them with 16" stock wheel Rims that come with Camaro 91/92 Z28 version.

My questions are:
Q1: Do I need to do any modifications or adding any Wheel Spacers?
Q2: Does the front/Rear 16" Wheel Rims are identical in size?
Q3: Will I have any future problems with Steering pump due to bigger wheel size?

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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 06:29 AM
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Re: Replacing 15" Stock Wheel Rims with 16"

Originally Posted by cam.crazy
I have a Camaro 91 RS with 15" stock Wheel Rims and I'm interested to replace them with 16" stock wheel Rims that come with Camaro 91/92 Z28 version.

My questions are:
Q1: Do I need to do any modifications or adding any Wheel Spacers?
Q2: Does the front/Rear 16" Wheel Rims are identical in size?
Q3: Will I have any future problems with Steering pump due to bigger wheel size?
No.
Yes.
No.

A Wonderbar would be a good addition.

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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 06:55 AM
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Re: Replacing 15" Stock Wheel Rims with 16"

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No.
Yes.
No.

A Wonderbar would be a good addition.

JamesC


Thanks for your reply, what about "Lower Control Arm Bumpers" I get to know that there is one for 15" wheels and another one for 16" wheels? also, I've seen many posts talking about wheel spacers, why they are not needed in my case?

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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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Re: Replacing 15" Stock Wheel Rims with 16"

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what about "Lower Control Arm Bumpers" I get to know that there is one for 15" wheels and another one for 16" wheels?
The A-arms have different bump stops:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...s-created.html

I'm not sure I'd worry over much about them, especially given the price of the 16" version.

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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 07:18 AM
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Re: Replacing 15" Stock Wheel Rims with 16"

Originally Posted by cam.crazy
also, I've seen many posts talking about wheel spacers, why they are not needed in my case?
I assume you're speaking of OE spacers (the 10-Bolt FAQ may answer some of your questions):

Why Does My Rear Have Spacers?
The spacer was apparently used on 16" wheels when GM switched from aluminum to iron drums, which created a .187 size difference. The spacer, however, seems to be hit or miss and essentially unnecessary. Even some disc brake cars received them.

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