Replacing 15" Stock Wheel Rims with 16"
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?
Thanks,
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?
Thanks,
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Re: Replacing 15" Stock Wheel Rims with 16"
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?
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?
Yes.
No.
A Wonderbar would be a good addition.
JamesC
Re: Replacing 15" Stock Wheel Rims with 16"
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?
Last edited by cam.crazy; Jan 16, 2012 at 06:59 AM.
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 19,282
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: Replacing 15" Stock Wheel Rims with 16"
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.
JamesC
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 19,282
Likes: 103
From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: Replacing 15" Stock Wheel Rims with 16"
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.
JamesC
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